October 24, 2019
Family Caregiver Month Event Nov. 8 Recognizes Caregivers
The Schmieding Caregiver Training Program of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the UAMS South Arkansas Center on Aging on Nov. 8 will recognize caregivers and honor one with their local Caregiver of the Year award. November is National Family Caregiver Month. Family caregivers are invited to the award presentation during the…
October 22, 2019
Senior Expo Set for Nov. 8 in Jonesboro by UAMS Center on Aging-Northeast, Schmieding Program
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Center on Aging-Northeast and the UAMS Schmieding Home Caregiver Training program will offer a free Senior Expo on Nov. 8 at Nettleton Baptist Church in Jonesboro. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 7001 E. Johnson Ave., seniors, their families and caregivers can learn from…
October 18, 2019
Flanigan-Boop Lecturer: Anatomy Research Benefits Patients
Despite all the centuries physicians have studied the human body, its anatomy still has secrets to reveal that can improve the treatment of patients and their health outcomes, said R. Shane Tubbs, Ph.D., professor of neurosurgery and cell biology, and director of surgical anatomy at Tulane University in New Orleans. Tubbs spoke Oct. 11 to…
October 17, 2019
Division’s Team Building Good for ‘Silo’ Prevention
The Division of Laboratory Animal Medicine staff gathered Oct. 8 to problem solve and have fun to ensure that strong communication and coordination between them stays strong. The team building workshop brought together about 20 members who ordinarily are split up working in three different buildings across campus. The Organizational Development Division of UAMS Human…
October 16, 2019
UAMS Institute for Digital Health & Innovation Awarded $4 Million Grant to Help Sexual Assault Victims
A new digital health program to provide the expertise of sexual assault nurse examiners to rural hospital emergency departments recently received funding through a $4 million, federal grant to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Digital Health & Innovation. The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime awarded the…
October 14, 2019
Stroke Survivor Grateful for Treatment at UAMS’ Comprehensive Stroke Center
Oct. 14, 2019 | Seconds after having a stroke May 18, Ticu Gamalie found himself looking up from the ground at his fellow soccer referees and the players, coaches and parents who had come to his aid. Although he said he was disoriented, he knew one thing clearly: He wanted to go to UAMS. “We…
October 11, 2019
Understanding Opioids Educational Presentation to be Held Oct. 23 in Little Rock
The public is invited to a free educational event Oct. 23 in Little Rock to learn about opioids and non-opioid pain management alternatives in the older population. The presentation will be held 5 – 7 p.m. at the Life Line Baptist Church, 7601 Baseline Road. For more information or to register, please call Lifeline Baptist…
October 9, 2019
2019 Stroke Program Awards
Honorable Mention North Arkansas Regional Medical Center / Harrison Ozark Health Medical Center / Clinton Helena Regional Medical Center / Helena Northwest Medical Center – Springdale Baxter Regional Medical Center/ Mt Home White River Medical Center / Cherokee Village Lawrence Memorial Hospital / Walnut Ridge Certificate of Appreciation Brian Lee LOD Holly Katayama, Pharmacy Tech-…
College of Nursing Speaker Outlines Sleep Research of Cancer Survivors
A leading nurse scientist, Belinda Mandrell, Ph.D., R.N., has found that nurses can be the solution to meeting challenging research requirements. Mandrell is the director of nursing research at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Introduced by UAMS College of Nursing Dean Patricia Cowan, Ph.D., R.N., she was this year’s guest speaker Sept….
Digital Health Stroke Program Reaches Patient Care Milestone
Applause greeted Renee Joiner when she announced a long sought after achievement for Arkansas’ digital health stroke network — getting more than 50% of stroke patients from hospital arrival to treatment in 60 minutes or less. Along with many other speakers, Joiner, director of the UAMS Institute for Digital Health & Innovation Stroke Program, addressed…
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