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Health Equity & Access UAMS Institute for Community Health …

WebMobile Health: We’ve deployed mobile, fully functional clinics that travel across the state to provide health screenings and administer vaccines to Arkansas’ most rural communities, …

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Health Equity & Access UAMS Institute for Community Health …

WebWith nearly half of the population living in rural communities and one out of every 10 Arkansans lacking health insurance, there is a pressing need to bridge the gap in …

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Community Health Workers UAMS Institute for Community …

WebCommunity health workers are trusted members of their community who help people connect to and access health and social services. They are neighbors, friends, relatives, …

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Health, Hunger & Nutrition UAMS Institute for Community …

WebArkansas has the highest rate of food insecurity in the nation and has a food desert in every county in the state. Limited access to nutritious foods contributes to chronic conditions …

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Maternal & Child Health UAMS Institute for Community Health …

WebArkansas has the highest maternal mortality rate in the United States — a country that already lags behind other developed countries in maternal health outcomes — and faces …

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Strategic Areas UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation

WebAt the UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation, we explore innovative solutions for healthcare delivery and use our research to develop community-based programs, inform …

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Mobile Health Screenings UAMS Institute for Community Health …

WebThe UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation has deployed mobile health units that can travel anywhere in the state, wherever care is most needed. We offer free services …

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Research UAMS Community Health Institute

WebDelivering Health; Family Wellness Programs. CenteringPregnancy® Fatherhood FIRE; UAMS Healthy Start; Health Equity and Access. Community Health Workers; Mobile …

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Maternal & Child Health UAMS Institute for Community Health …

WebLimited access to essential resources and quality health care before, during, and after pregnancy creates serious health risks for mothers and children. In fact, 9 out of 10 …

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Do you know the signs of diabetes

WebNovember is National Diabetes Awareness Month, a time when we focus on one of the world's fastest-growing health issues. Diabetes affects millions of people, and many …

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Impact Areas UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation

WebThe Institute for Community Health Innovation leads the way in community-engaged research projects and programs. We are strategically focused on: Maternal & Child …

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Research, Data & Evaluation UAMS Community Health Institute

WebRosario Silva is a bilingual program evaluator with the Office of Community Health and Research (OCHR) at UAMS. She has more than 3 years of experience evaluating …

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ICHI Community Health Worker Training

WebOur Community Health Worker (CHW) Training Program offers training and assistance to new and experienced CHWs across Arkansas. As part of our program, partnering …

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What is going on with Medicaid

WebMedicaid is a government program that provides health coverage to low-income individuals and families. It is a national program, but each state has their own …

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UAMS Receives $10 Million to Expand Community-Based …

WebBy David Wise Feb. 15, 2022 | LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has been awarded a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of …

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Do you need a cancer screening

WebIt is important to be honest with your doctor about your body, lifestyle and health so they can help you get the tests or treatments you need. Visit healthynwa.org for more …

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UAMS Study Finds Cancer Treatment Creates Employment …

WebUAMS is the state’s only health sciences university, with colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions and Public Health; a graduate school; a hospital; a main …

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About the Center for Pacific Islander Health

WebThe Center for Pacific Islander Health is a multi-disciplinary center at the UAMS Northwest Regional Campus in Fayetteville, Arkansas, focusing on research, community programs, …

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UAMS joins with 24 community partners to address food …

WebFAYETTEVILLE — Twenty-four Northwest Arkansas organizations are banding together with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to help break down barriers …

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What is going on with Medicaid

WebDuring the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States government declared a public health emergency, which gave the federal government flexibility to respond to the …

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UAMS Launches CenteringPregnancy® Program for Northwest …

WebBy David Wise March 30, 2022 | FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Office of Community Health and Research and the UAMS Family …

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