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Northwest Regional Campus: Community Health and Research

UAMS REACH

Through Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH), the Community Programs team has worked to increase nutrition and promote physical activity throughout the state, and to offer better clinical access for Marshallese, Hispanic and rural populations in Northwest Arkansas. Together, the Community Programs team works to build an environment where every person has access to their best health.

Active People, Healthy Nation

The UAMS Office of Community Health and Research is proud to work with the CDC to encourage movement and healthy physical activity through the Active People, Healthy Nation campaign. Whether you’re looking for a quick walk around the neighborhood or a weekend hike, northwest Arkansas is home to limitless opportunities to get active.

Building Nutrition in Northwest Arkansas

The UAMS Office of Community Health and Research Community Programs and Healthy Food Systems teams work together to provide equitable access to healthy food for all people in northwest Arkansas. We work in schools, churches, community meal programs, and more to ensure that everyone has access to nutritious food options.

Learn About Their Work

Bridging the Gap Between Community and Clinics

We work with community partners and health care providers, within UAMS and outside UAMS, to better access to health care services for all people. Our Community Health Workers are trained to help you receive the resources you need to live longer and healthier.

Community Health Workers

Additional Information

For more information about the REACH team’s Food Systems work, contact Jenni Vaughan at JVaughan@uams.edu.

For information about the team’s Physical Activity and Built Environments work, contact Katie McCraney at KMcCraney2@uams.edu.

Funding

Funding for REACH is provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.