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December 23, 2020

UAMS Brings COVID-19 Supplies to Drive-Thru Event in Little Rock

Linda Satter

UAMS Chancellor Cam Patterson hands a large tote bag containing masks, hand sanitizer and bilingual information on Covid-19 during a drive-thru event Dec. 22 at Second Baptist Church in Little Rock.

UAMS executives, volunteers and two state representatives handed out large tote bags containing masks, hand sanitizer and bilingual information on Covid-19 during a drive-thru event Dec. 22 at Second Baptist Church in Little Rock. UAMS Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, stopped by to greet volunteers, meet with dignitaries and help hand out bags, telling drivers,…

December 22, 2020

UAMS Triage Team Honored by DAISY Foundation for Compassionate COVID-19 Response

Ben Boulden

The nurses on the COVID Triage Team who designed the awardi-winning screening process are: Sherri Traffanstedt, RN., left; Deborah Hutts, M.S.N., RN, center; and Rebeca Bryan, RN.

LITTLE ROCK – Nurses in the COVID-19 Triage Team at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) were honored by the national DAISY Foundation and the California-based HealthImpact nonprofit organization for devising a screening process for patients who are homeless or rely on public transportation.

December 17, 2020

Team UAMS Celebrates with Holiday Meal, Virtual Festivities

Yavonda Chase

Nutrition Services employees serve the holiday meal on Dec. 10. “Nutrition Services employees have the hardest job each year with putting on this celebration, and they all do it with smiles on their faces and absolutely wonderful attitudes,” said organizer Annabeth Johnson.

The holiday spirit was alive and well as thousands of UAMS employees across the state enjoyed a holiday meal prepared by Nutrition Services staff.

December 16, 2020

Year in Review: UAMS in 2020 Helps Lead COVID-19 Response, Keeps Focus on Missions

Ben Boulden

In 2023, UAMS expanded physically and operationally, opening new facilities and breaking ground on others.

Almost nothing about 2020 has been typical. UAMS nevertheless adapted to the COVID-19 global pandemic, stayed true to its core missions and helped lead state efforts to combat the disease. UAMS responded quickly and robustly to the pandemic’s public health threat in keeping with its 140-year history of patient care, medical education and research. Classes…

December 15, 2020

COVID-19 Vaccine Available to UAMS Employees

Kate Franks

Barb McDonald, APRN, receives the COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, Dec. 15. UAMS received its first allocation of 2,000 doses to vaccinate critical health care employees.

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received its first allocation of 2,000 COVID-19 vaccinations from the Arkansas Department of Health today and began administering the first vaccines to critical health care employees.

December 11, 2020

College’s 2020 Clinical Pharmacy Team Most Successful Yet in National Competition

Ben Boulden

Team members (from left) Ryan Marks, Jacqueline Dodwell and Haodi Ruan competed in the American College of Clinical Pharmacy’s Clinical Pharmacy Challenge.

Three fourth-year College of Pharmacy students performed even better than they expected this fall during the American College of Clinical Pharmacy’s Clinical Pharmacy Challenge, reaching the quarter finals in the nationwide contest for the first time.

December 10, 2020

December MVP — Deborah Hutts

Yavonda Chase

Deborah Hutts is the MVP of the Month for December. She works as a clinical services manager.

Congratulations to Deborah Hutts, our December MVP of the Month. Hutts is a clinical services manager who has been with the COVID triage unit since its inception.

Hard Holidays

News Staff

This has been a tough year. If you're struggling, UAMS has resources to help.

This year has been tough on UAMS. We’ve worked together, supported one another and held our own. Now it is time for the holidays, a season that isn’t always joyful for everyone in a good year, much less during a pandemic.

December 8, 2020

COVID-19 Response Takes Center Stage at Town Hall

Yavonda Chase

Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, urged Team UAMS members to forgo traveling and large gatherings this holiday season.

The COVID-19 pandemic and the state’s rising numbers took center stage Dec. 2 during the chancellor’s monthly Town Hall.

December 4, 2020

Power of YOU

Yavonda Chase

UAMS, the Arkansas Department of Health and the Gov. Asa Hutchinson have teamed up to spread the word about the “Power of You” in fighting the virus. See what UAMS nurse practitioner Barbara McDonald says about the importance of wearing masks.

UAMS recently collaborated with the Arkansas Department of Health and the Governor’s Office to produce an advertising campaign spreading the word about the “Power of You” in fighting COVID-19.


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