Institutes
July 9, 2026
UAMS Trains Huntsville High School Students with Community Health Worker Training
Eight students from Huntsville High School are on the path to become certified community health workers (CHWs) after completing the inaugural high school-based training program from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation.
Summit Builds ‘Bridges’ Between Groups Seeking to Help Youth with Substance Use
Michael Mancino had a short but noteworthy message for those in the crowded room about substance use.
“Don’t ignore it. Don’t stick your head in the sand; it’s not going to get better on its own.”
July 1, 2026
UAMS Researchers Shed Light on Medical Cannabis Use During Pregnancy in Arkansas
A new research study by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) researchers represents a key step toward understanding the potential effects of cannabis exposure on mothers and babies.
June 30, 2026
Community Health Workers Learn Perinatal Outreach Approaches at UAMS Training
Twenty community health workers (CHWs) from across Arkansas recently gathered in Springdale with a shared goal: to build connections and learn how to better support mothers across the state.
June 25, 2026
Seminar Highlights Brain-Healthy Habits, Resources for Dementia Caregivers
A virtual seminar from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) gave attendees a chance to learn about ways to reduce their risk of dementia and access resources to care for those who are experiencing cognitive decline.
June 23, 2026
Optometrist Ryan Wood, O.D., Joins UAMS Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute
Ryan Wood, O.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute as an optometrist and assistant professor of ophthalmology.
UAMS Boosts Developmental Screenings, Referrals at 5 Clinics with HealthySteps Program
Since it began using the HealthySteps program in 2024, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has seen significant increases in developmental screenings, social and emotional screenings, pediatric referrals, and early intervention referrals at five of its clinics in the state.
June 18, 2026
Jones Eye Institute Celebrates 100th ‘Gift of Sight’ Cataract Surgery
Atmon Leviticus wanted to return home, but to do that, he needed to be able to see again. Thanks to a team of ophthalmologists with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute, he finally can.
June 16, 2026
UAMS, Community Promote Physical Activity with Walk to Springdale School
More than 30 students and their family members in Springdale joined together for a 10-minute trek to school recently, showing that going to school doesn’t have to just be a morning routine. It can be fun and healthy, too.
June 15, 2026
New Rural Health Hub Connects Arkansans to Healthcare Resources, Opportunities
More than 40% of Arkansans live in rural areas, many with insufficient health care due to a lack of transportation, lack of providers, lack of insurance, and a preponderance of chronic conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure.
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