Inside News
June 16, 2022
Trees Planted in Honor of Be a Part of the Cure Walk Top Fundraisers
The UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute planted two dogwood trees June 13 in honor of the 2022 Be A Part of the Cure Walk top fundraisers. “On April 30 of this year, the Be A Part of the Cure Walk brought together more than 1,000 people from different communities who walked to honor those…
June 13, 2022
UAMS Celebrates Creative Writing at Second Annual Mehta Awards
Though the creative arts are not commonly associated with health care, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a long history of supporting humanities and arts, both in the curriculum and for staff development and wellness. Beginning in 2020, a generous endowment was provided to encourage employees and students to explore creative writing as…
June 7, 2022
Appreciation Luncheon Honors Course Instructors
Sixteen UAMS employees were honored at a luncheon on May 24 for their outstanding commitment and dedication to the System Based Practice Elective.
June 2, 2022
Snead, de Gravelles Receive Chancellor’s Teaching Awards; Jo Smith Recognized for Distinguished Service
Gregory Snead, M.D., and Pamela de Gravelles, Ph.D., each took home a Chancellor’s Teaching Award from the UAMS 2022 Commencement ceremonies May 21 at Simmons Bank Arena.
May 26, 2022
New Programs, Progress Take Centerstage at Town Hall Meeting
At the May 18 Chancellor’s Town Hall meeting, future plans and new initiatives took the spotlight away from the COVID-19 pandemic, which was the focus of many previous Town Halls.
May 19, 2022
ICU Nursing Team, Roberts and Atkins Honored at Awards of Excellence Ceremony
The E4 Intensive Care Unit nursing team, Michelle Roberts, RN, and Julie Atkins, RN, were honored May 12 at the Awards of Excellence Ceremony, an event sponsored by the UAMS Medical Center Auxiliary.
Nurses Week Honors, Celebrates UAMS Nurses
Nurses week 2022 began on Thursday, May 5, with a kick-off ceremony in the Lobby Gallery featuring opening remarks by Chief Nursing Officer Trenda Ray, introduction of the Nurses Rock Committee, and a blessing of the hands by Director of the Pastoral Care Department Susan McDougal.
UAMS Celebrates Ninth Project SEARCH Graduating Class
On their way to their May 16 graduation ceremony, the Project SEARCH graduating Class of 2022 interns provided valuable assistance to UAMS this winter during the omicron surge of COVID-19 pandemic.
May 6, 2022
Writing Children’s Book Helps UAMS Employee Work Through Grief
Marie Walker laughed, smiled and talked while visiting with her sister Helen. Located on the other side of the room was Walker’s daughter, and the sisters heard her holding a conversation. However, they knew there was nobody else with her. They also knew the young girl didn’t have an electronic device that would allow her…
April 29, 2022
College’s Faculty Never Stop Learning, Study for Advanced Degrees
Some faculty members in the UAMS College of Health Professions have headed back to school — a role that gives them greater insight into their own students. About 20 professors and instructors out of 81 in the college are pursuing advanced degrees in postgraduate programs or have recently completed them.
Previous page Next page