Upcoming Events
2026 ARCHWA Summit
April 23rd & 24th, 2026
Heartland Whole Health Institute
Bentonville, Arkansas
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.
Hotel Information
ARCHWA has a room block ($159/night) at Doubletree Suites in Bentonville.
Kids Count Policy 101: SNAP & WIC 101
April 30th, 2026
1:00 PM
Online Webinar
This year, the Arkansas Kids Count Coalition is hosting a monthly webinar series, Policy 101, to explore the fundamentals of major policies and programs impacting children and families in Arkansas. The webinars are meant to provide advocates with the essentials around many important topics to help you in advocating for the well-being of Arkansas’s children. We will cover essential components of a program or policy, as well as current issues affecting the policy. We will end by answering your questions.
In this webinar, Cathy May with Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance will cover important information any advocate should know about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
CHW Core Competency Training and Apprenticeship Program
May 4th - 15th, 2026
Hosted by: UAMS Institute of Community Health Innovation
Community Health Workers who are not certified and have no prior training may be eligible for the UAMS Community Health Worker Training & Apprenticeship Program.
Please email us at CHWTAP@uams.edu or apply by clicking the button below.
ARCHWA Webinar: Food Allergy 101 for CHWs
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
2:00 pm
Join us virtually for this free informational webinar and learn how you can support your clients!
ARCHWA Webinar: Bridge Project in Arkansas
Financial Support for Moms and Babies in the Natural State
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
2:00 pm
Join us virtually for this free informational webinar and learn how you can support your clients!
Reimbursement Strategies for CHWs with Pear Suiteg
Online Event
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Join us for this free webinar and learn about Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement strategies for CHWs.
The American Community Gardening Association National Conference being held in Little Rock: Pathways To Food Security
June 4th - 7th, 2026
ARCHWA Webinar: Alzheimer’s Resources for CHWs
Tuesday, June 9th, 2026
2:00 pm
Join us virtually for this free informational webinar and learn how you can support your clients!
CHW Core Competency Training and Apprenticeship Program
July 13th - 24th, 2026
Hosted by: UAMS Institute of Community Health Innovation
Community Health Workers who are not certified and have no prior training may be eligible for the UAMS Community Health Worker Training & Apprenticeship Program.
Please email us at CHWTAP@uams.edu or apply by clicking the button below.
ARCHWA Webinar: Cancer Resources for CHWs
Tuesday, July 14th, 2026
2:00 pm
Join us virtually for this free informational webinar and learn how you can support your clients!
CHW Networking Event: Diabetes Prevention and Management
Tuesday, July 21st, 2026
2:00 pm
Join us virtually for this free informational webinar and learn how you can support your clients!
NASHIA Presents:
State of the States in Brain Injury Conference
Monday, August 31 - Thursday, September 3, 2026
This year’s conference will highlight work in the Criminal Legal System (CLS), Clinical Practices (CP), Behavioral Health (BH), and Medicaid/Long-Term Services & Supports as content tracks, as well as bring content applicable to the whole brain injury community.
Restore Hope Training Conference
September 9 - 10, 2026
Hot Springs Convention Center
Hot Springs, Arkansas
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