Health Equity & Access
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By deploying Community Health Workers across the state and using Mobile Health to reach underserved communities, we are creating a better state of health for all Arkansans.
Health Equity & Access
Connect With a Community Health Worker
Community Health Workers are available to assist you navigate your healthcare. Learn more here.
Find a CHW
Mobile Health
UAMS has 4 Mobile Health Units located throughout Arkansas, where we offer free services and screenings. Learn more here.
Mobile HealthFamily Wellness
We are improving health for women, children and families by increasing access to quality maternal care and support systems.
Family Wellness Home
Our trained community health workers provide case management, education, clinical navigation and home visiting services to mothers, fathers, couples and children.
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Healthy Start
UAMS Healthy Start provides mothers and families with education, resources, and support through services in the home, hospital, and other community settings.
Healthy Start
Fatherhood FIRE
We work with fathers, couples, and co-parents to make sure every child has a safe and nurturing environment so they can live long, healthy lives.
Fatherhood FIRE
CenteringPregnancy®
CenteringPregnancy® is a prenatal care that includes your regular checkup, along with extra time for group learning and sharing.
CenteringPregnancyHealth, Hunger & Nutrition
We work with schools and communities to ensure every Arkansan has equitable access to healthy, affordable food.
Health, Hunger & Nutrition Home
We will eliminate food insecurity by working with schools, organizations and individuals to ensure every Arkansan has equitable access to healthy, affordable food.
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School Nutrition
We provide training, technical assistance and resources to more than 100 schools in Arkansas, providing better health opportunities to more than 75,000 students statewide.
School Nutrition
Northwest Arkansas Food Insecurity Community of Practice
The Northwest Arkansas Food Insecurity Community of Practice is guided by a diverse advisory board of individuals dedicated to eliminating food insecurity.
Community of Practice
Double Your Dollars
The Northwest Arkansas Farmers’ Market Alliance Double Your Dollars program is available to SNAP and FMNP participants in Northwest Arkansas.
Double Your Dollars
AmeriCorps VISTA
AmeriCorps VISTA and UAMS build capacity in nonprofit organizations and communities to help bring individuals and communities out of poverty.
AmeriCorps VISTADiabetes & Cardiometabolic Disease
We work with churches, organizations, and communities to better understand health issues that exist, while creating and providing resources for those facing health barriers.
Diabetes & Cardiometabolic Diseases Home
We work to improve patient-centered care and outcomes for individuals from diverse populations adversely impacted by Type 2 Diabetes. Learn more here.
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Delivering Health
We are working to reduce Type 2 diabetes among food insecure families across Arkansas by distributing Type 2 diabetes food boxes and education across the state.
Delivering Health