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September 9, 2026

For 12th Year, UAMS Nationally Recognized for Providing High-Quality Stroke Care

Linda Satter

A group shot of about 20 of the stroke providers, all in white coats, standing inside UAMS, posed.

LITTLE ROCK — The American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Stroke Association have recognized the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) for the 12th consecutive year for its commitment to excellence in stroke care. The Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award signifies that UAMS remains committed to ensuring that people…


September 8, 2026

Samuel Bledsoe, M.D., James ‘J.J.’ Tucker, M.D., Join UAMS to Expand Bariatric Surgery Care Across Arkansas

Yavonda Chase

James ‘J.J.’ Tucker, M.D., (left) and Samuel Bledsoe, M.D., are joining UAMS.

LITTLE ROCK — Bariatric and general surgeons Samuel Bledsoe, M.D., and James “J.J.” Tucker, M.D., are joining the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), effective Oct. 1, and will see patients at the health system’s newly acquired hospital in Bryant.


September 4, 2026

Myeloma Patient, Family Credit UAMS for His Improved Outlook

Nathan Tidwell

Chris and Liz Seab

Chris Seab has come a long way since his myeloma diagnosis, and the future looks better every day.


September 3, 2026

Jeannette Shorey, M.D., and Lindsay Thomas Pledge $1 Million to UAMS to Create College of Medicine Scholarship Fund

Andrew Vogler

Jeannette Shorey, M.D., and Lindsay Thomas

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received a $1 million estate gift pledge from Jeannette “Jan” M. Shorey II, M.D., former associate provost for faculty, and Lindsay McFaddin Thomas to the UAMS College of Medicine to create the Shorey Family College of Medicine Scholarship. “For many decades, UAMS has been…


September 2, 2026

College of Pharmacy Class of 2030 Dons White Coats

Benjamin Waldrum

Diana Hernandez and Maya Henderson, College of Pharmacy Class of 2030

White coats symbolize the beginning of a long journey for new pharmacy students, which can carry a lot of emotional weight. The UAMS College of Pharmacy’s incoming Class of 2030 didn’t show any nerves, though, as they donned their coats for the first time. The ceremony was held Friday, Aug. 28, at the Connor Performing…


August 28, 2026

UAMS Physician Assistant Class of 2026 Celebrated at Valediction Ceremony

Ben Boulden

Members of the PA Class of 2026 gather on Aug. 21 after the Valediction for one last formal photo together.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Physician Assistant (PA) Program’s Class of 2026 students celebrated the completion of their degrees in a valediction ceremony.


August 27, 2026

Arkansas Rural Health Transformation Program Awards UAMS Nearly $12 Million to Fund 4 Initiatives

Yavonda Chase

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (center right) awards UAMS $11.9 million from the Arkansas Rural Health Transformation Program.

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences received nearly $12 million in funding under the THRIVE and PACT initiatives of the Arkansas Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).


UAMS Chancellor’s Circle Awards Grants to 12 Programs

Andrew Vogler

Chancellor’s Circle Grant Awards ceremony

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) awarded 12 grants totaling $313,500 at the annual Chancellor’s Circle Grant Awards ceremony held Aug. 24 at the William J. Clinton Presidential Library & Museum.


August 26, 2026

UAMS Research Project Encourages Arkansans to ‘Sweat the Stress Away’

Kev' Moye

Members of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) medline group pose after being presented with the Barbershop Talk Wellness Challenge trophy. They earned the award due to finishing at the top of the team rankings. Camille Hart, MPH, (far right) Barbershop Talk research program director is shown alongside the team.

The Barbershop Talk “Sweat the Stress Away Wellness Challenge,” gave Arkansans a fun, competitive opportunity to get up and get active.


August 24, 2026

UAMS and NWACC Partner to Support Health, Safety of Eagles Student-Athletes

David Wise

NWACC Eagles sports logo

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) today announced a new agreement under which UAMS Health will provide pre-participation physical examinations and injury-assessment screenings for NWACC Eagles student-athletes as part of UAMS’ community health mission.



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