UAMS News


April 5, 2013

Spinal Cord Commission Gives Roll-in Chair

Ben Boulden

April 5, 2013 | Patients with spinal cord disabilities at the UAMS Medical Center will now be able to independently shower and use the toilet after the donation of a roll-in shower commode wheelchair by the Arkansas Spinal Cord Commission.


April 2, 2013

KISS Tribute Band to Headline UAMS Cancer Institute’s RockStar Lounge May 31

Susan Van Dusen

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – Join Little Rock’s hottest rock ’n roll party May 31 when KISS tribute band Rock and Roll Over headlines RockStar Lounge.</span>


April 1, 2013

Area Health Education Centers Get New Identity, Names as UAMS Regional Centers

Ben Boulden

<p class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) eight Area Health Education Centers (AHECs) across the state today become known as UAMS regional centers, a change intended to unify the programs under the strength of UAMS’ reputation for quality health care and health education.</p>


Area Health Education Centers Get New Identity as UAMS Regional Centers

Ben Boulden

LITTLE ROCK – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) eight Area Health Education Centers (AHECs) across the state today become known as UAMS regional centers, a change intended to unify the programs under the strength of UAMS’ reputation for quality health care and health education.


High School Students See Career Possibilities at UAMS

Jon Parham

April 1, 2013 | A future Arkansas doctor, nurse or allied health professional may have had their first chance to see an academic medical center on a recent Saturday when the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) hosted more than 120 high school students.


Arkansas e-Link Broadband Expands into Columbia County

Ben Boulden

<p class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas e-Link, a statewide broadband network, will begin operations in Columbia County, connecting health care and educational institutions for telemedicine and distance learning.</p>


March 29, 2013

Twelve Named to UAMS Foundation Board

Ben Boulden

<p class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – Twelve new members have been elected to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Foundation Fund Board effective March 28. They are selected for a term of three years and may serve up to three terms.</p>


Northwest Arkansas Naturals to Host ‘Strike Out Stroke Night’ April 4

Ben Boulden

<p class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK — To help Arkansans learn how to survive stroke, the Northwest Arkansas Naturals baseball team is making its April 4 home opening game “Strike Out Stroke Night” in partnership with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)-led statewide stroke program, AR SAVES.</p>


March 27, 2013

UAMS Starts State’s First EMS Bachelor’s Degree Program

Jon Parham

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – A new bachelor’s degree program in emergency medical sciences, the first of its kind in the state, will start this summer at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), designed to enhance the management and clinical skills of emergency services professionals.</span>


Public Invited to Free UAMS Drug Addiction Symposium

David Robinson

LITTLE ROCK – The public is invited to hear about the latest drug addiction research, treatment and policy at an April 15 symposium at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) featuring a national leader in drug addiction science and former senior White House adviser on the Affordable Care Act.  



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