Institute for Community Health Innovation
June 23, 2026
UAMS Boosts Developmental Screenings, Referrals at 5 Clinics with HealthySteps Program
Since it began using the HealthySteps program in 2024, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has seen significant increases in developmental screenings, social and emotional screenings, pediatric referrals, and early intervention referrals at five of its clinics in the state. In 2025, more than 2,100 children and caregivers were reached through HealthySteps services…
June 16, 2026
UAMS, Community Promote Physical Activity with Walk to Springdale School
More than 30 students and their family members in Springdale joined together for a 10-minute trek to school recently, showing that going to school doesn’t have to just be a morning routine. It can be fun and healthy, too. Through the Walk & Roll program, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for…
June 15, 2026
New Rural Health Hub Connects Arkansans to Healthcare Resources, Opportunities
More than 40% of Arkansans live in rural areas, many with insufficient health care due to a lack of transportation, lack of providers, lack of insurance, and a preponderance of chronic conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure.
Keeping Your Mind Strong: Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
Our brains help us think, learn, remember, solve problems, and connect with the people around us. As we age, it is normal to experience changes in memory and thinking, but significant memory loss, confusion, and changes in behavior may be signs of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
May 21, 2026
UAMS Launches Toolkit to Support Doula Integration in Hospitals
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation recently launched the Advancing Doulas and Perinatal Teams (ADAPT) Toolkit, an innovative resource designed to improve maternal health by strengthening collaboration between doulas and clinical care teams.
May 15, 2026
Care for Mom: Maternal Mental Health Matters
Maternal mental health is an important part of a woman’s health and well-being during pregnancy and after childbirth. While pregnancy and becoming a parent can bring joy and excitement, it can also leave you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and exhausted, which can take a toll on your mental and emotional health.
May 12, 2026
UAMS, Berryville Community Center Collaborate to Offer Healthy Food Options to Community Members
A new collaboration between the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation and the Berryville Community Center will bring healthier food items to the community center.
May 4, 2026
UAMS Researchers Find that Smart Food Lockers Expand Access to Healthy Food in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK — Using smart food locker technology is an innovative and promising approach to addressing food insecurity in Arkansas, according to researchers from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Institute for Community Health Innovation.
April 21, 2026
Connection Takes Root at Annual Northwest Arkansas Health Summit
National and state leaders in health care and community outreach recently convened at the Fayetteville Town Center to engage, learn, and collaborate on solutions to improve access to care across Arkansas. The April 2 summit kicked off with a keynote discussion by Neel Shah, chief medical officer of Maven Clinic, and nurse midwife Cara Osborne…
April 9, 2026
Growing Together: Understanding Your Child’s Development
By Sheldon Riklon, M.D. Childhood is a time of growth, discovery, and change. From a baby’s first smile to a toddler’s first words, these special moments are called developmental milestones, which help parents understand how children are learning, communicating, and exploring the world around them. While every child grows at their own pace, milestones…
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