Overview
The Community Health and Research team at the UAMS Northwest Regional Campus is leading the way to improve health outcomes for all. We seek to identify and understand health needs through research and programs and work to create an environment where every person has access to their best health.
A highly successful and productive research office with a team of more than 100 full-time staff and investigators, Community Health and Research leads a variety of community-engaged research and programs focused on Healthy Food Systems and Food Equity; COVID-19 Outreach; Diabetes and Cardiometabolic Disease Management and Prevention; Family Wellness; Policy, Systems and Environmental Strategies; and Equitable Evaluation.
The pioneering work of the office has established a nationally-recognized presence in Northwest Arkansas, engaging in innovative collaborations with regional, statewide and national organizations dedicated to eliminating health disparities and improving health outcomes for all.
Community Health & Research Program Areas
Diabetes & Cardiometabolic Disease
The Diabetes & Cardiometabolic team engages with the community to better understand and address significant health issues that exist.
Diabetes & Cardiometabolic Disease
Family Wellness
The Family Wellness team provides and connects individuals and families to health services available in the community.
Family Wellness
Community Programs
The Community Programs team works with community partners to create and improve access to resources, healthy foods, health care, and safe places for physical activity for all.
Community Programs
Healthy Food Systems & Food Equity
Through multiple programs, the Healthy Food Systems team works with schools and community organizations to ensure that everyone has access to healthy food.
Healthy Food Systems
COVID Outreach
Through the COVID-19 pandemic, our team has worked to ensure that our communities continue to have access to their best health.
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Meet Our Team
Our team is comprised of multidisciplinary faculty and staff who go above and beyond to help create a better state of health for all.
Meet Our Team
Research With Us
Our faculty and research teams are leading the way toward better health in Arkansas and beyond. Click here to learn more.
Faculty & Research
Center for Pacific Islander Health
The Center for Pacific Islander Health is a multi-disciplinary center focusing on research, community programs, training, and policy.
Center for Pacific Islander Health
North Street Clinic
The North Street Clinic is a free clinic for Marshallese patients. Click here for more information about the North Street Clinic in English and Marshallese.
North Street Clinic
Resource Library
Our office offers resources to help you live your healthiest life. Resources are available to the public in English, Spanish and Marshallese.
ResourcesRecent News
UAMS, Open Arms, and Buckle Up for Life provide free car seats in Madison County
Marisela Sandoval with UAMS Community Health & Research installs a car seat for a family at Open Arms Food Pantry & Pregnancy Center on March 8. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Office of Community Health & Research and the Open Arms Food Pantry & Pregnancy Center partnered with Buckle Up for Life […]
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UAMS Launches CenteringPregnancy® Program for Northwest Arkansas Mothers
By David Wise March 30, 2022 | FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Office of Community Health and Research and the UAMS Family Medical Center in Fayetteville are working together to provide soon-to-be moms with additional resources, group education and supplies through a new centering program. CenteringPregnancy® is a prenatal care program […]
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UAMS Study Finds Cancer Treatment Creates Employment Difficulties for Some Rural Women
By David Wise March 15, 2022 | LITTLE ROCK — Rural women are likely to face significant challenges finding secure and reliable employment following cancer treatment if they did not already have a secure job at the time of their diagnosis, according to a new study led by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) researchers. […]
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UAMS Researchers Find COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Prevalent Even Among Vaccinated
By David Wise Feb. 22, 2022 | FAYETTEVILLE — Researchers with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Office of Community Health and Research recently published four articles on a study they conducted that found that many adults in Arkansas receiving the COVID-19 vaccine are doing so despite experiencing some doubts about the shot. The […]
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