UPCOMING EVENTS
COVID-19 Resources and Information
Date: April 28, 2020,
Click here for more on COVID-19 in Arkansas.AMHC Quarterly Commissioner’s Meeting - April 2020
Date: April 16, 2020, | 1 - 3 p.m., Location: Zoom , Contact: Onekia Freeman | Email
The AMHC meets quarterly with its Commissioners to discuss agency updates. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/938098093?pwd=QVEreE1LY25BSzJ5dTBYYTJjS1crQT09 Meeting ID: 938 098 093 Password: 073486 One tap mobile +16468769923,,938098093# US (New York) +13126266799,,938098093# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 646 876 9923 US ...Postponed: AMHC 6th Biennial Minority Health Summit
Date: April 17, 2020, | 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Location: Four Points by Sheraton | 925 S. University | Little Rock, AR 72204, Contact: Onekia Freeman | 501-683-4970 | Email
This event has been postponed. A new event date will be announced at a later time. If you've already purchased your ticket for the event, your purchase will be honored for the rescheduled event date.Chicot Memorial Medical Center Community Health & Wellness Expo
Date: April 18, 2020, | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Location: 1411 Park St. Lake Village, AR, Contact: LaJuan Scales | 870-265-9314
Superior Worksite Wellness
Date: March 18, 2020, | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Location: Chicot Memorial Medical Center | 2729 S. Highway 65 Lake Village, AR 71653, Contact: Lois Ashley
Howard County Minority Health Fair & Community Festival
Date: March 28, 2020, | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Location: 1301 S. Mill St. Nashville, AR, Contact: Odessa Darrough | 501-960-2569 | Email
Break the Silence Vol. 2
Date: March 7, 2020, | Noon - 2 p.m., Location: Shorter College | 604 Locust St. North Little Rock, AR 72114,
Mount Pleasant AME Church and AMHC’s Spring Fest
Date: March 7, 2020, | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Location: 1201 N. Magnolia St. Pine Bluff, AR 71601,
Dermott School Worksite Wellness Event
Date: February 27, 2020, | 8:30 a.m. - noon, Location: 525 E. Speedway | Dermott, AR 71638, Contact: Kathy Childers
Community Health Fair in Marianna
Date: April 1, 2020, | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. , Location: 523 Forrest Ave. , Contact: LaFay Broadway | 870-295-5225
AMHC’s Feb. Community Health Screening Day
Date: February 5, 2020, | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Location: 1501 S. Main St. Suite A, Contact: Beatriz Mondragon | Email
AMHC Quarterly Commissioner’s Meeting and Community Forum
Date: January 16, 2020, | 6 - 7:30 p.m. , Location: Bethel AME Church | 1220 Carmichael St., Malvern, AR 72104, Contact: Onekia Freeman | 501-683-4970 | Email
Future Builders’ 15th Annual HIV/Tobacco Prevention and Awareness Symposium
Date: December 3, 2019, | 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Location: Community Empowerment Center | 4701 Dollarway Rd., Pine Bluff, AR, Contact: Linder Conley | Email
The goal of the symposium is to provide an opportunity for health professionals, tobacco prevention professionals and community members (both youth and adults) to confront the challenges of HIV prevention/intervention and tobacco prevention in the state of Arkansas. The symposium theme is Moving to the Next...AMHC Decemeber Community Health Screening Day
Date: December 4, 2019, | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Location: 1501 S. Main St., Little Rock, AR, Contact: Beatriz Mondragon | Email
Come out for your free health screenings!Save AR Future Free Health Screenings
Date: October 29, 2019, | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. , Location: Shorter College | Henderson State University,
AMHC’s Monthly Community Health Screening Day
Date: November 6, 2019, | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. , Location: 1501 S. Main St. Suite A, Little Rock, AR 72202 , Contact: Onekia Freeman | 501.483-4970 | Email
Stop by and meet the AMHC team before getting your free preventive screenings for glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, weight, BMI, and HIV. We'll now be offering flu shots as well. No appointment or forms of identification are necessary.AMHC Commissioner’s Meeting
