UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation

UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation Working with the community to address health disparities.
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The Institute for Community Health Innovation is dedicated improving health outcomes for all Arkansans. We work with more than 100 community-engaged partners and 170 team members committed to creating a better state of health for all. The Institute for Community Health Innovation leads a variety of community-engaged research projects and programs focused on Maternal & Child Health; Health Equity & Access; Health, Hunger & Nutrition; and Diabetes & Cardiometabolic Diseases. Our landmark work in community health has helped establish a nationally recognized presence in northwest Arkansas, with offices across the state. We are dedicated to driving impactful, lasting change in health outcomes, clinical practices, education, and policy. We engage in innovative collaborations with regional, state and national organizations dedicated to improving health outcomes for all.

Recently, members of our team traveled to Weno, Chuuk, in the Federated States of Micronesia, to attend the Pacific Basi...
11/19/2025

Recently, members of our team traveled to Weno, Chuuk, in the Federated States of Micronesia, to attend the Pacific Basin Medical Associations' 24th Annual Conference. We were honored to share our work and impact within the Marshallese communities in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Washington, Hawaii, and the Marshall Islands.

Fantastic leadership!
11/14/2025

Fantastic leadership!

UAMS is proud of the great work UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation Director Pearl McElfish does every day to improve the health of Arkansans. Congratulations to her on being named a finalist in the Arkansas Business Executive of the Year Awards. UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

11/14/2025
We had an amazing “Safe Start to Parenting” Class for our Hispanic Mothers in South Arkansas. The participants learn saf...
11/12/2025

We had an amazing “Safe Start to Parenting” Class for our Hispanic Mothers in South Arkansas. The participants learn safe parenting skills and earn a pack and play after completing the class. The class was led by our wonderful translator Elma and Sarah Sixbey, RN.

Today, we honor and thank all who have served. Your courage, sacrifice, and dedication protect the freedoms we cherish e...
11/11/2025

Today, we honor and thank all who have served. Your courage, sacrifice, and dedication protect the freedoms we cherish every day.

To all veterans and their families—thank you for your service.

It’s Nurse Practitioner Week! Nurse practitioners are at the heart of our health care system—providing expert care, guid...
11/10/2025

It’s Nurse Practitioner Week!
Nurse practitioners are at the heart of our health care system—providing expert care, guidance, and compassion to patients and families every day. Thank You, NPs who make our communities healthier and stronger!

Our team got the morning call to attend the Vestido Rojo event, and we couldn’t be more excited to join the American Hea...
11/08/2025

Our team got the morning call to attend the Vestido Rojo event, and we couldn’t be more excited to join the American Heart Association to share important information about women’s health!

11/07/2025
11/07/2025
Last week, Dr. Pearl McElfish joined leaders from across the state at Arkansas Excel by Eight’s Annual Summit to discuss...
11/03/2025

Last week, Dr. Pearl McElfish joined leaders from across the state at Arkansas Excel by Eight’s Annual Summit to discuss current and new maternal health initiatives for Arkansas moms and babies.

❄️It might be freezing, but the energy is WARM at the Dia de Los Mu***os celebration with Casa De la Cultura. Our team i...
11/01/2025

❄️It might be freezing, but the energy is WARM at the Dia de Los Mu***os celebration with Casa De la Cultura. Our team is here to talk about our wonderful programs until 6:00 PM. Come see us!

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2708 S. 48th Street
Springdale, AR
72762

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