September 16, 2015

Hematologist/Oncologist Muthu Veeraputhiran, M.D., Joins UAMS

Susan Van Dusen

Muthu Veeraputhiran, MD

LITTLE ROCK –Muthu Veeraputhiran, M.D., a hematologist/oncologist fellowship-trained in bone marrow transplantation, has joined the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). He sees patients in the Medical Oncology Clinic and is a member of the Bone Marrow Transplant Team. His specialties include leukemias, lymphomas and other hematological…


September 11, 2015

UAMS to Host Cancer Survivorship Workshop Oct. 3

Susan Van Dusen

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.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 3 on the 10th floor of the UAMS Cancer Institute. Interactive sessions will be led…


September 10, 2015

Two UAMS Programs Receive Grants Totaling $98,000 From Arkansas Cancer Coalition

Susan Van Dusen

LITTLE ROCK – Two programs at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) have received grants totaling almost $98,000 from the Arkansas Cancer Coalition. Funded for $54,853, a project titled Community-based Tobacco Control will provide tailored evidence-based smoking cessation for UAMS patients at the thoracic oncology clinic at the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute…


August 27, 2015

Nine of 10 Arkansans Named by Newsweek/Castle Connolly As the “Top Cancer Doctors” in U.S. are at UAMS

Susan Van Dusen

LITTLE ROCK – Nine of the 10 cancer physicians from Arkansas named as “2015 Top Cancer Doctors” in the United States are from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and its Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. The Top Cancer Doctors list was printed in the July 31-Aug. 7, 2015, issue of Newsweek in…


August 26, 2015

Village Walk for Cancer Research to Benefit UAMS Cancer Institute

Susan Van Dusen

LITTLE ROCK – Grab your walking shoes and head to the 14th Annual Village Walk for Cancer Research on Sept. 26 in Hot Springs Village. One hundred percent of net proceeds from the walk will benefit the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Cost to participate is…


August 19, 2015

Radiation Oncologist Loverd Peacock, M.D., Joins UAMS

Susan Van Dusen

LITTLE ROCK – Radiation oncologist Loverd Peacock, M.D., has joined the faculty at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in the College of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology. He sees patients in the UAMS Radiation Oncology Center. Peacock is board certified in radiation oncology by the American Board of Radiology and in internal…


August 10, 2015

UAMS College of Nursing Gets $1.9 Million HRSA Grant for Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Training

Susan Van Dusen

LITTLE ROCK — A $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will enable the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) College of Nursing to train more nurse practitioners to provide health care for aging adults in Arkansas. UAMS was one of 21 institutions to receive funding from the department’s…


January 6, 2015

Freedom From Smoking Support Group to Begin Jan. 14 at UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute

Susan Van Dusen

LITTLE ROCK – Make 2015 the year you quit smoking for good with the help of a free support group at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).


November 12, 2014

UAMS Cancer Institute Teams with Razorbacks in #StachesforSlive Campaign for Prostate Cancer Research

Susan Van Dusen

LITTLE ROCK – Doctors, coaches and staff members at two University of Arkansas System campuses are joining forces this month to raise money and awareness for prostate cancer.


November 5, 2014

Medical Oncologist Omar Atiq, M.D., Accepting New Patients at UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute

Susan Van Dusen

LITTLE ROCK – Medical oncologist Omar Atiq, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and is accepting new patients at the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute.



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