Overview
UAMS Community Health & Research 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 150 full-time staff and investigators, Community Health & Research leads a variety of community-engaged research and programs focused Disease Prevention & Management, Family Wellness, Health Access & Navigation, Healthy Food Systems, 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.
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Together, for a Better State of Health
Our team is committed to working with communities to create a better state of health for all. We offer numerous services and programs free-of-charge to individuals and families in Northwest Arkansas. Learn more at the links below.
Find a Community Health Worker
Community Health Workers are available to help individuals navigate and access their health care, from signing up for health insurance to finding a primary care physician.
Community Health Workers
Mobile Health Clinics
Our team provides free mobile health screenings and COVID-19 vaccinations across the state. Click here to see where we’re headed next.
Mobile Health Calendar
Family Wellness
Our trained Community Health Workers provide and connect individuals and families to health services through our Healthy Start, Fatherhood FIRE and CenteringPregnancy programs.
Family Wellness
Healthy Food Systems
We work with schools and community partners to increase access to healthy, nutritious foods for all people.
Healthy Food Systems
Your Health, AR Way
Northwest Arkansas is full of opportunities to help you live your healthiest life. Learn more here.
AR WayRecent News
Free summer meal programs in Northwest Arkansas
Schools in Northwest Arkansas are offering free summer meal programs to students. See the list below for where your child can receive a free meal. If your school is offering free meal programs to student and is not listed below, please email PTolliver@uams.edu. Bentonville School District Monday-Friday, June 5-July 28 (Closed July 4) Bentonville High […]
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Are the kids all right? A look at substance use among teenagers
Drug overdoses are rising in Northwest Arkansas. In 2021, more than two-thirds of overdose deaths in the United States involved fentanyl. In Washington County alone, overdose deaths involving fentanyl were four times higher in 2022 than in 2020. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 85% of the overdose […]
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What is going on with Medicaid?
During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States government declared a public health emergency, which gave the federal government flexibility to respond to the unique circumstances the country was facing. As part of this state of emergency, states were not allowed to end Medicaid coverage for most beneficiaries, which meant those enrolled […]
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How to use SNAP Benefits at the Farmers Market
Did you know that you can use SNAP benefits at your local farmers market? Here’s how! Visit the market manager booth with your EBT card. Swipe your EBT card for a certain amount. You will be given tokens for that amount. Use the tokens just like cash at the vendor booths. Any unused tokens may […]
Read moreResearch That Makes a Difference
Utilizing a Community-Based Participatory Research approach, our faculty and staff are creating pathways toward health through engagement and innovation.
Research
Our faculty and staff are creating a better state of health through research and innovation. Learn more here.
Research
Publications
Our researchers have produced groundbreaking research that has led to policy change and better health outcomes for communities across the world. Learn more here.
Publications
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
Translational Research Institute
The UAMS Translational Research Institute provides services and resources to ensure the swift translation of research into health care advances.
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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
Work With Us
Our faculty and staff are leading the way toward better health in Arkansas and beyond. Click here to learn more.
Work With Us
Resource Library
Our office offers resources to help you live your healthiest life. Resources are available to the public in English, Spanish and Marshallese.
Resources
UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, is Arkansas’ only academic cancer treatment and research facility.
Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
UAMS Center for Health Literacy
UAMS Center for Health Literacy is dedicated to improving health by making information easy to understand and use.
UAMS Center for Health Literacy
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