UAMS News
April 13, 2009
UAMS College of Public Health Named One of 35 CDC Prevention Research Centers Nationally
LITTLE ROCK – Working with residents in the Delta to improve health just got a little easier for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health. <span class=”content”></span><br />
April 10, 2009
Safar Accepts Inaugural Martha Wood Bentley Chair in Ophthalmology
Credited by his mentor as being among the best ophthalmologists of his generation, Ammar Safar, M.D., proudly accepted the first Martha Wood Bentley Chair in Ophthalmology at his recent investiture.
April 8, 2009
Jones Eye Institute Invests Safar with Chair in Ophthalmology
<p>LITTLE ROCK – Praised for his groundbreaking work in practicing and teaching vitreo-retinal diseases and surgery at the UAMS Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute, Ammar N. Safar, M.D., today was invested with the Martha Wood Bentley Chair in Ophthalmology. </p>
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UAMS’ Shorey to Lead National Medical Faculty Group
LITTLE ROCK – Jeannette M. Shorey II, M.D., a College of Medicine associate dean at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), has been voted chair-elect of the Association of Academic Medical Colleges Group on Faculty Affairs.<span class=”content”></span>
UAMS’ Claudia Beverly, Aging Initiative Honored by Legislature
Creation of a statewide network of geriatric health care and education centers recently brought UAMS’ Arkansas Aging Initiative and its director kudos from the state Legislature.
UAMS’ Claudia Beverly, Aging Initiative Honored by Legislature
Creation of a statewide network of geriatric health care and education centers recently brought UAMS’ Arkansas Aging Initiative and its director kudos from the state Legislature.
April 6, 2009
UAMS Dietetics Interns Test Clinical Skills
The dietitian quizzed the college athlete about his diet habits. She then counseled him about how a low-fat diet could help counter his genetic predisposition to heart disease and what types of foods would be best.
UAMS Cycle For Sight Rides the River Trail on May 16
LITTLE ROCK – Cyclists of all ages are invited to put their endurance to the test by participating in the inaugural Cycle For Sight on May 16 along the Arkansas River, sponsored by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Jones Eye Institute. <span class=”content”></span>
April 5, 2009
UAMS Delta AHEC/Helena Health Foundation Walking Track Named for U.S. Sen. Lincoln
<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – A new outdoor walking track at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Delta Area Health Education Center (AHEC)</span> in <span class=”content”>Helena-West Helena was officially opened today and named for U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln.</span><span class=”content”></span>
April 3, 2009
Free Workshops on Lead-Safe Practices to be Held in Helena-West Helena on April 23
<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – A pair of free workshops on reducing health risks associated with lead-based paint for parents and contractors who renovate older homes will be held in Helena-West Helena on April 23, led by a coalition of public health advocates that includes the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).</span>
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