Walk & Roll Brings Springdale Community Together to Promote Health, Safety
October is officially Walk & Roll Month, and Tristan Hill from the City of Springdale read the proclamation to get things rolling on Oct. 8.
Medical News
Every Mother Counts Board Visits With UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation, Ignite
Members of the Every Mother Counts Board of Directors recently visited the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation and Ignite Professional Studies and saw first-hand how community leaders are paving the way to improve maternal health outcomes in Arkansas.
NIH Awards Fund Promising Cancer Research at UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Two researchers with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute have received National Institutes of Health (NIH) awards to support studies aimed at better understanding cancer and identifying new methods for prevention and treatment.
Wally Smith, M.D., Calls for More Resources for Treating Patients with Sickle Cell Disease
Progress made in treating sickle cell disease over many decades has stalled, and more awareness, education, and research funding are needed to bring better results to more patients. That was the message on Oct. 2 from Wally Smith, M.D., the guest lecturer for the 15th annual Arthur Haut Lectureship in Internal Medicine at UAMS.
UAMS’ Schmieding Center to Host Oct. 29 Dementia Conference for Family Caregivers
Family members and others caring for a loved one with dementia are invited to a free Dementia Conference for Caregivers on Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Schmieding Center for Senior Health and Education, 2422 N. Thompson St., in Springdale.
UAMS Raises More Than $650,000 for Day of Giving, Surpassing Goal
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) raised $672,528 during its ninth annual Day of Giving, a 24-hour fundraising event to raise critical funds that will be used to advance the institution’s mission and support work that is improving the health of all Arkansans.
UAMS College of Nursing Welcomes Inaugural Cohort of State’s First Nurse-Midwifery Program
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing this fall is pleased to welcome the inaugural cohort of its Nurse-Midwifery Program, the first of its kind in the state.
Conference Highlights Latest Developments in Geriatric Care
Health professionals and members of the community recently convened at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging for a three-day conference that offered updates on the latest developments in geriatric care.
Respiratory Care Students Celebrated at Department’s First White Coat Ceremony
Students in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Health Professions Department of Respiratory Care marked a major transition into clinical practice during the department’s inaugural white coat ceremony.