UAMS Gap Services

UAMS Gap Services Also, digital health services will be available to all individuals who lack access to a computer & need to participate in virtual visits with UAMS physicians.

UAMS Health opened its first gap services office in Prescott to provide free health services, as well as access to food & clothing, for residents of southwest Arkansas. Berry Marks, a Project Manager in the UAMS College of Medicine’s Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, Division of Research & Evaluation, will direct the office & be its sole staff member. Among the services that will be regu

larly available are preventive services for substance use disorder, rapid testing for HIV & other sexually transmitted diseases, general health screenings, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) digital health services, & access to food & clothing. Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, with walk-ins & appointments accepted. Division staff & partner organizations will provide testing & education services on general health topics monthly. The department often partners with community agencies to help underserved & vulnerable populations, & in this case is being assisted by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, the Arkansas Department of Health & the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a branch of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

If you're in the Prescott AR area on June 19th, please plan to drop by for the Juneteenth Celebration.
06/03/2026

If you're in the Prescott AR area on June 19th, please plan to drop by for the Juneteenth Celebration.

📢 COMMUNITY EVENT SHARE 📢Looking for a night of encouragement, support, and community connection?Join A Night of Blessin...
06/03/2026

📢 COMMUNITY EVENT SHARE 📢

Looking for a night of encouragement, support, and community connection?

Join A Night of Blessing for Pulaski County on Friday, June 12 at 6:00 PM at the Delta Hotels Little Rock West (201 S. Shackleford Rd.).
Additional information: registration required:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-night-of-blessing-for-pulaski-county-tickets-1990451409748

Attendees may have opportunities to receive:
✅ Free groceries
✅ Bill payment assistance
✅ Cash giveaways
✅ Community support and encouragement

This event is open to the public and is not limited to individuals experiencing homelessness. All community members are welcome to attend.

Please note: GAP Services is sharing this event as a community resource and is not the organizer of this event.

💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚Your mental health matters, every single day.At GAP Services, we’re committed to...
05/06/2026

💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚
Your mental health matters, every single day.

At GAP Services, we’re committed to raising awareness, breaking stigma, and encouraging our community to prioritize mental wellness.

🧠 Did you know?
• 1 in 5 adults experience mental health challenges each year
• Mental health is just as important as physical health
• Support is available and you don’t have to face it alone.

✨ This Month, We Encourage You To:
✔ Check in with yourself
✔ Reach out to someone you trust
✔ Take time to rest and recharge
✔ Give yourself grace

If you or someone you know needs support, call or text 988 for immediate help.

Let’s continue to uplift one another and create a community where mental health is prioritized and supported. 💚

Your health matters. Come get checked 💙Ward’s of Serenity, in partnership with UAMS GAP Services, is hosting a Community...
05/05/2026

Your health matters. Come get checked 💙

Ward’s of Serenity, in partnership with UAMS GAP Services, is hosting a Community Health Fair at Jericho Way!

Join us for free health screenings, resources, and support, all in one place.

🩺 Screenings include:
Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, HIV, Colon Screening, Prostate Screening, Breast Care, and Cholesterol Checks

🍽️ Free food available while supplies last!
📅 May 21, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Jericho Way | 3000 Springer Blvd., Little Rock, AR

Take a step toward better health and bring someone with you, because wellness is better together.

UAMS Gap Services is at Ward’s Chapel in Prescott,AR from 11-3pm today. Come take advantage of the various services be...
04/25/2026

UAMS Gap Services is at Ward’s Chapel in Prescott,AR from 11-3pm today. Come take advantage of the various services being offered.

🌍💜 April is National Minority Health Month! 💜🌍We're committed to raising awareness about the health disparities that imp...
04/22/2026

🌍💜 April is National Minority Health Month! 💜🌍

We're committed to raising awareness about the health disparities that impact minority communities and more importantly, empowering individuals to take control of their health.

This month, we encourage everyone to:
✔ Get your routine check-ups
✔ Learn your health numbers
✔ Prioritize your mental and physical well-being
✔ Share resources with family and friends

Health equity starts with awareness, education, and action. Together, we can build stronger, healthier communities.

💜 Your health matters. Your life matters.

✨👗 FREE PROM DRESS GIVEAWAY 👗✨The UAMS GAP Services Office is excited to support the young ladies of McGehee High School...
04/07/2026

✨👗 FREE PROM DRESS GIVEAWAY 👗✨

The UAMS GAP Services Office is excited to support the young ladies of McGehee High School with a special Free Prom Dress Giveaway! 💖

Every young woman deserves to feel confident, beautiful, and ready to shine on prom night—and we’re honored to help make that happen. New & gently used dresses are available in limited supply (sizes 12–14), so don’t wait!

📍 Location: McGehee High School
📞 Contact: Mrs. Tracey Anderson

💐 A very special THANK YOU to Alisha Howell for her generous dress donations and for helping make this opportunity possible for our girls. Your kindness is truly making a difference!

✨ Dress the Dream. Own the Night. ✨



*To ensure confidentiality, we will not be posting pictures of the dresses.

UAMS Gap Services on the move!If you're in the Rosston area, come join us us.
04/02/2026

UAMS Gap Services on the move!

If you're in the Rosston area, come join us us.

03/16/2026
03/12/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the UAMS DFPM Research & Evaluation Division (RED)! 🎉

The journal AIDS Care: Psychological and Socio-Medical Aspects of AIDS/HIV recently published an article authored by Maya McBride, D**g Zhang, Courtney Hampton, and LaTunja Sockwell from the UAMS Department of Family & Preventive Medicine – Research and Evaluation Division (RED).

Their article, “The Association of Externalized HIV Stigma and the Engagement in Risky Sexual Behaviors among Young African Americans in the South,” highlights important findings showing that individuals with lower levels of HIV-related stigma were less likely to engage in risky sexual behaviors.

Research like this plays a critical role in helping communities better understand how stigma impacts health behaviors and informs strategies to improve HIV prevention, education, and care across the South.

👏 We are proud to see the impactful work of RED staff contributing to the advancement of public health and health equity.

📖 Read the full article here:
https://doi.org/10.1080/09540121.2026.2626764

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