Announcements
November 19, 2020
How To Talk to Your Patients About Smoking
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
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
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
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
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
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 13, 2020
State-of-the-Art Infusion Center Opens at UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
A new center for patients undergoing chemotherapy was unveiled today at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute.
November 12, 2020
New All Hazards Plan and Quick Reference Flip Charts
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
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…
Barton Bridge Now Closed
Effective Nov. 23, the Barton Bridge, which connects the Barton Building to Biomed I, will be closed for 45 days.
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