Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) Minority Health Commission will host its State of Minority Health convening from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm on Friday, April 18, 2025.
“’Seeds’ of Change in Minority Communities: Creating Collaborative Solutions to Nutrition Security”, featuring state and local leaders, will be presented at the Chenal Event Venue (21 Rahling Circle) in Little Rock.
Arkansas Center for Health Improvement Interim Executive Director Craig Wilson will moderate a fireside chat with Walter Harris, former CEO and President of Bentonville-based Heartland Whole Health Institute, and Dr. Ronald Rainey, vice president of the UA System Division of Agriculture. The chat will focus on defining food insecurity, nutrition security, and recent policy advancements to address collaborative solutions.
A panel represented by Potluck Food Rescue, Hunters Feeding the Hungry, and CareLink will explore current methodology for addressing food insecurity. Other presenters include ongoing research efforts by UA Pine Bluff, St. James Baptist Church of Fayetteville’s Squire Jehegan food pantry, Malvern Elementary School, UA Cossatot – DeQueen, Central Arkansas Sphinx Foundation, PickinGreens, and hearing from those with lived-experience. Attendees can register for the event, which will have an in-person and live stream option by visiting https://bit.ly/SOMH2025.
The ADH Minority Health Commission’s mission is to ensure all minority Arkansans equitable access to preventative health care and to seek ways to promote health and prevent diseases and conditions that are prevalent among minority populations. The ADH Minority Health Commission welcomes the opportunity to provide health screenings, health education, and other services to those it assists regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, or socioeconomic status. For more information about the ADH Minority Health Commission, please visit: www.arminorityhealth.com.
Arkansas Minority Health Commission
5800 W. 10TH St., Suite 805 ∙ Little Rock, AR 72204
