November 3, 2016

Free South Arkansas Caregiver Celebration Nov. 15

Ben Boulden

Nov. 3, 2016 | The Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program together with the South Arkansas Center on Aging, both part of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), will hold a free South Arkansas Caregiver Celebration on Nov. 15, 2016, from 1-4 p.m. at the El Dorado Conference Center, 311 S West Ave. There will…


November 2, 2016

UAMS Schmieding Program, Center on Aging Hold National Caregiver Celebration at Butterfield Place Nov. 22

Ben Boulden

Nov. 2, 2016 | The Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will a hold National Caregiver Celebration at 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 22 at the Butterfield Place Retirement Village, 8420 Phoenix Ave. West Central Center on Aging staff will be at an event booth to distribute caregiver handouts, educational…


November 1, 2016

Family Caregiver Dementia Conference to Be Held Nov. 17

Ben Boulden

Nov. 1, 2016 | The Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will hold a Dementia Conference for family caregivers Nov.17 at the Ritter Communications building, Red Wolf Room, 2400 Ritter Drive in Jonesboro. The conference will be held from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with lunch provided. Vendor…


October 21, 2016

Arkansas Life Sciences Summit Supplies Insight, Connections for Entrepreneurs

Ben Boulden

Oct. 21, 2016 | To bring life to a state’s life sciences sector, working together is key, and the Arkansas Life Sciences Summit keynote speaker Patrick Plues could see that  spirit in abundance as he looked at his audience. About 100 entrepreneurs, investors and research scientists gathered at the summit in Conway on Oct. 19…


October 20, 2016

The Irreplaceable Family Caregiver Community Event to be Nov. 12 in Little Rock

Ben Boulden

Oct. 20, 2016 | The Irreplaceable Family Caregiver Community Event, bringing education and support for family caregivers, will be held Nov. 12 in Little Rock by Today’s Caregiver magazine and The Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). The event will be 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the UAMS Donald…


October 17, 2016

Schmieding Program to Celebrate National Caregiver Appreciation Day Nov. 9

Ben Boulden

Oct. 17, 2016 | The Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will celebrate National Caregiver Appreciation Day from 8 a.m. – noon Nov. 9 at the West Central Center on Aging Office, 512 S. 16th St. The celebration will start with a breakfast. Attendees then can visit caregiver…


UAMS Reynolds Institute on Aging Kicks Off Celebration of National Family Caregiver Month Nov. 9

Ben Boulden

Oct. 17, 2016 | The Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) invites the public to attend a celebration of National Family Caregiver Month starting at 8 a.m. Nov. 9 at the institute. “We want to recognize the 452,000 family caregivers who contribute to the care of older…


October 14, 2016

Richard Turnage, M.D., Named UAMS Vice Chancellor for Clinical Programs and Hospital CEO

Ben Boulden

Oct. 14, 2016 | Richard Turnage, M.D., has been named vice chancellor for clinical programs for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and  CEO of UAMS Medical Center, effective Dec. 1. He succeeds Roxane Townsend, M.D., who left UAMS at the end of September. “After conducting a national search, it was clear to me and…


October 12, 2016

Advocacy, Expertise on Display at UAMS’ Sickle Cell Symposium

Ben Boulden

Oct. 12, 2016 | After attending the Sickle Cell Symposium at UAMS, Dalissa Robinson didn’t feel as alone in coping with her sickle cell disease as she sometimes does. “I was impressed by what strong advocates the symposium speakers are,” Robinson said. “We don’t have enough advocates for sickle cell disease. I like how they…


October 10, 2016

Fearless Caregiver Conference to be Nov. 10 in Hot Springs

Ben Boulden

Oct. 10, 2016 | The Fearless Caregiver Conference, bringing education and support for family caregivers, will be held Nov. 10 in Hot Springs by Today’s Caregiver magazine in partnership with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) Oaklawn Center on Aging. The event will be 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. at the Garland County Library, 1427…



Previous page Next page