Arkansas Minority Health Commission to host 8th Biennial Minority Health Summit
Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) Arkansas Minority Health Commission (AMHC) is hosting its 8th Biennial Minority Health Summit from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. “Maternal Health in Arkansas–When Chronic Disease and Social Drivers Interact,” will be an in-person and live-streamed virtual event featuring panels and […]
Arkansas Minority Health Commission announces Food Desert Elimination Grant Application
Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) – Arkansas Minority Health Commission announces its request for application (RFA) availability for food desert elimination efforts around the state. The Commission will award a maximum of 4 grants of up to $10,000 each to community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and non-profits focused on food desert […]
AMHC to Provide Blood Pressure Checks to Commemorate American Heart Month
Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Minority Health Commission (AMHC) will provide free blood pressure checks during the month of February in recognition of American Hearth Month. “Heart disease is the leading cause of death for all Americans and research shows that minorities are disproportionately affected by it. High blood pressure is a contributing factor […]
AMHC accepting minority health scholarship applications for Spring semester
Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Minority Health Commission (AMHC) is accepting applications for its Minority Health Workforce Diversity scholarship from now until Saturday, Dec. 31. Minority-raced, full or part-time college students who plan to pursue a career in the field of health are encouraged to apply. Full-time scholarship recipients will be awarded $1,000 per […]
Arkansas Minority Health Commission to Host Phillips County Community Health Forum
Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Minority Health Commission invites the citizens of Phillips county to join us for our community health forum in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, on Thursday, November 10, 2022. The event will be held from 6 to 8:00 p.m. at the Delta Cultural Center on 141 Cherry Street. Dr. Judy Ali will […]
Arkansas Minority Health Commission presents 7th Biennial Summit
Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) Minority Health Commission is hosting its 7th Biennial Summit from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., on Friday, Apr. 22, 2022. “Putting the ‘Me’ in Mental Health – Today, Tomorrow, and Always,” will be a live-streamed virtual event featuring a panel of community leaders and a keynote […]
