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October 8, 2026
Mental Health Matters
Mental health is an important part of our overall health and well-being. Just as we take care of our physical health by eating nutritious foods, staying active, and getting regular checkups, it is important to take care of our mental and emotional health.
October 6, 2026
UAMS Receives Grant to Provide Telehealth Nutrition Services, Remote Monitoring in Clinics in Batesville, El Dorado
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will integrate telehealth nutrition services and remote patient monitoring at two of its clinics to help patients better manage their diabetes and chronic health conditions.
September 30, 2026
UAMS Conference Introduces College Students to World of Behavioral Health Careers
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Psychiatric Research Institute is holding a free conference Oct. 24 aimed at introducing college students to the world of behavioral health careers.
Retinal Specialist Ahmed Shakarchi, M.D., MPH, Joins UAMS Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute
LITTLE ROCK — Ahmed Shakarchi, M.D., MPH, who specializes in retinal disorders, has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute as an assistant professor of ophthalmology. Shakarchi is an ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal surgery, complex cataract surgery, and uveitis, a form of eye inflammation. His clinical interests…
September 28, 2026
UAMS-Sponsored Health & Wellness Expo Offers Free Screenings, Other Resources
The 2026 Health & Wellness Expo drew hundreds of Arkansans for a morning of health screenings, question-and-answer sessions with experts from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), and other activities.
September 24, 2026
Arkansas Rural Health Transformation Program Awards UAMS $5 Million to Fund 6 Initiatives
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received more than $5 million in funding under the HEART and RISE ARKANSAS initiatives of the Arkansas Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).
September 22, 2026
Hematologist Tamer Hellou, M.D., Joins UAMS Myeloma Center
Hematologist Tamer Hellou, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute’s Myeloma Center.
September 16, 2026
UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging to Host Geriatric Care Conference on Oct. 1-3
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will host its 2026 Geriatrics Updates conference Oct. 1-3, providing an opportunity for health professionals, patients, caregivers, and community members to learn about the latest developments in research and clinical care for older adults.
September 15, 2026
UAMS Neonatologists Strengthen Physician-Scientist Roles with Ph.D. Achievements
Four neonatologists at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) have recently earned Doctor of Philosophy degrees, bolstering their ability to connect clinical care with research to improve outcomes for newborn Arkansans and their families.
September 10, 2026
Healthy Aging: Simple Steps for a Healthier Future
Growing older is a natural part of life, and healthy aging can, and should be, an important part of that process. Healthy aging is about taking care of your health, staying independent, maintaining relationships, and continuing to enjoy the people and activities that matter to you most.
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