Announcements


November 19, 2020

Quarantine Leave Pay Guidelines

Yavonda Chase

The Offices of Human Resources and Student and Employee Health have collaborated with leadership to clarify the eligibility guidelines regarding paid leave for employees who are quarantined as a result of performing work duties related to confirmed UAMS COVID-19 patients.


Unemployment Fraud — Update for Affected Employees

Yavonda Chase

UAMS has received updated information from the Little Rock Police Department regarding actions employees need to take if they are a victim of unemployment fraud. 


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.


Chancellor’s Circle 2020 Spotlight: Wellness Program

Benjamin Waldrum

Chancellor Patterson, at right, presents the wellness team with the $40,000 grant. From right to left are Natalie Cannady, M.Ed., chief wellness officer; Trenda Ray, Ph.D., RN, chief nursing officer; Diane Jarrett, Ed.D., assistant program director for the College of Medicine Graduate Medical Education enterprise; Elizabeth Schmit, Ph.D., assistant professor in the College of Medicine Department of Family & Preventive Medicine; and Shashank Kraleti, M.D., residency program director for the Department of Family & Preventive Medicine.

When UAMS developed a new wellness program in 2019, the goal was to transition from statistical measurements to individualized support for employees and students to help improve their health and life balance. Just one year later, it has become indispensable for UAMS during the COVID-19 pandemic. The UAMS Wellness Program got a boost in 2019…


November 16, 2020

Veterans Volunteer to Serve at UAMS

Spencer Watson

Veterans Month 2020 logo

Dozens of veterans, having already served their country, stepped up as volunteers to serve the UAMS community on Nov. 10. Organized by the Veterans Subcommittee of the UAMS Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the Veterans’ Day of Service offered the opportunity for employees and students who are veterans to register and volunteer at sites…


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

Outreach Grows Minority Student Representation in College of Pharmacy

Spencer Watson

Benefitting from specific recruitment programs, the UAMS College of Pharmacy Class of 2024, pictured here celebrating its white coat ceremony, represents the most diverse class of pharmacy students currently enrolled.

The percentage of minority students in this fall’s incoming class at the UAMS College of Pharmacy is nearly double the percentage of the class that will graduate this coming spring. “This year, in the class of 2024, we have 19% underrepresented minority students,” said Lanita White, Pharm.D., assistant dean for student affairs. “In the class…



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