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Community Health and Research

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A Better State of Health For All, Together

The Community Health & Research team is leading the way to improve health outcomes for all. Learn about our Community Programs here.

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Research That Makes a Difference

Utilizing a Community-Based Participatory Research approach, our faculty and staff are creating pathways toward health through engagement and innovation.

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Award-Winning Community Engagement

The Association of American Medical Colleges bestowed its top for community engagement to UAMS in 2021. Learn about some of the work that made this happen.

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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 and 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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Research That Makes a Difference

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Disease Prevention & Management

The Disease Prevention & Management team engages with the community to better understand and address significant health issues that exist.

Disease Prevention & Management
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Family Wellness

The Family Wellness team provides and connects individuals and families to health services available in the community.

Family Wellness

Health Access & Navigation

The Health Access & Navigation team works with partners to create and improve access to resources, healthy foods, health care, and safe places for physical activity for all.

Health Access & Navigation

Healthy Food Systems

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

Equitable Evaluation

The Community-Engaged Evaluation Center exists to ensure our research is measurable and effective for communities throughout Arkansas.

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The 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

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The Office of Community Health & Research produces a monthly newsletter to share program updates with the community. Sign up for the newsletter at the link below.

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Recent News

UAMS, Returning Home partner to graduate 33 dads in Fatherhood FIRE Program

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Office of Community Heath & Research partnered with Returning Home, Inc., to graduate 33 men from the Fatherhood FIRE program over the last several months. Fatherhood FIRE is a free program that provides dads, moms, partners and families with education, resources and support through services in community […]

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UAMS, Sonora Students Celebrate End of School Year with Nutritious Feast

Students at Sonora Elementary School celebrated the end of the 2021-22 school year by enjoying nutritious foods they learned about as part of UAMS Office of Community Health & Research’s Creating Healthy Environments for Schools (CHEFS) program. Throughout the year, Community Health & Research dietitians taught students about several healthy vegetables. At the end of […]

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Partner Spotlight: Goshen United Methodist Church Food Pantry

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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Infant Formula Shortage: What to do if you can’t find any

The United States is experiencing a shortage of baby formula due to supply chain issues and a recall of several contaminated baby formula products. Check with your local stores about availability, but if you are struggling to find baby formula during the shortage, please reach out to your health care provider first. Here are some […]

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Meet our Team

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
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Publications

Researchers in the Office of Community Health & Research have produced groundbreaking research that is creating a better state of health for all people.

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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
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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.

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UAMS 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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UAMS Center for Health Literacy

UAMS Center for Health Literacy is dedicated to improving health by making information easy to understand and use.

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North Street Clinic

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
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