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August 20, 2026

Brenda and Robert Gullett Jr. Gift Supports UAMS Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Facility

Andrew Vogler

Robert and Brenda Gullett

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received a $1 million gift from Brenda Gullett and Robert R. Gullett Jr., M.D., associate professor and orthopaedic surgeon at the UAMS Northwest Regional Campus, to benefit the UAMS Health Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Hospital in Springdale. “A lifetime of caring for people drives…


August 19, 2026

Breastfeeding and Vaccines: Better Together

David Wise

A smiling woman is shown breastfeeding her baby.

Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to promote good health for your baby. When combined with recommended childhood vaccines, breastfeeding can create a strong foundation for lifelong health.


August 7, 2026

UAMS Northwest Regional Campus Helps Bilingual Students Bridge Healthcare Language Gap

Andrea Hooten

Student acts surprised at something Ana Sanchez is teaching them.

Ana Sanchez, an education coordinator for UAMS Northwest Regional Campus, is in her 18th year of teaching medical interpretation to Northwest Arkansas high school students. She was inspired to create the class after struggling to interpret for her father when he suffered a heart attack 25 years ago.


July 20, 2026

Enjoy Summer Safely with Smart Sun Protection

David Wise

Photo of sunscreen bottles and sunglasses sitting on a blanket at the beach

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors. Whether you’re swimming, biking, gardening, walking, or playing sports, spending time outside is a great way to stay active, reduce stress, and improve your overall well-being. As you enjoy the sunshine, it’s important to take steps to protect yourself from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. The sun emits UV rays, a type of radiation that can damage skin cells. UV rays are present even on cloudy or cool days and can reflect off surfaces such as water, sand, concrete, and snow.


July 13, 2026

UAMS Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Ranked No. 1 in First-Time National Board Pass Rates

David Wise

The UAMS Doctor of Physical Therapy class of 2026 poses in their regalia on the UAMS Northwest Campus lawn.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is ranked first in the nation for First-Time National Board Pass Rates, as reported by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.


July 9, 2026

UAMS Trains Huntsville High School Students with Community Health Worker Training

David Wise

Students from Huntsville High School pose with their CHW training certificates

Eight students from Huntsville High School are on the path to become certified community health workers (CHWs) after completing the inaugural high school-based training program from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation.


July 6, 2026

Ahmad Debian, M.D., Joins UAMS Family Medical Center in Fayetteville

David Wise

Ahmad Debian, M.D.

Ahmad Debian, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Family Medical Center in Fayetteville as a new primary care provider who will be treating patients of all ages.


July 2, 2026

UAMS Announces Leadership Changes in College of Medicine

Yavonda Chase

John Spollen, M.D., (left) and Leslie Stone, M.D., MPH

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) College of Medicine announced leadership changes, effective July 1.


June 30, 2026

Community Health Workers Learn Perinatal Outreach Approaches at UAMS Training

David Wise

Twenty community health workers (CHWs) from across Arkansas recently gathered in Springdale with a shared goal: to build connections and learn how to better support mothers across the state.

Twenty community health workers (CHWs) from across Arkansas recently gathered in Springdale with a shared goal: to build connections and learn how to better support mothers across the state.


June 23, 2026

UAMS Boosts Developmental Screenings, Referrals at 5 Clinics with HealthySteps Program

David Wise

Photo of a smiling child

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.



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