December 2, 2019
‘Human Factor’ Research Needed in Digital Health, Lecturer Says
Whether new technology in digital health enhances the performance of health care professionals or improves patient outcomes are the ‘human factors’ that need to be central to the development of digital health, Elizabeth Krupinski, Ph.D., said. A professor and vice chair of research in Radiology & Imaging Sciences at Emory University in Atlanta, Kurpinski was…
November 20, 2019
UAMS Breaks Ground on a more than $150 Million Energy Project at Main Campus
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) broke ground today in a ceremony marking the start of a more than $150 million energy project, including a new $49 million electrical power plant. The project is being paid for by a bond issue approved this year by the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees. Shovels…
November 8, 2019
New Program Takes Fourth-Year Pharmacy Students to Rome
In October, UAMS College of Pharmacy students learned new things about pharmacy practice in one of the world’s oldest cities, Rome. In their fourth year, pharmacy students are required to rotate in ten, one-month blocks through different specialties or clinical settings to gain education and experience about pharmacy practice. On Sept. 30, 10 fourth-year pharmacy…
October 25, 2019
Year-End Funds from Chancellor Benefit Researchers
Oct. 25, 2019 | The end of the last fiscal year brought $301,828 in total funds and new beginnings to some members of the UAMS research community, assisting with pilot grants, travel expenses and new equipment. Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, released the year-end funds to the Office of Research to make the awards possible….
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…
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