UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation
November 13, 2025
UAMS Study Finds Digital Barriers May Limit Rural Cancer Survivors from Participating in Research
LITTLE ROCK — Limited access to digital resources may be one reason why rural cancer survivors are underrepresented in cancer research, according to researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation. Researchers found that rural cancer survivors were willing to participate in cancer research studies. However, factors such…
November 10, 2025
Take Charge of Your Health: Preventing and Managing Diabetes
By Sheldon Riklon, M.D. Diabetes is one of the most significant public health concerns in the United States. About 38 million U.S. adults have a diabetes diagnosis, and about 97 million more are prediabetic. In recognition of National Diabetes Awareness Month, let’s take a moment to learn about how you can prevent or manage…
October 29, 2025
UAMS Study Links Molecular Markers to Chronic Health Conditions in Marshallese
LITTLE ROCK — Differences in molecules that help build DNA could be the key to explaining why the Marshallese community faces high rates of Type 2 diabetes and related chronic health conditions, according to researchers from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation and the UAMS Donald W. Reynolds…
October 23, 2025
UAMS Presents Research Findings Involving Marshallese Community at Town Hall
Ongoing studies into health challenges faced by Marshallese populations continue to show the impact of innovative approaches to community health, researchers and staff at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation recently told community members. The institute presented progress reports and findings from several key research studies involving the…
October 20, 2025
UAMS, ACTIVE Coalition to Host Free Family Education Night Oct. 23
LITTLE ROCK — Residents of South Arkansas are invited to attend a free Family Education Night on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of El Dorado, located at 1201 Northwest Ave. The event, hosted by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation and…
October 13, 2025
UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation Receives $11.7 Million COBRE Award for Maternal Health Research
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation will expand research for maternal health in Arkansas by establishing the Maternal and Reproductive Community Health Excellence (MaRCH) research center funded through National Institutes of Health’s Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE).
October 9, 2025
Protecting Your Health: The Importance of Breast Cancer Screenings
By Sheldon Riklon, M.D. Every October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month reminds us that breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers in women. While survival rates have improved, disparities remain, especially in rural and other underserved communities. One of the most effective ways to reduce risk and save lives is through regular…
October 8, 2025
UAMS’ Sheldon Riklon, M.D., Appointed to Arkansas Minority Health Commission
LITTLE ROCK —Sheldon Riklon, M.D., a professor with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, was named recently to the Arkansas Minority Health Commission, where he will help bridge gaps in health across the state.
September 16, 2025
Joint Announcement: Ministry of Health & Human Services and UAMS Mark Final Year of Faith-Based Diabetes Program
The Republic of the Marshall Islands Ministry of Health & Human Services (MoHHS) and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) are proud to announce the launch of the fourth and final year of the Faith-Based Diabetes Self-Management Education (FDSME) Study, beginning September 2025. This long-standing and impactful joint collaboration between MoHHS and UAMS, alongside key community partners — KIJLE (Kora In Jiban Lorlorjake Ejmour,…
August 29, 2025
Vaccines = Healthy Students
By Sheldon Riklon, M.D. Students are heading back to school, and many parents and families are busy gathering supplies, setting schedules and preparing for a successful year. One essential step that is sometimes overlooked is making sure your child is up to date on their routine vaccinations. Why Vaccinations Matter Vaccines are one of…
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