Institute for Community Health Innovation
January 16, 2024
WIC Use Decreased During and After COVID-19
LITTLE ROCK — Researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) found significant declines in WIC participation during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published in the American Journal of Public Health. The researchers — led by student-researcher and UAMS College of Medicine student Savannah Busch — measured changes in…
January 3, 2024
New Year, New Habits: Tips for Success
By Sheldon Riklon, M.D. It’s that time again when many of us are thinking about the things we want to accomplish over the next year. The new year is a great opportunity to think about our wellness goals and commit to building new, healthy habits. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done! Building a…
December 7, 2023
Holiday Blues? You’re Not Alone.
Sheldon Riklon, M.D. For many people, the holidays are a time of joy and connection. However, the holiday season can be hard for others, especially those struggling with their mental health. In fact, about two-thirds of people with mental illness say the holidays make their conditions worse. Increased stress, disruption to routines, feelings of…
UAMS Partners with Local Institutions to Provide Lactation Spaces for Breastfeeding Mothers
FAYETTEVILLE — Working with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Office of Community Health & Research, the Jones Center for Families, Arkansas Legal Aid, the Center for Nonprofits at the JTL Shop and the Springdale Library each recently installed new spaces for nursing mothers to comfortably breastfeed or pump breast milk. “The creation…
November 30, 2023
Marshallese Art Mural Highlights Pacific Islander Culture in Downtown Springdale
A new mural celebrating Marshallese culture was unveiled in downtown Springdale Nov. 16, thanks to a collaborative effort between the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Office of Community Health & Research, Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese (ACOM), and the Downtown Springdale Alliance. UAMS and ACOM reached out to local Marshallese artist Helmar Anitok earlier…
November 28, 2023
UAMS, Community Health Centers of Arkansas Awarded $17.5 Million to Study, Reduce Prenatal Inequities
FAYETTEVILLE — A study at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Community Health Centers of Arkansas, Inc. (CHCA) has been approved for a $17.5 million funding award by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to study and reduce prenatal inequities. Arkansas is ranked worst for both maternal health outcomes and food insecurity…
November 27, 2023
Five Flu Vaccine Myths … Busted!
By Sheldon Riklon, M.D. The best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated every year. However, myths about the flu shot often cause people to skip it. For National Flu Vaccination Week (Dec. 4-8), here are five of the most common, and untrue, myths about the flu vaccine. Myth: Flu vaccines can…
November 9, 2023
UAMS, AR Health Ventures Partner to Strengthen Diabetes Self-Management Education in Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Office of Community Health & Research and AR Health Ventures are partnering with other institutions in the state to help rural, diabetic Arkansans better understand and manage their diabetes. Funded by the U.S Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), the program — named Reaching…
October 30, 2023
UAMS Researchers Find Hesitant Adopters of Initial COVID-19 Vaccines Less Likely to Return for Booster Doses
Hesitant adopters of the COVID-19 vaccine are less likely to get a booster shot, despite getting an earlier dose or doses, according to a recent study by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Office of Community Health & Research. Researchers examined booster uptake among hesitant adopter Arkansans who had previously received at least…
October 11, 2023
UAMS Researchers Find Black, Hispanic Women More Likely than White Women to Get Routine Mammograms
FAYETTEVILLE — Black and Hispanic women are more likely than white women to receive routine breast cancer screenings, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Office of Community Health & Research. Previous studies have documented that Black and Hispanic women have been less likely than white…
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