Arkansas Minority Health Commission

04/04/2026

🏊‍♂️ : Swimming is a great workout for all ages! 🌊 We had a blast recently participating in the "Swim & Thrive" Spring Break program, hosted by the Jack and Jill of America, Inc.- Greater Little Rock Chapter at the Thrasher Boys & Girls Club. 🏢✨

After the 75 kiddos hit the water to work on their swimming skills 💦, we teamed up for some nutrition education and a hands-on healthy snack workshop from our Southern Ain't Fried Sundays curriculum! 🍎🥒🥗

A huge thank you to the Boys & Girls Club director and staff, and the Jack & Jill of Greater Little Rock team for letting us partner on such a great community event! 🤝❤️

🎉 Fun Fact: Several members of the Arkansas Minority Health Commission team grew up at the Thrasher Boys & Girls Club, learning to swim in the very same pool as these "Swim & Thrive" kiddos! 🏊‍♀️🏅

04/03/2026

We had a great time connecting with everyone at the Edwards Food Giant on Stagecoach Road, recently. 🛒✨ Alongside our partners at the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance, we shared nutrition tips and tricks for grocery shopping on a budget. 🍎🥦

We also provided essential health screenings, including blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol checks. ❤️🩺

04/03/2026

Quitting smoking takes time, and every attempt brings you closer to success. Each try teaches you more about what works for you. Keep going. https://bit.ly/4oMqeVX

04/03/2026

You are worth clean lungs. You are worth more money in your pocket. You are worth years added to your life. You are worth feeling good in your own body.

Choosing to quit isn't deprivation. It's self-love. It's recognising your own value and refusing to settle for less than you deserve.

You are worth this 💚

04/03/2026

Yesterday was National Walking Day, but any day is great day for walking.🚶🏾‍♀️

04/03/2026

Pantry staples like peanut butter 🥜, beans 🫘, and canned fruit 🥫play an important role in improving nutrition security within food deserts. ✨

We were proud to continue our partnership with the Arkansas Foodbank and New Light Missionary Baptist Church in West Helena (Phillips County) during their recent monthly emergency mobile food distribution! 🚛🍎🙌 We provided the community with essential health screenings, including blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol checks. 🩺🩸📉

Working with these 2 organizations proves 🤝🌟

Want us to come to your community? Give us a call at 501.686.2720! 📞🏙️

04/03/2026

Last week, our intern, Thomas had the opportunity to meet one of our mini-grant recipients, Mr. Issac Traylor. 🤝✨

Mr. Traylor shared his powerful journey from experiencing homelessness and addiction to becoming the owner of multiple businesses and his own nonprofit, I-Care. 🙌 His organization recently hosted a community resource event at the Compassion Center in Little Rock, serving nearly 100 unsheltered and unhoused individuals. 🏠❤️

The late, great Dr. Maya Angelou famously said, “People don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care.” An important component of demonstrating care in public health is developing strong listening skills. Thomas continues to prove that he is not only an exceptional student intern, but a truly great listener. 👂

04/02/2026

04/01/2026

PLANTS! PLANTS! PLANTS! We're just about one week away from the 5th annual Oak Forest Community Garden plant sale, sponsored by the University District Development Corporation.

Join us on Saturday, April 4th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2600 S. Monroe St., in Little Rock.

There will be a wide variety of vegetables, flowers, and some herbs to browse and all proceeds go directly back to the garden. Our prices remain the same as previous years: individual plants are $3 each, or you can buy 5 plants for $10 (a better deal).

If you can't come on April 4th, we will host our second sale on Saturday, April 11th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hope to see you there!

04/01/2026

📢 Calling all Arkansas organizations! 🏥✨ Are you hosting a health-related event between July 1, 2026, and December 31, 2026? 🗓️
Our mini-grant application is officially open, and now is the perfect time to apply for this reimbursable funding! 💰🙌

🔗 Head over to the application link at
https://bit.ly/AMHCSponsor2 to submit yours today. 📝💻

04/01/2026

We'll be there providing important health screenings and health education. See you there!

Reminder: Join us at the Wellness Fair this Wednesday, April 1 from 10am - 2pm in the CHARTS lobby. There will be free health checks and testing as well as representatives will be there to answer your questions regarding fitness, nutrition, hunger relief, mental health, and more.

04/01/2026

We had a fantastic time in West Helena (Phillips County) recently, continuing our statewide tour with Entergy Arkansas! 🚌✨

While Entergy’s Customer Care Pop-Up provided vital LIHEAP bill assistance, our team was on hand at the beautiful Phillips Community College campus offering health education and essential screenings. 🏥📚

From blood pressure 💓, to blood sugar 🩸, to cholesterol checks 🩺, we loved supporting the community's wellness! With our friends at Entergy Arkansas, . 🤝