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October 4, 2023
People Statewide Celebrate the Life and Contributions of Joe Bates M.D., M.S.
Joe Bates M.D., M.S., associate dean for public health practice for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman of College of Public Health, died Sept. 29. Bates — a dedicated husband, family man, health leader and humanitarian — was 90.
September 27, 2023
UAMS, Arkansas Children’s, Baptist Health and Proton International Open State’s First Proton Center
The Proton Center of Arkansas opened today at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), becoming the first proton therapy center in Arkansas and only the 43rd in the nation to provide the most advanced cancer radiation treatment in the world. Proton therapy is a cutting-edge form of radiation that uses positively charged proton…
September 19, 2023
Medical Student’s Two-Year Detour through NIH Reinforces Chosen Career Path
| Two years after taking a break from medical school at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to participate in the prestigious Medical Research Scholars Program (MSRP) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Mason Belue is more excited than ever about their future as a clinician-scientist. Instead of being away from UAMS…
September 15, 2023
UAMS Breaks Ground in Springdale for Orthopaedics & Sports Performance Center
FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) broke ground today on the UAMS Health Orthopaedics & Sports Performance Center in Springdale.
September 14, 2023
Retired Orthopaedic Surgeon Turned Artist Shows Gratitude to UAMS Orthopaedics with Art Donation
While on vacation in Santa Fe, New Mexico, John Bacon, M.D., a retired orthopaedic surgeon, was persuaded by his wife, Beverly Claire Bacon, to join her for a private couples painting lesson. The session was straightforward — paint an abstract piece on canvas with acrylics. To accommodate his wife, Bacon participated in the lesson and,…
September 13, 2023
UAMS Jones Eye Institute Ophthalmology Residency Program Rises to 9th Nationally in Research Output
The Doximity online networking service recently ranked the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute’s ophthalmology residency program ninth nationally among 125 programs in research output. The institute rose four places from its ranking of 13th last year. The institute has 16 residency slots and ranked ahead of several…
September 11, 2023
Soirée, AY Magazine Recognize Nearly 250 UAMS Physicians, Nurses
Little Rock Soirée and AY Magazine recently recognized nearly 250 health care professionals from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
September 8, 2023
‘Everything Got Better,’ after Coming to UAMS, says Leukemia Lymphoma Patient
By the time Thomas Wages arrived at UAMS on February 15, 2022, he had been through one cancer diagnosis and 13 types of intensive chemotherapy. He was 70. The active father of four was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) in 2008, devastating news that came during one of the happiest times of his life….
September 7, 2023
Walker Foundation Commits $2 Million to UAMS Health Orthopaedics & Sports Performance Center
LITTLE ROCK — The Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation committed $2 million to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). The gift will support construction of the UAMS Health Orthopaedics & Sports Performance Center in Springdale, Arkansas, which is scheduled to open in summer 2025. “The Walker Foundation has been instrumental in the…
September 6, 2023
UAMS Opens First Milk Bank in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) opened the UAMS Milk Bank, the first facility of its kind in Arkansas, during a Sept. 6 ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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