More than 40% of Arkansans live in rural areas, many with insufficient health care due to a lack of transportation, lack of providers, lack of insurance, and a preponderance of chronic conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure.
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) understands these barriers and has pulled together one website that features all its rural services related to healthcare, education, and social safety net programs.
Previously, UAMS rural health services and programs were scattered across a multitude of pages. UAMS Rural Health Hub makes it easier for patients, providers, students, and community leaders to discover the resources that UAMS offers for tackling rural healthcare issues…