Rural Communities Pathways grant

April 6, 2026

UAMS Working with Schools in Carroll, Madison Counties to Develop Behavioral Health Outreach Programs

David Wise

Two teens sitting on a rural road and looking at the camera

FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation will work with schools in Carroll and Madison counties to establish programs aimed at reducing behavioral risk factors for youth, while preparing students for career opportunities in community health. Through a $1.2 million Rural Communities Pathways grant, funded by the…