Grant to develop state prevention efforts

Dr. Jane Elphingstone, College of Health and Applied Sciences, received a $76,716 grant from the Arkansas Department of Health and Human Services to assist with planning and development of the Arkansas Prevention Incentive.

According to Elphingstone, the grant is designed to develop strong inter-agency collaboration and a common vision for the state?s prevention system. The goal of this grant is to organize a multi-agency group who will develop a strategic plan for future prevention efforts in Arkansas.