Arkansas Minority Health Commission

12/23/2025

It’s the season for fun, festivity, and lots of food! You can manage your diabetes and still enjoy holiday feasts:
• Make healthy choices at buffets, like filling half your plate with vegetables.
• Eat slowly.
• If you eat dessert, have a small serving.
• Stay active – take a family walk after dinner.

For more tips: https://bit.ly/48BKD9g

12/22/2025

HOLIDAY FOOD GIVEAWAY FOR THOSE IN NEED

The City of Little Rock is partnering with Edwards Cash Saver and The Samaritan Health Project for a special holiday food giveaway on December 22. Starting at 8:30am, Edwards Cash Saver (6420 Colonel Glenn Rd.) will be giving away turkey breast and hams while supplies last. Limited to one giveaway per vehicle.

12/19/2025

We can't wait to see you tomorrow. We'll be there providing important health screenings. 🩺🩹

See you there!👋🏾

I got over 10 reactions on one of my posts last week! Thanks everyone for your support! 🎉

12/19/2025

Kommol (Thank you).

Jekdo̗o̗n ilo allōn̄ ko rem̗ōl̗o (winter) ak el̗ap an lōn̄ leen wōjke ko im pejtebōl̗ ko rej kalle ilo iien m̗ōl̗o in.🍊🥑🥔
Ta jet iaan iōk in winter ko am̗ reūne im renno̗ tata ippam̗? Kōjerbal kein kōmel̗el̗e in ilo weepjait in im ejipan̄ ikijjien leen wōjke im pejtebōl̗ ko ewōr iien aer eddōk im kalle n̄an jipan̄ kepooj kadede iien m̗ōn̄ā n̗e am̗ tok juon: https://bit.ly/47C8Nho

12/19/2025

The chill in the air and the sound of 🎶Christmas songs 🎶 can only mean one thing – Jack and Jill of America, Inc.- Greater Little Rock Chapter’s annual Breakfast with Santa program. 🎅🏾🤶🏾

🍠Hosted again this year in an under-resourced part of the city, we were thrilled to partner again by distributing 3-lb bags of sweet potatoes to all the wonderful families in attendance!🍠

🍠This year, we added an extra dash of delight with tasty samples of our signature candied yams, straight from the Southern Ain't Fried Sundays cookbook.

🍠Plus, attendees took home three vibrant recipe cards, packed with fun and easy ideas for using their sweet potatoes – sweet potato fries, candied yams, and sweet potato pie.🗂️

It was a fantastic event, and we were beaming with pride to share the sweetness! Thank you, Dr. Telisha Lewis and the Jack and Jill of America, Inc.- Greater Little Rock Chapter team for allowing us to partner in this way. Thank you, former director ShaRhonda Jordon Love for stopping by to lend a hand! 👏🏾

🍠 : Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of fiber and are naturally sweet. Learn more about how to incorporate sweet potatoes in your healthy eating plan by signing up for Southern Ain’t Fried Sundays, today! 💻

12/19/2025

With special treats and family gatherings, the perfect time to teach your child about cooking and nutrition is during the holidays!

12/19/2025

What a great time we had at Bethel A.M.E. Church in Bigelow (Perry County) for their North Little Rock/Ft. Smith Planning meeting, recently. ⛪

We enjoyed presenting about all the wonderful programming the Commission offers and performing important health education and health screenings like blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol checks. 🩺🩹

Thank you, Presiding Elder Truman and Consultant Bettie A. Tolefree for inviting us. Thank you, host pastor, Rev. Amelia Roy and congregation for hosting. 👏🏾

12/18/2025

If you are an ARHOME member, update your contact information now to receive important updates about your coverage.

Visit ar.gov/update to learn more.

12/16/2025

We are looking for a new Breastfeeding Peer Counselor for Southwest Little Rock WIC Office 🔊 A WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is:

📌A paraprofessional support person who gives basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers

📌Has breastfed at least one baby 🤱

📌Is enthusiastic about breastfeeding and wants to help other mothers enjoy a positive experience👶

📌Can work about 28 hours a week ⏰

📌Has experience as a WIC participant 🍎

Email Kayla.fuller@arkansas.gov for more information!📨

12/12/2025

If you are covered by ARHOME or receive SNAP benefits, we need to share important information with you.

Visit ar.gov/update to update your contact information and learn more.