UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation

04/24/2026

Our Community Health Workers proudly represented ICHI at the annual Arkansas Community Health Worker Association summit this week! We are honored to partner with ARCHWA and other community organizations to advance our shared vision of closing gaps in care and making health more accessible for all Arkansans.

04/23/2026

We are excited to be at Heartland Whole Health Institute for the Arkansas Community Health Worker Association annual summit!!

04/23/2026

This week is National Home Visiting Week, and we’re proud to highlight our Healthy Start teams! Through home visits, one-on-one support, and personalized care, they are making a meaningful impact on maternal and infant health outcomes for families.

04/22/2026

Happy Administrative Professionals Day!

Our incredible admin team are the behind-the-scenes problem solvers who keep everything running smoothly and efficiently each day—making it possible for our work to create meaningful impact across the state.

04/21/2026

Join us this Saturday, 4/25, at Mercy Hospital in Rogers for a welcoming and informative class about feeding your baby with confidence. You’ll learn practical strategies for breastfeeding, bottle feeding, formula feeding, feeding cues, and more!

This class is free and held every Saturday of the month. It is also offered in Spanish, so visit mercy.new/BreastfeedingEspanol to register today!

04/21/2026

We’re excited to launch a new initiative focused on supporting the emotional and mental well-being of high school students! This project, in partnership with Arisa Health, equips students with the necessary tools to manage stress, navigate change, and build resilience for the future.

04/17/2026

The UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation staff and leadership extend their deepest sympathies and condolences to the family of late H.E. David Kabua, former President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands.

Your visit and collaborations with us inspired lasting impacts that will forever be appreciated and remembered.

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04/17/2026

We're proud to continue building the CHW workforce! In partnership with , this latest cohort is now equipped with the skills and knowledge to make a difference in their communities!

Want to join the next cohort? Email CHWTAP@uams.edu to get started.

04/17/2026

The Community Health Centers of Arkansas, Inc. provide health care to some of the most rural and underserved community members across our state, ensuring that every Arkansan has access to health care, regardless of their ability to pay.

We are incredibly proud to work with such an amazing partner, and to recognize the CHCA with this year's 2026 Community Anchor Award.

04/17/2026

We are incredibly grateful for this partnership and the commitment of Eureka Springs Schools for their students 🙏

FAYETTEVILLE -- Access to health care and health education in schools in Madison and Carroll counties will change the lives of students and their families, according to school staff.

04/16/2026

We were honored to celebrate the passion and dedication of our Community Health Workers across the state at the annual Community Health Worker Day in Little Rock.