Date: October 17, 2019, | 10 a.m. - Noon , Location: https://zoom.us/j/680781975, Contact: Onekia Freeman | Email
The Arkansas Minority Health Commission (AMHC) will host its quarterly commissioner's meeting to discuss the progress of the agency.Healthy Living Lunch and Learn
Date: October 17, 2019, | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Location: Dee Brown Library | 6325 Baseline Rd, Little Rock, AR 72209, Contact: Registration required: 1-877-926-8300
Healthy living is within your reach, and there are practical steps you can take right now to stay healthy or improve your wellness. Join us for a lunch and learn about ways to live a healthier life as you age. Flu shots provided at no cost to you. Bring your...National Night Out
Date: October 1, 2019, | 5:30 - 7 p.m., Location: 6401 Baseline Road, Little Rock, AR, Contact: Valeria Tate | 501-584-7774 | Email
National Night Out is an annual event designed to strengthen our communities by encouraging neighborhoods to engage in stronger relationships with each other and with local law enforcement.AMHC Community Health Screening Day
Date: October 2, 2019, | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Location: 1501 S. Main St. Little Rock, AR 72202, Contact: Beatriz Mondragon | Email
Stop by and meet the AMHC team before getting your free preventive screenings for glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, weight and BMI!2019 CHCA Annual Conference
Date: September 25, 2019, Location: Arlington Hotel | Hot Springs AR,
http://www.chc-ar.org/2019conference15th Annual Recovery Jam
Date: September 30, 2019, | 4 - 8 p.m., Location: River Market Pavilion, 400 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock, AR, Contact: Sandra Mitchell | 501.663.7221 | Email
Celebrating people in recovery, the people who serve them, and their families.Celebrate Maya Project - Youth Writing and History Immersion Workshop
Date: August 10, 2019, | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. , Location: Arkansas Northeastern College , Contact: Pacey Bowens | 731.286.1811 | Email
This is event is for minority youth ages 12 and up. The purpose is to provide attendees with the necessary health care information along with preserving the history of the Mississippi County minority community.5th Annual Hot Springs Community Resource Fair
Date: August 10, 2019, | 9 a.m. - Noon , Location: Webb Community Center | 127 Pleasant St., Hot Springs, AR 71901, Contact: Esther Dixon | 501.881.0929 or 501.276.2121 | Email
We're working to create a healthy community through education and engagement.3rd Annual Hot Springs Community Health Banquet
Date: August 9, 2019, | 6 - 9 p.m., Location: Hot Springs Event Center | 116 Albert Pike, Ste. C, Hot Springs, AR 71913, Contact: Esther Dixon | 501.881.0929 or 501.276.2121
Community members of all ages are invited to join us!Clinton Presidential Center 2019 Back to School Bash
Date: August 4, 2019, | 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. , Location: Jack Stephens Center, UA Little Rock, 2801 S. University Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72204, Contact: Derek Lewis II | 501-207-0711
As many as 3,000 free backpacks filled with school supplies will be distributed to school children and their families.Back to School Health Fair and Healthy Lifestyle Camp
Date: August 3, 2019, | 8 a.m. - Noon , Location: Willard Proctor, Jr. P.A. Law Firm, 2500 S. State St., Little Rock, AR 72204 , Contact: Charlotte Allmon | 501-658-8563
Join us!Back to School Event
Date: July 20, 2019, | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Location: 4521 John Barrow Rd., Little Rock, AR 72204,
Hooping Out Autism Basketball Camp
Date: July 13, 2019, | 10 a.m. - Noon, Location: 1201 Leisure Place, Little Rock, AR 72204,
Quarterly Commissioner’s Meeting
Date: July 18, 2019, | 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. , Location: Zoom Call ,
Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/388702008 Meeting ID: 388 702 008 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/adWy3bcbRoFirst Presbyterian Church Food Pantry
Date: July 6, 2019, | 9 a.m. - Noon, Location: 901 NE J St. Bentonville, AR 72712, Contact: Beatriz Mondragon | Email
Helping Neighbors Food Pantry
