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Introducing a New Partnership with CHCollective
Community Health Centers of Arkansas (CHCA) is excited to announce a new partnership with CHCollective. Health centers that work with CHCollective for Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) services help to support CHCA’s work!

Katrina Dupins
3 days ago1 min read


DePaul Community Health Centers Joins Community Health Centers of Arkansas, Expanding Healthcare Access in South Arkansas
CHCA is proud to announce that Marillac Community Health Centers, dba DePaul Community Health Centers, a New Orleans-based Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), has officially joined its network as of March 2026.

Katrina Dupins
4 days ago3 min read


One Voice, One Cause: Arkansas Healthcare Leaders Meet to Advance Colorectal Cancer Screening Efforts.
On March 5, healthcare leaders from across Arkansas gathered for a daylong summit entitled MARCHing Together: Arkansas Stakeholder Summit to Advance Colorectal Cancer Screening. Colorectal cancer screening reduces preventable illness and death through early detection. The summit’s goal was to establish priorities and actionable commitments to increase screening rates.

Katrina Dupins
Mar 62 min read


CHCA Names Tafta McCain Chief Financial Officer
Community Health Centers of Arkansas (CHCA) announced Tafta McCain as its new full-time chief financial officer, effective March 2, 2026.

Katrina Dupins
Mar 42 min read


CHCA’s 2025 Biennial Conference Sparks "Renewal" with New Logo, Awards, and Hundreds of Attendees
MEDIA CONTACT Katrina Dupins 501-393-9105 kdupins@chc-ar.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2025 LITTLE ROCK, AR — Community...
mjones5393
Sep 26, 20252 min read


Visit to the U.S. Capitol
(March 1, 2024) A contingent of Community Health Center representatives from Arkansas visited Washington in February, not just for fun,...
sblomeley9
Mar 1, 20241 min read


Innovative presenters shared key healthcare trends at CHCA Fall Workshops
(October 30, 2023) Before judging someone suffering from substance use disorder, stop and think again. Reshape your perspective, said...
sblomeley9
Oct 30, 20233 min read


CHC partners with college to better serve students, community
Supporters gather to tour the new Jefferson Comprehensive Care System clinic at Arkansas Baptist College October 18, 2023 To help ease...
sblomeley9
Oct 18, 20232 min read


CHCA Educates Students About Sexual Health
Kevin Holmes (third from right) (October 11, 2023) Young Advocates and Ambassadors for Sexual Health is a new program designed to reduce...
sblomeley9
Oct 6, 20231 min read


Helping the Homeless: CHC partners with day services ministry
Jefferson County Comprehensive Services Inc. provides high quality health care to the homeless at the Open Hands clinic in Little Rock.
sblomeley9
Aug 22, 20233 min read


JCSSI Offers Essential Services to Little Rock's Homeless
Anthony Jackson says he sleeps better knowing that the Open Hands clinic is always there to help him. “This is a great place,” Jackson...
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Aug 15, 20233 min read


Bonnie White, stays active in retirement, serving her community as a CHC Board chair
(October 6, 2023) PARAGOULD – With more than 40 years in mental health, Bonnie White started as a case worker, experiencing first-hand...
sblomeley9
May 1, 20232 min read


Dr. Patrick Fitz-Gerald exemplifies CHC dedication to patient mental health
(October 11, 2023) When Dr. Patrick Fitz-Gerald graduated from medical school, many classmates couldn’t wait to move to a big city and...
sblomeley9
Apr 25, 20232 min read


Desi Sims is a true servant leader. He ministers with his gripping personal story.
Desi Sims (October 11, 2023) Desi Sims knows what’s it like to be on the bottom. When patients at Lee County Cooperative Clinic come to...
sblomeley9
Apr 18, 20232 min read


Boston Mountain excited to expand into Conway
Debbie Ackerson (with scissors) April 4, 2023 Boston Mountain Rural Health Center celebrated a grand opening of a new clinic in Conway,...
sblomeley9
Mar 30, 20231 min read


Lee County Cooperative breaks ground on new clinic headquarters
Dr. Kellee Farris (October 11, 2023) In Marianna, Lee County Cooperative Clinic recently broke ground on a new main clinic building....
sblomeley9
Nov 10, 20221 min read
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