Through a partnership with UAMS Community Health & Research, the Goshen United Methodist Church Food Pantry has helped thousands of families in Washington and Madison counties. The pantry, located at 122 State Highway 45 in Goshen, was awarded a Walmart Foundation grant as part of the UAMS Community Health & Research’s COVID Food Response project […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Lactation rooms create comfortable, safe space for breastfeeding mothers
At a Glance University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Northwest recently converted two rooms at its campus into lactation rooms to provide a safe, private and comfortable area for mothers to pump breastmilk. Staff and interns in the Office of Community Health and Research completed the project at minimal cost. The team found discounted […]
Partnerships for Sodium Reduction in Northwest Arkansas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) set forth nationwide requirements for sodium reduction in school meals, giving schools years to adjust their menus. Through a project called RISE – Reducing Intake of Sodium for Everyone – the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has partnered with public school systems in northwest Arkansas, including Springdale, […]