UAMS News


May 19, 2010

State’s Surgeon General Discusses Health Care Reform

David Robinson

May 19, 2010 | Coming reform will affect every piece of the state’s health care system, creating opportunities for improvement as well as challenges, said Arkansas State Surgeon General Joseph Thompson, M.D.


NIH Awards UAMS and Partners $14.7 Million

David Robinson

May 19, 2010 | Biomedical research in Arkansas has received a $14.7 million boost over five years from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to continue expanding and improving biomedical research in the state.


UAMS College of Nursing Awarded $50,000 from Arkansas Minority Health Commission

Nate Hinkel

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – In an effort to address a shortage of minority nurses teaching in the state’s nursing programs, the Arkansas Minority Health Commission (AMHC) is donating $50,000 to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing’s Ph.D. nursing program.</span>


UAMS College of Nursing Awarded $50,000 from Arkansas Minority Health Commission

Nate Hinkel

May 19, 2010 | In an effort to address a shortage of minority nurses teaching in the state’s nursing programs, the Arkansas Minority Health Commission (AMHC) is donating $50,000 to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing’s Ph.D. nursing program.


UAMS’ Worthington Recognized for Work with Abuse Victims

David Robinson

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – Beryl Claire “Toss” Worthington, R.N., a specialty nurse at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), recently received an appreciation award from the Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations Board for her work with child abuse victims.<span class=”content”></span></span>


NIH Awards UAMS and Partners $14.7 Million Extension

David Robinson

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – Biomedical research in Arkansas has received a $14.7 million boost over five years from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to continue expanding and improving biomedical research in the state. </span>


May 18, 2010

UAMS, Chamber of Commerce Host Venture Capitalists

Nate Hinkel

May 18, 2010 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently unveiled 22 of its most commercially promising start-ups and research to venture capitalists from coast to coast.


UAMS Announces June Computer Classes for Seniors

David Robinson

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – An introduction to computers and Exploring Windows XP 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> <br />
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May 17, 2010

Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton Joins UAMS-Led Program to Provide Emergency Stroke Care

David Robinson

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


Governor Honors State’s Leadership in Improving Nursing Home Care

Nate Hinkel

May 17, 2010 | Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe signed a proclamation May 11 declaring May 10-14 Advancing Excellence in Nursing Homes Week, recognizing the state’s standing as a national leader in improving the quality of care in nursing homes.



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