UAMS News


February 15, 2011

Dean Winters Honored with Title and Scholarship

Jon Parham

Feb. 15, 2011 | The last day of his 28 years as a UAMS dean held several surprises for Ronald Winters, Ph.D.


February 14, 2011

UAMS Hosts Lawmakers for Broadband Grant Update

Nate Hinkel

Feb. 14, 2011 | A joint state legislative committee met at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Feb. 14 to receive an update and status report on one of the largest federal grants ever received by an educational institution in the state and for its plans to implement the groundbreaking statewide broadband network.


UAMS Announces March Computer Classes for Seniors

David Robinson

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – Microsoft Word, Introduction to Computers and Microsoft Excel will be taught in March for people ages 50 and older at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging.</span>


February 11, 2011

UAMS-Led Schmieding Caregiver Training Begins in Texarkana

David Robinson

Feb. 11, 2011 | 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 Texarkana, providing new opportunities for the elderly to stay in their homes as they age.


Texarkana Becomes State’s 3rd Home Caregiver Training Site Using the Renowned, UAMS-Led Schmieding System

Jon Parham

<span class=”content”>TEXARKANA – 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 Texarkana, providing new opportunities for the elderly to stay in their homes as they age. </span>


Searcy Mom, Teacher Thankful for Stroke Program

David Robinson

Feb. 11, 2011 | Double vision was the first symptom Ticia Covington, 25, of Searcy noticed while she was getting ready for her fifth day as a school teacher.


February 9, 2011

Free HPV Vaccinations Available Feb. 12 in Pine Bluff

Nate Hinkel

<p class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – Free HPV vaccinations will be available Feb. 12 to qualifying girls ages11-19 through a joint educational program between the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Cervical Cancer Education Prevention Program (CCEPP) and the Arkansas Department of Health. </p>


Feb. 22, Science Café – ‘Infectious Disease & Antibiotic Resistance’

David Robinson

<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, “Infectious Disease & Antibiotic Resistance” on Feb. 22. Panelists will discuss the latest bacteriological research as well as medical advances and the prevention of antibiotic resistance. </span>


February 7, 2011

Heber Springs Hospital Joins UAMS-Led Stroke Program

David Robinson

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


Students’ Friendship Leads to ALS Fundraiser

David Robinson

Feb. 7, 2011| A strong friendship among four 12th-grade students recently led to an $8,073 check presentation for ALS research at UAMS.



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