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October 8, 2025

UAMS Mental Health Forum Addresses Challenges Unique to Women

Tim Taylor

Alyssa Frisby, M.S., RD, LD, discusses the connection between foods and a person’s emotional health at the UAMS Women's Mental Health Forum on Oct. 2.

True to its theme of “Building Resilience and Insight for Every Woman at Every Age,” the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Women’s Mental Health Forum on Oct. 2 served up a rich menu of information on women’s mental health, including the role that food plays in emotional well-being.


UAMS’ Sheldon Riklon, M.D., Appointed to Arkansas Minority Health Commission

David Wise

Sheldon Riklon, M.D.

LITTLE ROCK —Sheldon Riklon, M.D., a professor with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, was named recently to the Arkansas Minority Health Commission, where he will help bridge gaps in health across the state.


October 3, 2025

UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute Front, Center at Latest Showcase of Medical Discoveries

Kev' Moye

Dunn

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Research and Innovation recently presented the fall edition of its Showcase of Medical Discoveries.


October 1, 2025

UAMS Hosts National Rural Health Research Meeting

David Robinson

TRI Director Laura James, M.D., (standing left) moderates a panel of implementation scientists representing institutions in the Consortium of Rural States.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Translational Research Institute brought together more than 60 researchers and leaders from nine Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) institutions Sept. 18–19 for the annual meeting of the Consortium of Rural States (CORES).


September 30, 2025

Lecture Series Begins with Look at Breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s Research

Chris Carmody

This portrait shows two older women smiling in a garden.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently welcomed David Cook, director of public policy and governmental affairs for the Arkansas chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, for a virtual lecture about the latest frontiers in Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatment.


September 29, 2025

Gala for Life Shatters Record With $2.8 Million Raised, Honors Jo Smith Legacy

Marty Trieschmann

Gala for Life Shatters Record With $2.7 Million Raised, Honors Jo Smith Legacy

The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at UAMS raised a record-breaking $2.8 million at its annual Gala for Life, fueling promising cancer research, innovative treatments and outreach for Arkansans statewide.


UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging to Host Geriatric Care Conference Oct. 9-11

Chris Carmody

A group of seniors smiling together while in a retirement home

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

Benjamin Waldrum

Trauma Rehabilitation Symposium panel question 2025

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

Tim Taylor

Peggy Healy

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

David Wise

A UAMS health care workers conducts a blood test on a Marshallese patient.

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,…



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