UAMS Hosts Oct. 16 Spinal Neurosurgery Lecture
LITTLE ROCK — The public is invited to attend the Flanigan-Boop Endowed Lectureship in Spinal Neurosurgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) at 5 p.m. Oct. 16.
Medical News
UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute Front, Center at Latest Showcase of Medical Discoveries
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Research and Innovation recently presented the fall edition of its Showcase of Medical Discoveries.
Breast Cancer
Sept. 26, 2025 | These programs were first broadcast the week of October 6, 2025.
First Surgical Procedure Performed at UAMS 12th Street Health & Wellness Center
A clinical team including a urologist, physician assistant (PA) and medical student worked together to perform the first surgical procedure Sept. 25 at the UAMS 12th Street Health & Wellness Center.
Arkansas Researchers Present First-Ever Statewide Health Survey
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas researchers combined efforts to conduct the inaugural Arkansas Health Survey, information that will help create tailored solutions to improve the health and well-being of Arkansans. Only one other state has a similar statewide health survey.
UAMS Hosts National Rural Health Research Meeting
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Translational Research Institute brought together more than 60 researchers and leaders from nine Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) institutions Sept. 18–19 for the annual meeting of the Consortium of Rural States (CORES).
College of Nursing Reception Highlights Impact of Scholarship Assistance
At the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing’s annual reception for scholarship recipients and donors, Cristian Villatoro reflected on how one family’s generosity can have a life-changing impact on others.
In Arkansas, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Needs to Last All Year
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, and when detected early, it often carries an excellent prognosis. Unfortunately, here in Arkansas, screening rates remain below the national average.
Patients, Cardiology Care Team Reconnect at Heart Recovery Reunion
Before Mike Dumas even spoke at the inaugural UAMS Heart Recovery Reunion, his walk to the lectern and then standing behind it spoke for him. “I wouldn’t be standing here if it wasn’t for Dr. Michael Luna and you, the staff and nurses that kept me alive until I was able to get back on…
College of Pharmacy Recognizes 148 Students with Scholarships, Awards
Nearly 150 students in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) College of Pharmacy received awards and scholarships at separate ceremonies held Sept. 19 in Little Rock and Sept. 22 in Fayetteville. Each year, the college recognizes students for their hard work and donors for their contributions and commitment to the college.