October 5, 2016
Fellowship-Trained Medical Oncologist Angela Pennisi, M.D., Ph.D., Joins UAMS
LITTLE ROCK — Fellowship-trained medical oncologist Angela Pennisi, M.D., Ph.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). She sees patients in the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute and is an assistant professor in the UAMS Division of Medical Oncology. Pennisi earned her medical degree and doctoral degree in experimental hematology from…
October 4, 2016
Effects of Tobacco and Disease to be Addressed Oct. 20 at UAMS Event
LITTLE ROCK — Insight into the effects of tobacco addiction will be addressed Oct. 20 at an event hosted by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). The daylong Tobacco and Disease Preconference is open to health care professionals, community advocates and others interested in learning about the effects of tobacco use. It will…
UAMS to Offer Free Legal Document Assistance for Cancer Patients Oct. 26
LITTLE ROCK —Free legal assistance on important personal documents will be provided Oct. 26 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to anyone in cancer treatment or who has completed treatment, based on financial need. The estate planning clinic will be held at the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute as a free…
October 3, 2016
Tiny Hands Monster Bash Costume Party to Benefit Family Home, UAMS Neonatal Intensive Care
LITTLE ROCK — Scare up some fun this Halloween at the Tiny Hands Monster Bash. The costume party fundraiser is scheduled for 7-11 p.m. Oct. 28 at Next Level Events, located at 1400 W. Markham St. in Little Rock’s Union Station. Tickets are $60 in advance or $65 at the door. Purchase tickets online at…
September 30, 2016
UAMS and Little Rock Trojans Win $5,000 for Breast Cancer Research in National Medline Pink Glove Dance Contest
Sept. 30, 2016 | Thanks to the support of thousands of online voters, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the Little Rock Trojans today won $5,000 for breast cancer research in the national Medline Pink Glove Dance video competition. The $5,000 prize was presented by Robin Ward of Medline to UAMS Chancellor…
September 20, 2016
UAMS MammoVan to Offer Mammograms at Arkansas State Fair Oct. 14-15
LITTLE ROCK — The MammoVan, a mobile mammography unit operated by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), will be at the Arkansas State Fair in Little Rock from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 14-15 to offer mammograms for area women. Appointments are requested in advance by calling (800) 259-8794. Walk-ins are welcome, but may…
September 13, 2016
Shoppers and Diners Enjoy a 20 Percent Discount With UAMS Cancer Institute’s Partners Card
LITTLE ROCK –More than 250 shops and restaurants in central and northwest Arkansas and Conway will offer discounts Oct. 28 – Nov. 6 with Partners Card, a fundraising project of the volunteer auxiliary of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). To purchase a Partners Card or…
September 12, 2016
UAMS and Little Rock Trojans Need Votes to Win up to $15,000 to Benefit Breast Cancer Organization
LITTLE ROCK – The public is invited to help fight breast cancer by voting online for a video featuring the dancing talents of doctors, nurses and others at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and members of the Little Rock Trojans. The video to “Shut Up and Dance” by Walk the Moon was…
September 6, 2016
UAMS to Offer Freedom From Smoking Program Starting Sept. 28
LITTLE ROCK — If you’re ready to quit smoking, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is ready to help. The small-group Freedom from Smoking program will meet from 4-5:30 p.m. for seven Wednesdays beginning Sept. 28 in room 10104 on the 10th floor of the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. There is…
August 30, 2016
ROC Star Event Hits Homerun for Pediatric Cancer Survivors
Aug. 30, 2016 | For many people, a night at the ballpark is an ordinary summer outing. But for young people with cancer, a simple ballgame can become a lifelong memory. Creating those memories is the idea behind the ROC Star program, an annual event honoring the children and teens treated at the UAMS Radiation…
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