Advancing The Health and Wellness of Rural Residents, Providers, and Healthcare Organizations
Featured ARHP Initiatives

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training
Due to a general lack of knowledge in the community about how to recognize and respond to mental health and substance use concerns.

The Arkansas Rural Health Academy
In July 2024, the Arkansas Rural Health Partnership (ARHP) will launch the Arkansas Rural Health Academy (ARHA).

The Good Food Rx
In 2022, stories of isolated seniors with little to no access to transportation or healthy food began to reach the ears of Arkansas.
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ARHP Receives $3.2M For Senior Health and Wellness Initiatives Across Rural South Arkansas Delta
For Immediate Release: The Arkansas Rural Health Partnership receives 3.2 million dollars to support new senior health and wellness initiatives across rural South Arkansas Delta Lake Village, AR - Every day, the number of seniors grows as individuals live longer and...

Arkansas Rural Health Academy Names Scott Kuttenkuler as Inaugural President
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 30, 2025 PINE BLUFF, AR - The Arkansas Rural Health Partnership (ARHP) proudly announces Scott Kuttenkuler as the inaugural President of the Arkansas Rural Health Academy (ARHA) - a transformative initiative set to revolutionize the rural...
ARHP receives $2M from SAMHSA to Expand Peer Recovery Services to Support Adult Treatment Drug Courts
Lake Village, AR – The Arkansas Rural Health Partnership (ARHP) is proud to announce new funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to broaden peer recovery initiatives in collaboration with Adult Treatment Drug Courts in...
Rural Perspectives Blog

Arkansas Rural Health Academy Names Scott Kuttenkuler as Inaugural President
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 30, 2025 PINE BLUFF, AR - The Arkansas Rural Health Partnership (ARHP) proudly announces Scott Kuttenkuler as the inaugural President of the Arkansas Rural Health Academy (ARHA) - a transformative initiative set to revolutionize the rural...

Lake Village Clinic Physician Recognized as ‘Community Star’ by NOSORH
Lake Village, AR – Dr. Jim Wright has been named Arkansas’ 2021 Community Star, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) recently announced. Dr. Wright has 32 years of experience in the medical field and deeply cares for each and every...
Health Effort to Aid Rural Patients
The Arkansas Rural Health Partnership has facilitated a new transitional care program expected to benefit residents across the South...