Announcements

December 1, 2020

Check it Out — UAMS Literary Journal ‘Medicine and Meaning’ Issue Two is Live

Yavonda Chase

The second issue of the UAMS literary journal Medicine and Meaning is now available online. The journal features creative works from faculty, staff, and students.

Policy Reminders: Space Heaters and Holiday Decorations

Yavonda Chase

As the weather turns colder, employees may want to bring a space heater to work. With the holiday season upon us, employees also may want to decorate for the holidays. Please take a moment to review the following policies before plugging in a space heater or stringing those lights.

December S.A.F.E. Newsletter Available

Yavonda Chase

The December S.A.F.E. newsletter is available. The subject is compassion fatigue.

November 30, 2020

Chancellor’s Circle Spotlight: Graduate Medical Education

Benjamin Waldrum

Chancellor Patterson presents Molly Gathright, M.D. with the $30,000 grant for the UAMS College of Medicine Office of Graduate Medical Education. UAMS has set a goal to increase residency positions in Arkansas by 200 slots over the next 10 years, with at least 50% of those spots in primary care.

The Office of Graduate Medical Education (GME) in the UAMS College of Medicine has an important task: educating and training hundreds of residents and fellows so they can take up needed positions across the state as physicians and specialists. As the state continues to adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s clear that quality physicians are…

November 24, 2020

For Managers: Virtual Celebration Ideas

Yavonda Chase

As we near the holiday season, we understand the desire to come together as groups or departments to celebrate. However, we must remain diligent in our fight against COVID-19, so we ask that you continue to socially distance and abstain from having group gatherings or potlucks this holiday season.

With that being said, we know how important it is to stay engaged and celebrate our employees, which is why we have added a new feature, Virtual Team Activities, to our Manager Recognition Toolkit.

Zoom Professional Development Trainings

Yavonda Chase

The Office of Organizational Development is offering a variety of professional development training via Zoom from December through February 2021. Please register in MyCompass in advance for each meeting you’d like to attend.

November 23, 2020

Face Masks MUST Cover Your Mouth and Nose

Yavonda Chase

All UAMS employees and students are required to wear face masks while they are at any UAMS location. Masks MUST cover both the mouth and the nose.

Chancellor’s Circle Spotlight: Stocked & Reddie

Benjamin Waldrum

Chancellor Patterson presents Tonya Johnson with the $30,000 grant for Stocked & Reddie. Since opening on July 15, 2019, Stocked & Reddie has provided more than 68,000 meals to more than 1,100 active members.

A little over one year ago, UAMS made good on a promise to build a food pantry for employees and students. Today, Stocked & Reddie has expanded far beyond its humble beginnings, providing welcome relief for thousands during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2019, a $50,000 grant, awarded by UAMS Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, and…

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. 


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