December 30, 2009

UAMS Announces January Computer Classes for Seniors

David Robinson

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – Introduction to computers and an overview of Microsoft Vista will be taught in January for people ages 50 and older at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging. </span>


December 29, 2009

Urology Specialist Ayman Mahdy, M.D., Joins UAMS

David Robinson

<p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin: 0in 0in 0pt;”><span style=”color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;”><o:p class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – Ayman Mahdy, M.D., a urology specialist, has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and is accepting male and female patients.</o:p></span></p>


UAMS Jones Eye Institute Receives $2 Million Gift

David Robinson

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – An estate gift from a longtime supporter totaling nearly $2 million has been received by the Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). </span>


December 22, 2009

A look back at 2009: Largest-Ever Research Grant and More

Nate Hinkel

Dec. 22, 2009 | The largest-ever research grant received by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences highlighted 2009, a year that also brought UAMS a new chancellor, a new hospital and growth through new programs.


Surprise Call Brings New Kidney for Patient With Rare Blood Type

Nate Hinkel

Dec. 22, 2009 | You might say life handed Susan Freyaldenhoven a few lemons, and although she was making lemonade, it was becoming a struggle.


December 21, 2009

McSweeney Honored by American Heart Association, NIH

Nate Hinkel

Dec. 21, 2009 | Jean McSweeney, Ph.D., R.N., internationally respected associate dean for research at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing, has collected a pair of national honors.


UAMS Receives $115,000 for Public Health in Delta, Latino Populations

Nate Hinkel

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – Two grants totaling $115,358 to help promote better public health in the Arkansas Delta region and among Latinos in Arkansas have been awarded to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health and Delta Area Health Education Center (AHEC) in Helena/West Helena. </span>


December 17, 2009

UAMS Dental Hygiene Clinic to Open in Mountain Home

David Robinson

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – Appointments are now being scheduled at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Dental Hygiene Clinic in Mountain Home, which opens Jan. 14. </span>


December 16, 2009

UAMS College of Nursing’s McSweeney Named to National Institutes of Health Council of Councils

Nate Hinkel

LITTLE ROCK – Jean McSweeney, Ph.D., R.N., internationally respected associate dean for research at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing, has been named to serve on the prestigious National Institutes of Health (NIH) Council of Councils. She will be the first faculty member from UAMS to serve in this capacity.


Head Start Carolers Bring Holiday Cheer to UAMS

Nate Hinkel

Dec. 16, 2009 | With reindeer antlers jingling, a group of 3-year-olds from the Metropolitan Head Start site in Little Rock gathered outside UAMS Chancellor Dan Rahn’s office this week.



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