The UAMS Community Health and Research (UAMS CHR) Family Wellness Program recently graduated its first participant in the Fatherhood FIRE Education course. Through Fatherhood FIRE, Family Wellness staff work with fathers, couples and co-parents to ensure that every child is raised in a safe and nurturing environment so they can be healthy throughout their life. […]
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Study: many Marshallese women not receiving adequate information about gestational weight gain
Research studies conducted by the UAMS Office of Community Health and Research found that while many Marshallese mothers adhere to traditions that encourage a healthy diet during pregnancy, many are not receiving adequate information about gestational weight gain. Healthy gestational weight can lower a baby’s chances of illness, developmental delays, and unhealthy infant birth weight. […]
Advancing Equity Within Food Pantries in Northwest Arkansas during COVID-19
At a Glance Latinx and Marshallese families in Northwest Arkansas have been disproportionally affected by Covid-19. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has leveraged existing community partnerships created through the CDC’s Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) grant to support and coordinate the establishment of two pantries. The pantries are posed […]
Growing a Coalition to Strengthen Breastfeeding in Northwest Arkansas
At a Glance In 2019 the Reach Out and Connect (ROaC) team at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences partnered with the Northwest Arkansas (NWA) Breastfeeding Coalition to revitalize and expand the coalition to strengthen breastfeeding throughout Northwest Arkansas. The technical assistance provided to the coalition has increased attendance at coalition meetings, expanded the […]
UAMS partners with Apple Seeds to increase healthy foods access in Northwest Arkansas
At a Glance UAMS Northwest Community Health and Research, with funding from the Walmart Foundation, is partnering with the Arkansas Community Foundation to provide rapid response grants at a range of levels for organizations, school districts, and more to address increased food insecurity in Northwest Arkansas due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Through this program, Community […]
Teen Outreach Program (TOP) completes 877 hours of Community Service Learning activities
The Teen Outreach Program (TOP) is a three-year program that empowers teens to make healthy decisions and avoid risky behaviors. Curriculum lessons, community service learning activities, tools and resources will help youth identify sexual risk behaviors and employ practical skills to make smart choices in their relationships and health. The Office of Community Health and […]
Healthy eating, physical activity encouraged at Farmers Market, Jones Center demo
At a Glance The UAMS Office of Community Health and Research (CHR) partnered with the Arkansas Coalition for Obesity Prevention, the Springdale Farmers Market and the Jones Center in Springdale to present healthy recipes and options for an active lifestyle to Hispanic and Marshallese populations. During the final morning of the Springdale Farmers Market, participants […]
Springdale schools adopt healthy muffin recipes into rotational menus
Approach As part of the Center for Disease Control’s Sodium Reduction in Communities Program (SRCP), the UAMS Office of Community Health and Research participated in trainings with food service staff at the Springdale School District earlier this year, where staff were provided alternative, healthier options for some of their offerings to students. In recognition of […]
En̄iin ej rijerbal ak Care Coordinator ro ad: Litha Ralpho
Litha Ralpho ej juõn eo im ekar jino jerbal ilo UAMS Office Of Community Health and Research eo ilo allõñ in September eo, juõn eo im elab an mõnono im konaan jiban jukjukin bed eo ilo an jerbal ippen Healthy Start team eo. Einwot juõn Care Coordinator ñan Jined ilo Kobo Healthy Start program eo, […]
Meet Our Care Coordinators: Litha Ralpho
N̄an jeje ko ilo kajin Majōl, jibed ijiō Litha Ralpho began working at the UAMS Office of Community Health and Research in September, bringing a strong, personal desire to help her community to the Healthy Start team. As a care coordinator for the Jined ilo Kobo Healthy Start program, Litha’s role is to reach out […]