FAYETTEVILLE — New crosswalks have been designed in downtown Springdale thanks to a partnership between the city, UAMS Community Health & Research and NWA Trailblazers. The crosswalks, which were installed in early August, cross Main and Meadow streets in Springdale. Team members from UAMS Community Health & Research and NWA Trailblazers spent two mornings painting […]
Prioritizing Men’s Health: the Importance of Regular Check-Ups
When it comes to health care, men are often less likely than women to get regular checkups or to ask for help when we need it. In fact, recent findings have shown that 3 out of 4 men don’t go to the doctor when something is wrong. Regular checkups play an important role in the […]
UAMS Community Health & Research launches new FDSME study in Marshall Islands
Earlier this year, UAMS Community Health & Research launched a new Family Model Diabetes Self-Management and Education (FDSME) study in Marshallese churches, the office’s third study to address diabetes in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Program staff will teach diabetes classes in 24 Marshallese churches over the next 5 years, with the goal of […]
Free summer meal programs in Northwest Arkansas
Schools in Northwest Arkansas are offering free summer meal programs to students. See the list below for where your child can receive a free meal. If your school is offering free meal programs to student and is not listed below, please email PTolliver@uams.edu. Bentonville School District Monday-Friday, June 5-July 28 (Closed July 4) Bentonville High […]
Are the kids all right? A look at substance use among teenagers
Drug overdoses are rising in Northwest Arkansas. In 2021, more than two-thirds of overdose deaths in the United States involved fentanyl. In Washington County alone, overdose deaths involving fentanyl were four times higher in 2022 than in 2020. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 85% of the overdose […]
What is going on with Medicaid?
During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States government declared a public health emergency, which gave the federal government flexibility to respond to the unique circumstances the country was facing. As part of this state of emergency, states were not allowed to end Medicaid coverage for most beneficiaries, which meant those enrolled […]
How to use SNAP Benefits at the Farmers Market
Did you know that you can use SNAP benefits at your local farmers market? Here’s how! Visit the market manager booth with your EBT card. Swipe your EBT card for a certain amount. You will be given tokens for that amount. Use the tokens just like cash at the vendor booths. Any unused tokens may […]
Como usar los Beneficios de SNAP en el Mercado de Agricultores
Encuentra un mercado de Agricultores que acepte SNAP/EBT cerca de ti: fns.usda.gov/snap/farmers-markets-accepting-snap-benefits Visita el puesto del director del mercado con tu tarjeta de EBT. Te pedirán que deslices la tarjeta para que escojas una cierta cantidad. Se te otorgara crédito en forma de fichas por esa cantidad. Usa estas fichas, como si fuera efectivo en […]
Kilen kōjerbal jipan ko an SNAP ilo Jikin Wiakake eo an Rikkat ro
Pukot juon m, akūt ak jikin wia epaake eok me ej bōk SNAP/EBT: fns.usda.gov/snap/farmers-markets-accepting-snap-benefits Bōjrakļok ilo market manager booth eo kōn EBT card eo am. Run e ak kattōre EBT card eo am ilo mejjiin eo nan juon jonan. Renaaj lewaj token ko ekkar nan jonan ne kwar likit ilo card ne am. Kōjerbal token […]
Do you need a cancer screening?
There may be cancer prevention habits that you do every day, like getting physical activity or eating a balanced diet, but many of us fail to make time for regular screenings. Screening tests help doctors find cancer early, when it is easier to treat.