A total of 4,166 pounds were purchased in Arkansas in March; medical marijuana patients spent $24.1 million last month. The top sales from March happened at Sherwood’s Natural Relief Dispensary, at 419 pounds.
Arkansas has some of the highest rates in the nation for tick-borne diseases, such as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF), Ehrlichiosis, and Tularemia. Additionally, Anaplasmosis, Lyme disease, Heartland virus, Bourbon virus, and other diseases may also be carried by ticks. Mosquitoes in Arkansas can carry West Nile Virus and other less common diseases.
The keynote speaker is Gina Neely. Neely is a television personality and best-selling author who has given presentations across the country showcasing her cooking skills and sharing her perspectives on life and issues facing women.
Every region in Arkansas is seeing an increase in the number of syphilis cases, especially among women.
Backyard flock owners are encouraged to review biosecurity in the face of encroaching avian influenza.
The local figure is down from the 617 active cases reported last week. The state’s totals have dropped significantly; there were more than 102,000 active cases last week.
The Museum is joining other organizations around the country in promoting February Heart Health Awareness by providing hands-on activities and one-on-one interactions with professionals in the cardiac field.
