This episode explores how the UAMS Barbershop Talk program brings men's health conversations into neighborhood barbershops to increase access and reduce risky alcohol use. Dr. Tiffany Haynes, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Health Behavior and Health Education at UAMS, explains why barbershops are effective sites for community outreach and alcohol use screening. You'll hear about community health workers, rural health access, and strategies for connecting men to preventive care and substance use resources. Learn how the program uses trusted local relationships to improve men's health and mental health outcomes in Arkansas. Follow UAMS Barbershop Talk on Facebook and Instagram @UAMSBarbershopTalk, email barbershoptalk@uams.edu, text 501-523-1587, or visit publichealth.uams.edu to get involved.
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Can a Haircut Save a Life? Community Conversations About Alcohol Use
Featured Speaker:
Tiffany Haynes, Ph.D.
Dr. Tiffany Haynes is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Behavior and Health Education. She also serves as the Assistant Dean of Culture and Engagement for the College of Public Health and the Director of the Community and Stakeholder Engagement Core for the UAMS Translational Research Institute.
Her research focuses on developing and implementing community-based solutions to address mental health disparities. Her innovative research and collaborative approach have made significant contributions to advancing our understanding of how to partner with community organizations, such as barbershops and churches, to increase access to evidence-based mental health care in underserved communities.