Upcoming Events
ARCHWA Webinar: Public Health Policy in the Arkansas 2027 General Session
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CT
Join us for this free webinar and learn how you
can support your clients and yourself!
Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training
November 9-13, 2026 - Virtual
The Arkansas Department of Health is offering this training at no cost to a limited number of participants. MD Anderson typically charges $1,200 for this course. Spots are limited and first come, first served. A February 2027 session is also planned.
November 12, 2026
University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
8th Annual Jail Resource Day
Join us for the 8th Annual Jail Resource Day, an annual meeting for jail professionals, correctional staff, local government and community leaders, experts, volunteers, citizens, and others interested in learning, growing, sharing, and supporting our local jails. Free to attend.
November 17–19, 2026 | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM each day
DEEP™ Training - Diabetes Empowerment Education Program
Location: 2708 S. 48th St., Springdale, AR
Join UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation for the November DEEP™ training cohort, now held virtually. DEEP™ is an evidence-based diabetes self-management education program for Community Health Workers, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals. Training is free and includes materials and DEEP™ certification. Full attendance on all three days (8:00 AM-4:00 PM) is required to receive the certificate. This training does not provide CE credit. Questions: Jenni Vaughan, JVaughan@uams.edu.
UAMS ICHI Community Health Worker Core Competency Training Program
Nov. 30 - Dec. 11
Free training through UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation with lodging, mentor support and optional college credits.
Format: Hybrid, with the first two and last two days in person in Springdale, Arkansas.
Stipend: $1,000 upon completion of the one-year apprenticeship program.
ARCHWA Webinar: CHW Certification through the Arkansas Department of Health
Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | 2:00–3:00 PM CT
Join ARCHWA as we prepare for Medicaid reimbursement for CHW services in Arkansas. This webinar covers CHW certification through the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH).
Future Builders Health Education Summit — Winter 2026
Health Issues Impacting Disparate & Marginalized Communities
Thursday, December 10, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: 4701 Dollarway Road, Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Presented by Future Builders, Inc., building on more than two decades of the Annual Arkansas HIV and Tobacco Prevention and Awareness Symposium. This summit explores health issues impacting disparate and marginalized communities, including sexual health, chronic disease, tobacco/marijuana/substance use, mental and behavioral health, youth health, healthy aging, and health equity. Includes continuing education, complimentary breakfast/snacks/lunch, vendors, giveaways, networking, and community resources.
ARCHWA & ADH Host a Diabetes CHW Networking Meeting
2027 Healthy Recipes
Tuesday, January 27, 2027
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (CT) - Virtual through Zoom
2027 Rural Health Association of Arkansas & ARCHWA Joint Summit
SAVE THE DATE!
ARCHWA Activities: Wednesday, Feb. 24th, 2027
RHAA & ARCHWA Activities: Thursday, Feb. 25th, 2027
RHAA Activities: Friday, Feb. 26th, 2027 until noon
North Little Rock Event Center
120 Main Street
North Little Rock, Arkansas
