Northwest Regional Campus


August 28, 2023

UAMS, Arkansas Children’s Northwest Partner to Provide Free Puberty Education to Teen Girls in Northwest Arkansas

David Wise

Four Young Girls Hanging Out Together In Park

FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Arkansas Children’s Northwest will present Girlology, an educational program for tween and teen girls to learn about health and social topics they may experience during adolescence, on Sept. 17. Held from 2-4:30 p.m. at the Schmieding Center for Senior Health & Education, 2422 N….


August 24, 2023

UAMS, UAHT Offering College Credit for Completing Community Health Worker Training Program

David Wise

Community health workers interact with community members.

FAYETTEVILLE — Participants in the community health worker (CHW) training program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) are now eligible to receive college credit for completing the training, thanks to a partnership between UAMS and the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT). CHWs are trusted members of their community who work within their…


August 16, 2023

UAMS, Partners Provide Food Lockers for Local Pantry

David Wise

UAMS), the Northwest Arkansas Food Insecurity Community of Practice and the St. James Missionary Baptist Church and community leaders cut the ribbon at the new food lockers.

FAYETTEVILLE — New Community Food Lockers installed at St. James Missionary Baptist Church will allow the church’s food pantry clients to receive food outside of regular business hours. The lockers were installed as part of a joint effort between the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), the Northwest Arkansas Food Insecurity Community of Practice…


UAMS Study Finds Many Rural Women Cancer Patients Receive Financial Support through Social Networks

David Wise

People holding hands around a table

FAYETTEVILLE — Rural women with cancer often receive financial support from within their communities and from formal organizations, but not all patients have equal access to this assistance, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Office of Community Health & Research. To better understand financial challenges and…


August 3, 2023

Johnelle Hunt Gives UAMS $250,000 To Support Northwest Regional Campus

Andrew Vogler

Johnelle Hunt, co-founder of J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., pledged $250,000 to UAMS to establish the Hunt Family Fund for Excellence.

LITTLE ROCK — Johnelle Hunt, co-founder of J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., pledged $250,000 to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to establish the Hunt Family Fund for Excellence.


July 24, 2023

Angel Holland, DPT, Ed.D., Named Chair of UAMS Department of Physical Therapy

David Wise

Angel Holland

FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Health Professions named Angel Holland, DPT, Ed.D., chair of the Department of Physical Therapy and director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, effective Aug. 1. Holland succeeds John Jefferson, Ph.D., PT, who led the establishment of the department and the development of…


June 21, 2023

UAMS, Open Arms Partner to Provide Group Prenatal Care In Madison County through CenteringPregnancy®

David Wise

A group of pregnant women bond during a Centering Pregnancy session.

FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is now offering a group prenatal program for pregnant mothers in Madison County through its Office of Community Health & Research. Mobile CenteringPregnancy® launched last month in partnership with Open Arms Pregnancy Center. CenteringPregnancy® is prenatal care that includes a woman’s regular health checkup, along…


UAMS Taking Group Prenatal Care on the Road through CenteringPregnancy®

David Wise

A group of pregnant women discussing their prenatal needs.

FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) Office of Community Health & Research, recently launched a mobile CenteringPregnancy® program, a group prenatal program that is headed to medically underserved areas across Arkansas. CenteringPregnancy® is prenatal care that includes a woman’s regular health checkup, along with extra time for group learning and sharing….


June 14, 2023

UAMS’ Fatherhood FIRE Program Enrolling Northwest Arkansas Families

David Wise

Father and daughter hugging and smiling

FAYETTEVILLE — Fatherhood FIRE (Family-focused, Interconnected, Resilient and Essential), a free program for dads, moms and partners that provides education, resources and support through community services in Northwest Arkansas, is now enrolling participants in Benton, Carroll, Madison and Washington counties. The program is administered by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Office of…


June 13, 2023

Occupational Therapy Assistant Clinical Professor Helps Drivers “Fit” in Their Cars

David Wise

Occupational Therapy professor Kandy Salter works with OT students on how to properly check a person's car for their specific fit.

In a car-centric culture like the United States, most people don’t give much thought to how they physically interact with their cars. They generally just jump in the car and go. However, an awareness of how we “fit” in our cars should be an important safety consideration, especially as we age. Kandy Salter, OTD, OTR/L,…



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