Regional Campuses
April 4, 2024
UA, UAMS Awarded $1.9 Million to Create Wearable Device to Detect Blood Loss
The United States Department of Defense awarded a little more than $1.9 million to a multidisciplinary team of researchers at the University of Arkansas and University of Arkansas Medical Sciences (UAMS) to develop a wearable device that will assist with the early detection and monitoring of internal and external bleeding. The grant comes as part…
April 3, 2024
UAMS Celebrates First Graduates of Community Health Worker Training Program
FAYETTEVILLE — The UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation will graduate seven community health workers (CHW) this month, celebrating the first class to complete the one-year Community Health Worker Training and Apprenticeship Program. The institute, formerly the UAMS Office of Community Health & Research, has enrolled 88 CHWs from 21 counties across Arkansas since starting…
March 27, 2024
Addressing Health Disparities in Arkansas: The Importance of Preventive Care
By Sheldon Riklon, M.D. April marks Minority Health Month, a time to raise awareness about racial and ethnic health disparities faced across the United States. Arkansas is home to many diverse communities, and unfortunately, some groups still experience worse health outcomes than others. According to the Arkansas Department of Health, non-White communities in the…
UAMS Health Family Medical Center Celebrates Grand Opening in El Dorado
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate the grand opening of the UAMS Health Family Medical Center in El Dorado. The Family Medical Center is located at 620 W. Grove St., Suite 202, in the former home of the South Arkansas Physician Group clinic. The clinic’s team…
March 15, 2024
Find Your Future in Healthcare Program Introduces Teens to Health Careers
Teens from 13 schools across the state convened in classrooms and science labs for the spring session of Find Your Future in Healthcare, a virtual program from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Regional Campuses that introduces students to a variety of health careers. The March 6 event focused on students in grades…
March 12, 2024
UAMS to Host Health Care Technology, Data Science Summer Camp for 10th Graders in Northwest Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is hosting a two-week summer day camp for rising 10th grade students in Northwest Arkansas who are interested in learning about STEM and data science as it relates to the health care field. The Arkansas Technology and Data Science in Health & Medicine (AR Tech…
March 7, 2024
Physical Therapy Class Achieves Remarkable 100% First-Attempt Pass Rate on Board Exams
The most recent cohort of Physical Therapy doctoral students to graduate from the College of Health Professions at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) accomplished a remarkable feat by achieving a 100% first-attempt pass rate on the National Physical Therapy Exam they took in 2023.
February 27, 2024
UAMS Establishes Institute for Community Health Innovation
UAMS announced Feb. 27 the establishment of its eighth institute, the UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation, effective March 1.
UAMS Accepting Applications for Youths Interested in MASH, CHAMPS Summer Programs
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is accepting applications for two summer enrichment programs that introduce high school students to career opportunities in health care. The Medical Applications of Science for Health (MASH) program is a statewide summer day camp for students entering grades 11 and 12. Participants gain exposure to health careers…
February 26, 2024
Debunking Fad Diets: Signs your diet is doing more harm than good
By Sheldon Riklon, M.D. For those looking to improve their health, fad diets are often a tempting solution. While these trendy eating plans may promise fast results, they often fail to deliver sustainable benefits. Overall, fad diets may not be the best approach for long-term health. Most fad diets are restrictive, meaning they require…
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