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UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation The UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation is a team of passionate leaders transforming health in Arkansas.
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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.

We were honored to welcome members of Every Mother Counts Board of Directors to showcase how community partnerships are ...
10/21/2026

We were honored to welcome members of Every Mother Counts Board of Directors to showcase how community partnerships are helping strengthen Arkansas’ maternal health workforce.

We are grateful for the opportunity to share this work and demonstrate what is possible when communities, educational institutions and health care organizations work together toward a common goal: safe, respectful and equitable maternity care for every family, no matter where they live.

Members of the Every Mother Counts Board of Directors recently visited the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation and Ignite Professional Studies and saw first-hand how community leaders are paving the way to improve maternal health outcomes in A...

Yesterday, officials from the Governor’s Office and the Arkansas Department of Health, including Secretary of Health Ren...
10/16/2026

Yesterday, officials from the Governor’s Office and the Arkansas Department of Health, including Secretary of Health Renee Mallory, visited our satellite location in El Dorado to learn more about our programs and community-driven strategies to improve the health and well-being of Arkansans.

Congratulations to Stephanie Kruger!Stephanie recently became a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives ...
10/13/2026

Congratulations to Stephanie Kruger!

Stephanie recently became a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), the nation’s leading professional society for healthcare leaders. Fellow status is the highest level of professional achievement within ACHE, recognizing a commitment to leadership, professional development and excellence in healthcare management.

We hosted another Walk & Roll event to promote physical activity for students and families in Northwest Arkansas. Studen...
10/12/2026

We hosted another Walk & Roll event to promote physical activity for students and families in Northwest Arkansas. Students at Knapp and Harp Elementary Schools, along with their families, got their morning steps in last Thursday. This work is part of our commitment to improve physical activity environments for families in Northwest Arkansas.

Last week, we were honored to welcome officials from the Governor’s Office and the Arkansas Department of Health to ICHI...
10/12/2026

Last week, we were honored to welcome officials from the Governor’s Office and the Arkansas Department of Health to ICHI! During their visit, they learned more about our programs and community-driven strategies to improve the health and well-being of Arkansans.

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10/08/2026
As the UAMS Day of Giving comes to a close, we want to say thank you to everyone who supported UAMS and our commitment t...
10/08/2026

As the UAMS Day of Giving comes to a close, we want to say thank you to everyone who supported UAMS and our commitment to creating a better state of health for all. But there’s still time to make a difference and invest in our communities!

Donate here: https://a.co/0bwJ9xU1

There’s still time to make an impact this UAMS Day of Giving! Your support helps make our work possible. Every gift, lar...
10/07/2026

There’s still time to make an impact this UAMS Day of Giving! Your support helps make our work possible. Every gift, large or small, can help us create healthier communities as we work to build a better state of health for all.

Donate at: https://give.uams.edu/ICHI26

Today, we’re celebrating the annual UAMS Day of Giving—a special opportunity to come together and support programs that ...
10/07/2026

Today, we’re celebrating the annual UAMS Day of Giving—a special opportunity to come together and support programs that are making a meaningful difference in the lives of Arkansans across our state. 💙

Every gift, no matter the size, helps support efforts that improve access to care, strengthen families, advance health outcomes, and create healthier communities across the state. Together, we can build a healthier Arkansas.

Donation 🔗: https://a.co/0bwJ9xU1 or https://give.uams.edu/ICHI26

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2708 S. 48th Street
Springdale, AR
72762

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