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February 3, 2026
Digital Health Diabetes Education Improves Health of Rural Communities Across Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK — Delivering family-centered diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) programs through digital health can significantly improve health outcomes for people with Type 2 diabetes, particularly those living in rural and underserved communities, according to researchers from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation.
January 30, 2026
UAMS, Ujima Celebrate Graduation of First Doula Class
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation and Ujima Maternity Network recently celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of their comprehensive, joint doula certification program, recognizing more than 40 doulas who have received certification through the program.
January 21, 2026
UAMS Receives $3.5 Million from CDC to Improve Colorectal Cancer Screening
LITTLE ROCK — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently awarded more than $3.5 million to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to lead a five-year statewide effort to improve the rate of colorectal cancer screening in the state.
January 15, 2026
UAMS Researcher Strives to Address Obesity in East Arkansas
Tiffany Miles, Ph.D., a researcher with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Translational Research Institute, wants to understand barriers to addressing obesity and food insecurities in two east Arkansas communities — Marvell and Elaine.
January 14, 2026
UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Names Five to Board of Advisors
The UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute has named four new members and welcomed one returning member to its Board of Advisors. The appointments strengthen the institute’s leadership and support its mission to advance cancer research, prevention and patient care across Arkansas.
January 9, 2026
UAMS Seeking Input from Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Veterans
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is seeking input from Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) veterans to help improve access to benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. As part of a partnership with the University of Hawaii, the UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation is surveying veterans to understand barriers…
January 7, 2026
UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Expands OnCore to Strengthen Clinical Trials
The UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute has fully implemented the Advarra OnCore Clinical Trials Management System, strengthening oversight, efficiency and growth of cancer clinical trials.
January 6, 2026
UAMS Sees Improved Diabetes Management Through Food Is Medicine Study with Grocery Deliveries
FAYETTEVILLE — Through a Food Is Medicine intervention delivered in collaboration with food pantries and partners in Northwest Arkansas, researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation found improved blood sugar outcomes for nearly 60% of participating adults with diabetes, according to a study published recently in the…
January 5, 2026
Sometimes It’s More Than Just The Winter Blues
By Sheldon Riklon, M.D. The winter months bring shorter days and colder temperatures, which can affect your mood, energy and overall well-being. Many people call this the “winter blues,” but for some, these seasonal changes are more serious and can greatly affect how you feel, think and behave. This condition is known as Seasonal…
December 29, 2025
UAMS Receives $3.18 Million Federal Grant to Create Program to Improve Communications Skills in Little Rock Students
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) Institute for Digital Health & Innovation has received a five-year, $3,183,174 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to create a program in Little Rock schools to help students learn better communication skills, including conflict resolution, relationship building and critical decision-making.
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