November 5, 2018

September 2018

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September 2018


Employee Accolades — November 2018

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Gamnell Harris, a patient services associate on F9 ENT/Orthopedic Surgical Specialties, has been named the November BEE of the Month, an award by the Center for Nursing Excellence that honors non-nurse staff who provide exceptional care for patients and families.


October 31, 2018

UAMS Recognized for Interprofessional Education Program

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UAMS faculty who worked on the award application include (from left): Kathryn Neill, Pharm.D.; Susan Long, Ed.D.; Wendy Ward, Ph.D.; Amber Teigen, M.M.Sc.; and Lisa Rhoden, M.Ed.

On the strength of its interprofessional education curriculum, UAMS recently was identified as a Program of Merit by the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions (ASAHP).


October 26, 2018

UAMS Holds First Vision 2029 Town Hall

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Employees used their cellphones to answer survey questions during the Vision 2029 Town Hall.

UAMS held the first of five Vision 2029 Town Halls on Oct. 25 in the Wilson Education Building as employee input was sought for the institution’s next long-range strategic plan. Nearly 100 employees answered questions about UAMS’ strengths, weaknesses and major opportunities for growth in the next 10 years.


October 23, 2018

College of Health Professions Presents 3 Faculty Members with Awards

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Lindsay Gilbert, M.Ed., (right) an assistant professor in the Department of Laboratory Sciences, receives the Excellence in Teaching Award from Tina Maddox, Ph.D., associate dean for academic affairs.

The UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP) presented Lindsay Gilbert, Cherika Robertson and Sam Atcherson with Excellence in Teaching, Service and Scholarship awards, respectively, at a recent faculty meeting.


October 19, 2018

UAMS Staff Recognized by International Group for Research Education Efforts

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The work of UAMS research staff Melisa Clark, Carrie Chiaro and Amy Jo Jenkins was recently honored by SOCRA.

For a record seventh year in a row, the Arkansas chapter of the international Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) has been recognized for ensuring the highest quality research by providing the most continuing education hours of any chapter.


October 15, 2018

Accomplished Pianist Dedicates Concert to Long-time UAMS Employee

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Richard Glazier paid tribute to the Gershwin brothers in “Gershwin: Remembrance and Discovery” on Sept. 28 at the CALS Ron Robinson Theater.

Acclaimed pianist Richard Glazier delighted a full house as he paid tribute to the Gershwin brothers in “Gershwin: Remembrance and Discovery” on Sept. 28 at the CALS Ron Robinson Theater.


October 10, 2018

2018 Employee Service Awards — The Honorees

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Thank You for Your Service

Eighteen* UAMS employees are being honored this year for their four decades or more of service. We want to thank them for their years of dedication to improving the health and well-being of all Arkansans.


October 9, 2018

Employee Accolades — October 2018

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Frances Clinkscale, food preparation supervisor in the Gathering Place Café, received the Golden Mug for September as the staff member at the Cancer Institute whose work deserves special recognition.


October 4, 2018

Kids Can Get Free Fluoride Applications Oct. 24, 25 at Boo at the Zoo

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LITTLE ROCK — Halloween and all of its candy aren’t exactly a celebration of good dental health. But this year, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is planning to help some trick-or-treaters keep their smiles shiny and bright.



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