UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation

UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation Working with the community to address health disparities.
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The Institute for Community Health Innovation is dedicated improving health outcomes for all Arkansans. We work with more than 100 community-engaged partners and 170 team members committed to creating a better state of health for all. The Institute for Community Health Innovation leads a variety of community-engaged research projects and programs focused on Maternal & Child Health; Health Equity & Access; Health, Hunger & Nutrition; and Diabetes & Cardiometabolic Diseases. Our landmark work in community health has helped establish a nationally recognized presence in northwest Arkansas, with offices across the state. We are dedicated to driving impactful, lasting change in health outcomes, clinical practices, education, and policy. We engage in innovative collaborations with regional, state and national organizations dedicated to improving health outcomes for all.

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Last week, Dr. Pearl McElfish joined leaders from across the state at Arkansas Excel by Eight’s Annual Summit to discuss...
11/03/2025

Last week, Dr. Pearl McElfish joined leaders from across the state at Arkansas Excel by Eight’s Annual Summit to discuss current and new maternal health initiatives for Arkansas moms and babies.

❄️It might be freezing, but the energy is WARM at the Dia de Los Mu***os celebration with Casa De la Cultura. Our team i...
11/01/2025

❄️It might be freezing, but the energy is WARM at the Dia de Los Mu***os celebration with Casa De la Cultura. Our team is here to talk about our wonderful programs until 6:00 PM. Come see us!

10/30/2025

Iakwe im Happy Thursday! Taije in, Nobõmba 6, 2025 ilo 6awa jota (Arkansas Time). Kepopo ilo Pojam enaj wor juon an guest Mr. Romaldo Kabua, Manager for NHPI Veterans Project. Enaj kobatok ippen Dr. Sheldon Riklon non lewaj melele ko kin naninmej in tōn̄al im wewen ko n̄an jiban kōjpārok kwe, baamle eo im jukjuk in pad eo. Kememej bwe enaj driwoj ilo facebook live im ilo Voice of the Islands online streaming. Joij im share. Komol im jeramon waj aolep. Blessings.

We had such a great time at our Fall Festival yesterday! From games to laughter to a little bit of whipped cream chaos, ...
10/24/2025

We had such a great time at our Fall Festival yesterday! From games to laughter to a little bit of whipped cream chaos, our fearless leaders jumped right in and showed their spirit by taking a pie to the face. Big smiles all around!

For years, the Institute for Community Health Innovation has been working side-by-side with the Marshallese community to...
10/24/2025

For years, the Institute for Community Health Innovation has been working side-by-side with the Marshallese community to understand and tackle the health challenges they face. At our recent town hall, we shared research, listened to local voices, and highlighted innovative solutions to improve maternal health, address diabetes and cardiometabolic disease, and strengthen access to care.

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Ongoing studies into health challenges faced by Marshallese populations continue to show the impact of innovative approaches to community health, researchers and staff at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation recently told community members....

Dr. Pearl McElfish recently joined KUAF to discuss the new COBRE grant our office received and how it will help strength...
10/24/2025

Dr. Pearl McElfish recently joined KUAF to discuss the new COBRE grant our office received and how it will help strengthen care and improve health outcomes for families across Arkansas.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences will use a $11.7 million NIH grant to launch the Maternal and Reproductive Community Health Excellence Research Center, focusing on rural maternal health innovations and access across the state.

Come see us today until 11am in El Dorado, AR at the Drive-Thru Head to Toe Health Fair at HealthWorks Fitness Center, 3...
10/23/2025

Come see us today until 11am in El Dorado, AR at the Drive-Thru Head to Toe Health Fair at HealthWorks Fitness Center, 304 N. Madison. Twenty booths are ready to provide health information to you!

Congratulations to Dr. Sheldon Riklon on receiving the 2025 Friend of Children Award from the Arkansas Advocates for Chi...
10/22/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Sheldon Riklon on receiving the 2025 Friend of Children Award from the Arkansas Advocates for Children & Families! This recognition honors his unwavering leadership and dedication to improving the lives of Arkansas children and families.

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