In the 2017—2018 school year, 98.3 percent (1,029 out of 1,047) of Arkansas public schools, in 256 of 263 school districts, contributed valid measurements in the statewide BMI assessment. Participation rates were similar to those in previous years. Fluctuations in the total number of public schools each year are due to school closings, openings, and consolidations. Read More
Dr. Kent Westbrook, distinguished professor of surgery in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine, received the Dr. Tom Bruce Arkansas Health Impact Award from the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement on Dec. 3. ACHI presents the award each year to one or more individuals who have had a positive impact on the health of Arkansans through their service and leadership. Read More
Incorporating her goal to improve healthy habits among students and HAA’s Rethink Your Drink Educational Campaign Toolkit, Montiel developed coursework to give students real life experience in promoting healthy behaviors and grant writing using the See One, Do One, Teach One model. Read More
Ben E. Owens Sr., former president and CEO of Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro, received the Dr. Tom Bruce Arkansas Health Impact Award from the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement on Dec. 3. ACHI presents the award each year to one or more individuals who have had a positive impact on the health of Arkansans through their service and leadership. Read More
In developing and implementing health initiatives, ASUMH sought to ensure opportunities for a healthier lifestyle were available in both the academic and human resources areas. Read More
The Arkansas Center for Health Improvement celebrated its 20th anniversary on Dec. 3 with a program that included a conversation on health and health care between former Arkansas Govs. Mike Huckabee and Mike Beebe. Read More
As a family and consumer sciences teacher for more than 15 years, Tell recognized an opportunity for her students at Conway High School to get involved in educating elementary students about the importance of healthy eating and water consumption. Read More
Under Fowler’s leadership, the city of McCrory joined the county-wide Coalition, a community wellness initiative with 15 local partners and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Read More
