UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation

06/18/2026

UAMS’ Rural Health Hub provides a single location for rural healthcare services, education, and social safety net programs for Arkansans to access. Read more below ⬇️

More than 40% of Arkansans live in rural areas, many with insufficient health care due to a lack of transportation, lack of providers, lack of insurance, and a preponderance of chronic conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) understa...

06/18/2026

Attention Moms! 📣 Are you expecting a baby before Dec. 1? You could receive FREE doula support.

We are looking for expecting moms in select areas of Arkansas to connect with doulas-in-training who can provide emotional, physical, and informational support during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. This is a great opportunity to receive extra care for you while providing our doulas with the hands-on experience as they work towards certification.

*Please note that doula location availability can vary, so we can’t guarantee a match.*

Questions? Email [email protected]
Ready to get started? Visit https://bit.ly/3QwO4Js.

06/18/2026

We're excited to launch our Community Health Worker (CHW) program in Madison and Carroll counties! This week, local high school students began gaining valuable skills and real-world experience to develop the knowledge and confidence needed to pursue future careers in healthcare while learning how to make a positive impact in their communities.

06/16/2026

Calling all immigrants and children of immigrants with a business idea! We are now accepting applications for our English and Spanish entrepreneurship programs, both beginning in September.

This year marks an exciting first for Canopy: we are launching a fully Spanish entrepreneurship cohort, expanding access to aspiring entrepreneurs in our community.

Applications are available through the links in our bio or on Canopy’s website.

This 12-week course covers everything you need to turn your business idea into reality.

Help us spread the word! If you know someone who may be interested, please share this opportunity. Questions? Reach out to [email protected].

All information provided by Canopy NWA — https://www.canopynwa.org/ — https://fb.com/canopynwa

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06/16/2026

Congratulations to Hannah McHardy for her selection into the 2026 NWA Women in Business! 🎉

Hannah’s passion for advancing maternal health, strengthening communities, and leading with purpose has made a lasting impact across Arkansas. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and grateful for her commitment to creating healthier futures for all.

Residence: Bentonville Education: B.A., 2010, Sterling College; A.S.N., nursing, 2016, State University of New York Professional background: In her existing position, McHardy leads efforts to improve health outcomes through community-based...

06/15/2026

UAMS ICHI was excited to spend time with students participating in Medical Applications of Science for Health, or M*A*S*H, a free two-week summer enrichment camp sponsored by Arkansas Farm Bureau.

M*A*S*H gives high school students the opportunity to learn more about health career options through hands-on activities, team-building exercises, local field trips, workshops, and shadowing experiences with health care professionals.

Students had the chance to tour the Mobile Health Unit and learn about how mobile health services help bring care and resources directly to communities.

06/10/2026

Strengthen your bond with your baby through the power of touch! 🫶

Join us for a FREE infant Massage class to learn simple and safe techniques that can help soothe your baby, promote relaxation, support healthy development, and strengthen the parent-child connection. Community Clinic

📅 Tuesday, June 23

📍JTL Center for Nonprofits
314 E. Emma Ave. Springdale, AR 72764

⏰ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Space is limited, register here: https://bit.ly/4vBjrRV.

If you are unable to attend in person, you can join virtually here: https://uams.zoom.us/j/94754643178?pwd=xUYyYbMma8yWOqpU9cXjgZyagsQVAM.1

06/09/2026

A northwest Arkansas hospital will be the first to use the state’s initiative to integrate doulas into maternal healthcare, the state’s largest healthcare system announced last week.

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

Kepopo Ilo Pojam: Headache and Migraines