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November 10, 2026
UAMS South Regional Campus, South Arkansas College Sign Agreement to Share SouthArk’s Simulation Lab
EL DORADO — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) South Regional Campus in El Dorado and South Arkansas College signed an agreement today to share SouthArk’s simulation lab. Health professional students and residents at both campuses can train with manikins, learning medical procedures and life-saving skills in simulated situations.
October 30, 2026
Clawson Leads Project Designed to Prevent Youth Nicotine Use in Rural Arkansas
Ashley Clawson, Ph.D., faculty in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, has a goal to help improve the health of Arkansas’ families through addressing youth nicotine use.
UAMS’ Arkansas Center for Women and Infants’ Health Making Inroads, Pushing Forward
| A lot has happened in the world of maternal and infant health in Arkansas since early 2025, when the Arkansas Center for Women and Infants’ Health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) began implementing plans to reduce the state’s high rates of maternal and infant mortality.
October 23, 2026
UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Unveils State’s First Lung Screening Fleet
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute announced today the arrival of Arkansas’ first lung cancer screening vans and the launch of an unprecedented statewide effort to reduce the state’s leading cause of cancer death.
October 12, 2026
Family Medicine Physician Iram Qureshi, M.D., Joins UAMS Family Medical Center in Fort Smith
Iram Qureshi, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Family Medical Center in Fort Smith, where she will offer comprehensive care for all ages.
October 9, 2026
UAMS Announces Members of Jefferson Regional Association Board
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has named six community leaders to the Jefferson Regional Association Board.
October 6, 2026
UAMS Receives Grant to Provide Telehealth Nutrition Services, Remote Monitoring in Clinics in Batesville, El Dorado
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 28, 2026
UAMS East’s William McClain Named Chief Administrative Officer of Helena Hospital
William McClain, administrative director at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) East Regional Campus in Helena-West Helena, will expand his role to include chief administrative officer at Helena Hospital, beginning Oct. 1.
September 25, 2026
UAMS, Bradley County Medical Center to Sign Management Advising and Co-Branding Agreement
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Bradley County Medical Center (BCMC) in Warren are planning to sign a management consulting and co-branding agreement. The agreement was approved Thursday by the BCMC Board of Directors.
September 24, 2026
Arkansas Rural Health Transformation Program Awards UAMS $5 Million to Fund 6 Initiatives
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received more than $5 million in funding under the HEART and RISE ARKANSAS initiatives of the Arkansas Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).
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