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A death investigation is underway in Pocahontas. An autopsy is being conducted to confirm that the suspected homicide victim is former state senator Linda Collins-Smith. Here's the latest:
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Hep A scare: Jordan's Kwik Stop on Highway 49 in Waldenburg, AR. Customers who ate or drank there March 14 - 29 are urged to consider vaccination after an employee tested positive for the contagious liver disease. Hep A scares have been going around NEA since Feb, 2018.
Check out our multimedia feature on the connection between oral health and heart health. It's part of our new Delta Delta series on Oral Health in Arkansas. More to come!
Ark Health Dep't confirms 3 cases of mumps on the Univ of Arkansas at Fayetteville campus. Students & staff are urged to make sure they're up to date on their MMR vaccinations.
NEA's latest Hep A exposure: the Subway on Hwy 463 in Trumann. Customers who ate there Jan 23 - Feb 6 are urged to get a preventative shot against the contagious liver disease. Free clinics are at the Poinsett County Health Unit Feb 12 - 13.
Medical tourism alert from the Ark. Dept of Health: anyone who had surgery at the Grand View Hospital in Tijuana, Mexico during or after August 2018 is urged to get tested for infections. ADH is aware of two Arkansas patients who came down with infections after surgery there.
Possible Hep A exposure: Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen on Stadium Blvd, Jonesboro. Customers who ate there Dec 22 - 23 are urged to consider a preventative vaccination against the contagious liver disease. It's the latest in a series of frequent Hepatitis A scares across NEA.
The latest possible Hep A exposure case in NEA? On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina on Red Wolf Blvd. Customers who ate there Dec 13 - 27 are urged to get a preventative vaccination.