“The entire Institute has been going through a lot of changes, specifically regarding the implementation of Microsoft 365,” read one nomination. “We also started the Salesforce project last May, and throughout all this, LaDonna has been a bright, supportive light.”
Read MoreDr. Wendy Ward Joins Institute Board of Directors
“I look forward to the impact Dr. Wendy Ward will have in helping guide the Institute through the completion of our 2025 strategic plan and beyond,” Janet Harris, Institute executive director/CEO, said.
Read MoreThe Great Work Begins: A Community Feedback Report
This report highlights feedback gathered from focus groups conducted at the start of the initiative. It reflects the barriers to healthy living that Arkansans have shared with us and offers solutions to address health inequities.
Read MoreInstitute Receives Grant for STOP THE BLEED Stations
These kits contain nitrile gloves, shears, a tourniquet, hemostatic dressing, a pressure bandage, chest seals, an emergency blanket, a mini-Sharpie, and a quick reference pamphlet — everything necessary to address a bleeding emergency.
Read MoreCharting a New Course: District Court Diversion
The District Court Diversion Roadmap is a comprehensive guide designed to help district courts in Arkansas develop and implement diversion programs that focus on rehabilitation rather than punishment. This roadmap is intended to empower courts and communities to create a more just and effective system for all.
Read MoreJoin the Civic Arkansas Democracy Reading Challenge!
We hope these books encourage you to be a more thoughtfully concerned Arkansan and to consider your role in civic engagement opportunities within your local communities. We challenge you to read at least two books from this list and to participate in one of our suggested forms of engagement.
Read MoreA New Playbook for Charitable Dental Clinics in Arkansas
The Institute received funding to create a playbook detailing best practices for nonprofit dental clinics in Arkansas to begin billing and accepting third-party payments for services, including Medicaid and private insurance.
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