Medical News
UAMS Study Reveals Gaps in Obstetric Emergency Preparedness in Arkansas Emergency Departments
LITTLE ROCK — A study from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) finds that while obstetric emergencies are common in Arkansas emergency departments (EDs), many hospitals lack key protocols, training and capabilities needed to manage life-threatening maternal complications. UAMS researchers surveyed managers from 51 EDs, representing 61% of all hospital-based EDs statewide, to…
UAMS to Train 75 Community Health Workers with Support from Arkansas Office of Skills Development
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation will work with partners to continue building the community health worker (CHW) workforce across the state after receiving $375,000 in support from the Arkansas Office of Skills Development Training Grant Program. The Office of Skills Development (OSD), an office…
College of Pharmacy Adds Two Faculty Members
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy recently welcomed Reaid Hasan, Ph.D., and Tamer Kaoud, Ph.D., as new faculty members. Both join the College of Pharmacy as assistant professors of pharmaceutical sciences.
Rampy Foundation Relays $51,313 Donation from Bentonville to UAMS Department of Neurology for MS Research
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Neurology in the College of Medicine received $51,313 for multiple sclerosis research from the Rampy MS Research Foundation during a ceremony today.
UAMS Head Start Centers to Reopen After Restoration of Federal Funding
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is pleased to announce that federal funding has been restored for UAMS Head Start/Early Head Start Centers, allowing them to reopen Tuesday, Dec. 9 under normal operating hours.
Faith in Arkansas: Chris Bingaman’s Battle with Multiple Myeloma
For Chris Bingaman, every day is a special gift. In 1992, the Pennsylvania native was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a prognosis that was initially believed to be terminal for him, maybe only having a few years to live. His story is primarily one of his heroic fight against the disease, which required immense strength and…
Four Finalists Announced in UAMS Chancellor Search
LITTLE ROCK — University of Arkansas System President Jay B. Silveria today announced the selection of four finalists in the search for the next chancellor of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
Pharmacy Graduate Students Take Home AAPS Research Awards
Two graduate students with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy received top marks for their research presentations at the annual American Association of Pharmaceutical Sciences (AAPS) PharmSci 360 meeting, held Nov. 9-12 in San Antonio.
MVP for December — Linda Satter
Meet Linda Satter, the MVP for December. Satter is a communications specialist in the UAMS Office of Communications and Marketing. In the course of her work, she puts into practice the UAMS culture of being polite, friendly, respectful, thoughtful, optimistic and compassionate.