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 […]
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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 […]
CHR’s Jenn Clampitt earns CDCES certification
UAMS partners with local community to distribute car seats, vaccines
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. […]
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 […]