UAMS News


May 25, 2011

ALS Research at UAMS Boosted by Paul Dunn Golf Classic

Jon Parham

May 25, 2011 | Now in its 11th year, the Paul Dunn Golf Classic has raised more than a quarter of a million dollars in support of research at UAMS seeking better treatments and a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).


Apewokin to See Patients in UAMS Myeloma Institute

Jon Parham

LITTLE ROCK – Senu Kobla Apewokin, M.D., a fellowship trained specialist in infectious diseases, has joined the Myeloma Institute for Research and Therapy at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) where he will see multiple myeloma patients.


May 23, 2011

UAMS Honors Reynolds Foundation’s Fred W. Smith at Graduation of 862 New Health Care Professionals

Nate Hinkel

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) awarded certificates and degrees today to 862 graduates of its five colleges and graduate school during its commencement ceremony at Barton Coliseum. Fred W. Smith, chairman of the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation Board of Trustees, received an honorary doctorate in recognition of his longtime support of UAMS and better health for Arkansans.</span>


UAMS Honors Fred W. Smith, Graduates New Health Care Professionals

Jon Parham

May 23, 2011 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) awarded certificates and degrees to 862 graduates of its five colleges and graduate school during its May 21 commencement ceremony at Barton Coliseum. Fred W. Smith, chairman of the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation Board of Trustees, received an honorary doctorate in recognition of his longtime support of UAMS and better health for Arkansans.


May 20, 2011

West Memphis Becomes State’s 4th Schmieding Caregiver Site

David Robinson

WEST MEMPHIS – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation today celebrated the opening of the Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program in West Memphis, providing new opportunities for the elderly to stay in their homes as they age.


West Memphis Becomes State’s 4th Schmieding Caregiver Training Site

David Robinson

<span class=”content”>WEST MEMPHIS – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation today celebrated the opening of the Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program in West Memphis, providing new opportunities for the elderly to stay in their homes as they age.</span>


May 19, 2011

UAMS Partnership to Graduate First Dental Hygienists

Nate Hinkel

May 19, 2011 | Five days a week, Ashley Walsh of Mammoth Spring is happy to drive the hour to Mountain Home for classes in dental hygiene. Walsh is one of five students about to become the first group to graduate the UAMS dental hygiene program hosted at Arkansas State University Mountain Home (ASUMH).


May 18, 2011

Five Rivers Medical Center in Pocahontas Joins UAMS SAVES

Nate Hinkel

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – Five Rivers Medical Center in Pocahontas has partnered with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to provide life-saving emergency care for stroke patients in the region.</span>


NICU Babies Win Big in Julep Cup Jaunt

Nate Hinkel

May 18, 2011 | One of the largest crowds in the seven-year history of the Julep Cup Jaunt helped raise funds May 7for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) while watching the 137th running of the Kentucky Derby.


May 17, 2011

Researchers Collaborate on Community Health Issues

Jon Parham

May 17, 2011 | A recent gathering of about 40 researchers hosted by the UAMS Center for Clinical and Translational Research may prove a spark for new collaborations to address community health issues.



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