We are proud to announce the establishment of the UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation. The Office of Community Health & Research will serve as the foundation for UAMS’ eighth institute, which will work with communities across Arkansas to research health barriers and deploy community-driven programs to improve health outcomes in some of the most rural and medically underserved regions of the state. Read more about UAMS’ new institute here:?https://lnkd.in/gWAHjsEx
UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation
医院和医疗保健
Springdale，Arkansas 805 位关注者
The UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation is leading the way to improve health outcomes for all.
关于我们
The UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation is leading the way to improve health outcomes for all. We seek to identify and understand health needs through research and programs and work to create an environment where every person has access to their best health. A highly successful and productive research office with a team of more than 150 full-time staff and investigators, ICHI leads a variety of community-engaged research and programs focused on Maternal Child Health; Health, Hunger & Nutrition; Health Equity & Access; and Diabetes and Cardiometabolic Diseases. The pioneering work of the office has established a nationally-recognized presence in northwest Arkansas, engaging in innovative collaborations with regional, statewide and national organizations dedicated to eliminating health disparities and improving health outcomes for all.
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https://nwa.uams.edu/chr/
UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 医院和医疗保健
- 规模
- 超过 10,001 人
- 总部
- Springdale，Arkansas
动态
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This week is #WorkDoulaWeek, and we are committed to expanding the doula workforce in Arkansas to improve maternal and infant outcomes across the state.
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Our team had an incredible time at the 2025 Marshallese Women’s Conference hosted by the Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese! We are honored to be part of this collaborative event, bringing together local organizations and community members to address health disparities among Marshallese women and explore ways to overcome these challenges.
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We were honored to host members of the Republic of the Marshall Islands Presidential Delegation yesterday and are deeply grateful for their support and commitment to improving health outcomes for all Arkansans. Their partnership strengthens our mission, and we are excited for the future of our collaboration.
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Join the UAMS Team! We are hiring for multiple positions: Community Health Worker: https://lnkd.in/gJkeDQeM Clinical Research Financial Analyst: https://lnkd.in/gRrDQXMc Clinical Services Manager: https://lnkd.in/grBaBUb6 Data Analyst: https://lnkd.in/gVHjGe5E Post Doctoral Fellow: https://lnkd.in/gd_t76v9 Associate Research Financial Director: https://lnkd.in/gnVysNdx
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Thanks to a collaboration with Walmart, we are making nutritious foods more accessible for families across the state. https://lnkd.in/e-aTUFjG
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UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation转发了
Principal, Ignite Professional Studies Program // Working to connect the classroom to the community
Ignite Professional Studies' new Doula Training is a powerful example of how education can directly align with workforce demands and equip students with high-impact, in-demand skills while tackling healthcare workforce shortages. This is the future of talent development: partnerships that create win-win outcomes for students, employers, and communities. Bentonville Schools https://lnkd.in/g36mztAq
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We want to take a moment to recognize our Evaluation Team and the important work they do. They conduct culturally responsive evaluations of community health and training programs, ensuring that community voices are heard and valued. Their efforts play a vital role in our research, helping us develop interventions and initiatives that support a healthier Arkansas.
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UAMS researchers identified a link between excessive gestational weight gain and a higher risk of C-section deliveries. In response, we are launching the intervention, Delivering HOPE, in partnership with the Community Health Centers of Arkansas, to offer weight management counseling, assistance with WIC and SNAP, and improved access to nutritious foods. https://lnkd.in/gri2XGdG
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We are working to expand access to Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) programs for rural and underserved communities. Through our partnership with AR Health Ventures, we are equipping pharmacies across the state with the training and accreditation needed to offer DSMES classes to Arkansans. https://lnkd.in/ga2CUZSe