UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation

03/15/2026

An wōr juon nejūm̗ nin̄nin̄ emaron̄ lewaj elōn̄ kain en̄jake ko, bōtaab rijerbal rein ad repojak in jipan̄ eok ilo aolep kajjojo bun̄ten ne in ial̗ in am̗. Ilo an lel̗o̗k jerbal in jipan̄ ko an n̄an kajjojo kūrae im kurub, Healthy Start Būrookraam̗ in ad ej kajju bōkwaj taktō in bōro̗ro n̄an kwe. Jel̗ā el̗apl̗o̗k ilo communityhealth.uams.edu.

03/12/2026

Today, our team came together to celebrate the incredible impact of our Healthy Start program and the support it provides to mothers, babies, and families in Northwest and South Arkansas! 💙

03/10/2026

Exciting News! 📣

We are offering scholarships to maternal health professionals who want to become certified in perinatal mental health! This opportunity is open to individuals with at least two years of experience supporting moms or babies in a healthcare or community setting.

Learn more below or apply at redcap.link/PMHC.

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation is offering a limited number of scholarships to maternal health care workers seeking to become certified in perinatal mental health. The scholarships are open to qualified applicants with...

03/09/2026

When was the last time you checked in on your health?

Join the Arkansas Minority Health Commission and the Arkansas Department of Health for a FREE community health screening event this Friday, March 13, at the Holiday Inn in Springdale from 1–3 p.m.

There will be:
✔️ Health screenings
✔️ Cooking demonstrations
✔️ Helpful health resources
📍1500 S. 48th St.
Springdale, AR 72764

No registration needed—just stop by!

03/06/2026

03/06/2026

Kepopo Ilo Pojam: Kidney Awareness

03/05/2026

Our team had the privilege of traveling to Washington, D.C. this week to connect with colleagues and community leaders. Together, we shared best practices and explored innovative solutions to improve access to health care and resources for rural communities.

03/04/2026

We’re excited to partner with the Berryville Community Center to expand access to healthier food options for the community!

03/03/2026

03/02/2026

We're kicking off National Nutrition Month by celebrating our Registered Dietitians! Your expertise and dedication make meaningful differences in the health of our communities, and we are so grateful to have you on our team!

03/01/2026

Do you have questions about your baby’s growth and development? 👶💛

Join Dr. Enrique Gomez this week to learn what to expect during your child’s first year and how you can support healthy growth every step of the way.

There will be two sessions, one in English with Marshallese interpretation on Mar. 3 and one in Spanish on Mar. 4.

Spots are limited—save yours today!
English with Marshallese Interpretation Session: https://bit.ly/46xY0Ho
Spanish Session: https://bit.ly/3OFJveB

For more information about the event, visit: https://bit.ly/4s3jvZz

02/27/2026

👩‍🏫 Join us in celebrating Dr. Jenn Clampitt 👏

Jenn joined ICHI in 2020 and recently accepted a position in the College of Health Professions, where she will serve as an instructor and supervise Master of Science in Dietetics interns in Northwest Arkansas, while continuing to provide leadership for much of our nutrition work. Congratulations, Dr. Clampitt!