November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, a time when we focus on one of the world’s fastest-growing health issues. Diabetes affects millions of people, and many don’t even know they have it. It’s important to know the signs and symptoms of diabetes so you can catch it early and avoid more serious health issues. Simply […]
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New Report Reveals Exponential Impact of NIH Research Funding to Arkansas
WASHINGTON, DC — A new report from United for Medical Research (UMR) reveals the exponential impact that research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has in rural states. How Rural States Benefit from Strong NIH Funding is based on an economic analysis of seven rural states from 2016-2022. The states examined are Alabama, […]
The fall activity you won’t want to miss
There are so many things to enjoy during the fall, from changing leaves to pumpkin-flavored treats, but there’s one thing you might have forgotten to add to your list of activities: getting a flu shot. Flu viruses usually spread in the fall and winter, so getting a flu shot in the fall can lower your […]
Are vaccines on your back-to-school list?
The back-to-school season means getting everything ready for your kids to have a successful year, and there’s one thing that should be at the top of your list: vaccines. When kids get together at school, they share germs, and many illnesses could be serious if they are not prevented. Vaccinations are the best way for […]
UAMS, City of Springdale and NWA Trailblazers add new crosswalks in downtown Springdale
FAYETTEVILLE — New crosswalks have been designed in downtown Springdale thanks to a partnership between the city, UAMS Community Health & Research and NWA Trailblazers. The crosswalks, which were installed in early August, cross Main and Meadow streets in Springdale. Team members from UAMS Community Health & Research and NWA Trailblazers spent two mornings painting […]
Prioritizing Men’s Health: the Importance of Regular Check-Ups
When it comes to health care, men are often less likely than women to get regular checkups or to ask for help when we need it. In fact, recent findings have shown that 3 out of 4 men don’t go to the doctor when something is wrong. Regular checkups play an important role in the […]
UAMS Community Health & Research launches new FDSME study in Marshall Islands
Earlier this year, UAMS Community Health & Research launched a new Family Model Diabetes Self-Management and Education (FDSME) study in Marshallese churches, the office’s third study to address diabetes in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Program staff will teach diabetes classes in 24 Marshallese churches over the next 5 years, with the goal of […]
Free summer meal programs in Northwest Arkansas
Schools in Northwest Arkansas are offering free summer meal programs to students. See the list below for where your child can receive a free meal. If your school is offering free meal programs to student and is not listed below, please email PTolliver@uams.edu. Bentonville School District Monday-Friday, June 5-July 28 (Closed July 4) Bentonville High […]
Are the kids all right? A look at substance use among teenagers
Drug overdoses are rising in Northwest Arkansas. In 2021, more than two-thirds of overdose deaths in the United States involved fentanyl. In Washington County alone, overdose deaths involving fentanyl were four times higher in 2022 than in 2020. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 85% of the overdose […]
What is going on with Medicaid?
During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States government declared a public health emergency, which gave the federal government flexibility to respond to the unique circumstances the country was facing. As part of this state of emergency, states were not allowed to end Medicaid coverage for most beneficiaries, which meant those enrolled […]