Medical News
MVP for October — Pam Buckner
Meet Pam Buckner, RN, the MVP for October. Pam is a a UAMS Emergency Department Transitions of Care manager. In the course of her work, she puts into practice the UAMS culture of being polite, friendly, respectful, thoughtful, optimistic and compassionate.
UAMS Partners Card 2025 Expands with More Shops, Locations to Support Cancer Patients
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Auxiliary Partners Card fundraising campaign is expanding in 2025, with 18 new merchants joining the effort, including, for the first time, retailers in Stuttgart. About 180 shops and restaurants across Central and Northwest Arkansas will offer 20% discounts Oct. 24 through Nov….
Protecting Your Health: The Importance of Breast Cancer Screenings
By Sheldon Riklon, M.D. Every October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month reminds us that breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers in women. While survival rates have improved, disparities remain, especially in rural and other underserved communities. One of the most effective ways to reduce risk and save lives is through regular…
UAMS Mental Health Forum Addresses Challenges Unique to Women
True to its theme of “Building Resilience and Insight for Every Woman at Every Age,” the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Women’s Mental Health Forum on Oct. 2 served up a rich menu of information on women’s mental health, including the role that food plays in emotional well-being.
UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute to Host Oct. 15 Town Hall in Arkadelphia
The public is invited to a community town hall meeting on cancer prevention and screening at noon Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the Clark County Library, 609 Caddo St., in Arkadelphia. Hosted by the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Community Outreach and Engagement team, the free event will share information with area residents about current…
UAMS’ Sheldon Riklon, M.D., Appointed to Arkansas Minority Health Commission
LITTLE ROCK —Sheldon Riklon, M.D., a professor with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, was named recently to the Arkansas Minority Health Commission, where he will help bridge gaps in health across the state.
UAMS Presents Virtual Family Medicine Update Oct. 29-31
LITTLE ROCK — The 29th Annual Family Medicine Update: Fueling the Front Line, hosted by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), will offer up to 12 hours of online continuing education Oct. 29-31 for primary care physicians, advanced practice registered nurses and registered nurses, pharmacists, physician associates, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, certified health…
Alumna Teaches Arkansans About the Dangers of Tobacco Use
Marian S. Evans, Dr.PH., MPH, is grateful for the chance to inform Arkansans of the risks of tobacco use. Evans is the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Minority Initiative Sub-Recipient Grant Office program coordinator. Additionally, she’s the interim director of the school’s Minority Research Center on Tobacco and Addictions. Both programs are governed…
UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute to Host Oct. 16 Town Hall on Clinical Trials in Helena-West Helena
The public is invited to a town hall meeting about cancer clinical trials at noon Thursday, Oct. 16, at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) East Regional Campus, 1393 Highway 242 South in Helena-West Helena. Hosted by the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Community Outreach and Engagement team, the free event will…