September 4, 2019

UAMS Liver Transplant Program Added to Prestigious National Network

Yavonda Chase

UAMS is home to the only liver transplant program in Arkansas. Pictured are (L-R front) Joy Cope, R.N.; Kim Gipson, B.S.N.; Leslie Kurczek, Pharm.D.; Brandi Barnhart, R.N.; Amanda Stevens, M.Sc.N., R.N.,; Stephanie Thomson; Holly Trotta, D.N.P., R.N.; Katie Rude, M.D.; Larissa Ivory, R.N.; Felicia Allard, M.D.; (L-R, back) Emmanouiil Giorgakis, M.D; Gerardo Tamayo-Enriquez, M.D.; Karen Johnson; Kelly Wilson; Mauricio Garcia, M.D.; Denice Roberts; Lyle Burdine, M.D.; and Kim Marcus.

The UAMS liver transplant program has been recognized as a Center of Excellence for Adult Liver Transplant by the Clinical Sciences Institute at Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group.

September 3, 2019

UAMS Recycling Day Proves to be a Big Hit

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Tonya Robinson sorts paper for shredding and recycling during UAMS Recycling Day on Aug. 19.

Kevin Yancy is passionate about recycling. As maintenance coordinator in Campus Operations’ Sustainability Services, Yancy had a big role in planning and executing UAMS Recycling Day on Aug. 19.

August 27, 2019

Audiology, Speech Pathology Students Don Their White Coats

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First-year students in the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology in the College of Health Professions recite the Therapist's Oath during a white coat ceremony Aug. 16.

The Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology in the College of Health Professions bestowed white coats on members of the Classes of 2023 and 2021, respectively, during an Aug. 16 ceremony in the I. Dodd Wilson building.

August 26, 2019

North Arkansas College, UAMS Sign New Online Transfer Agreement

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Dr. Randy Esters, North Arkansas College president, and Stephanie Gardner, Pharm.D., Ed.D., UAMS provost, sign an agreement Monday in to allow Northark Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) graduates to transfer to an online program at UAMS to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS).

North Arkansas College in Harrison has signed an agreement with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) that allows Northark Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) graduates to transfer to a corresponding online Bachelor of Science degree program through UAMS without leaving their hometowns.

August 6, 2019

August MVP — Zina Kidd

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Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA and Amber Daugherty, information technology manager, congratulate Zina Kidd (left) on being the UAMS MVP of the Month. Kidd works in the Appointment Business Center.

Congratulations to Zina Kidd, the August MVP of the Month! Zina is a patient relations representative in the Appointment Business Center who has been a member of Team UAMS for 23 years. Her kindness and compassion are evident to everyone she interacts with.

August 1, 2019

August 2019

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August 2019

Employee Accolades — August 2019

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Allison Corbello, R.N., who works on F5 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, has been selected as the August DAISY of the Month, an award to recognize extraordinary nurses.

Fitness Center Gets New Cardio, Strength-Training Equipment

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Adam Carter, manager of the UAMS Fitness Center, works out on an XT-One machine, one of six new pieces of equipment in the Fitness Center.

Members of Team UAMS looking to work up a sweat at the Fitness Center now have six new pieces of equipment to help them in their fitness journey.

July 18, 2019

Stocked & Reddie Opens Its Doors to Serve UAMS

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Stocked & Reddie, the new UAMS food pantry, opened its doors July 15. Participants are able to select the fresh produce, frozen Cafeteria meals and nonperishable items that best suit their family. Photo credit, Bryan Clifton

Fresh fruit and vegetables, frozen Cafeteria meals, peanut butter and cereal — Stocked & Reddie, the UAMS food pantry, opened its doors July 15 offering all of these and more to students and employees who struggle with food insecurity.

July 16, 2019

UAMS Reaches Out to Community with Walk with a Doc Program

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Physicians and medical students walked with patients and members of the community at UAMS' first Walk with a Doc event.

UAMS kicked off its Walk with a Doc and Walk with a Future Doc programs June 29 at War Memorial Stadium. Physicians and medical students answered health questions from patients and community members, all while taking a stroll around War Memorial.


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