LITTLE ROCK — A program developed by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) to improve mental health access for children in Arkansas is presenting the 2025 School-Based Mental Health Symposium on July 30 and 31. The Arkansas Mental Health Access for Pediatric Primary Care (ARMAPP) program offers the…
The public is invited to attend a community town hall meeting featuring community outreach and education programs on cancer at noon, Tuesday, July 8, at the Paragould Community Center, 2404 Lindwood Drive, in Paragould, Arkansas. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is hosting the free event to share…
At the intersection of innovation and infrastructure, a transformative project is taking shape in Northwest Arkansas: a world-class orthopedic and sports performance surgical center for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). More than just another health care facility, this project promises to be a beacon of cutting-edge design, precision construction and community impact….
Just about everyone has visited a pharmacy, but it’s a rare experience to get a peek behind the curtain. For three days in June, 39 high school students from Arkansas, Missouri and Arizona got to do just that, learning about the profession and potentially sparking their interest in pharmacy careers. Held June 2-4 at the…
LITTLE ROCK — University of Arkansas System President Jay B. Silveria today announced that C. Lowry Barnes, M.D., professor and chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), has been named interim chancellor of the university and will begin his role July 11.
Pharmacy owners Anne Pace, Pharm.D., and Scott Pace, Pharm.D., J.D., have created a $25,000 endowment for a new scholarship in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy focused on honoring the drive and determination needed to advocate for change in the profession. ”The College of Pharmacy is grateful for Scott and…
Undergraduates from 14 schools across the country had the opportunity to explore the field of cancer research at a UAMS workshop sponsored by the Arkansas INBRE (IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence). Held May 28 in the UAMS Library, the “Bench to Bedside: Breakthroughs in Cancer Research and Therapy Workshop” attracted nearly 30 students interested in…
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) welcomed past graduates to Little Rock for the 2025 Alumni Reunion, an evening that honored alumni from all colleges and the graduate school, with many classes represented and ready to celebrate. Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, UAMS chancellor and CEO of UAMS Health, welcomed alumni and provided guests…
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation recognized two pillars of community health in Arkansas at its annual Northwest Arkansas Health Summit on May 21. Community Anchor Nicolle Fletcher, of Ujima Maternity Network and Nurturing Arrows, was presented with the Community Anchor Award, which honors an individual who shows…
By Philmar Mendoza Kabua, BSN Women’s health is about more than reproductive care — it’s a commitment to improving one’s overall health at every stage of life. From puberty and pregnancy to menopause and healthy aging, each stage brings new health needs and presents an opportunity to reflect and take charge of one’s…