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Education and Training
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Research
Studying topics that impact rural health in Arkansas
Community Outreach
Meeting needs of rural Arkansas with community partnerships
Mobile Health Units
UAMS Mobile Health Units bring essential care and education directly to rural Arkansas communities. By reducing barriers related to travel, transportation, and access, our mobile units deliver a range of health services and hands-on learning experiences where they are needed most — helping patients receive timely care and students gain real-world skills closer to home.
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News & Announcements
New Rural Health Hub Connects Arkansans to Healthcare Resources, Opportunities
More than 40% of Arkansans live in rural areas, many with insufficient health care due to a lack of transportation, lack of providers, lack of insurance, and a preponderance of chronic conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) understands these barriers and has pulled together one…
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UAMS, Berryville Community Center Collaborate to Offer Healthy Food Options to Community Members
A new collaboration between the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation and the Berryville Community Center will bring healthier food items to the community center.
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Northwest Arkansas Health Summit Returns April 2
New Maternal Health Research Retreat Set for April 1 FAYETTEVILLE — The 2026 Northwest Arkansas Health Summit, hosted by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation, will bring community leaders and pioneers in innovative health to Fayetteville on April 2. This year’s summit will be held from 8 a.m.-3:30…
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Registration Open for UAMS’ Summer MASH Camps to Immerse Students in Hands-On Health Care Experiences
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas high school students can get hands-on health care experiences such as suturing workshops, field trips, CPR training and heart dissection at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) MASH camps across the state this summer.
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Help Us Tell the Full Story of UAMS Rural Health
The Rural Health Hub is a living resource — and we need your help to keep it complete. If your UAMS department, division, or college offers programs that serve rural Arkansans, let us know. We’ll work with you to get it added.