February 1, 2019

Employee Accolades — February 2019

Yavonda Chase

Leah Blackwell, R.N., who works on H4-Trauma/Surgical/Cardiovascular ICU, has been selected as the February DAISY of the Month.

January 22, 2019

Fitness Center Classes Prove Popular with Employees

Yavonda Chase

Yoga classes are among the most popular ones offered at the Fitness Center. The Fitness Center offers six classes a day, Monday through Thursday.

The UAMS Fitness Center expanded its class offerings in December. Now members can attend early-morning, lunch or afternoon classes — a flexible schedule that is making many UAMS employees happy.

January 15, 2019

Update on Tobacco Pledge, Wellness Steps to Take This Year

Yavonda Chase

Last November, employees at all UA campuses who carry the system’s medical insurance were required to complete a Tobacco Pledge.

Last November, employees at all UA campuses who carry the system’s medical insurance were required to complete a Tobacco Pledge. Those who answered either that they did not use tobacco, or used tobacco but would enroll in a cessation program, avoided an additional tobacco surcharge.

January 9, 2019

Four Students Chosen for the Geriatric Student Scholars Program

Yavonda Chase

Four students were selected for the 2019 Geriatric Student Scholars program. They are (clockwise from top left) Taylor Bennett, Samantha Pennington, Larreasha Adams and Holly Bennett.

The UAMS Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative (AGEC) has selected four students for its 2019 Geriatric Student Scholars program.

January 8, 2019

January 2019

Yavonda Chase

January 2019

Employee Accolades — January 2019

Yavonda Chase

Hauwa Anda, R.N., who works on F7 Stem Cell Transplant/MIRT, has been selected as the January DAISY of the Month.

January 7, 2019

UAMS, UA Little Rock Partner in 7 Programs in College of Health Professions

Yavonda Chase

Radiologic Imaging Sciences is one of seven programs included in the 2+2 partnership between UAMS and UA Little Rock. The partnership allows students to attend UA Little Rock for two years and then transfer to UAMS for two more years to earn Bachelor of Science degrees in seven allied health professions.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock have announced a new partnership for students pursuing seven bachelor’s degrees in the UAMS College of Health Professions.

Project SEARCH Interns Whip Up Tasty Treats in Annual Bake-off

Yavonda Chase

The UAMS Project SEARCH interns competed against each other in the program's sixth annual bake-off. Myia Williams (second from left) was the winner.

The UAMS Project SEARCH interns squared off against each other Dec. 17 for the program’s sixth annual bake-off.

January 3, 2019

Students, Donors Honored at Scholarship Reception

Yavonda Chase

Catherine M. Smith, M.Ed., (left) director of the Cytotechnology program, celebrates with Taylor Jackson, Makenzie Pierce and Lindsey Whittaker on their scholarship awards.

The College of Health Professions celebrated the achievements of its students and the generosity of its donors at its annual Scholarship Program in November.
Nearly $70,000 in scholarships were awarded to 47 worthy students from the college’s 17 departments.

December 21, 2018

Tips to Avoid Packing on the Holiday Pounds

Yavonda Chase

Tips to Avoid Packing on the Holiday Pounds

The Employee Nutrition Clinic and Adam Carter from the UAMS Fitness Center offer some tips for enjoying the holidays — and avoiding packing on the pounds.


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