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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 […]

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 […]