A Growing Commitment to Pediatric Developmental and Behavioral Health in Northwest Arkansas

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) continues to expand its mission to improve health outcomes for Arkansas’ children through its pediatric developmental and behavioral health programs in Northwest Arkansas. Through strategic growth, collaborative partnerships and a deep commitment to accessible, family-centered care, UAMS is creating new pathways for early intervention and developmental support…

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UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute to Hold Health Fair in Rison on Sept. 30

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute will host a public health fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30 at Pioneer Village, 200 Yaney Drive in Rison. Organized by the Cancer Institute’s Community Outreach and Engagement Office and Cleveland County community partners, the free event will…

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Pharmacy Journey Begins for Class of 2029 with White Coat Ceremony

Members of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy Class of 2029 received their white coats in a ceremony Sept. 5, symbolizing the beginning of their journey in pharmacy school. This year the event was held at the Connor Performing Arts Center at Pulaski Academy in Little Rock. Hundreds of family…

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Public Health Alumna Enjoys Advocating for Women’s Health

Sharla Smith, Ph.D., MPH, embraces the task of advocating for the well-being of women. Smith, an alumna of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, is an associate professor and director of birth equity, for the University of Kansas Medical Center Department of Population Health. “I love…

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Body Weight

These programs were first broadcast the week of September 15, 2025.

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MVP for September — Kristin Koeppler

Meet Kristin Koeppler, the MVP for September. Kristin is a patient services associate in UAMS Main Pre-Operative services. In the course of her work, she puts into practice the UAMS culture of being polite, friendly, respectful, thoughtful, optimistic and compassionate.

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UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Invites Public to Sept. 17 Town Hall in Ward

The public is invited to a town hall meeting hosted by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 17, at the Ward Municipal Complex, 40 Hickory St., in Ward, Arkansas. The event will feature presentations from the Cancer Institute’s Community Outreach and…

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UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Invites Public to Sept. 16 Town Hall in Brinkley

The public is invited to a town hall meeting hosted by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute from noon to 1 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 16, at the Brinkley Convention Center, 1501 Weatherby Drive, in Brinkley, Arkansas. The event will feature presentations from the Cancer Institute’s Community Outreach and…

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UAMS Employees, Patients Call the Hogs with UA Spirit Squad, Mascots

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) was awash in red and white on Sept. 6 as the University of Arkansas (UA) Spirit Squad showed up to greet about 100 UAMS employees, patients, families and members of the public.

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College of Health Professions Scholarship Reception Recognizes Student Success, Donors

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Health Professions held its annual Scholarship Reception on the evening of Aug. 28, bringing together students, donors and faculty to celebrate students’ successes and the power of financial support in higher education. This year’s event highlighted the remarkable generosity of donors and the tangible impact…

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