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 free Family Wellness programs.
Family Wellness
Health, Hunger & Nutrition
We work with schools and community partners to increase access to healthy, nutritious foods for all people.
Healthy Food SystemsRecent News
The fall activity you won’t want to miss
There are so many things to enjoy during the fall, from changing leaves to pumpkin-flavored treats, but there’s one thing you might have forgotten to add to your list of activities: getting a flu shot. Flu viruses usually spread in the fall and winter, so getting a flu shot in the fall can lower your […]
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UAMS Researchers Find High Willingness Among Marshallese, Hispanics to Get a COVID-19 Booster Shot
FAYETTEVILLE — Marshallese and Hispanic communities in Northwest Arkansas are largely receptive to receiving COVID-19 booster shots if advised by a health care provider, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Office of Community Health & Research. The COVID-19 pandemic affected Marshallese and Hispanic communities in…
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Are vaccines on your back-to-school list?
The back-to-school season means getting everything ready for your kids to have a successful year, and there’s one thing that should be at the top of your list: vaccines. When kids get together at school, they share germs, and many illnesses could be serious if they are not prevented. Vaccinations are the best way for […]
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UAMS Community Liaison Anna Huff Davis Elected to National CHW Board
FAYETTEVILLE — University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) community liaison Anna Huff Davis will continue to be a voice for health advancement in Arkansas after being elected to serve on the National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW) Board of Directors. Huff Davis joined UAMS in 2001 and was one of the state’s first…
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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