General Announcements


November 24, 2020

For Managers: Virtual Celebration Ideas

Yavonda Chase

As we near the holiday season, we understand the desire to come together as groups or departments to celebrate. However, we must remain diligent in our fight against COVID-19, so we ask that you continue to socially distance and abstain from having group gatherings or potlucks this holiday season.

With that being said, we know how important it is to stay engaged and celebrate our employees, which is why we have added a new feature, Virtual Team Activities, to our Manager Recognition Toolkit.


November 23, 2020

Face Masks MUST Cover Your Mouth and Nose

Yavonda Chase

All UAMS employees and students are required to wear face masks while they are at any UAMS location. Masks MUST cover both the mouth and the nose.


November 19, 2020

How To Talk to Your Patients About Smoking

Yavonda Chase

In recognition of the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout Day (Nov. 19), here are some tips on talking to your patients about smoking.


November 17, 2020

UAMS Fitness Court Open to Employees, Students

Yavonda Chase

UAMS has worked with the National Fitness Campaign and the City of Little Rock to build an outdoor fitness court here on campus. Starting Nov. 19, the court will be available to UAMS employees and students only.

Once the construction on the other side of the court has cleared and it is safe for foot traffic to come from the neighborhood side, we will open it fully to the community and have a grand opening.


Options to Help Employees Quit Tobacco

Yavonda Chase

UAMS has a number of options for employees who are trying to quit smoking or using other tobacco products.


COPH Presents Webinars on Proper Ventilation During COVID

Yavonda Chase

The Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health teamed up with Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce earlier this month to present webinars on the role of proper ventilation in protecting employees, customers and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. These webinars are now available on YouTube.


November 12, 2020

New All Hazards Plan and Quick Reference Flip Charts

Yavonda Chase

Effective December 1, the new comprehensive UAMS All Hazards Emergency Operations Plan and plain language alert procedures will be implemented. UAMS will no longer use emergency color codes for hazards or incidents.


November 10, 2020

Barton Bridge Now Closed

Yavonda Chase

Effective Nov. 23, the Barton Bridge, which connects the Barton Building to Biomed I, will be closed for 45 days.


November 3, 2020

Stocked & Reddie Needs Boxes

Yavonda Chase

Stocked & Reddie needs boxes with lids (copy paper sized) for delivering food to Team UAMS members who are quarantined at home.


October 29, 2020

Implicit Bias Training

Yavonda Chase

The Division for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DDEI) is excited to announce the launch of a momentous initiative for UAMS. Per the Vision 2029 strategic plan, UAMS will require completion of a cultural humility/implicit bias workshop, on an annual basis, for all UAMS faculty and staff state-wide beginning in November 2020.



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