Regional Campuses


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.


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.


July 1, 2026

Family Medicine Physician C’Asia James, M.D., Joins UAMS Family Medical Center in El Dorado

Andrea Hooten

C'Asia James, M.D., smiles and holds a stethescope to a baby.

LITTLE ROCK — C’Asia James, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Family Medical Center in El Dorado where she will offer comprehensive care for all ages with an additional focus on women’s health and obstetrics.


June 30, 2026

Insurance Barriers, Maternal Care Top Concerns at UAMS Southwest Town Hall

Andrea Hooten

Barnes points to someone in the audience as Kristina Patel, M.D., asks questions

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Chancellor C. Lowry Barnes, M.D., learned about a unique issue during his recent town hall at the UAMS Southwest Regional Campus in Texarkana: the Arkansas/Texas state line that divides the city.


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.


June 16, 2026

UAMS, Community Promote Physical Activity with Walk to Springdale School

David Wise

Staff from the UAMS Institute of Community Health Innovation poses with students and community members at the Walk and Roll to School event in May 2026.

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.



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