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October 10, 2025
Patient Takes Steps to Prevent Breast Cancer
When she was in her 20s, Jennifer Freeman lost her beloved grandmother suddenly and vowed then to double down on her own health care. Unaware of any genetic risk factors, she asked about a mammogram and was told to wait until she was 40.
October 8, 2025
UAMS Mental Health Forum Addresses Challenges Unique to Women
True to its theme of “Building Resilience and Insight for Every Woman at Every Age,” the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Women’s Mental Health Forum on Oct. 2 served up a rich menu of information on women’s mental health, including the role that food plays in emotional well-being.
October 3, 2025
First Surgical Procedure Performed at UAMS 12th Street Health & Wellness Center
A clinical team including a urologist, physician assistant (PA) and medical student worked together to perform the first surgical procedure Sept. 25 at the UAMS 12th Street Health & Wellness Center.
October 2, 2025
Arkansas Researchers Present First-Ever Statewide Health Survey
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas researchers combined efforts to conduct the inaugural Arkansas Health Survey, information that will help create tailored solutions to improve the health and well-being of Arkansans. Only one other state has a similar statewide health survey.
September 30, 2025
In Arkansas, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Needs to Last All Year
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, and when detected early, it often carries an excellent prognosis. Unfortunately, here in Arkansas, screening rates remain below the national average.
September 29, 2025
Gala for Life Shatters Record With $2.8 Million Raised, Honors Jo Smith Legacy
The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at UAMS raised a record-breaking $2.8 million at its annual Gala for Life, fueling promising cancer research, innovative treatments and outreach for Arkansans statewide.
September 25, 2025
UAMS College of Nursing Earns Preaccreditation to Establish State’s First Nurse-Midwifery Program
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing has received preaccreditation status from the Accreditation Commission of Midwifery Education to establish the state’s first nurse-midwifery program, which will launch in fall 2026.
September 24, 2025
Arkansas Biosciences Institute Surpasses $1 Billion in External Research Funding
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Biosciences Institute (ABI) has achieved a major milestone with ABI-supported researchers securing more than $1 billion in research funding from outside Arkansas since its creation in 2000.
September 23, 2025
UAMS College of Nursing Ranks 59th in U.S. News’ List of Top Undergraduate Nursing Programs
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing placed among the nation’s top 100 undergraduate nursing programs in rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report.
September 22, 2025
UAMS Teams Up with Attorney General’s Office to Produce Narcan Video
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin launched his office’s “One Pill Can Kill” initiative last October, a program designed to provide life-saving resources on the state’s college campuses as well as education on overdose prevention.
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