UAMS News


September 23, 2009

Hakan Paydak, M.D., Heart Rhythm Disorder Specialist, Joins UAMS

David Robinson

LITTLE ROCK – Hakan Paydak, M.D., a specialist in heart rhythm disorders, has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and will see patients in the Cardiac Arrhythmia/Device Clinic.<span class=”content”></span>


September 22, 2009

UAMS’ Psych TLC Offers Hope To Children And Caregivers

Jon Parham

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – Until recently, the children of Arkansas had limited access to mental-health treatment because of the limited number of specialists and the rural nature of the state.</span>


UAMS Founder Roscoe Jennings’ Descendents Donate Microscope

Nate Hinkel

Sept. 22, 2009| As a Confederate surgeon in the Civil War, Roscoe Jennings, one of the founders of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), was sent to Helena and Vicksburg, Miss., to establish field hospitals.


September 21, 2009

UAMS Announces October Computer Classes for Seniors

David Robinson

<p style=”margin: 0in 0in 0pt;”>LITTLE ROCK – Graphics, spreadsheets, and an introduction to computers will be taught in October for people ages 50 and older at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging. <span class=”content”></span></p>


Gala for Life Brings out Supporters in the Fight Against Cancer

Nate Hinkel

Sept. 18, 2009 | Music, fine dining and a worthy cause were the orders of the day at the 14th Annual Gala for Life.


September 17, 2009

American Cancer Society Training Grant Supports Clinical Oncology Social Work

Susan Van Dusen

Sept. 17, 2009 | Thanks to a grant from the American Cancer Society, master’s level social work students will continue to receive hands-on training at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).


UAMS Programs on Diabetes, Drug Allergies To be Held Sept. 27 for Pharmacists, Health Care Workers

Nate Hinkel

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – Pharmacists and other health care professionals are invited to attend two continuing education programs sponsored by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy on Sept. 27 at the Delta Area Health Education Center in Helena-West Helena.</span>


September 16, 2009

UAMS Uses Little-Known Procedure to Save New Mom

Nate Hinkel

Sept. 16, 2009 | When 22-year-old Christina Gillihan left Searcy in an ambulance bound for UAMS on July 28, she and members of her family were hoping for a miracle.


September 15, 2009

UAMS Ranked Among Top 25 by Information Week for Use of Technology

Jon Parham

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – Use of technology to improve data-gathering and sharing in clinical research put the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) among the nation’s most innovative users of technology, according to the annual ranking by business technology magazine Information Week. </span>


September 14, 2009

Suva Becomes First Carl L. Nelson Chair of Orthopaedic Creativity at UAMS

Nate Hinkel

Sept. 15, 2009 | UAMS orthopaedic researcher Larry Suva was praised during his recent investiture for his work, his passion for science and his commitment to education and mentoring. But his colleagues and friends also associated another word with him: fun.



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