April 24, 2019

Earth Day at UAMS Continues to Grow, Even in Rain

Ben Boulden

A Little Rock Zoo interpreter shows off a hawk at the UAMS celebration of Earth Day.

Heavy, spring rains April 18 in central Arkansas only brought more growth to Earth Day at UAMS.


April 18, 2019

UAMS Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative, Clinton School Address Opioid Crisis

Ben Boulden

A panel of experts discuss the public health and patient health issues associated with opioid use at the Combating the Opioid Crisis and Chronic Pain education event April 12 at the Clinton School for Public Service.

April 18, 2019 | Arkansas has the second highest prescribing rate for opioids of all the states, 102.1 opioid prescriptions for every 100 people, and the public health crisis it has caused is affecting every Arkansan from newborns to the elderly. This crisis was the focus of “Combating the Opioid Crisis and Chronic Pain,” an…


UAMS Oaklawn Center on Aging Offering ‘Chronic Pain Self-Management’ Workshop Starting May 10

Ben Boulden

The Oaklawn Center on Aging, a program of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), is offering a six-week Chronic Pain Self-Management workshop at no cost to participants starting May 10 at 101 McGowan Court in Hot Springs. The Oaklawn Center on Aging is part of the UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging…


April 10, 2019

UAMS Center on Aging-Northeast Offering Free ‘Walk With Ease’ Classes April 22 in Jonesboro

Ben Boulden

The Center on Aging-Northeast in Jonesboro, a program of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), is offering Walk With Ease classes at no cost to participants starting April 22 every Monday, Thursday and Friday from 10-11 a.m. at the Southwest Church of Christ, 1601 James St. in Jonesboro. Pre-registration for the six-week, Arthritis…


April 9, 2019

UAMS Center on Aging-Northeast Offering Free ‘Walk With Ease’ Classes April 16 in Forrest City

Ben Boulden

The Center on Aging-Northeast in Jonesboro, a program of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), is offering Walk With Ease classes at no cost to participants starting April 16 every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 2-3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 507 N. Rosser Street in Forrest City. Pre-registration for…


March 29, 2019

12th Street Center’s March Man-ness Event Scores Victory for Health

Ben Boulden

A March Man-ness Health Event volunteer talks with one of the attendees at one of the event's information tables.

March Man-ness met basketball March Madness on a recent Saturday morning, and Charles Smith was able to enjoy peace of mind and entertainment from both.


Drug Take Back Event to be held April 11 in Jonesboro

Ben Boulden

The public is invited to drop off expired and unused medications at a Drug Take Back event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 11 at the Refuge Hope Center, 1405 Bittle St. in Jonesboro. The event is presented by the Center on Aging-Northeast of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) with support from St….


March 22, 2019

Free Family Caregiver Workshop to be March 27 in Jonesboro

Ben Boulden

The Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will hold a free family caregiver workshop March 27 for those who would like to learn basic caregiving skills.


March 19, 2019

Free Family Caregiver Workshop to be March 30 in El Dorado

Ben Boulden

The Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will hold a free family caregiver workshop March 30 for those who would like to learn about caring for an adult with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. The workshop, which is open to the public, will be held 10 a.m. –…


Free Family Caregiver Workshop to be March 21 in Fort Smith

Ben Boulden

The Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will hold a free family caregiver workshop March 21 for those who would like to learn about caring for an adult with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. The workshop, which is open to the public, will be held 5:30 p.m. to…



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