Date: July 2, 2019, | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. , Location: 900 W. Huntington Ave. Jonesboro, AR 72401, Contact: Beatriz Mondragon | Email
Lee County Cooperative and The City of Hughes Arkansas Community Health Fair
Date: June 3, 2019, | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Location: Hughes Community Center | 202 N. Broadway | Hughes, AR 72348, Contact: 870-295-5225
Juneteenth
Date: June 15, 2019, | Noon - 6 p.m., Location: Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, Contact: Sabrina Taylor | 501-683-3617 | Email
Lee County Cooperative Clinic and Marianna Housing Authority Community Health Fair
Date: June 21, 2019, | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Location: Marianna Housing Authority | 327 Ward Drive | Marianna, AR, Contact: 870-295-5225
Pampered Ladies Luncheon
Date: May 4, 2019, | 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. , Location: ACTS Church, 1224 Franklin St. NLR, AR, Contact: 501-372-3800
The Center for Healing Hearts and Spirits invites you to join us for the 2019 Pampered Ladies Luncheon and Wellness Expo on Saturday, May 4th at the ACTS Church (1224 Franklin, NLR), 8:30 a.m - 1:30 p.m. There is no fee to participate, but seating is limited so you must...AMHC Commissioner’s Meeting and Open Meeting-Bylaws Review
Date: April 19, 2019, | 8 - 9:30 | 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Location: 1501 S. Main St. , Contact: Jeffrey Porter | Email
The Arkansas Minority Health Commission (AMHC) will host its quarterly commissioner's meeting and is proposing a new rule and is releasing it for public comment.Colorful Women Female Leadership Summit
Date: April 5, 2019, Location: University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff,
Education Can Make A Healthier You
Date: March 9, 2019, | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. , Location: Coronda Community Center | 150 Ponderosa Way, Hot Springs Village, AR,
SAVE THE DATE! Various health screenings and educational materials on various health issues.Community Health & Wellness Expo
Date: April 13, 2019, | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. , Location: Lake Village Expo Center ,
Free health screenings and educational information provided. Fun for the entire family!State of Minority Health Luncheon
Date: April 19, 2019, | 11:30 a.m., Location: William J. Clinton Library and Museum | Great Hall | 1200 President Clinton Avenue, Contact: ShaRhonda Love | Email
The Arkansas Minority Health Commission will present the 2019 Arkansas Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities Survey during the State of Minority Health Luncheon. Health specialists will serve on the event panel and a discussion will follow. A healthy lunch will be provided for guests. Registation for the luncheon has closed, but...Community Health Fair
Date: April 3, 2019, | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. , Location: Lee Senior High School Gym | 523 Forrest Ave. Marianna, AR 72360, Contact: LaFay Broadway | 870-295-5225
Activities: General Health Screenings, Career Opportunities, Health Snacks, Door Prizes, Insurance Information, Education, Zumba, Games, Voter Registration, Community Services and MORE!Osceola Sponsorship Training
Date: March 30, 2019, | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. , Location: Broadway Community Outreach, 503 W. Semmes, Osceola, AR 72730, Contact: Louise Scott | 501-686-2722 | Email
This sponsorship training is strictly for health outreach initiatives. Training will cover sponsorship policy, outreach initiatives/partnerships, application process, budget, award process, and reimbursement process. This event is completely free.Smackover Sponsorship Training
Date: February 23, 2019, | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. , Location: Community Resource Center, 108 W. 8th St., Smackover, AR 71762, Contact: Louise Scott | 501-686-2722 | Email
This sponsorship training is strictly for health outreach initiatives. Training will cover sponsorship policy, outreach initiatives/partnerships, application process, budget, award process, and reimbursement process. This event is completely free.Healthy Heart, Heart & Soul Health Fair
