UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation
June 16, 2026
UAMS, Community Promote Physical Activity with Walk to Springdale School
More than 30 students and their family members in Springdale joined together for a 10-minute trek to school recently, showing that going to school doesn’t have to just be a morning routine. It can be fun and healthy, too. Through the Walk & Roll program, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for…
June 15, 2026
Keeping Your Mind Strong: Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
Our brains help us think, learn, remember, solve problems, and connect with the people around us. As we age, it is normal to experience changes in memory and thinking, but significant memory loss, confusion, and changes in behavior may be signs of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
May 12, 2026
UAMS, Berryville Community Center Collaborate to Offer Healthy Food Options to Community Members
A new collaboration between the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation and the Berryville Community Center will bring healthier food items to the community center.
May 4, 2026
UAMS Researchers Find that Smart Food Lockers Expand Access to Healthy Food in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK — Using smart food locker technology is an innovative and promising approach to addressing food insecurity in Arkansas, according to researchers from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Institute for Community Health Innovation.
April 21, 2026
Connection Takes Root at Annual Northwest Arkansas Health Summit
National and state leaders in health care and community outreach recently convened at the Fayetteville Town Center to engage, learn, and collaborate on solutions to improve access to care across Arkansas. The April 2 summit kicked off with a keynote discussion by Neel Shah, chief medical officer of Maven Clinic, and nurse midwife Cara Osborne…
April 9, 2026
Growing Together: Understanding Your Child’s Development
By Sheldon Riklon, M.D. Childhood is a time of growth, discovery, and change. From a baby’s first smile to a toddler’s first words, these special moments are called developmental milestones, which help parents understand how children are learning, communicating, and exploring the world around them. While every child grows at their own pace, milestones…
April 6, 2026
UAMS Working with Schools in Carroll, Madison Counties to Develop Behavioral Health Outreach Programs
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…
March 19, 2026
Northwest Arkansas Health Summit Returns April 2
New Maternal Health Research Retreat Set for April 1 FAYETTEVILLE — The 2026 Northwest Arkansas Health Summit, hosted by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation, will bring community leaders and pioneers in innovative health to Fayetteville on April 2. This year’s summit will be held from 8 a.m.-3:30…
March 12, 2026
Kidney Awareness: Protecting Your Health from the Inside Out
By Sheldon Riklon, M.D. Your kidneys are small, but powerful organs that work around the clock to keep your body functioning properly. Because kidney disease often develops without noticeable symptoms, it’s easy to overlook kidney health. That’s why making kidney screening part of your regular health checkups is so important. The Importance of…
March 10, 2026
UAMS Offering Scholarships for Perinatal Mental Health Certification
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation is offering a limited number of scholarships to maternal health care workers seeking to become certified in perinatal mental health. The scholarships are open to qualified applicants with two years of experience working with moms or babies in a…
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