by UAMS Community Health & Research February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on the health of one of our most complex organs. The heartbeat is often called “the rhythm of life,” but sometimes it can beat irregularly, a condition called arrhythmia. The most common type of irregular heartbeat is called atrial fibrillation, […]
National Influenza Week – Dec. 5-9
Free Thanksgiving Food in Northwest Arkansas
Community organizations across Northwest Arkansas are offering free Thanksgiving food and/or meals to the community. See details below for availability in your area. Springdale Nov.19 – King’s Marshallese and Family Ia’Kwe Center – Saturday, Nov. 19 at 12pm – Come get your free meal. First 100 cars will get free groceries!! 1238 Moody Lane, Springdale, […]
UAMS, Sonora Students Celebrate End of School Year with Nutritious Feast
Students at Sonora Elementary School celebrated the end of the 2021-22 school year by enjoying nutritious foods they learned about as part of UAMS Office of Community Health & Research’s Creating Healthy Environments for Schools (CHEFS) program. Throughout the year, Community Health & Research dietitians taught students about several healthy vegetables. At the end of […]
Partner Spotlight: Goshen United Methodist Church Food Pantry
Through a partnership with UAMS Community Health & Research, the Goshen United Methodist Church Food Pantry has helped thousands of families in Washington and Madison counties. The pantry, located at 122 State Highway 45 in Goshen, was awarded a Walmart Foundation grant as part of the UAMS Community Health & Research’s COVID Food Response project […]
Infant Formula Shortage: What to do if you can’t find any
The United States is experiencing a shortage of baby formula due to supply chain issues and a recall of several contaminated baby formula products. Check with your local stores about availability, but if you are struggling to find baby formula during the shortage, please reach out to your health care provider first. Here are some […]
CHR, Physical Therapy students partner to increase physical activity among children
The UAMS Office of Community Health & Research (CHR) and the Department of Physical Therapy are working together to help staff and children at early childhood education (ECE) centers stay healthy through movement. Through the collaborative effort between CHR and the department, physical therapy students are offering virtual trainings to early Head Start centers throughout […]
UAMS, Farmington Schools creating healthier meals for students
UAMS Community Health and Research (CHR) and Farmington Public Schools are working together to create healthier meals and eating environments for students. The school district recently updated and strengthened its wellness policy to increase whole grains in meals, to prioritize Arkansas-grown produce and products, and to prominently display healthy food choices like fresh fruits and […]
TOP students complete 3,500-plus hours of community service
Students in the Northwest Arkansas Teen Outreach Program (TOP) in Springdale spent more than 3,500 hours giving back to their community during the Fall 2021 semester. UAMS Community Health and Research (CHR) has partnered with the Springdale School District and local nonprofit youth agencies to offer TOP to 1,200 ninth-grade students. In the fall, 420 […]