Health Department
2800 Willow St.
North Little Rock, AR 72114
Phone Numbers: (501) 791-8551
E-mail: lana.gregory@arkansas.gov
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is to protect and improve the health and well-being of all Arkansans.
If you would like to be a volunteer at the NLR Health Dept., please contact Lana Gregory at 501-791-8551. We currently need volunteers to enroll and help us conduct our mass flu clinic on Tuesday, October 26th, 2010. We are completing our planning for the mass clinic and would greatly appreciate your help. There is a short training needed for this year’s clinic. Please call or email for further details.
NLR HEALTH DEPARTMENT CLINICS
Beginning Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
In order to get you in and out in a timely manner, we will be scheduling appointments for immunizations and skin tests. Please call our office between 8 AM and 4:30 PM to schedule an appointment. Our telephone number is (501)791-8551. TB skin tests will be offered every day except on Thursdays. The skin tests must be read between 48-72 hours after the test is applied to the arm. There is a $5.00 record maintenance charge the day you receive your test and a $2.00 charge for the health card when you have your test read.
- Scheduled clients who arrive on time will be seen first.
- Scheduled clients who arrive 15 minutes or more late will be re-scheduled or treated as walk-ins (as time permits)
- Walk-in clients will be worked into the clinic after scheduled appointments
- There is a charge of $5.00, Medicaid, or ArKidsnts will be worked into the clinic after scheduled appointments
- Family Planning (Birth Control)
Family Planning is offered every 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Tuesday of the month, and 1st, 3rd, and 4th Monday of the month. Call between 7:00a.m. and 8:00a.m. to schedule an appointment for the same day. A photo ID is required on the day of service for every family planning patient. You can apply for the Family Planning Medicaid Waiver at any health unit. A birth certificate or passport is required to apply for the Family Planning Waiver Medicaid. The charge is based on a sliding scale for those who don’t qualify for the Family Planning Medicaid Waiver or Medicaid. A handicap exam table is also available.
- Pregnancy Tests
Pregnancy tests are offered on some Wednesday and Friday mornings by appointment only. Please call between 7-8a.m. for an appointment. The charge is based on a sliding scale. Family Planning Waiver and Medicaid accepted.
- HIV & STD Testing
Please call 501-791-8551 to schedule an appointment. There is a charge of $5.00. Some types of Medicaid are accepted.
- Breast Care Program
Breast exams and pap smears are scheduled by appointment only.
Call 1-877-670-2273 for eligibility and enrollment.
- Temporary Medicaid Screening For Maternity Patents (Presumptive Eligibility
Medicaid)
Call 501-791-8551 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m to schedule an appointment.
- Women, Infants, and Children
A special federally funded food supplement and nutrition education program is available for pregnant, post-partum or breastfeeding women, as well as infants and children under 5 years of age. Call 501-791-8551 to schedule an appointment.
- Vital Records:
The North Little Rock Health Department will issue and file death certificates for all of North Pulaski County, Monday through Friday, 8:00a.m. – 11:00a.m. and 1:00p.m. – 4:30p.m.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROTECTION
The North Little Rock Health Department……
- Food Service
Inspects restaurants, grocery store/delis, schools, daycare establishments and public/semi-public pools for compliance with ADH Rules and Regulations. There is a permit fee required for all of these operations.
Investigates any complaints concerning the above.
Inspects other food related operations (mobiles, etc.). Permit fees are required; $35.00 annual operation fee, $5.00 per day temporary operation fee.
Plan review guidelines are available for new food service establishments
Investigates possible foodborne illnesses.
Collects routine food and samples for bacteriological testing.
- Individual Sewage Disposal System
Properties less than 10 acres require a permit application ranging from $35.00 and up depending on square footage of the home. A Designated Representative (D.R.) list and septic installer list is available by e-mail, mail, or fax. A 10-acre exemption (for acreage over 10-acres) is also available.
OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
- Environmental Regulations
Enforces basic environmental regulations.
- Vector Control
Provides mosquito control from May to October and year round technical assistance.
- Water Sampling
Provides containers with directions for water sampling.
- Rabies Investigations
Conducts investigations regarding reports of possible rabies in indigenous and domestic animals.
North Little Rock Health Resource Directory
The Resource Directory contains various health resources available in the North Little Rock area, including hospitals, mental health facilities, housing, recreation, and others.
Health Resource Directory 2009North Little Rock Youth Risk Behavior Survey
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey was completed in the North Little Rock schools in 2003 – 2004. This survey includes responses from over 3,500 students in grades 6th through 12th. Students responded to questions concerning alcohol, tobacco and other drug use, obesity, and other health risk behaviors.
NLR Youth Risk Behavior SurveyNorth Little Rock Adult Health Risk Survey
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey was completed in North Little Rock in 2004. This survey contains information on the prevalence of risk behaviors among adults in North Little Rock and their perceptions of a variety of health issues. This survey is also available on the Statewide and National level. These may be viewed at www.healthyarkansas.com and www.cdc.gov.
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