Regional Campuses


August 5, 2026

MammoVan Brings Breast Cancer Screenings to Texarkana with Community Support

Katie Fite

MammoVan Brings Breast Cancer Screenings to Texarkana with Community Support

The UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute MammoVan recently visited the UAMS Health Family Medical Center in Texarkana, bringing breast cancer screenings closer to home for the local community.


July 31, 2026

Chancellor Visits UAMS East Regional Campus in Helena-West Helena

Andrea Hooten

Barnes talks to audience

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) chancellor Lowry C. Barnes, M.D., recently met with UAMS East Regional Campus employees and discussed the newly signed co-management agreement between UAMS and Helena Hospital.


July 30, 2026

UAMS Medical Students Awarded Primary Care Scholarships

Andrea Hooten

Primary Health Care written on chalkboard with stethescope

Twenty students enrolled in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine each received a $10,000 UAMS Primary Care Workforce Scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year, announced Tom South, assistant dean for UAMS medical student admissions.


July 28, 2026

UAMS South Regional Campus in El Dorado Celebrates Two Milestones

Andrea Hooten

C'Asia James holds diploma with Donya Watson, M.D.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) South Regional Campus in El Dorado has delivered two firsts this summer: graduating Arkansas’ only surgical obstetrics fellow while ushering in its first class of family medicine rural track residents. Both milestones will strengthen healthcare access for south Arkansas.


July 27, 2026

Family Medicine Physician Charles Jones, M.D., Joins UAMS Health Family Medical Center in Helena-West Helena

Andrea Hooten

Photo of Dr. Jones with UAMS logo

Charles Jones, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Family Medical Center in Helena-West Helena, where he will offer primary care for all ages.


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

Primus Mbawuike, M.D., Pharm.D., Joins UAMS Health Family Medical Center in Pine Bluff

Andrea Hooten

Head shot of Primus Mbawuike, M.D., Pharm.D.

Primus Mbawuike, M.D., Pharm.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Family Medical Center in Pine Bluff where he will offer comprehensive care for all ages with additional expertise in pharmacy.


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.



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