UAMS News


March 16, 2009

Cooks Tour to Benefit Cancer Patients at UAMS

Jon Parham

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Auxiliary at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will hold its 18th Annual Cooks Tour from 1-4 p.m. April 19 in the Sologne neighborhood of Chenal Valley in Little Rock.</span>


March 13, 2009

Raising Awareness of Kidney Disease is UAMS Physician’s Goal

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State Rep. Linda Tyler’s daughter, Melissa, was a typical, healthy youngster. That is, before she was diagnosed with kidney disease at age 12.


March 11, 2009

New Director of Voice, Swallowing and Airway Center Joins UAMS

Jon Parham

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – Ozlem E. Tulunay-Ugur, M.D., a surgeon with fellowship training in head and neck cancer, has joined the faculty of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine.</span>


March 10, 2009

State Tax Check-off to Help Save Lives

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The birth of a baby holds with it a miracle most parents aren’t aware of –the ability to save a life.


Allied Health College Prepares to Move into New Home

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The UAMS College of Health Related Professions (CHRP) is moving into its new home in renovated buildings formerly owned by the Arkansas State Hospital.


Check-Off on 2008 State Income Tax Forms to Benefit Newborn Umbilical Cord Blood Initiative

Nate Hinkel

LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas tax filers again this year have the option to donate all or part of their income tax refunds to help build a statewide cord blood banking system that will be based at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).<span class=”content”></span>


March 9, 2009

Carter Joins Staff of UAMS Myeloma Institute

Jon Parham

LITTLE ROCK – Kristen Carter, R.N., an experienced advanced practice nurse, has joined the staff of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Myeloma Institute for Research and Therapy.<span class=”content”><br />
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March 4, 2009

UAMS Heart Surgeon Breaking New Ground

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A commitment to ensuring the best possible results for his heart patients has led UAMS’ Gareth Tobler, M.D., to multiple surgical firsts in Arkansas


March 2, 2009

Free Workshops on Lead-Safe Practices to be Held in Marianna on March 18

Jon Parham

<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 Marianna on March 18, led by a coalition of public health advocates that includes the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).<br />
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February 27, 2009

Women Invited to Participate in UAMS Breast Cancer Study

Liz Caldwell

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – The women of White County are invited to participate in a research study by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) designed to establish one of the largest and most rapidly assembled groups of women to aid in the study of breast cancer occurrence.</span>



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