August 17, 2020
Patrick Sullins, M.D., Joins UAMS Family Medical Center in Batesville
LITTLE ROCK — Patrick Sullins, M.D., recently joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Family Medical Center in Batesville as a family medicine physician and is accepting patients. He is also faculty for the Family Medicine Residency Program there. Originally from Weiner, Arkansas, Sullins graduated from Lyon college and earned his medical degree…
UAMS to Provide COVID-19 Drive-Up Testing Aug. 20 in Magnolia
Drive-up testing for COVID-19 will be held from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Aug. 20 at Magnolia Regional Medical Center, 100 Hospital Drive in Magnolia. There will be no out-of-pocket cost for testing. The first 200 community members will be tested. The testing will be conducted by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)…
August 14, 2020
UAMS College of Pharmacy Ranked among Top Pharmacy Colleges
The UAMS College of Pharmacy recently was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as having one of the best colleges of pharmacy nationwide, ranking 31st among 134 total colleges in the magazine’s 2020 list. “What makes the College of Pharmacy special is its people. The hard work and passion its faculty and students have…
August 12, 2020
Lanita White, Pharm.D., Named to Diversity Task Force of American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
LITTLE ROCK — Lanita White, Pharm.D., recently was selected by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) to serve on its ASHP Task Force on Racial Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. White is an assistant dean for student affairs in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy. Starting this month, the 18-member…
August 11, 2020
First-in-the-Nation Technology Saves Lab Labor, Testing Time
A first-in-the-nation innovative piece of technology installed between two automated lines in a large UAMS lab has shaved turnaround time for test results by 10-15 minutes and allows skilled technologists more time for complex analysis. The new automated arm joins the chemistry line made by Beckman Coulter to the hematology testing line made by Sysmex,…
Timely Treatment Saves 27-Year-Old from Stroke
John Jansky was an unlikely candidate for a stroke. He does not smoke, have high blood pressure or any other contributing medical conditions. Jansky was also an unlikely stroke survivor because he lives in rural Pineville, Ark. – several miles from the nearest hospital. One Monday evening in December, Janksy got up from dinner with…
August 10, 2020
Rho Chi, Phi Lambda Sigma to Meet Challenging Year Head On; New Members Named
Just as most classes at UAMS are moving online to maintain social distancing during the COVID-19 global pandemic, College of Pharmacy student organizations are going to connect students together as much as possible with technology, too. Madison Green is the new president of the college’s Beta Iota Chapter of The Rho Chi Honor Society. The…
July 24, 2020
College of Pharmacy Faculty Promoted, Celebrated
The UAMS College of Pharmacy recently announced the promotions of two faculty members: Lanita White, Pharm.D., from assistant professor to associate professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice. Melanie Reinhardt, Pharm.D., from assistant professor to associate professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice. “Dr. White’s quality of teaching is evidenced by her development of the…
July 16, 2020
UAMS North Central Regional Campus Starts Family Medicine Residency Program, Names First Six Resident Physicians
LITTLE ROCK – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) North Central Regional Campus recently doubled the number of resident physicians practicing at its UAMS Family Medical Center in Batesville.
July 14, 2020
Awardees Celebrated at First-ever MVP Luncheon
July 14, 2020 | After enjoying a meal prepared by UAMS MVP Greg Roberts, another eight of Roberts’ fellow MVP awardees listened as Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, praised and thanked each of them one more time. “When we started the MVP program a year ago, we knew we were going to identify some great…
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