Nearly two out of every five Arkansas school-age children are overweight or at risk of becoming overweight1. Obesity among children and adults has been increasing across the United States since the mid-1970s,2 including in Arkansas, which has consistently ranked above the national average. While it appears that the growth of child obesity is beginning to […]
As a part of the statewide Natural Wonders Partnership, focused on improving the health and well-being of Arkansas children, Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, with financial support from Arkansas Children’s Hospital, developed and implemented a statewide telephone poll to explore the perceived health status of children in the state.The poll offers policymakers, community leaders […]
As a part of the statewide Natural Wonders Partnership, focused on improving the health and well-being of Arkansas children, Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, with financial support from Arkansas Children’s Hospital, developed and implemented a statewide telephone poll to explore the perceived health status of children in the state.The poll offers policymakers, community leaders […]
As a part of the statewide Natural Wonders Partnership, focused on improving the health and well-being of Arkansas children, Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, with financial support from Arkansas Children’s Hospital, developed and implemented a statewide telephone poll to explore the perceived health status of children in the state.The poll offers policymakers, community leaders […]
As a part of the statewide Natural Wonders Partnership, focused on improving the health and well-being of Arkansas children, Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, with financial support from Arkansas Children’s Hospital, developed and implemented a statewide telephone poll to explore the perceived health status of children in the state.The poll offers policymakers, community leaders […]
When new children come into the world, they bring a sense of hope and anticipation for their family. Families view this child as their hope for the future. For most families this anticipation culminates in the achievement of important milestones as the child grows up and moves into adulthood as a productive member of society. […]
In 1997, with the enactment of Title XXI of the Social Security Act, the State Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) was created with strong bipartisan support. Initially authorized as a 10-year program, SCHIP has become widely regarded as one of the greatest recent social policy successes. SCHIP was crafted to provide affordable health care coverage to […]
This report is the result of a collaborative effort between multiple agencies and healthcare providers in the state. These organizations share a common interest in improving the health status of Arkansas’ children. This report includes a range of data on the current health status of Arkansas children, a discussion of their health needs, strategies for […]
Arkansas has consistently fallen below the national average of providing Early Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) screens to low-income children. The national average in 2004 was 39 percent and Arkansas’ rate was 27 percent. These screens can provide early detection and treatment for many childhood diseases. Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families (AACF) partnered […]
This week the nation celebrates the 40th birthday of Medicaid. It was signed into law on July 30, 1965. And 40 years later it is providing 605,000 Arkansas residents with access to life-saving and life preserving health care. In Arkansas, Medicaid has kept many low income adults and children from becoming uninsured. The state’s Medicaid […]