Arkansas Health Educators

09/24/2026

07/24/2026

Yesterday, we were proud to deliver a decommissioned Type I ambulance from the fleet we received through our acquisition of Ouachita County Medical Center EMS to its new home at the Chidester Fire Department.

While this ambulance has retired from front-line EMS service, it still has plenty of life left to serve our community. The Chidester Fire Department will repurpose the unit as a service vehicle, helping support the department's daily operations and its commitment to protecting the citizens of Ouachita County.

At ProMed, we know that strong emergency services are built on teamwork. Our fire department partners are there beside us on countless emergency scenes, providing critical assistance that helps our EMS crews deliver the best possible care. Supporting those who support us is just one way we can give back to the communities we serve.

We appreciate the dedicated men and women of the Chidester Fire Department for everything they do each day. We wish them many more years of service from this vehicle and look forward to continuing our partnership.

World Class Care. Hometown Values.

07/10/2026

We are so excited to announce a continuation of our Rural Health Corps, a brand new program tailored specifically to youth mental health in schools in rural Arkansas.

This program is provided by the Arkansas Rural Health Partnership through the Youth Mental Health Corps AmeriCorps Initiative, which serves to address the severe shortage of mental health resources in rural Arkansas schools. This program aims to expand school-based mental health capacity by deploying trained AmeriCorps volunteers into rural school to provide health education, early identification of mental health needs, support with navigating care, and direct engagement with students.

The overall goal of this new Rural Health Corps program is to bring much needed care and support to underserved youth in rural school districts and reduce barriers to timely mental health care! This service-to-career AmeriCorps program will launch in Arkansas in September 2026 and is designed for young adults ages 18–24 who want to make a difference in mental and behavioral health through near-peer support for Arkansas students ages 13–18.

Interested in training and becoming a young adult member of the Rural Health Corps? Fill out our form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBEXTm15tP7VpJu1PumQOTWeImhG-fZF88E1L8NJ3pYbDz7w/viewform

For organizations and school districts interested in this program, fill out our form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbCHDxnioHM4d778LkafytEsltVTkiwuOcBFF431XCI3eX8w/viewform

06/25/2026

A 14-year-old collapsed during track practice with a heart defect no one knew about — and his mother's CPR training is the reason he survived: http://www.khou.com/article/news/nation-world/mothers-cpr-saves-georgia-teen-hidden-heart-defect-cardiac-arrest/507-d3c61cc7-56e7-4b66-bfb8-0da704f76fa5?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_KHOU_11_News

06/11/2026

05/19/2026

Rural EMS providers are being asked to do more than ever before, and across Arkansas, the strain is growing.

In the latest Healthcare Journal of Arkansas, Arkansas Rural Health Partnership’s Camille Watson explores how workforce shortages, rising operational costs, burnout, and shifting healthcare demands are redefining the future of emergency medical services in rural communities. The article also highlights the leadership and advocacy of Pafford Medical Services and others leading the conversations around workforce development, sustainability, and the evolving role EMS plays in rural healthcare delivery across Arkansas.

Read the full article: www.healthcarejournalar.com/sites/default/files/journal/fb/HJAR-2026-may-jun/44/index.html =z

05/11/2026

Last night, Special Operations Team members responded to a report of a possible rescue near Emerald Park and Crystal Bluffs.

While the incident ultimately turned out to be unfounded, crews took advantage of the lack of city and street lights in the area to catch a quick photo in the glow of the red emergency lights. It provided the perfect backdrop before clearing the scene, one that also served as a quiet moment to honor our fallen brothers and sisters during National Fallen Firefighters Week.

From the firehouse to the fireground, your North Little Rock Fire Department is ready when it matters most.

Begin your journey here. We want to hear from you! Fill out this interest form to stay updated on how you can join North Little Rock Fire. https://zurl.co/NGJwa

04/30/2026

LRFD LAWSUIT: Little Rock has joined a lawsuit that began in Montana over firefighter gear.

The lawsuit centers on “turnout gear” that firefighters wear. It alleges that for decades, manufacturers of this gear were aware it contained PFAS chemicals that have been linked to cancer, but did not inform cities or fire departments.

The Little Rock City Board voted unanimously to join cities like St. Louis and Baltimore in suing these manufacturers Tuesday night. The local firefighters’ union tells me they’re happy, as cancer is a real danger for firefighters and they’re for anything that helps fight that.

New plaintiffs can join the suit through May 5th- after that, it will proceed through federal court.