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June 23, 2026
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.
Keeping Your Mind Strong: Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
Our brains help us think, learn, remember, solve problems, and connect with the people around us. As we age, it is normal to experience changes in memory and thinking, but significant memory loss, confusion, and changes in behavior may be signs of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
May 27, 2026
UAMS, Community Partners Present Summit to Address Youth Substance Use, Prevention Strategies
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, in partnership with the Blue & You Foundation for Healthier Arkansas, the Arkansas Department of Human Services, and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, will host “Bridges to Breakthroughs” on June 25–26 at UALR’s Donaghey Student Center.
May 21, 2026
UAMS Launches Toolkit to Support Doula Integration in Hospitals
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation recently launched the Advancing Doulas and Perinatal Teams (ADAPT) Toolkit, an innovative resource designed to improve maternal health by strengthening collaboration between doulas and clinical care teams.
May 15, 2026
Care for Mom: Maternal Mental Health Matters
Maternal mental health is an important part of a woman’s health and well-being during pregnancy and after childbirth. While pregnancy and becoming a parent can bring joy and excitement, it can also leave you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and exhausted, which can take a toll on your mental and emotional health.
May 13, 2026
UAMS Researchers Identify New Ways to Protect Vision, Regrow Nerves in the Eye
Scientists at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) have discovered how to “reprogram” immune cells to help the eye heal after traumatic injuries and diseases such as diabetic retinopathy. Findings from research led by Abdel Fouda, Ph.D., an associate professor in the UAMS College of Medicine’s Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, were recently…
May 12, 2026
Be A Part of the Cure Walk Raises More Than $500,000 for Cancer Research
The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) hosted the sixth annual Be A Part of the Cure Walk on Saturday, May 2, at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock.
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