Current and soon-to-be dads can earn incentives, gain knowledge and forge new relationships through a free program offered through the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). The UAMS Office of Community Health and Research’s (UAMS CHR) Family Wellness programs offer free education and resources to help families live longer, healthier lives. Through the Fatherhood […]
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TOP students complete 3,500-plus hours of community service
Students in the Northwest Arkansas Teen Outreach Program (TOP) in Springdale spent more than 3,500 hours giving back to their community during the Fall 2021 semester. UAMS Community Health and Research (CHR) has partnered with the Springdale School District and local nonprofit youth agencies to offer TOP to 1,200 ninth-grade students. In the fall, 420 […]
UAMS partners with local community to distribute car seats, vaccines
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 Family Wellness staff and police officers from across Northwest Arkansas. According to the Centers for Disease Control, car […]
Family Wellness Program graduates first Fatherhood FIRE participant
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jined Ilo Kobo Healthy Start announces partnership with Family Network
The Jined Ilo Kobo Healthy Start Program at the UAMS Office of Community Health and Research is proud to announce a new partnership with the Family Network to provide home visiting services for at-risk Marshallese families in Northwest Arkansas. Family Network a home-based prenatal and parenting education program accredited by Healthy Families America, which is […]