UAMS Community Health and Research (UAMS CHR) partnered with local community organizations and the City of Springdale to provide car seats and COVID-19 and flu vaccines to Northwest Arkansas families. Car seat training was provided by CHR Family Wellness staff and police officers from across Northwest Arkansas. According to the Centers for Disease Control, car […]
Arkansas, UAMS CHR making school lunches more heart-smart
More than 40% of adults in Arkansas have hypertension, also known as high blood pressure,1 a leading cause of heart disease and stroke.2 In recent years, pediatricians have also seen a steady increase in the number of children with hypertension.3 But it may be possible to reverse this trend, and one key to lowering blood […]
Study: many Marshallese women not receiving adequate information about gestational weight gain
Research studies conducted by the UAMS Office of Community Health and Research found that while many Marshallese mothers adhere to traditions that encourage a healthy diet during pregnancy, many are not receiving adequate information about gestational weight gain. Healthy gestational weight can lower a baby’s chances of illness, developmental delays, and unhealthy infant birth weight. […]
Teen Outreach Program (TOP) completes 877 hours of Community Service Learning activities
The Teen Outreach Program (TOP) is a three-year program that empowers teens to make healthy decisions and avoid risky behaviors. Curriculum lessons, community service learning activities, tools and resources will help youth identify sexual risk behaviors and employ practical skills to make smart choices in their relationships and health. The Office of Community Health and […]
Healthy eating, physical activity encouraged at Farmers Market, Jones Center demo
At a Glance The UAMS Office of Community Health and Research (CHR) partnered with the Arkansas Coalition for Obesity Prevention, the Springdale Farmers Market and the Jones Center in Springdale to present healthy recipes and options for an active lifestyle to Hispanic and Marshallese populations. During the final morning of the Springdale Farmers Market, participants […]
En̄iin ej rijerbal ak Care Coordinator ro ad: Litha Ralpho
Litha Ralpho ej juõn eo im ekar jino jerbal ilo UAMS Office Of Community Health and Research eo ilo allõñ in September eo, juõn eo im elab an mõnono im konaan jiban jukjukin bed eo ilo an jerbal ippen Healthy Start team eo. Einwot juõn Care Coordinator ñan Jined ilo Kobo Healthy Start program eo, […]
Meet Our Care Coordinators: Litha Ralpho
N̄an jeje ko ilo kajin Majōl, jibed ijiō Litha Ralpho began working at the UAMS Office of Community Health and Research in September, bringing a strong, personal desire to help her community to the Healthy Start team. As a care coordinator for the Jined ilo Kobo Healthy Start program, Litha’s role is to reach out […]
UAMS Office of Community Health and Research submits 100th journal article
The UAMS Office of Community Health and Research recently submitted its 100th scientific journal article for publication, reaching a landmark achievement in the office’s five-year history. The Office of Community Health and Research was established in 2014 under the direction of UAMS Northwest Vice Chancellor Pearl McElfish. The office was founded to reduce health disparities […]
Meet Our Care Coordinators: Carolina Vargas
Carolina Vargas is a Project Coordinator and Care Coordinator in the UAMS Northwest Office of Community Health and Research who brings five years of experience to the Healthy Start team. As Project Coordinator, Carolina is responsible for finding resources for families based on what they feel they need the most, find donations to help the […]
Jined Ilo Kobo Healthy Start announces partnership with Family Network
The Jined Ilo Kobo Healthy Start Program at the UAMS Office of Community Health and Research is proud to announce a new partnership with the Family Network to provide home visiting services for at-risk Marshallese families in Northwest Arkansas. Family Network a home-based prenatal and parenting education program accredited by Healthy Families America, which is […]