Ashley County Health Unit Closure and Service Relocation

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Published March 17th, 2026

Detected March 18th, 2026

Summary

The Arkansas Department of Health has announced the temporary closure of the Ashley County Health Unit in Crossett due to storm damage. All services previously offered at the Crossett location have been relocated to the Ashley County Health Unit in Hamburg.

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What changed

The Arkansas Department of Health has issued a notice regarding the temporary closure of the Ashley County Health Unit in Crossett, effective until further notice. The closure is attributed to damage sustained from a recent winter storm. All services, including WIC, immunizations, women's health, prenatal care, STD testing and treatment, breastfeeding support, and Vital Records, are now being offered at the Ashley County Health Unit in Hamburg.

Individuals seeking these services are directed to the Hamburg location at 401 N. Cherry Street, Hamburg, AR 71646. The Hamburg facility has specific operating hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The contact phone number for the Hamburg unit is 870-853-5525. This notice primarily impacts local residents who rely on these health services and requires them to adjust their service locations.

What to do next

Inform affected patients of service relocation to Hamburg.

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Ashley County Health Unit in Crossett Closed Until Further Notice: All Services Offered in Hamburg

Arkansas Department of Health
March 17, 2026

Crossett, Ark. – The Ashley County Health Unit in Crossett is closed until further notice due to damage from last month’s winter storm.

People who need services that were previously offered at the Crossett location are encouraged to go to the Ashley County Health Unit located at 401 N. Cherry Street, in Hamburg, Ark., 71646. Services include WIC, immunizations, women’s health, prenatal care, STD testing and treatment, breastfeeding support, Vital Records, and more.

The Ashley County Health Unit in Hamburg is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The phone number is 870-853-5525.

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