Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health
September 27, 2024
UAMS Organizes Forum on Violence, Trauma Among Black Men
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) convened health professionals and community members for a Sept. 21 event that focused on the issues of structural violence, community violence and trauma among Black men. The Public Health Summit, held on the campus of Philander Smith University in Little Rock, explored those health challenges as well…
September 25, 2024
Public Health Doctoral Student Sees Farmers’ Health Study Published
Rachel Hale, M.A., a doctoral student in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, led a study surveying Arkansas small farmers to understand their climate change and health risk perceptions that International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health has published. “This experience is extremely valuable as…
September 19, 2024
UAMS Researcher to Develop Supervision Strategy for Addiction Treatment Programs
Jure Baloh, Ph.D., MHA, assistant professor in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health’s Department of Health Policy and Management, is leading a study designed to develop and pilot a supervision strategy to support management and staff of addiction treatment programs. The three-year project launched in August….
September 11, 2024
College of Public Health Alumna Inspired by an Important Principle
Rebecca Raciborski, Ph.D., is a research health scientist for the United States Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). An alumna of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, Raciborski serves as the lead of the Methods Core at VA’s Center for Mental Healthcare and Outcomes Research. Among her…
September 6, 2024
UAMS to Hold Community Event Sept. 21 to Discuss Issues of Violence, Trauma Among Black Men
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will hold a Public Health Summit on Sept. 21 to discuss the issues of structural violence, community violence and trauma among Black men. The event, which runs from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Philander Smith University, 900 W. Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive in Little Rock, will explore…
August 30, 2024
UAMS College of Public Health, Arkansas Department of Health Present 2024 Stead Scholars Internship Program
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health and the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) both aim to improve the health of Arkansans. Introducing public health principles to qualified undergraduate students, through the Stead Scholars program, is one way the college and ADH are achieving their goal. Named…
August 27, 2024
Haynes Recognized for Commitment to Public Health Students
Tiffany Haynes, Ph.D., is passionate about serving Arkansans. One of the ways she does this is through her duties as faculty in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health. Her colleagues have taken notice of her efforts. As a result, Haynes, an associate professor in the college’s…
August 16, 2024
Motherhood Together Initiative Helps Pregnant Women in Central Arkansas
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is leading an initiative to provide resources for expectant moms in central Arkansas. The Motherhood Together Program is a joint effort led by Alexandra Marshall, Ph.D., MPH, chair of the UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health Department of Health Behavior and Health Education; Laura Mayfield,…
August 12, 2024
UAMS College of Public Health Announces New Department Chairs
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health has two new department chairs. Ann Chou, Ph.D., MPH, joined UAMS as professor and chair of the Department of Health Policy and Management. Alexandra Marshall, Ph.D., MPH, also was named chair of the Department of Health Behavior…
August 9, 2024
College of Public Health Alumna Happy to Make an Impact in Arizona
Charnise Moore, Dr.PH., MPH, CHC, CHRC, is making an impact in Phoenix as the chief program officer for the Foundation of Senior Living (FSL). Though her duties are demanding, knowing that her work improves the lives of seniors throughout the state gives her great joy. “When we go into the field of public health, the…
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