UAMS News


June 16, 2011

Nurse Leaves $100,000 for Neonatal Intensive Care Education at UAMS, ACH

Jon Parham

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – A longtime neonatal intensive care nurse who recently passed away has donated $100,000 for nurse education at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH). </span>


June 15, 2011

UAMS Cancer Institute Unveils New Patient Amenities

Nate Hinkel

JUNE 15, 2011 | It’s been a busy year at the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. While more than 500 supporters gathered July 30, 2010, to dedicate the institute’s new 12-story tower, construction workers were already preparing the original Pat and Willard Walker Tower for major renovation.


June 14, 2011

UAMS Sets July Computer Classes for People 50 and Up

Nate Hinkel

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – Internet, Graphics and Exploring Windows 7 will be taught in June for people ages 50 and older at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging.</span>


June 13, 2011

June 28, Science Café – Up, Up & Away – Atmospheric Science

Jon Parham

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – The Science Café Little Rock, co-sponsored by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), will hold its next public forum, Up, Up & Away – Atmospheric Science, on June 28. Panelists will discuss atmospheric causes, conditions, flight impacts and the AR BalloonSat education program.</span>


June 9, 2011

Myeloma Clinical Trial Uses Natural Killer Cells

David Robinson

June 10, 2011 | A clinical trial on a first-of-its-kind treatment for multiple myeloma is now under way at the UAMS Myeloma Institute for Research and Therapy, using supercharged immune cells known as natural killer cells to attack cancer cells.


Mountain Home Health Educator Receives National Certification

David Robinson

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – Amanda T. Harvey, health educator and outreach director for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Area Health Education Center (AHEC) North Central in Mountain Home, has been certified as a master certified health education specialist.</span>


June 8, 2011

UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute to Benefit From Performance at Arkansas Repertory Theatre

Susan Van Dusen

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – An upcoming performance of the Tony Award-winning play “The 39 Steps” at the Arkansas Repertory Theatre will benefit the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).</span>


College of Pharmacy Hosts 35 Students at Summer Camp

Nate Hinkel

June 9, 2011 | Meticulously scooping and weighing a sticky clump of lanolin, Jessica Compton is enjoying her first assignment inside a college-level laboratory.


UAMS Names Erin Gray Director of Volunteer Services

Nate Hinkel

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – Erin Gray has been named director of volunteer services for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Medical Center.</span>


June 7, 2011

Wei, Riggs Honored With Endowed Chairs

David Robinson

June 7, 2011| Gifts from two prominent Arkansas families recently honored UAMS’ Jeanne Y. Wei, M.D., Ph.D., and Ann T. Riggs, M.D., with endowments to support their work in geriatrics.



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