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The 2025 School-Based Mental Health Symposium July 30-31 will focus on empowering educators to respond to childhood trauma.

A UAMS study finds only 35% of eligible Arkansans use the WIC program, with particular challenges for minority communities and children under 5 years old.

Dr. Lowry Barnes steps in as interim UAMS chancellor after Dr. Cam Patterson announced in June he’ll step down, ending his seven-year tenure.

There’s an award-winning pavilion in Fayetteville, and it’s not what you’d expect. We hear about the Centennial Park Pavilion on today's show. Plus, a conversation with the new interim chancellor for UAMS. And there's an art exhibit at Northwest Arkansas National Airport.

An expanding population can put a strain on essential services, such as medical care. For the past few years, area hospitals and the Northwest Arkansas Council have been identifying gaps in care. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is working to establish more robust services to fill some of those gaps, including a new midwifery program.

On today's show, school districts in northwest Arkansas are offering free lunch to everyone 18 and younger. Also, expanding maternal healthcare options in Arkansas. Plus, the latest ratings on how bike-friendly cities are across the state.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has released a comprehensive online hub designed to equip adults with resources to empower the youth in their life the ability to develop positive mental health skills.

On today's show, we discuss the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences' new comprehensive online tool to empower stronger youth mental health. We also learn about bugs in Candy Lee's new album and get an expert opinion on the current economy from a University of Arkansas economist.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is taking advantage of the opportunity to grow and strengthen Arkansas’ community health workforce after Gov. Sanders signed the Community Health Worker Act into law.

The Clinton School for Public Service is extending its work beyond the classroom. On today's show, we hear how the school works with public service groups and nonprofits. We also investigate what service community health workers can provide. Plus, what can AI do that's a service to all of us?