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Arkansas Blue Cross hosting "Boo with Blue" at Museum of Discovery

Submitted by THV 11 News Staff
Wednesday, October 1st, 2014, 1:10pm
Arkansas Blue Cross hosting "Boo with Blue" at Museum of Discovery


LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (October 1, 2014) — Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield is hosting a free "Boo with Blue" Halloween party from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, October 10. Participants are encouraged to come in a costume, ready to dance! "Boo with Blue" will feature a costume competition with prizes for the best costumes, trick-or-treating and a "Move More" dance party.

All Arkansas Blue Cross members will receive free admission to this kid-friendly party. If you don't carry Arkansas Blue Cross insurance, you can stop by ArkansasBlue, located in Little Rock, Pine Bluff or Hot Springs, to pick up free tickets while supplies last.

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Little Rock Family: Tips for fighting childhood obesity

Submitted by THV 11 News Staff
Monday, September 29th, 2014, 4:29pm
Little Rock Family: Tips for fighting childhood obesity


LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) - Childhood obesity has increased dramatically in recent decades.

Besides the social stigma, obesity also leads to a variety of health problems, so parents should be aware of the long term negative consequences.

Little Rock Family editor Heather Bennett was here on Monday to share some tips for parents to keep their kids' health from taking hits:

1. Take stock of family behavior patterns and family history. You know if you have high cholesterol and heart disease, things like that.

2. Consult with health care providers on behavior modification, things to try at home to try things differently.

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Red Cross blood donation events for October

Submitted by Amy Geswein, Community Web Producer
Thursday, September 25th, 2014, 3:20pm
Red Cross blood donation events for October

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Red Cross) — The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood during Liver Awareness Month this October.

According to the American Liver Foundation, more than 6,000 liver transplants are performed each year in the U.S., making it the second most common transplant. Liver transplant patients may require in excess of 30 pints of blood during surgery. Volunteer donors are the only source of blood for those in need of transfusions during surgery.

Donors with all blood types are currently needed, especially those with types O negative, A negative and B negative. All those who attempt to donate blood during October will be eligible to win a $5,000 Visa gift card, courtesy of Suburban Propane.

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Emma takes victory lap on Emma Day

Submitted by Amy Geswein, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, September 24th, 2014, 5:13am
Emma takes victory lap on Emma Day

QUITMAN, Ark. (KTHV) – If you entered the Quitman High School gym on Friday, you would have seen a winter wonderland. A carpet of snow blanketed the gym floor, a machine pumped snow into the air, and one very popular song from the movie “Frozen” belted through the speakers as students and faculty gathered together to celebrate Emma Day.

What is Emma Day? It’s a very special celebration of one tough little girl who is battling stage-four osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer. The Panama, Okla., native has been receiving treatments at UAMS right here in Little Rock and happened to meet one of Quitman’s teachers—Theresa Hawks—who was undergoing her own therapy for cervical cancer.

PHOTOS: http://on.kthv.com/1u7WF2W

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Advocates to educate disabled voters

Submitted by THV 11 News Staff
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014, 4:44pm
Advocates to educate disabled voters


LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (September 23, 2014) - Disability Rights Center of Arkansas (DRC) and Arkansas State Independent Living Council will host voter education events around central Arkansas on Wednesday and next Tuesday.

Sha Stephens the executive director of the Arkansas State Independent Living Council will be available for interviews on site at the voter registration and education event. These are education events set up to provide people with disabilities with information about voter registration, the right to vote, and the upcoming election.

9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 24

UCP Adult Habilitation Center-North

401 N. Olive

North Little Rock, AR. 72114

9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 30

UCP Adult Habilitation Center-South

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Men of Arkansas: be part of the Three Miles of Men at the Race for the Cure!

Submitted by THV 11 News Staff
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014, 3:24pm
Men of Arkansas: be part of the Three Miles of Men at the Race for the Cure!

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) – As part of the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, 3 Miles of Men is a key celebration for the event. Men, if you haven't signed up yet, or you have and need to pick up your t-shirt, come to the THV11 3 Miles of Men Tailgate Party Thursday, Sept. 25 starting at 5:00 p.m. at Diamond Bear Brewery. Then, enjoy some refreshing drinks and pizza compliments of Larry's Pizza!

On Saturday, Oct. 4, join Bank of America, KSSN, Tom FM, and THV11 at the corner of 6th and Izard streets to cheer on the women! The first 100 men will receive a free breakfast from Capital Smokehouse and Grill.

THV11 wants to thank UCO equipment for helping us shoot the 3 Miles of Men promo with this awesome pink track bucket!

We will have it at our location on race day to get a birds-eye view of all the action!

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First case of Enterovirus D68 hits Arkansas

Submitted by THV 11 News Staff
Monday, September 22nd, 2014, 5:02pm
First case of Enterovirus D68 hits Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) – The Arkansas Department of Health reported its first case of Enterovirus D68 on Monday. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has reported 160 cases in 22 states since mid-August.

"We have a number of suspected cases actually through the northern part of Arkansas and this is the first case that we've gotten the sample results back on that this virus is also in Arkansas, as we suspected," said Dr. Gary Wheeler, Medical Director for Infectious Disease Branch, Arkansas Department of Health.

The virus mimics the common cold with symptoms like sniffling, congestion, and fever. Enterovirus D68 also comes with shortness of breath, fast breathing, and severe coughing.

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