May 12, 2009
Friends, Supporters Tee Up for Paul Dunn Classic to Aid ALS Research
Grant Olsen moved next door to Paul Dunn when the two were youngsters. It was the start of a lifelong friendship that continued when they were college fraternity brothers but was cut short when Dunn succumbed to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 2002.
Friends, Supporters Tee Up for Paul Dunn Classic to Aid ALS Research
Grant Olsen moved next door to Paul Dunn when the two were youngsters. It was the start of a lifelong friendship that continued when they were college fraternity brothers but was cut short when Dunn succumbed to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 2002.
May 8, 2009
Cooks Tour Events Raise Funds for Patient Services
Chef Tim Morton of 1620 Restaurant serves salmon and pork roast to guests. Honoree Anne-Marie Maddox, M.D., with Cancer Institute Director Peter Emanuel, M.D. Executive Chef Scott McGehee (middle right side) of Boulevard Bread Co. and ZAZA Fine Salad and Wood Oven Pizza Co., and John Beachboard of ZAZA serve pizza and gelato…
UAMS Sees Ophthalmic Med Techs Stature Raised
Kim Carman, an ophthalmic medical technologist at the UAMS Jones Eye Institute, is a graduate of the UAMS program. May 8, 2009 | For a profession listed as one of the fastest growing in the nation, Suzanne Hansen, chairman of the UAMS ophthalmic medical technology program says it sometimes struggles to recruit students. “Many…
Cooks Tour Events Raise Funds for Patient Services
About 200 people turned out for the April 17 Cooks Tour Patrons’ Cocktail Buffet, while about 500 guests attended the tour of homes April 19. The events raised about $50,000 for the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Auxiliary at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Maria Furcron and Jenny Moss Brungart were co-chairwomen.
UAMS Sees Ophthalmic Med Techs Stature Raised
For a profession listed as one of the fastest growing in the nation, Suzanne Hansen, chairman of the UAMS ophthalmic medical technology program says it sometimes struggles to recruit students.
“Many people still are not aware of the profession,” said Hansen, who leads the program in the UAMS College of Health Related Professions. It’s one of only five in the United States accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Ophthalmic Medical Programs.
May 6, 2009
Public Invited to Free Senior Housing Fair, Lunch at Bella Vista Schmieding Center
<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – The public is invited to learn about building, downsizing, finding and financing senior housing on Wednesday, May 20, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Riordan Hall in Bella Vista. </span>
Byrd, Franks Join UAMS
LITTLE ROCK – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Office of Communications and Marketing has hired directors to lead its Web Center and clinical communications. <span class=”content”></span>
UAMS Research Lab Named for Grateful Patient
In 2004, Greg Pacheco’s life took an unexpected turn when he was diagnosed with a very rare and incurable condition known as Castleman’s Disease. Pacheco has since become an advocate for discovering why the disease occurs and how it can be stopped.
May 5, 2009
UAMS Research Lab Named for Grateful Patient
Research assistant Emily Woods examines Castleman’s Disease research data on a flow cytometer purchased with money raised by patient Greg Pacheco and his wife, Charlyn. The flow cytometer is a powerful instrument used to identify and characterize cells. Greg Pacheco (left) was instrumental in raising funds to buy equipment for the Castleman’s Disease research…
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