Northwest Regional Campus


November 13, 2026

OT Doctoral Graduate Builds a Movement, One Bench at a Time

David Wise

Photo of Beck DeClerk, OTD, sitting on the bus bench she painted in a strawberry motif.

Becky DeClerk, OTD, OTR/L, a recent graduate of the UAMS/UA Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, is a believer in the adage that if you walk a mile in another person’s shoes, you gain a deeper understanding of what they are going through. So, when she decided to learn more about transportation issues for her capstone project, she rode buses. Then she built benches.


November 12, 2026

UAMS, University of Arkansas Rich Mountain Sign Agreement to Open Healthcare Education Pathways

David Wise

Photo of Rich Mountain Community College in the fall.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain (UA Rich Mountain) have signed a formal Memorandum of Agreement that gives UA Rich Mountain students a clearer, faster path into UAMS health professions and nursing programs.The agreement covers six UAMS programs in the College of Health Professions and the College of Nursing. Qualifying UA Rich Mountain students will receive a guaranteed interview, priority application review, or both.


November 9, 2026

Gestational Diabetes: What You Need to Know

David Wise

Photo of a pregnant women testing her blood sugar.

Pregnancy brings many changes to the body. Sometimes these changes can make it harder for your body to control your blood sugar. When your blood sugar gets too high during pregnancy, this can lead to gestational diabetes.


October 27, 2026

UAMS/UA Go Baby Go Program Marks Third Year of Getting Kids Moving

David Wise

One of the kids who received a Go Baby Go car drives toward the mini 7Brew drive thru replica that was built for the distribution event.

The Go Baby Go project in Northwest Arkansas recently completed its third year. The program provides modified electric ride-on cars to children with mobility challenges, and it continues to grow its reach and refine its approach.


October 21, 2026

Walk & Roll Brings Springdale Community Together to Promote Health, Safety

David Wise

Students and parents get ready to participate in the annual Walk and Roll event in Springdale that encourages kids to walk or ride their bikes to school.

October is officially Walk & Roll Month, and Tristan Hill from the City of Springdale read the proclamation to get things rolling on Oct. 8.


October 20, 2026

Every Mother Counts Board Visits With UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation, Ignite

David Wise

Board members from Members of the Every Mother Counts Board of Directors visit with members of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation and Ignite Professional Studies.

Members of the Every Mother Counts Board of Directors recently visited the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation and Ignite Professional Studies and saw first-hand how community leaders are paving the way to improve maternal health outcomes in Arkansas.


October 15, 2026

UAMS’ Schmieding Center to Host Oct. 29 Dementia Conference for Family Caregivers

David Wise

People gathered in the lobby of the UAMS Schmieding Center for Senior Health and Education

Family members and others caring for a loved one with dementia are invited to a free Dementia Conference for Caregivers on Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Schmieding Center for Senior Health and Education, 2422 N. Thompson St., in Springdale.


October 8, 2026

Mental Health Matters

David Wise

Scrabble tiles spelling out "Mental Health Matters."

Mental health is an important part of our overall health and well-being. Just as we take care of our physical health by eating nutritious foods, staying active, and getting regular checkups, it is important to take care of our mental and emotional health.


October 6, 2026

UAMS Receives Grant to Provide Telehealth Nutrition Services, Remote Monitoring in Clinics in Batesville, El Dorado

David Wise

Woman using a remote glucose monitor

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will integrate telehealth nutrition services and remote patient monitoring at two of its clinics to help patients better manage their diabetes and chronic health conditions.


September 18, 2026

UAMS Celebrates Opening of Multiple Sclerosis Clinic in Fayetteville

Andrew Vogler

Scott and Jo Rampy cut the ribbon for the new UAMS Health MS Clinic in Fayetteville.

FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 18 to celebrate the opening of the UAMS Health MS Clinic, located at the UAMS Northwest Regional Campus in Fayetteville.



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