UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation

UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation Working with the community to address health disparities.
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The Institute for Community Health Innovation is dedicated improving health outcomes for all Arkansans. We work with more than 100 community-engaged partners and 170 team members committed to creating a better state of health for all. The Institute for Community Health Innovation leads a variety of community-engaged research projects and programs focused on Maternal & Child Health; Health Equity &

Access; Health, Hunger & Nutrition; and Diabetes & Cardiometabolic Diseases. Our landmark work in community health has helped establish a nationally recognized presence in northwest Arkansas, with offices across the state. We are dedicated to driving impactful, lasting change in health outcomes, clinical practices, education, and policy. We engage in innovative collaborations with regional, state and national organizations dedicated to improving health outcomes for all.

06/05/2026
06/04/2026

Kepopo Ilo Pojam: Headache and Migraines

This week, we attended Madison County’s Summer Kickoff, where we connected with more than 50 families and shared informa...
06/04/2026

This week, we attended Madison County’s Summer Kickoff, where we connected with more than 50 families and shared information about our programs and services. We also had the opportunity to engage with community partners and explore opportunities to bring maternal health education to Madison County, expanding access to valuable resources, education, and support for local residents.

06/02/2026
05/28/2026

Iakwe im Happy Thursday! Itok wot non kakememej kojwoj aolep bwe ilo Taije in tok, June 4, 2026, ilo 6:00 awa jota (CST) radio program eo an Dr. Sheldon Riklon, Kepopo Ilo Pojam, enaj driwoj ilo via FB live im ilo Voice of the Islands online streaming. Jeramon non aolep ilo amiwoj naj kobatok ilo Kepopo ilo Pojam non Bok Melele Ko Kon Metak Bar" im ikijen update progam ko kon ejmour jen takto in adwoj. Kom emol im Jeramon non aolep ilo week in🤔. Anij Ibbewoj!

Dr. Pearl McElfish was recently featured in episode seven of the Healthy Birthing Journey Podcast, produced by the Arkan...
05/28/2026

Dr. Pearl McElfish was recently featured in episode seven of the Healthy Birthing Journey Podcast, produced by the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (ACHI). In the episode, Dr. McElfish highlights how home visiting programs and community health workers are innovative solutions helping to improve maternal and infant health outcomes across Arkansas, particularly in rural communities where access to care can be limited.

In the seventh episode of the Healthy Birthing Journey Podcast, we learn how home visiting programs and local community health workers can help improve maternal and infant health outcomes in Arkansas.

In collaboration with Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas, we recently launched the Advancing Doulas and Perinatal Teams (...
05/27/2026

In collaboration with Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas, we recently launched the Advancing Doulas and Perinatal Teams (ADAPT) toolkit to strengthen the relationship between doulas and clinical care teams to improve maternal health outcomes across the state.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation recently launched the Advancing Doulas and Perinatal Teams (ADAPT) Toolkit, an innovative resource designed to improve maternal health by strengthening collaboration between doulas and clinical care team...

🇲🇭 Come see us today at Tyson Park in Springdale to celebrate May Day!
05/23/2026

🇲🇭 Come see us today at Tyson Park in Springdale to celebrate May Day!

🇲🇭 We're thankful for a break in the rain so our team could help celebrate the 47th annual Jemenei Day in Northwest Arka...
05/22/2026

🇲🇭 We're thankful for a break in the rain so our team could help celebrate the 47th annual Jemenei Day in Northwest Arkansas!

Shout out to Jenni Vaughan, who presented The Daily Reality of Food Insecurity in Northwest Arkansas: A PhotoVoice Study...
05/19/2026

Shout out to Jenni Vaughan, who presented The Daily Reality of Food Insecurity in Northwest Arkansas: A PhotoVoice Study at the 2026 Arkansas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference! Through images and participant stories, this session highlighted the lived experiences of food-insecure individuals and families.

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