Arkansas Minority Health Commission

11/26/2025

Rest is more than sleep. It is a gift from God that allows our bodies and minds to recover, renew and prepare for what’s ahead. Yet many Black Americans experience less sleep and poorer sleep quality, increasing the risk of serious health issues. Making rest a priority is a way to protect your health and strengthen your spirit!

What You Can Do to Rest:
- Set a routine: Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time each day.
- Unplug early: Turn off screens at least 30 minutes before bedtime.
- Create peace: Keep your sleeping area quiet, cool, and comfortable.
- Stay consistent: Rest when your body needs it, not only when you are exhausted.
- Reflect and pray: End your day with gratitude and quiet time before sleep.

11/25/2025

Great tip! 👏🏾

11/25/2025

Every baby is different. 👶🏽 How much and how often your baby feeds will depend on your baby’s needs. Here are a few things to expect about breastfeeding during your baby’s first days, weeks, and months of life. https://bit.ly/3JVmdQ1

11/25/2025

We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with the City of Pine Bluff, AR - Government Ward 1 Director, LaTisha Brunson to host their No Cost Food Market last week.

Access to fresh fruit and veggies at no cost helps to ease food insecurity in neighborhoods like Ward 1 in Pine Bluff, home to a food desert. 🥒🍎

Hosted at the Pine Bluff / Jefferson County Library System, we brought our mobile health unit to provide important health screenings for attendees and Josh and his team at Well Fed brought fresh produce and shelf stable items.

The team from Grace Community Garden was present to demonstrate the ease in starting a home garden and UAPB - School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences was on-hand to show attendees how to make a healthy black bean salsa. Yummy! 😋

Thank you, Library director Mr. Ricky for ensuring we had plenty of space for the mobile health unit.

Thank you, Director Brunson for allowing us to partner in this way. Just like the Arkansas Minority Health Commission, City of Pine Bluff is

11/25/2025

11/25/2025

Planning balanced meals with vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins can help you manage your blood sugar. During American Diabetes Month, learn more about meal planning for diabetes: https://bit.ly/4p5lZoK

11/25/2025

: Arkansas ranks near the bottom in national oral health indicators like the absence of cavities and tooth decay.

🦷Last week, we participated in the Healthy Smiles, Healthy Lives Film Screening and Health Fair at Ron Robinson Theatre.

🦷We enjoyed meeting everyone and providing important health screenings. Poor oral health is thought to increase the risk of heart disease.

🦷Talk with your healthcare provider about ways to improve your oral health.

Thank you, Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation, Winthrop Rockefeller Institute, Reimagine Arkansas, and the Visionairi Foundation, for your amazing work!

11/25/2025

November is Lung Cancer Awareness month. 🫁

New lung cancer cases vary by state, and early diagnosis is key. The 2025 report explains how your community measures up and why it matters. Find out at Lung.org/solc

11/25/2025

We were honored to meet with Dr. Michael Thomsen, Dr. Peter Del Nero and the rest of the team at HOPE for Cancer Produce Prescription program last week at UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute to chat about partnership and tour the program offices.

HOPE for Cancer focuses on providing access to healthy produce and shelf-stable items for people fighting cancer and their families.
Honored to be joined by UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of Public, UAMS Winthrop Rockefeller Cancer Institute, Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance, UAMS Culinary Medicine Teaching Kitchen, and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Arkansas - ACS CAN.

Just like Arkansas Minority Health Commission, these partners are

11/24/2025

African Americans are twice as likely and Hispanic Americans 1.5 times as likely as non-Hispanic Whites to develop Alzheimer's?

November is Alzheimer's Awareness month, and we appreciate the opportunity to provide important health screenings at Alzheimer's Association - Arkansas Chapter recent outreach workshop at Bethel A.M.E. Church. Learn about the 10 early warning signs of Alzheimer’s by visiting their website https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/10_signs

Just like the Arkansas Minority Health Commission, Alzheimer’s Association of Arkansas is

11/24/2025

This November, during and Diabetes-Related Eye Disease Awareness Month, check your risk for diabetes-related retinopathy with the RetinaRisk™ calculator and protect your sight. 👁️ Try it today at bit.ly/4iMQVY3.

11/22/2025

Get a free turkey for Thanksgiving!

The City of Little Rock is partnering with Edwards Cash Saver and The Samaritan Health Project for a special turkey giveaway on November 24. Starting at 8:30am, Edwards Cash Saver (6420 Colonel Glenn Rd.) will be giving away turkeys while supplies last. Limited to one turkey per vehicle.