January 15, 2016
UAMS Celebrates New Texarkana Family Medical Center Space
Jan. 15, 2016 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Southwest today celebrated the move of its Family Medical Center to a new, more accessible location at 3417 U of A Way in Texarkana, Arkansas. The Family Medical Center recently began serving patients, moving from its previous location at 300 E. Sixth St. …
January 11, 2016
Free Family Caregiver Workshop to be held Jan. 19
EL DORADO – The Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will hold a free family caregiver workshop Jan. 19 for those who would like to learn about caring for an adult with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. The workshop will be held 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at…
UAMS Center for Health Literacy Introduces Online Plain Language Service to Simplify Health Information
LITTLE ROCK – A new online service that helps health care professionals make health information easier to understand for patients and the general public is now available through the Center for Health Literacy at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Research has shown that there is a mismatch between the typical reading level…
January 7, 2016
Research Grant Presentation to Highlight Free Event at UAMS Cancer Institute Jan. 28
LITTLE ROCK — The latest in a series of events offered by the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will include the presentation of research grants and a scientific poster presentation. “The Doctor is In” is set for 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 28 on the 10th floor of…
January 6, 2016
Melanoma Survivor Kenneth Wolfe Celebrates Life and Hope
Melanoma survivor Kenneth Wolfe talks about his health care team at the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute.
UAMS Establishes Women’s Health Clinic at Pulaski County Detention Center
LITTLE ROCK – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has established a Women’s Health Clinic to provide prenatal care for pregnant inmates at the Pulaski County Regional Detention Center. “We are happy to provide this capability to give these women timely access to health care,” said Tina Benton, oversight director for the university’s…
December 30, 2015
Freedom From Smoking Support Group to Begin Jan. 20 at UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
LITTLE ROCK – Make 2016 the year you quit smoking for good, with help from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). The Freedom from Smoking support group will meet from 3-4:30 p.m. for seven Wednesdays beginning Jan. 20 at the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute’s Patient Support Pavilion, located on the first…
December 29, 2015
UAMS to Host Cancer Survivorship Workshop Jan. 23
LITTLE ROCK – A workshop at the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute will focus on the needs and concerns of cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. I Am a Survivor: Cancer Survivorship Workshop is set for 8 a.m.- noon Jan. 23 on the 10th floor of the UAMS Cancer Institute. Interactive sessions will be led…
December 28, 2015
UAMS Saw Transformative Growth in 2015
Dec. 28, 2015 | UAMS experienced a year of growth and transformation in 2015 that reached all areas of patient care, education and research. During this time of development, UAMS saw many changes in leadership. In January, Jeanne Heard, M.D., Ph.D., announced her retirement as provost effective June 30 after more forty years at UAMS….
UAMS Names Michael Manley Director of Clinical Service Integration and Development
LITTLE ROCK – Michael Manley has been named the director of clinical service integration and development in UAMS Medical Center’s Strategy and Business Development Office. As director, Manley helps formulate, develop and implement strategies and policies to extend University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) innovations in patient care to the entire state. He leads…
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