UAMS News


April 30, 2013

UAMS 12th Street Center ‘Springs Into Wellness’

Holland Doran

Bobby Wilson put his health and well-being on the backburner in the hard times since being out of work and living without health insurance.


April 29, 2013

More Than 1,000 Arkansans Join UAMS-Supported Research Volunteer Registry

David Robinson

LITTLE ROCK – More than 1,000 Arkansans have signed up to volunteer for research through an online registry that connects them with research opportunities at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and other institutions nationwide.


UAMS Medical Center Honors Volunteers

Nate Hinkel

April 29, 2013 | UAMS volunteers and employees shared laughs, lunch, door prizes and even a few tears as their service was recognized April 25 at the annual UAMS Medical Center Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon.


April 26, 2013

UAMS Celebrates Earth Day with Tree Plantings and Exhibits

Nate Hinkel

April 26, 2013 | UAMS celebrated its third annual Earth Day event April 23 with exhibitors, tree plantings, plenty of giveaways and a record turnout.


April 24, 2013

Fourth UAMS Telestroke Conference Slated for May 14-15

Ben Boulden

<p class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – The fourth annual AR SAVES Telestroke Conference to educate medical professionals on stroke care and the use of telecommunications technology to support stroke treatment will be May 14-15 at the Statehouse Convention Center.</p>


Fertility Specialist Gloria Richard-Davis, M.D., Joins UAMS

Ben Boulden

<p class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – Fertility and reproductive endocrinology specialist Gloria Richard-Davis, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and will see infertility and gynecology patients at offices in the Freeway Medical Tower.</p>


April 23, 2013

Golf Tournament May 13 to Benefit ALS Research at UAMS

Nate Hinkel

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – The 13th annual Paul Dunn Golf Classic, to benefit the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) search for better treatments and a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), will be held May 13. </span>


April 22, 2013

Free Skin Cancer Screenings Offered at UAMS Cancer Institute May 18

Susan Van Dusen

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – People concerned about spots on their skin are invited to participate in a free skin cancer screening from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. May 18 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). The screenings will take place on the sixth floor of the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute.</span>


April 19, 2013

Public Invited to UAMS Earth Day Event April 23

Liz Caldwell

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK — The public is invited to have personal documents shredded and electronic equipment recycled at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) third annual Earth Day event April 23.</span>


Down Syndrome Symposium Attracts UAMS, National Experts

Holland Doran

Ninety-nine percent of people with Down syndrome say that they are happy with their lives and 97 percent say they like who they are. These are just two of many positive statistics medical geneticist Brian Skotko, M.D., shared during the Arkansas Down Syndrome Conference on April 12 at UAMS.



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