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Image from a previous Parkinson's symposium showing the audience from the back (top) of the auditorium, some participating in Parkinson's exercises.

UAMS to Host 11th Annual Parkinson’s Symposium on April 12

 Free Event for Patients, Caregivers, Health Professionals, General Public  The public is invited to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) 11th Annual Parkinson’s Symposium on April 12, where experts will discuss the latest advances and treatment for Parkinson’s disease, as well as atypical Parkinsonism. Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that causes unintended…

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UAMS Working with Schools in Carroll, Madison Counties to Develop Behavioral Health Outreach Programs

FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation will work with schools in Carroll and Madison counties to establish programs aimed at reducing behavioral risk factors for youth, while preparing students for career opportunities in community health. Through a $1.2 million Rural Communities Pathways grant, funded by the…

Jazmin Johnson, patient, and her doctor, surgeon Lexie Vaughn, pose for a picture together in a hallway at UAMS.

Bariatric Surgery at UAMS Weight Loss Clinic Transforms Young Mother’s Life

March 27, 2026 | Jazmin Samone Johnson, a married mother of four, was diagnosed in 2016 with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder that caused irregular periods, excessive hair growth, acne, and weight gain. As she struggled to manage the symptoms, she became increasingly anxious and depressed and eventually was also diagnosed with chronic…

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