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Public Health Forums
The Commission conducts Quarterly Meetings and Public Forums in order to present health care information to the citizens. These forums also allow the communities to voice their health care concerns to the commission. The Commission then works to identify the appropriate resources and entities to connect the community and individuals to the proper resources that will meet their health care needs.
The Commission invites all agencies and community organizations to attend and take part in the forums. This allows the public to become aware of the services that these agencies and organizations provide.
AMHC Quarterly Health Fairs:
Sevier County-De Queen Evaluation Report - PDF
St. Francis County-Fordyce Evaluation Report - PDF
St. Francis Fact Sheet - PDF
Dallas County Fact Sheet - PDF
Sevier County Fact Sheet - PDF
ARKANSAS MINORITY HEALTH COMMISSION ANNOUNCES A COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR IN MONTICELLO
MONTICELLO, AR--The Arkansas Minority Health Commission (AMHC), in partnership with the Arkansas Department of Health Drew County Hometown Health Initiative, will have a health fair event on Thursday, July 22nd from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the VFW Building at 148 Veterans Drive.
Free health screenings for blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, HIV/AIDS, sickle cell, and many more will be provided. Health related vendors will be on hand to provide important information. Literature in both Spanish and English will also be available for attendees.
“The Arkansas Minority Health Commission conducts free health screenings throughout the state,” says Idonia Trotter, executive director of the AMHC. “In particular, we aim to impact communities and surrounding counties that otherwise may not be able to access these types of free services.” A free lunch will be provided for all participants.
AMHC Flyer_English -PDF
AMHC Flyer_Spanish -PDF
THE SENATE SUBCOMMITTEE ON MINORITY HEALTH OF THE ARKANSAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY ANNOUNCES
A LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC FORUM IN MONTICELLO
MONTICELLO, AR--The Senate Subcommittee on Minority Health of the Arkansas General Assembly will host a legislative public forum on Thursday, July 22nd. The public forum will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the VFM Building at 148 Veterans Drive.
Although the meeting is open to all residents, minority residents (African American, Hispanic, Asian and American Indian) of the area are encouraged to attend. Participants will have an opportunity to share with legislators what type of health services they would like to have in their region or county and ask questions of their elected officials.
Attendees will be provided with a synopsis of public health concerns expressed by citizens living in counties where life expectancy at birth based on death data shows that minorities die 10 years earlier than non-minorities. Speakers will also present information on recent legislation passed in 2009 that will impact public health.
The meeting will be chaired by Senator Jack Crumbly, District 16. Local representatives, senators, county judges and mayors have also been invited. Dinner will be provided to all participants courtesy of the Arkansas Minority Health Commission.
For more information, contact Juanita Witham or Kim Baxter at the Bureau of Legislative Research at 501-682-1937.
AMHC Legislative -PDF
ARKANSAS MINORITY HEALTH COMMISSION CONDUCTS PUBLIC FORUM IN SPRINGDALE
LITTLE ROCK—Arkansas Minority Health will host a public forum on Friday, April 23, 2010. This will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Jones Center for Families in Springdale, Ark, at 922 East Emma Avenue in the Generations Room.
Special guests include Marshallese Consul General, Carmen S. Chong Gum; Honorable Mayor Doug Sprouse; Sheriff Keith Ferguson of Benton County Sheriff's Office, Dr. Grace Donoho of the Gaps in Services Task Force; and Maria Elena De Avila, External Affairs, Gov. Office
The meeting is open to the public in the Springdale area are encouraged to attend and share with the Commission what type of health services they would like to have and ask questions of their elected officials. Elected officials are also encouraged to attend.
Spanish and Marshallese interpreters will be available. Dinner will be provided to all attendees.
For more information call the Arkansas Minority Health Commission toll-free at 877.264.2826
Flyer (English) - PDF
Flyer (Spanish) - PDF
Flyer (Marshallese) - PDF
ARKANSAS MINORITY HEALTH COMMISSION ANNOUNCES A COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR IN SPRINGDALE
LITTLE ROCK--The Arkansas Minority Health Commission (AMHC) will host a community health fair on Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at The Jones Center for Families in Springdale, Ark, at 922 East Emma Avenue.
Free blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, bone density, BMI and waist circumference will be provided by the AARP/Walgreens Wellness Tour Bus.
Additional free screenings will be provided by the Community Clinic Northwest Arkansas and UAMS’ Spit for the Cure.
Vendors include ConnectCare; Arkansas Poison Control, UAMS College of Pharmacy; Arkansas Dept of Environmental Quality; Arkansas Forestry Commission; Community Clinic NWA; Department of Human Services, Washington County; SHIIP Arkansas Insurance Department; and the UAMS/Mexican Consulate, Esperanza y Vida Program.
Lunch will be provided to all participants. DJ La Piba will provide entertainment.
AMHC is seeking volunteer interpreters in both Spanish and Marshallese. Please call Hanan Givens at 683-2720 to obtain a volunteer interest form.
Flyer (Spanish) - PDF
Flyer (Marshallese) - PDF