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September 30, 2024
Internist Gilbert-Roy Kamoga, M.D., Joins UAMS Health Internal Medicine Clinic in Fayetteville
LITTLE ROCK — Gilbert-Roy Kamoga, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as an internist in the UAMS Health Internal Medicine Clinic on the UAMS Northwest Regional Campus in Fayetteville. “We were delighted to recruit Dr. Kamoga to our internal medicine team in Northwest Arkansas,” said Stephanie Kruger, MHA, senior administrative…
Let’s Talk About Prescriptions
By Sheldon Riklon, M.D. Managing your medications can be hard, especially if you take several for different health issues. Here are some tips to help you stay on track. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Your doctor or pharmacist can check your prescriptions and answer any questions about your medicines. They can also tell…
September 25, 2024
UAMS Researchers Find Remote Patient Monitoring a Strategy to Reach Arkansans Living in Rural Areas
FAYETTEVILLE — Increasing remote patient monitoring (RPM) programs can improve health outcomes for Arkansans living in rural areas of the state, but many in the state face barriers related to technology and language, according to researchers from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). With RPM, health care providers can monitor a patient at…
September 23, 2024
UAMS Researchers Find Health Care Providers’ Advice Matters to Those Hesitant about Vaccines
FAYETTEVILLE — Health care provider recommendations for vaccines are critical for reaching vaccine-hesitant individuals, particularly regarding COVID-19, influenza and HPV vaccination, according to researchers from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). According to several studies published this summer, researchers at the UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation found that hesitant people who received…
September 9, 2024
Physical Therapy Class of 2024 Achieves 100% First-Attempt Pass Rate on Board Exams
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2024 accomplished a remarkable feat by achieving a 100% first-attempt pass rate on the National Physical Therapy Board Exam. All seven graduating classes in the UAMS Department of Physical Therapy in the College of Health Professions have had an overall pass…
September 6, 2024
Nearly 300 Women and Children Benefit from Expanded Double Your Dollars Program in Northwest Arkansas
Nearly 300 women and children received discounted produce from farmers markets in Northwest Arkansas in the month after the Double Your Dollars program expanded its eligibility to WIC recipients. Recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SrFMNP), and Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)…
August 29, 2024
UAMS’ Pearl McElfish, Ph.D., Joins Panel of Experts to Discuss Maternal Health Issues
U.S. Sen. John Boozman joined health care experts on Wednesday, Aug. 21, to discuss the barriers that prevent Arkansas mothers from optimal health, and the solutions needed to improve the state’s maternal mortality and morbidity rates. Pearl McElfish, Ph.D., director of the UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation, was among the six panelists who joined…
August 27, 2024
Screenings Save Lives: The Importance of Regular Sexual and Reproductive Health Screenings
By Sheldon Riklon, M.D. When it comes to health, people often think about exercise, diet and regular check-ups. But it’s just as important to regularly undergo sexual and reproductive screenings. These screenings can help you catch problems early, so you can deal with them before they get worse. Why Are Screenings Important? Sexual and…
August 22, 2024
UAMS Receives Grant from Mid-America Transplant Foundation to Support Kidney Health Access in Northeast Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received $145,000 from the Mid-America Transplant Foundation to increase patient access to health care, particularly kidney health interventions, in largely rural counties in northeast Arkansas. “I am truly grateful for Mid-America Transplant’s commitment to patient navigation in northeast Arkansas,” said Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA,…
August 20, 2024
UAMS, Northwest Arkansas Schools Kick Off 2024-25 School Year with Nutrition Trainings
FAYETTEVILLE — As students returned to the classroom, team members from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation worked with districts across Northwest Arkansas to prepare for the 2024-25 school year with a plan for healthier eating.
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