UAMS News


August 3, 2010

UAMS Pediatrician Pens JAMA Editorial on Child Hunger

David Robinson

Aug. 3, 2010| UAMS’ Patrick H. Casey, M.D., is the lead author of an editorial published in the August issue of the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, calling for national policies that address child hunger issues.


Public Invited to Free Lunch and Cataract Surgery Seminar at UAMS

David Robinson

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – The public is invited to attend a free “Lunch and Learn About Cataract Surgery” seminar Aug. 25 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute. </span>


July 30, 2010

UAMS Cancer Institute Dedicates New Tower

Jon Parham

July 30, 2010 | Cancer survivors from across Arkansas and beyond were celebrated today at the dedication ceremony of the 12-story expansion to the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).


UAMS Opens 12-Story Expansion to Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute

Jon Parham

<span>LITTLE ROCK – Cancer survivors from across Arkansas and beyond were celebrated today at the dedication ceremony of the 12-story expansion to the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).</span>


July 27, 2010

College of Nursing Supporter Visits Campus

Jon Parham

July 27, 2010 | An executive from a Texas-based foundation that has awarded nearly $100,000 to help the UAMS College of Nursing provide financial assistance to students from rural areas made a visit to the campus July 27.


July 21, 2010

UAMS Cures Patient’s Incontinence, Prevents Need for Dialysis

David Robinson

July 21, 2010| Incontinence turned Laurene Payton’s life upside down for more than a year.


UAMS Announces Second Class of Prestigious KL2 Scholars

Nate Hinkel

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Center for Clinical and Translational Research (CCTR) has named its second class of prestigious KL2 Career Development Award scholars.</span>


July 20, 2010

Grant Allows UAMS to Monitor Autism in Children Statewide

David Robinson

July 20, 2010| The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will use a $423,626 grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to continue identifying and evaluating changes in the number of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and other developmental disabilities in Arkansas.


UAMS-Led Stroke Program Honors Baxter Regional Nurse

David Robinson

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – Baxter Regional Medical Center’s Delbert McCutchen, a registered nurse, recently was named Nurse Facilitator of the Year for his work with the AR SAVES stroke program.</span>


July 15, 2010

UAMS’ Robert Burns Helps Arkansas Teachers Through Partnership

David Robinson

July 15, 2010 | Middle school and high school students often want to know why they need to learn this or that.



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