Diaz Ready to Experience Special Olympics USA Games
Typically, Julio Diaz isn’t an emotional type of guy. But receiving word that he’ll be a unified softball partner for Team Arkansas at the Special Olympics USA Games, cracked Diaz’s strong streak. “When the person called to let me know, I was like, who is this? Who’s playing a joke on me?” he […]
Lim Uses Yoga to Help DHS Staff Get Healthy
By Kev Moyè DHS Media Specialist/Writer Standing barefoot on personal Yoga mats with their arms stretched high, nine members of Department of Human Services (DHS) staff stood poised in silence. Some had their eyes open, others had their eyes closed. The only noise in the small Central Office conference room came from either Yoga instructor […]
DHS Weight Loss Series: Santasha Roy
How long I’ve kept it off: My name is Santasha Roy. I’m an Administrative Specialist III for the Office of Communications and Community Engagement (OCCE). In the summer of 2015, my weight loss journey started. About a year ago, I finally reached my targeted weight. Aside from the holiday season, when I gained a few […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
To recognize Mental Health Awareness Month members of the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health (DAABH) staff, along with several community partners, held an Arkansas Mental Health Month and Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day event on the steps of the State Capitol. The basis of the program was to remind people that mental illness […]
Koone Steps Out Her Comfort Zone to Help Senior Citizens
By Kev Moyè DHS Media Specialist/Writer Sherry Koone’s silver truck is near the front door of Southern Trace Rehabilitation & Care Center of Bryant. Koone and her sister, Dana Noblett-Crabtree, get out the truck, open the doors and the flatbed, and start unloading the vehicle. An official from the 116-bed senior center begins to […]
DHS Weight Loss Series: Dale Woodall
How long I’ve kept it off: My name is Dale Woodall. I started working on my weight the day after Christmas. I’ve made steady progress since then. With it being April I’m four months into my lifestyle change. I’ve gotten off to a good start. Personal life: I’m a Division of Developmental Disabilities Services Facility […]
Conway Human Development Center Hosts 14th Annual Health Fair
Vendors and people from throughout Faulkner County packed the Conway Human Development Center (CHDC) gymnasium to participate in its 14th annual health fair. During the fair, screenings for Fibromyalgia, blood pressure, hearing, cholesterol, and dental were available. A total of 45 vendors presented health and wellness information to nearly 400 visitors, including center residents and […]
Independence County Staff Highlight DHS Jobs and Services at Batesville Business Expo
Members of the Department of Human Services (DHS) Independence County staff took part in the recent Batesville Business Expo. Arkansas Department of Career Education sponsored the event. During the expo vendors – based in the Batesville area – gave visitors the 4-1-1 on how they can help them gain employment or other vital services. […]
Crowd Rallies at State Capitol to Promote Child Abuse Prevention
Governor Asa Hutchinson, Department of Human Services Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) staff, along with many of their community partners, gathered on the steps of the State Capitol to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month and the fact that we all play a role in helping great childhoods happen. This was one of many […]
DYS Tournament provides several great moments
The young man had just spent hours running, jumping, shooting, and dribbling a basketball while competing for the Mansfield Juvenile Treatment Center during the Department of Human Services Division of Youth Services (DYS) Jamboree. Due to being court-assigned to a DYS center, the jamboree was a rare opportunity for the players to compete in front […]
Thomas Uses Rap To Motivate the Masses
By Kev Moyè DHS Media Specialist/Writer Rocky Thomas was at church when he got an unexpected call from a friend. So he quickly stepped outside to answer the phone. His friend hollered, “Listen!” Thomas then stood still, listening intently as he heard something that was music to his ears. On the other end of the […]
Paula Mainard turned a scary situation into motivation
How long I’ve kept it off: My name is Paula Mainard. I’m the Fetal Alcohol Program Coordinator for the Division of Children and Family Services Behavioral Health team. In August of 2016, I had some major diabetes-related complications. As a result, I dedicated myself to getting healthy. So I began to count calories. Eventually I […]
