Arkansas Center for Women & Infants' Health

09/08/2026

NWA families of tween girls, don't forget to register for Girlology! 💜

FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will host Girlology® on Sept. 20 to help girls face puberty with greater confidence. Girlology® will be held from 1-3:30 p.m. at Asbell Elementary School, 1500 N. Sang Ave., in Fayetteville.

09/05/2026

Have you heard? There’s a new page for the Arkansas LARC Initiative! 💜

The IPP LARC Initiative is helping make it easier for new moms across Arkansas to learn about and access birth control options they can get right after having a baby, including IUDs and implants.

The initiative also gives hospitals and health care providers the tools and training they need to better support their patients.

Want to learn more? Follow the new page and visit the website for helpful resources for patients, providers, and hospitals.

👉 Follow: AR Immediate Postpartum Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive Initiative
👉 Learn more: arlarc.com

Improving access. Supporting families. Impacting futures. 💜

“Arkansas ranks 50th nationally in maternal mortality. To improve these overwhelming statistics, a comprehensive approach is needed.“

09/04/2026

Rogers, women’s health care is coming to you! 💙

The ACWIH Mobile Women’s Health Clinic is bringing convenient women’s health services to the Rogers community. Stop by the Samaritan Center parking lot for care close to home.

📅 Upcoming dates:
• September 10 • October 8 • November 5 • December 3
10 AM–2 PM

📍 Samaritan Center Parking Lot
2910 S 8th Street, Rogers, AR 72758

Services include:
• Annual exams, Pap smears & breast exams
• STI & UTI testing and treatment
• Care for common gynecological concerns
• Pregnancy testing & prenatal care
• Birth control, including implants & IUDs
• Vaccinations

Appointments are encouraged! Call 501-252-5782 or 501-603-1205 to schedule or ask questions.

¡Hablamos Español!

Know someone in the Rogers/NWA area who could benefit from accessible women’s health care? Share this post with them!

09/03/2026

We’re excited to share the new IPP LARC Initiative page! 💜

The Arkansas Immediate Postpartum Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive (IPP LARC) Initiative is working to expand access to immediate postpartum contraception across our state!

Follow their new page to stay connected with the initiative and visit the website to explore clinical resources, patient education, hospital resources, billing & coding information, FAQs, and more.

👉 Follow their page: AR Immediate Postpartum Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive Initiative
👉 Learn more: arlarc.com

Improving access. Impacting futures. 💜

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

National Breastfeeding Month may be over, but there are tons of resources out there if you have questions about feeding your baby. Check out this article from one of our very own UAMS doctors!

Editor’s note: Misty Virmani, M.D., the author of this commentary, is a neonatologist at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, director of breastfeeding medicine, and executive medical d…

09/03/2026

Eureka Springs, women’s health care is coming to you! 💙

The ACWIH Mobile Women’s Health Clinic is coming to the Eureka Springs Hospital parking lot, making it easier to access quality women’s health care right in your community.

📅 Upcoming dates:
• September 8 • October 6 • November 3 • December 1
10 AM–2 PM

Services include:
• Annual exams, Pap smears & breast exams
• STI & UTI testing and treatment
• Care for common gynecological concerns
• Pregnancy testing & prenatal care
• Birth control, including implants & IUDs
• Vaccinations

📍 Eureka Springs Hospital Parking Lot
24 Norris St, Eureka Springs, AR 72632

Appointments are encouraged! Call 501-252-5782 or 501-603-1205 to schedule or ask questions.

¡Hablamos Español!

Know someone in Eureka Springs, Arkansas who could benefit from convenient access to women’s health care? Share this post with them!

09/01/2026

Mena-area friends, this one’s for you! 💙

The ACWIH Mobile Women’s Health Clinic is heading to the Mena Regional Health Fair on Saturday, September 12, from 9 AM–12 PM at the Ouachita Center at UARM.

Stop by our mobile unit for:

-Women’s health exams & screenings
-STI, UTI & pregnancy testing
-Contraceptive counseling & birth control
-Breast & cervical health services
-Support for common gynecological concerns
-Health education & resources

Walk-ins are welcome, and appointments are encouraged. Call 501-252-5782 to schedule ahead.

📍 503 Morrow St N, Mena, AR

Know someone in the Mena area who could benefit? Share this post with them!

09/01/2026

📍 Magnolia, we’re coming to you!

The ACWIH Mobile Women’s Health Clinic is launching a new recurring mobile health site in Magnolia beginning Wednesday, September 2.

Every two weeks, our mobile clinic will bring convenient women’s health services directly to the community, including:

-Women’s health care
-Birth control
-Prenatal care
-Vaccinations
-Testing & treatment

📅 Every other Wednesday, 10 AM–2 PM
📍 Southview Church | 234 Fairview St., Magnolia, AR

Appointments are available by calling (501) 252-5456.

Know someone in City of Magnolia, Arkansas or the surrounding area who could benefit from convenient access to women’s health care? Share this post with them! We’d love to help get the word out.

08/31/2026

NWA families, does your tween have questions about growing up but isn’t always sure who to ask?

💗Girlology: Something New About You gives girls ages 8–14 and their parents a welcoming space to learn, ask questions, and talk about the changes that come with puberty—from periods and hygiene to emotions and bras—led by actual doctors.

Join us September 20 in Fayetteville for an afternoon of learning, conversation, and connection!

>>Register here: https://tinyurl.com/girlologyNWA26