UAMS News


October 8, 2012

Ph.D. Candidates Don New Lab Coats

Jon Parham

Oct. 8, 2012 | In front of an overflow crowd of friends, family and colleagues, 33 doctoral candidates received white lab coats from their mentors and advisors at the Graduate School’s Sept. 24 Research Induction ceremony, signifying the next step in their academic career.


October 4, 2012

UAMS Researchers Find Clue in High Rate of Broken Bones in Down Syndrome

Jon Parham

<p class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – UAMS geneticist and Down syndrome expert Kent McKelvey, M.D., knew there had to be something more to the high rate of broken bones in those with the genetic condition than just typical osteoporosis. </p>


UAMS Researchers Find Clue in High Rate of Fractures in Down Syndrome

Jon Parham

Oct. 4, 2012 | UAMS geneticist and Down syndrome expert Kent McKelvey, M.D., knew there had to be something more to the high rate of broken bones in those with the genetic condition than just typical osteoporosis.


October 3, 2012

Mock Trauma Tests Skills of Paramedic Students

Jon Parham

Oct. 3, 2012 | Victims of a mock campus shooting tested the skills of students in the UAMS paramedic program recently to assess, prioritize and provide emergency medical treatment.


Klimberg Named President of American Society of Breast Surgeons

Susan Van Dusen

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – V. Suzanne Klimberg, M.D., a breast surgeon at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), has been named president of the American Society of Breast Surgeons.</span>


October 2, 2012

UAMS College of Pharmacy and Kroger Partner for Health Screenings Oct. 6

Nate Hinkel

<p class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy students and Kroger will partner to give free health screenings at the 29 Kroger pharmacies throughout the state Oct. 6. </p>


October 1, 2012

State’s First Lady Honors Childhood Survivors

Nate Hinkel

Oct. 1, 2012 | For childhood cancer survivors, every day is a day to celebrate.


Myeloma Institute Celebrates New Home

Ben Boulden

Oct. 1, 2012 | To Bob Kohler, the new space that houses the Myeloma Institute for Research and Therapy on the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) campus signifies what his patient experience is all about.


Lawrence Memorial Hospital Joins UAMS-Led Program to Provide Emergency Stroke Care

Ben Boulden

LITTLE ROCK – Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge has partnered with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to provide life-saving emergency care for stroke patients in the region.


September 28, 2012

Centers for Children Opens In Jonesboro

Nate Hinkel

Sept. 28, 2012 | Two of Arkansas’ most trusted names in health care are expanding a unique collaborative to bring subspecialty services directly to children and families in northeast Arkansas.



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