UAMS CHR Community Health Worker Moises Manjarres helps fit a child for their car seat on Nov. 13. UAMS Community Health and Research (UAMS CHR) partnered with local community organizations and the City of Springdale to provide car seats and COVID-19 and flu vaccines to Northwest Arkansas families. Car seat training was provided by CHR […]
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Arkansas, UAMS CHR making school lunches more heart-smart
Pam Martin, a registered dietitian with UAMS CHR, prepares food for a partnering school district. More than 40% of adults in Arkansas have hypertension, also known as high blood pressure,1 a leading cause of heart disease and stroke.2 In recent years, pediatricians have also seen a steady increase in the number of children with hypertension.3 […]
Family Wellness Program graduates first Fatherhood FIRE participant
Community Health Worker Fernando Ramirez and Fatherhood FIRE Education Graduate Joseph Banks 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 […]
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
More than 1,000 Springdale students participated in OCHR’s muffin taste-testing. 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 […]