Announcements
November 23, 2020
Face Masks MUST Cover Your Mouth and Nose
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
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
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
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
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…
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