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May 27, 2021

Estate of Thomas McGill Gives $1.14 Million to UAMS Department of Otolaryngology

Benjamin Waldrum

Thomas McGill

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a $1.14 million gift from the estate of Thomas McGill for the Department of Otolaryngology in the College of Medicine. UAMS will honor McGill by creating an endowed chair in his name, said John Dornhoffer, M.D., department chair. A recipient will be…


May 26, 2021

UAMS Vaccinates Children 12+ at May 22 Community Vaccine Clinic

Linda Satter

Chloe Pettus, 12, gets a hug from Margaret Powell, director of external affairs for the city of North Little Rock, after receiving her vaccination at Simmons Bank Arena.

Among the roughly 300 people who showed up May 22 for UAMS’ third community vaccination clinic at Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock were children as young as 12 – the newest age threshold authorized to receive the vaccine. As with clinics held at the arena on April 10 and May 1, the vaccination…


May 25, 2021

UAMS Breaks Ground on New Radiation Oncology Center, Will House First Proton Center in Arkansas

Linda Satter

Gov. Asa Hutchinson speaks Tuesday at the groundbreaking ceremony for the UAMS Radiation Oncology Center as UAMS Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, looks on. The expanded Radiation Oncology Center will house Arkansas’ first Proton Center, a partnership between UAMS, Baptist Health, Arkansas Children's and Proton International.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) broke ground today on an expanded Radiation Oncology Center, which will be home to Arkansas’ first Proton Center. The Radiation Oncology Center, part of the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, already offers cutting-edge technologies to provide the latest radiation treatments. It will continue to provide those…


May 21, 2021

Monticello Man Grateful for More Family Time after Stroke Recovery

Katrina Dupins

Bill Whiting, Monticello

Bill Whiting, 67, of Monticello doesn’t remember a lot about what happened to him on Aug. 9, 2020. But he does know he called his wife. “He was mumbling,” Mary Whiting said. “I couldn’t understand what he was saying. I told him I’m on my way home.” She arrived within 10 minutes to find their…


May 20, 2021

Riney Foundation Gives $1.8 Million to UAMS Myeloma Center in the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute

Benjamin Waldrum

The Paula and Rodger Riney Foundation's gift will support multiple myeloma research at the UAMS Myeloma Center.

LITTLE ROCK — The Paula and Rodger Riney Foundation announced a gift of $1.8 million to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Myeloma Center in the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute to fund multiple myeloma research. “Paula and I are pleased to invest in the UAMS Myeloma Center, which has made great strides…


May 18, 2021

Rhee, Tilford Receive Chancellor’s Teaching Awards

Spencer Watson

Mick Tilford, Ph.D., Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, and Sung Rhee, Ph.D.

Sung W. Rhee, Ph.D., and J. Mick Tilford, Ph.D., are the recipients of the 2021 Chancellor’s Teaching Awards, a program established in 2004 to recognize excellence in teaching among UAMS faculty. “Sung and Mick are tremendous assets to UAMS, respected by colleagues and students alike, who advance scholarship and the academic mission of UAMS every…


May 15, 2021

UAMS Graduates 936 Health Care Professionals

Spencer Watson

College of Pharmacy faculty present candidates for graduation as students attend remotely.

LITTLE ROCK – Degrees and certificates were conferred to 936 graduates of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) five colleges and graduate school today. Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, no commencement ceremony was held; however, the various colleges held independent virtual commemorations this month. Degrees were awarded to 177 in the College…


May 14, 2021

Marshallese Man Receives Free Leg Prosthesis Thanks to UAMS, UA and Snell Prosthetics & Orthotics

David Wise

1st steps on new prothesis

May 14, 2021 | When Benson Laikidrik lost the lower part of his right leg due to complications from diabetes, he didn’t have much hope that his quality of life would ever be the same again. But thanks to a collaborative effort by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Northwest Arkansas, the…


May 13, 2021

Murphy Foundations Pledge $1 Million For UAMS Regional Campus in El Dorado

Benjamin Waldrum

From left, Madison Murphy; UAMS Chancellor Cam Patterson; Andrew Clyde, president and CEO of Murphy USA; and Amy Wenger at the Murphy USA corporate headquarters in El Dorado. Murphy and Clyde were presented with commemorative plaques in recognition of their generous commitment.

LITTLE ROCK — The Murphy Family Foundation and the Murphy USA Charitable Foundation recently pledged $1 million over three years to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to support the creation of a new regional campus in El Dorado. The gifts will have a far-reaching impact, not only for El Dorado, but for…


May 12, 2021

UAMS to Offer COVID-19 Vaccinations to Children Ages 12-15

Yavonda Chase

Ainsley Albright, 17, gets her first dose of the Pfizer vaccine at a COVID-19 Community Vaccination Clinic on April 10. Starting Thursday, UAMS will offer the vaccine to children ages 12 and up.

LITTLE ROCK — Starting Thursday, children ages 12 and up can receive the COVID-19 vaccine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).



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