Announcements
June 30, 2020
UAMS Awarded $940,000 by FCC to Help with COVID-19 Response Across the State
![The FCC recently awarded UAMS funding for new purchases of new, digital health technology as well as to reimburse the university for the cost of digital technology like this iPad it already has bought in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.](https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/iPadPhoto-try2-150x150.jpg)
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received $940,000 from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for digital health technology to treat patients for COVID-19 and deliver medical information to patients and providers across the state.
June 26, 2020
Students, Educators Transfer Teaching to Virtual Learning
![SIm pic](https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG_2459-150x150.jpg)
When UAMS sent students home March 13 for the rest of the school year to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the College of Medicine quickly transitioned classroom instruction to online learning.
June 25, 2020
Showcase Highlights UAMS COVID-19 Research
![UAMS Emergency Department physicians developed a portable intubating frame to protect health care workers from COVID-19 infection.](https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Showcase-June-2020-150x150.jpg)
UAMS researchers are confronting COVID-19 with a range of potentially significant studies, including antibody and genomic testing, the use of existing medications, and innovations that more effectively protect health care workers from infection. This work and much more was highlighted in 21 presentations at the June 18 UAMS Showcase of Medical Discoveries – A Focus…
June 23, 2020
Schwartz Rounds Features UAMS’ First COVID-19 Patient
![More than 180 employees and students participated in the first virtual edition of the Schwartz Rounds at UAMS. Schwartz Rounds are designed to bring caregivers together to discuss the human elements of health care.](https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Screenshot-64-150x150.png)
On the one-year anniversary of Schwartz Rounds at UAMS, more than 180 employees and students participated in a virtual edition on June 17. The topic was “COVID Comes to UAMS: Caring for Our First Patient,” and the panel featured three health professionals who helped care for this patient.
June 22, 2020
Juneteenth Online Chat, Website Provides for Shared Experiences
![Participation in the Juneteenth celebration averaged around 125 people throughout the hour and a half event.](https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Juneteenth4-150x150.jpg)
Juneteenth, the anniversary of the final 1865 emancipation of all enslaved Americans, was celebrated June 19 at UAMS hosted by the UAMS Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. “This year especially we want people to ‘Celebrate, Educate and Connect,’ which has been our theme,” said Odette Woods, senior director of diversity at DDEI. A special…
June 19, 2020
Pharmacy Class of 2020 Celebrates in First Virtual Honors Convocation
![Melanie Reinhardt, Pharm.D., right, and Eddie Dunn, Pharm.D., left, read out the names of College of Pharmacy graduates as each is hooded on live video June 13 at the college's Honors Convocation.](https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/COP-Convocation-featured-150x150.jpg)
Academic traditions originating in the Middle Ages like hooding ceremonies combined June 13 with 21st century technology to produce a successful Honors Convocation for the UAMS College of Pharmacy Class of 2020. Public health and safety considerations resulting from the COVID-19 global pandemic led to the College postponing its annual Honors Convocation, usually held the…
June 18, 2020
COVID-19, Finances and Racism Focus of Chancellor’s Town Hall
![Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, addresses Team UAMS during a June 10 Town Hall webinar.](https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/DSC_1804-150x150.jpg)
Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, and members of senior leadership discussed COVID-19, the university’s finances and efforts to combat racism during a June 10 Town Hall webinar.
June 17, 2020
DDEI Hosts Virtual Healing, Discussion Chats
![Students and employees attend an evening video conference hosted by Amber Booth-McCoy of the Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.](https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Clearing-the-Air-150x150.png)
In the wake of nationwide protests concerning systemic racism in American society, the UAMS Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion hosted a series of online safe spaces the week of June 8 for students and employees to discuss current events. “This period of extended protest has stimulated a long overdue conversation,” said Brian Gittens, Ed.D.,…
June 15, 2020
June MVP — Kanisha Griswold
![Kanisha Griswold is the June MVP of the Month!](https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/K2-e1592235785232-150x150.jpg)
Congratulations to Kanisha Griswold, our June MVP of the Month! A medical assistant in Head and Neck Oncology in the Cancer Institute, Kanisha is a perfect example of what it means to go above and beyond.
June 9, 2020
Project SEARCH Interns Redirect Efforts During Pandemic
![Group photo of Project SEARCH interns](https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Project-SEARCH-800_5015-150x150.jpg)
Every time there’s been a fly-over to show appreciation for the health care workers at UAMS, the interns of Project SEARCH have stepped outside and turned their eyes skyward in solidarity with their former coworkers. “We’re proud of them, for what all they’ve done, because we know it’s hard,” said Heather Keister, whose last internship…
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