Health and Human Services

The Links, Incorporated established the Health and Human Services facet in response to the chronic health disparities that persist in our communities and result in the decreased life expectancy of African-Americans. The mission of the Health and Human Services facet is to promote and facilitate programs that support the maintenance of good health and the elimination of chronic health disparities in communities of color through education, health advocacy and utilization of health resources. Community education about health risks is crucial and The Links, Incorporated is committed to improving health and health care in our communities.

The Links have been involved in a number of efforts through its 65 years of existence that focus on healthier communities, like Move Your Body, 1 million miles walk, Health Ambassador Program, and much more. Hundreds of bikes and other equipment to increase children activities in the community were donated and distributed. Additionally, fitness memberships were awards and health screens were conducted for several years in our communities. Recently, during the Covid pandemic, the LR Links have provided community education and personal protective equipment (PPE) to thousands in our communities. In addition, donation to the local food banks helped our most vulnerable citizens during the pandemic.

The Little Rock Chapter of Links, Inc participated in The Links, Incorporated 27th Anniversary Walk For Healthy Living Walk-A-Thon on Sept 24, 2022

The Links, Incorporated (The Links) hosted its 27th Annual Walk for Healthy Living Walk-A-Thon on Saturday, September 24, 2022.  Through the Walk for Healthy Living: 75 Billion Step Challenge and the National Annual Walk-A-Thon of The Links, Incorporated, Link members are challenged to walk at least 5000 steps per day. The event began at the Capitol Hotel and the group walked a path across the Broadway Bridge into North Little Rock and back. They ended with a beautiful breakfast and were treated to more steps by Steppin Chicago Style with Ted. A great time was had by all!!!

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UAMS Culinary Medicine Program Promotes Kidney Health

By Kalee Sexton

Jan. 28, 2022 | Jan. 28, 2022 | The culinary medicine team at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently partnered with the Little Rock Chapter of The Links, Inc., and Black Kidney Awareness Resource and Education (KARE) to educate people about chronic kidney disease and prevention.

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The Little Rock Chapter was recently awarded a $25,000 grant through Central Area Links funded by Baxter Pharmaceutical to race awareness of chronic kidney disease in the Black communities.

Black KARE (Kidney Awareness Resources and Education)

Black KARE (Kidney Awareness Resources and Education) plans to increase knowledge of risk factors leading to chronic kidney disease, dialysis and transplant in Black communities. The effort is to reduce the incidence by prevention through knowledge of risk factors and strategies to reduce or better manage chronic disease such as hypertension, diabetes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhvFW7NCN6g