Upcoming Events
CHW TAP Program - 2025
March 11th - August 15th, 2025
The free Community Health Worker Training and Apprenticeship Program (CHW TAP) is for employees with 3 years or less of experience in Community Health Worker roles.
Training cohorts are offered year-round. Our next trainings are scheduled for March 31-April 11, June 2-13, and August 4-15.
If you have any questions, please email CHWTAP@uams.edu.
What You Need to Know About Financial Toxicity and How to Identify Resources To Address the needs of Cancer Survivors
April 15th, 2025/12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Cancer patients face numerous challenges beyond the physical effects of treatment, including significant financial hardships. This webinar will explore financial toxicity, provide valuable resources for patients, and offer practical ways to support patients and their families facing financial distress.
Save the Date: 2025 ARCHWA Summit
April 24th & 25th, 2025
The Arkansas Community Health Worker Summit is an opportunity for community health workers (CHWs), community health stakeholders and CHW advocates to convene and share resources to improve health and healthcare in Arkansas. Please help us choose speakers for the summit by completing the survey found in the “Learn more” section.
4th Annual Dad’s Event
April 26th, 2025/10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Child Care Aware of West Central AR, Difference Makers of Hot Springs, and Diamonds in the Rough for our 4th Annual Dad's Event and family fishing derby at Family Park on April 26th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. This event is free and geared towards Dads and Father Figures of all ages and their families! Our goal is to provide resources along with fun, safe & affordable activities/ideas for you to do with your families. There will be free food, door prizes & local vendors ready to talk with you and answer all of your questions.
**Please Note: Everyone over 16 must have a valid AR o license. You must provide your own fishing equipment & bait.
For more information, contact 501.760.6588.
The 2025 Chronic Disease Forum
May 7th, 2025/ 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
The Arkansas Chronic Disease Coordinating Council is pleased to host its annual chronic disease forum at the Wyndham Riverfront Little Rock on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 from 8:30-4:00 PM. This year’s conference theme is “The Natural State of Health: Shaping Policy to Address Chronic Disease.”
Please register below.
ARCHWA Webinar: Oral Health for Moms and Babies
May 13th, 2025/2pm - 3pm (CDT)
Did you know a healthy mouth for baby starts before birth? Join us to learn more about supporting healthy moms and babies!
2025 Weitzman Institute Virtual Symposium
Mental Health Matters
May 14th, 2025/11am - 5pm (ET)
Through lively panel discussion, we’ll examine the current state of integrating mental health into primary care. This session will dive into the pressing mental health needs of the healthcare workforce, including moral injury and secondary trauma, and explore real-world examples and actionable recommendations for how policies and institutions can better support the mental well-being of both healthcare workers and the patient populations they serve.
Community Health Impact Conference
2025
June 5th, 2025
The Arkansas Cancer Coalition invites you to an amazing conference focused on the crucial topic of food sustainability in low-resource communities. Join the Center for Research, Health and Social Justice as we engage in powerful conversations that will create actionable goals to help us reduce the rates of cancer and cardiovascular disease.
ARCHWA Webinar: Vaping Information for CHWs
June 10th, 2025
Please join ARCHWA and the American Lung Association in Arkansas for Vaping Information for CHWs!
Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP™️) Peer Workshop
In person at Little Rock | June 18–20, 2025
Please join ARCHWA and the American Lung Association in Arkansas for Vaping Information for CHWs!
CHW Networking Event: Diabetes Prevention and Management
June 24th, 2025
Please join ARCHWA and the Arkansas Department of Health to network with other CHWs and learn about Diabetes Prevention and Management!
ARCHWA Webinar: Arkansas 211 with Josh Hall, LCSW
July 15th, 2025
Please join ARCHWA and Josh Hall to hear an update on Arkansas 211!
Unity Conference 2025
July 30th - August 1st, 2025
We're thrilled to unveil the new logo for the Unity Conference and annual meeting 2025!
Designed to reflect the spirit of community, growth, health, and unity that defines our event, this logo symbolizes the power of bringing diverse minds together to shape the future. It’s bold, fresh, and full of energy – just like the incredible experience we’re building for this year’s conference in Columbus.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates as we get closer to the event.
ARCHWA Webinar: Understanding Multiple Sclerosis for CHWs
August 12th, 2025
Join us for a CHW training on Multiple Sclerosis and learn how you can support your clients!
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