UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation
February 3, 2025
UAMS to Provide HPV Vaccines, Host ‘Parent Education Night’ in El Dorado on Feb. 5
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is bringing HPV vaccinations to El Dorado and surrounding areas, with a planned “Parent Education Night” on Wednesday, Feb. 5. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that can cause cancers later in life….
January 24, 2025
UAMS Researchers Look at Challenges Faced by Cancer Survivors
Beating cancer is always the goal, but surviving cancer can come with its own set of unique challenges, according to a recent study by researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). From quality of life, survival, managing side effects, and managing economic impacts, the researchers explored the biggest cancer-related challenges faced by…
January 22, 2025
UAMS Intervention Sees Significant Decrease in HbA1c, BMI Levels Among Marshallese Communities
LITTLE ROCK — Participants in a University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) study to determine the effectiveness of culturally-adapted, family-based diabetes education and management programs for Marshallese families saw significant reductions in HbA1c and BMI (Body Mass Index) levels, according to researchers at the UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation. The study examined 185…
January 21, 2025
A Vision for 2025: Keeping Your Eyes Healthy
By Sheldon Riklon, M.D. It’s that time again when many of us focus on creating healthier habits, like being more active or eating healthier. One thing we often forget is our eye health. Taking care of your eyes is just as important as any other part of your overall wellness. Several types of eye…
January 7, 2025
UAMS, Partners Offer Comprehensive Doula Training
Accepting Scholarship Applications Now LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation will train 80 doulas over the next year through a comprehensive program administered by the institute and other partners, including Ujima Maternity Network and Birthing Beyond. The program is available to individuals throughout Arkansas through…
UAMS Plans More Services for Carroll County
UAMS Plans More Services for Carroll County The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation joined the Carroll County Hometown Health Coalition’s Dec. 4 meeting to discuss services the institute is looking to provide across the county in 2025. The institute is deploying mobile health units — large vehicles equipped…
January 6, 2025
The Heart of Rural Health Care: The Unique Impact of One Community Health Worker in Montgomery County
This story originally appeared in the Winter 2024 edition of the Arkansas Family Physician, the official publication of the Arkansas Academy of Family Physicians. Michele Duncan didn’t grow up in Arkansas, but from the moment she set foot in Mount Ida — a small, close-knit community in the heart of Montgomery County — she knew…
December 18, 2024
UAMS, Community Partners Hold SNAP Enrollment Events for Marshallese
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), the Northwest Arkansas Food Insecurity Community of Practice, the Marshallese Education Initiative (MEI) and other community organizations have partnered to organize SNAP enrollment events, where more than 100 Marshallese have been able to apply for the benefits. The Compacts of Free Association (COFA) allow some Pacific Islander…
December 17, 2024
Community Partner Celebration Honors Efforts to Address Critical Health Challenges
The Ninth Annual Translational Research Institute Community Partner Celebration on Dec. 6 brought attendees from across Arkansas to recognize the pivotal role of community partnerships in advancing research and improving health. Organized by the institute’s Community Engagement Core, the event at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center in Little Rock drew more than 80 attendees representing…
December 10, 2024
UAMS, AmeriCorps VISTA Members Provide Access to Fresh Foods to Nearly a Quarter of a Million Arkansans
FAYETTEVILLE — Since September 2023, AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) members embedded at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation have provided access to fresh foods for almost a quarter of a million Arkansans. VISTA is a program that provides full-time volunteers to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions…
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