Northwest Regional Campus


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.


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.


June 15, 2026

New Rural Health Hub Connects Arkansans to Healthcare Resources, Opportunities

Andrea Hooten

mother holds baby as physicians holds stethescope to check the baby's heart rate

More than 40% of Arkansans live in rural areas, many with insufficient health care due to a lack of transportation, lack of providers, lack of insurance, and a preponderance of chronic conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure.



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