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Faith-Academic Initiatives for Transforming Health (FAITH) Network

Arkansas Faith–Academic Initiatives for Transforming Health (FAITH) Network is a statewide partnership between the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and faith-based organizations. The FAITH Network builds sustainable infrastructure that equips faith communities to meaningfully participate in translational research and ensures research findings are returned to faith communities in accessible and relevant ways to improve health across Arkansas.

Team

The photo is of the FAITH Network team, which is Rev. Willie Wade Jr., Lucy Capelle, Emmanuel Navarro, Pastor Bryant Whitted, Pastor Gregory Nettles, Rev. William Givens, Rev. Johnny Smith, and Dr. Tiffany Haynes. All eight people stand in a straight row.
The team consists of (left to right): Rev. Willie Wade Jr., Lucy Capelle, Emmanuel Navarro, Pastor Bryant Whitted, Pastor Gregory Nettles, Rev. William Givens, Rev. Johnny Smith, and Dr. Tiffany Haynes.

Objectives

Objective 1: Enhance the Capacity of Faith Communities to Engage in Translational and Patient-Centered Research

The FAITH Network aims to strengthen faith communities’ ability to actively participate in translational research by offering ongoing, customized training that reflects the unique strengths, needs, and contexts of faith-based settings.

Objective 2: Facilitate Bidirectional Sharing of Research with Faith Communities Across the State

The FAITH Network uses strategies to make sure that research findings from UAMS projects are effectively shared with faith communities across the state in relevant, actionable formats. This two-way sharing promotes mutual learning, helps improve health-promoting practices in faith settings, and builds trust between UAMS and faith-based partners.

Interested people can contact the TRI Community Engagement Team (Triceteam@uams.edu ) if they would like to learn more about the FAITH Network or would like to be added to the FAITH Network Listserv.

Or, for a consultation, visit the TRI Portal.