Date: February 2, 2019, Location: 1985 Lee Road 407 Marianna, AR 72360, Contact: Precilla Wade | 870-519-9262
This event is hosted by the Marianna Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Blood presure and glucose screenings will be available.Life Is Why - A Go Red event for American Heart Month
Date: February 24, 2019, | 12:30 p.m. , Location: Revival Center C.O.G.I.C., Contact: Mendy Thomas | 870-243-2205 or Aurayia Simpson| 870-267-3947
Mini Health Fiesta
Date: February 2, 2019, | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. , Location: 211 Vandyne St. Jonesboro, AR 72401, Contact: 870-931-1884 | 870-926-1118
Heal A Heart Symposium
Date: February 12, 2019, | 8:45 - 11:45 a.m., Location: ACTS Church (The Gathering Room) 1224 Franklin St. Little Rock, AR, | Email
Move Your Body Community Forum: “Level Up”
Date: February 1, 2019, | 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Location: LA Fitness 11700 Chenal Parkway Little Rock, AR 72211, Contact: Lana Nayles
The Little Rock Chapter of the Links, Inc. is presenting a fun and informative way to get in shape at LA Fitness! The Level Up project will run from February through May 2019. For more information, contact Lana Nayles at 501-960-5866.Free Classes for People with Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes
Date: January 24, 2019, | 3 - 5 p.m. , Location: Dumas Library, 120 E. Choctaw, Dumas, AR , Contact: Jane Pelkki
Thursday, Jan. 24 - Diabetes Myths & Facts, Moving More Thursday, Jan. 31 - Eating Well Thursday, Feb. 7 - Managing High and Low Blood Sugars Thursday, Feb. 21 - Medications, Preventing Complications Free meal and giveaways! Classes are open to the public and led by registered dietitian, Jane Pelkki.MEGA KINGFEST
Date: January 21, 2019, | 3 p.m. , Location: Philander Smith College Gymnasium , Contact: Dushun Scarbrough | 888-290-KING
Doors open at 2 p.m. | Free Admission | Free Hair Cuts | Free Food | Employment Services | Vendor Showcase | Band Showcase | Coat Drive | Health Screenings | National Screening of NBC's “Hope and Fury: MLK, the Movement and the Media @ 12 p.m.Springdale Community Health Forum
Date: January 17, 2019, | 2 - 4 p.m.| 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Location: Jones Center, 922 E. Emma Ave. Springdale, AR 72764 , Contact: ShaRhonda Love | Email
As outlined by ACT 912 of 1991, the commission shall meet at least quarterly and at such other times as necessary to carry out its duties as set forth in this act. In addition to the commission meeting, AMHC hosts quarterly community forums to raise awareness of diseases and conditions disproportionately affecting...Public Hearing for AMHC Rule
Date: January 17, 2019, | 4:30 p.m., Location: Jones Center, 922 E. Emma Ave. Room 226 & 227, Springdale, AR 72764 , Contact: ShaRhonda Love | Email
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. Please check back with us at a later date for rescheduling. The Arkansas Minority Health Commission is proposing a new rule and is releasing it for public comment. Click the image below to view the AMHC bylaws:Arkansas Cancer Coalition Quarterly Meeting, Holiday Brunch and Ugly Sweater Contest
Date: December 11, 2018, | 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. , Location: Hilton Garden Inn W. Little Rock 10914 Kanis Rd Little Rock, AR 72211, Contact: 501-404-2363 | Email
RSVP for this event-filled morning!2018 Eastern Arkansas Rural Business Development Conference
Date: November 30, 2018, | 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. , Location: Forrest City Civic Center, 1335 N. Washington St., Forrest City, AR 72335, Contact: Clevon Young | 501-374-1103 | Email
Equipping rural residents with the skills and tools needed to create and expand small businesses and engage in job creation activities are the goals of an upcoming regional business conference to be held in Forrest City, Arkansas.Marshallese Women’s Reproductive Health Expo
Date: November 29, 2018, | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. , Location: Rodeo of the Ozarks Events Center, 1423 Emma St., Springdale, AR 72764, Contact: LaCoya Stewart | 501-682-8825 | Email
Join the March of Dimes and the AR Marshallese Coalition in serving as an educational health representative for women of the Marshallese community in Northwest Arkansas.
