March 4, 2009

UAMS Heart Surgeon Breaking New Ground

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A commitment to ensuring the best possible results for his heart patients has led UAMS’ Gareth Tobler, M.D., to multiple surgical firsts in Arkansas


March 2, 2009

Free Workshops on Lead-Safe Practices to be Held in Marianna on March 18

Jon Parham

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – A pair of free workshops on reducing health risks associated with lead-based paint for parents and contractors who renovate older homes will be held in Marianna on March 18, led by a coalition of public health advocates that includes the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).<br />
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February 27, 2009

Women Invited to Participate in UAMS Breast Cancer Study

Liz Caldwell

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – The women of White County are invited to participate in a research study by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) designed to establish one of the largest and most rapidly assembled groups of women to aid in the study of breast cancer occurrence.</span>


February 26, 2009

UAMS Hosts Former Surgeon General Elders

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  Former U.S. Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders, M.D., and Jeanne Y. Wei, M.D., Ph.D., executive director of the UAMS Institute on Aging. Feb. 26, 2009 | The United States has to be prepared for an enormous increase in demand for health care services as baby boomers age, former U.S. Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders, M.D., said…


UAMS Hosts Former Surgeon General Elders

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The United States has to be prepared for an enormous increase in demand for health care services as baby boomers age, former U.S. Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders, M.D., said recently.


February 24, 2009

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February 23, 2009

African Drummer Delights Patients and Families

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Dr. Thomas, Associate Dean of Diversity Affairs at UAMS, and the Arkansas Museum of Discovery, arranged a visit by Zinsie of Ghana, a storyteller and muscian for a recent performance.


Seniors Invited to Sign Up for Computer Classes at UAMS

Nate Hinkel

LITTLE ROCK – Computer classes for people ages 50 and older are being held monthly at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging. <span class=”content”></span>


February 19, 2009

Tobacco Tax Becomes Law; Provides $86 Million for Health Improvements

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Gov. Mike Beebe (right) discusses the tobacco tax legislation he signed Feb. 17. From left are state Health Department Director Paul Halverson, state Rep. Gregg Reep and state Surgeon General Joe Thompson. Attending the bill signing were (from left) UAMS Vice Chancellor Peter O. Kohler, University of Arkansas System President B. Alan Sugg, state Rep….


Tobacco Tax Becomes Law; Provides $86 Million for Health Improvements

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A new tobacco tax will provide $86 million to improve the health of Arkansans. Gov. Mike Beebe signed House Bill 1204 into law Feb. 17 at a ceremony at the State Capitol.



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