Join us for two informative and supportive classes designed for expecting parents and support persons. Session 1: Prenatal Care Session 2: Postpartum & Newborn Care Who should attend: Expecting and postpartum moms, parents, and caregivers. Free to attend. Snacks and support resources will be provided. When: Saturday, March 14, and Saturday, March 28 Time: 1 […]
Free Parent Education Class: Infant Care During the First Year of Life
Join us for an informative and supportive class designed for parents and caregivers of infants. Learn what to expect during your baby’s first year and how to support healthy growth and development. Topics We Will Cover: Who should attend: Parents, caregivers, and families with infants or expecting a baby soon. Date: Tuesday, March 3 (English & […]
Your Guide to Confident Motherhood
You’re invited to a fun and engaging session where you will learn about your pregnancy and healthy steps you can take as you prepare for your child! At this session, you will learn about: When: Tuesday, May 5, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Where: UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation2708 S. 48th Street, Springdale, AR 72762
Pregnant Volunteers Needed for Doula Training
We’re inviting expecting women to join us as pregnant models for our upcoming doula training session! Come comfortable and ready to move as you’ll experience hands-on comfort measures such as hip squeezes, counter pressure, and position changes that help prepare for labor and pushing. It’s a relaxed, educational environment where doulas-in-training will practice supportive techniques while you gain helpful insights for your own birth experience. […]
Study Update: Jaruki Ejmour Eo Mokta Faith-Based Diabetes Self-Management Education (FDSME)
The Republic of the Marshall Islands Ministry of Health & Human Services (MoHHS) and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) are proud to jointly share a quarterly update of the Jaruki Ejmour Eo Mokta Faith-Based Diabetes Self-Management Education (FDSME) Study. The RMI FDSME team has completed screenings and enrollment for the 4th and final year of the […]
Ministry of Health & Human Services and UAMS Mark Final Year of Faith-Based Diabetes Program
The Republic of the Marshall Islands Ministry of Health & Human Services (MoHHS) and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) are proud to jointly share a quarterly update of the Jaruki Ejmour Eo Mokta Faith-Based Diabetes Self-Management Education (FDSME) Study. This long-standing and impactful joint collaboration between MoHHS and UAMS, alongside key community partners — Kõrā in Jiban Lolorjake Ejmour […]
Do you know the signs of diabetes?
November 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 don’t even know they have it. It’s important to know the signs and symptoms of diabetes so you can catch it early and avoid more serious health issues. Simply […]
New Report Reveals Exponential Impact of NIH Research Funding to Arkansas
WASHINGTON, DC — A new report from United for Medical Research (UMR) reveals the exponential impact that research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has in rural states. How Rural States Benefit from Strong NIH Funding is based on an economic analysis of seven rural states from 2016-2022. The states examined are Alabama, […]
The fall activity you won’t want to miss
There are so many things to enjoy during the fall, from changing leaves to pumpkin-flavored treats, but there’s one thing you might have forgotten to add to your list of activities: getting a flu shot. Flu viruses usually spread in the fall and winter, so getting a flu shot in the fall can lower your […]
Are vaccines on your back-to-school list?
The back-to-school season means getting everything ready for your kids to have a successful year, and there’s one thing that should be at the top of your list: vaccines. When kids get together at school, they share germs, and many illnesses could be serious if they are not prevented. Vaccinations are the best way for […]