Can a Haircut Save a Life? Community Conversations About Alcohol Use
About this episode
This episode discusses the UAMS Barbershop Talk program and its impact on men's health and alcohol use in Arkansas.
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. Learn more about Tiffany Haynes, Ph.D.
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