Inside News
February 22, 2021
Three Grants Awarded for Interprofessional Projects in Support of Vision 2029
Three proposals recently received small grants for projects including creation of an interprofessional faculty mentoring program, examining implementation of PTSD and depression screening following injury, and a pilot study to improve the patient experience during a medical procedure through the use of virtual reality. The grants were awarded by the Office of Interprofessional Education and…
February 18, 2021
Mindfulness Program Offers Coping Skills during Stressful Time
Searching for peace of mind and a better way of coping with the everyday stresses of life and the newer anxieties brought on by a global pandemic might seem like a possible source of frustration itself. Many UAMS students, residents and faculty for the last two years have nevertheless found that search to be a…
February 3, 2021
February MVP — Marcia Dunbar
Congratulations to Marcia Dunbar, our February MVP of the Month. Marcia is the volunteer coordinator for UAMS Volunteer Services. This is what her nominator has to say: Marcia is full of energy and a smile for anyone she passes. Her kindness is contagious as she genuinely cares about those she interacts with on a daily…
February 1, 2021
‘Showcase’ Spotlights Digital Health using Digital Connection
Digital technology was both the method of connecting presenters and the focus of the UAMS College of Medicine’s “Showcase of Medical Discoveries: Digital Health & Innovation” on Jan. 21. Digital health uses interactive video, data and imaging devices as well as a patient’s computer, smart phone or tablet to deliver specialized medical services and expertise….
January 29, 2021
Four UAMS Researchers Receive Inaugural Provost’s Innovator Awards
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) today announced four UAMS faculty as recipients of the inaugural Provost’s Innovator Awards. Established by the Office of the Provost and the Division of Research and Innovation, the grants of $25,000 each support groundbreaking, innovative, high-impact projects that are likely to establish new clinical approaches or achieve…
January 26, 2021
Expert Panel Answers COVID-19 Questions at Chancellor’s Town Hall
That the health benefits of being vaccinated against COVID-19 far outweigh the grave risks of the disease or any potential vaccine side effects was the consensus of a UAMS College of Medicine panel of experts Jan. 22 during the chancellor’s monthly Town Hall. UAMS Chancellor and UAMS Health CEO Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, said while…
January 25, 2021
Service and Knowledge Encouraged at Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.
The life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. was the topic of a Jan. 21 virtual celebration hosted by the UAMS Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The event was organized by volunteers on the Diversity and Inclusion Engagement subcommittee. Emphasizing King’s legacy of service, the event also kicked off the 2021 UAMS Serves…
January 11, 2021
January MVP — Sharon Martin
Congratulations to Sharon Martin, our January MVP of the Month. Sharon is a research coordinator for the UAMS Rural Research Network within the Translational Research Institute (TRI). This is what her nominator has to say: Sharon is based at UAMS East Regional Campus, Helena-West Helena. On Nov. 4, she was calling potential research participants about…
January 7, 2021
UAMS Opens Outdoor Fitness Court
A new Fitness Court for use by employees and students has opened at Fourth and Cedar streets. The court is a partnership with UAMS and the National Fitness Campaign. Pedestrian access approaches from the east. “This new addition to the UAMS campus is meant to be a benefit not only to our employees and students,…
January 4, 2021
UAMS Medical Center Discharges Its 1,000th COVID-19 Patient
Confetti flew while cheers and applause echoed down a UAMS Medical Center hallway as UAMS Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, guided Michael Kent in a wheelchair between rows of exuberant physicians, nurses and staff. Kent was the 1,000th COVID-19 patient to be discharged and to start his journey home. Kent, who works as a senior…
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