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September 29, 2025
UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging to Host Geriatric Care Conference Oct. 9-11
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging will host its 2025 Geriatrics Updates conference Oct. 9-11, providing an opportunity for health professionals, patients, caregivers and community members to learn about the latest findings in geriatric care.
September 26, 2025
Trauma Rehabilitation Symposium Draws Hundreds, Celebrates Successes
More than 200 health care professionals, social workers and case managers recently gathered in Benton for the Arkansas Trauma Rehabilitation Symposium. This year’s theme, “Pay It Forward,” focused on empowering providers and improving outcomes for trauma survivors. The UAMS Institute for Digital Health & Innovation’s Brain Injury Program hosted the Sept. 19 event at the…
September 22, 2025
UAMS Teams Up with Attorney General’s Office to Produce Narcan Video
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin launched his office’s “One Pill Can Kill” initiative last October, a program designed to provide life-saving resources on the state’s college campuses as well as education on overdose prevention.
September 16, 2025
Joint Announcement: Ministry of Health & Human Services and UAMS Mark Final Year of Faith-Based Diabetes Program
The Republic of the Marshall Islands Ministry of Health & Human Services (MoHHS) and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) are proud to announce the launch of the fourth and final year of the Faith-Based Diabetes Self-Management Education (FDSME) Study, beginning September 2025. This long-standing and impactful joint collaboration between MoHHS and UAMS, alongside key community partners — KIJLE (Kora In Jiban Lorlorjake Ejmour,…
September 9, 2025
UAMS Stroke Conference Highlights Care, Statistics, Survivors
Arkansas health care professionals who treat stroke patients gathered Aug. 22 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to learn practical ways of delivering optimal care in their facilities and to learn about advanced care options across the state. The 2025 Annual Stroke Conference, presented by the UAMS Comprehensive Stroke Center, is a…
UAMS to Host Women’s Mental Health Forum on Oct. 2
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is hosting a forum on women’s mental health, featuring experts who will discuss the latest approaches to addressing this growing concern.
September 3, 2025
Arkansas Trauma Rehabilitation Symposium Set for Sept. 19
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) invites health care professionals, social workers and case management specialists to the 2025 Arkansas Trauma Rehabilitation Symposium on Friday, Sept. 19, to learn more about treating patients with traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries.
NIH Awards Nearly $5.8 Million to UAMS to Continue Groundbreaking Research on Cancer Treatment Side Effects
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a five-year nearly $5.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to continue research into the often overlooked side effects of cancer therapies, including radiation and chemotherapy. The $5,737,500 grant awarded by the NIH’s National Institute of General Medical Sciences funds Phase 3…
August 29, 2025
Vaccines = Healthy Students
By Sheldon Riklon, M.D. Students are heading back to school, and many parents and families are busy gathering supplies, setting schedules and preparing for a successful year. One essential step that is sometimes overlooked is making sure your child is up to date on their routine vaccinations. Why Vaccinations Matter Vaccines are one of…
August 27, 2025
UAMS Graduate Student First in State to Earn Competitive National Cancer Institute Award
Reham Sewilam, a Ph.D. student in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Graduate School and a trainee of the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, has become the first graduate student in Arkansas to receive the highly competitive National Cancer Institute (NCI) Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award. The six-year fellowship, totaling $500,776,…
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