Liver Transplant Patient Thriving, Grateful Nearly Four Years Later
Most people would never know from looking at him that Don Rhoads, president and owner of Fleming Electric, is a liver transplant survivor.
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UAMS Dementia-Care Lecture Looks at Ways to Improve Communication
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently held a virtual lecture to share strategies for communicating in ways that enhance the comfort and safety of people who are living with dementia.
Larkin Family Scholarship, Begun by Two Brothers, Reaches Distinguished Status
Each year, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy awards more than a half million dollars in scholarships to qualified students, representing a significant and sustained show of support from alumni, faculty, and friends of the college.
UAMS Celebrates Academic Excellence at 2026 Lambda Nu Induction
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Health Professions on Feb. 6 honored a new cohort of students during the 2026 induction ceremony for the Lambda Nu National Honor Society.
College of Nursing Graduate Builds on Family’s Legacy in Patient Care
When Kaitlyn Horton earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in December, she fulfilled a dream that she’s held for as long as she can remember.
UAMS Maternity Kits Evolve to Better Serve Arkansas Families
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is streamlining its efforts to improve health outcomes for mothers and newborns across the state by updating the distribution of its Mother & Infant Supply kits.
UAMS Research Shows Online Program Significantly Reduces Benzodiazepine Use in Adults
LITTLE ROCK — A new study involving University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) research scientists offers hope for patients who are seeking to reduce their dependence on benzodiazepines, powerful drugs prescribed to relieve anxiety and insomnia and reduce seizures.
UAMS Enrolls 25 Doula Trainees from 14 Arkansas Counties in Latest Class
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation will train at least 25 doulas in 2026 after enrolling its latest class of trainees in January. The institute launched its comprehensive doula training program in 2025 in partnership with Ujima Maternity Network and Birthing Beyond, enrolling more than…