In 2010, Arkansas was number one for acute stroke deaths in the United States. As of 2018, Arkansas ranks number nine in acute stroke deaths.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Digital Health & Innovation Stroke Program and Drew Memorial Health System recognize World Stroke Day on Thursday, October 29, 2020. All Arkansans are encouraged to learn the signs and symptoms of stroke and to call 911 immediately. (more…)

Starting today, all Local Health Units statewide will have new operating hours on TUESDAYs.

The new hours will be 9:30-6:00pm. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday will remain the same 8:00-4:30pm.

Drew County Health Unit will have a drive thru flu clinic from 9:00-12:00 tomorrow, Friday September 25th.  After tomorrow flu shots will continue to be available at the health unit.  Just call 870-367-6234 when you get to the unit and someone will get your information and a nurse will come out to you.

Flu vaccines are now available at the Drew County Health Unit.

We will have a drive thru flu clinic at the Drew County Health Unit, today, from 9:00 – 12:00.

Enter from Scogin Drive (east entrance) and drive in front of the office toward the tent.

There will not be a mass this year due to COVID-19.

US Senator John Boozman visited Drew Memorial Hospital, Thursday, and visited with staff as well as touring the facility, on his trip through the state to recognize frontline healthcare heroes. Boozman has secured millions of dollars for Arkansas to support the state and local response to COVID-19.

Reinhart Family Healthcare in Monticello would like to Welcome Jamie West, APRN to our healthcare team.

Jamie is a native of Crossett, Arkansas where she attended and graduated Crossett High School in 2010. (more…)

After contacting Drew County Sheriff Mark Gober and Monticello Mayor Paige Chase, both have issued statements about Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s mandate about statewide use of facemasks.

Their statements are posted below.

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