LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A researcher at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health will lead a $2.2 million community-based study that addresses access to preventive health services for young people.

The study, “Consortium for Advancement of Research and Evidence-Based Models for Kids: Enhancing Pediatric Care Delivery Through Data-Informed Research and Strategic Partnerships (CARE-Kids)” launched in September and will continue through August 2028.

“We have challenges in our state, and the idea is to work toward improving the situation as a community,” said Ann Chou, Ph.D., MPH, professor at UAMS. “Through education, partnerships, along with the community’s help, we’ll find solutions to address basic health needs. Our study will focus o

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