UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation

03/31/2026

Join us in two days to connect and take root with our communities at the NWA Health Summit!

03/31/2026

When communities, healthcare providers, and leaders unite, real change happens.

We are honored to host the Maternal & Reproductive Health Conference on April 1 and the Northwest Arkansas Health Summit on April 2, bringing together voices from across Arkansas to advance innovative, community-driven solutions that meet families where they are. Together, we are working to strengthen the health and well-being of mothers, families, and communities across our state.

UAMS brings together healthcare leaders and researchers in Northwest Arkansas to focus on maternal health and community wellness.

03/26/2026

Happy Thursday! Ilo Taije in lal, Eprõl 2, 2026, ilo 6:00 jota (CST), Kepopo ilo Pojam, naj bar driwoj ilo FB live im ilo Voice of the Islands online streaming. Naj kobatok juon an Dr. Sheldon Riklon guest, Roselyn J Peter, President & Founder, Ronjake Autism Support Network, non konono kin Autism Spectrum Disorder. Kommool ilo am kobatok ibben Kepopo ilo Pojam. Ne ewor jabrewot kajitok, jouij im message e tok Dr. Shildon Riklon ilo radioejmour@gmail.com. Komol im jeramon non aolep.

03/18/2026

We're proud to support and empower the next generation of doulas - champions for moms, babies, and families in our communities. 💛

A huge thank you to Ujima Maternity Network for their partnership and passion for advancing maternal health in Arkansas!

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.