UAMS News


December 19, 2008

Ansel Named Inaugural Holder of Jansen Chair

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While praising his academic, clinical and research accomplishments, longtime colleagues of John Ansel, M.D., pointed to his positive outlook as perhaps his most valuable strength.


AHEC Fort Smith Wins Statewide Cultural Competency Award

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The UAMS Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Fort Smith has earned a statewide award for its comprehensive approach to improving communication with Hispanic and other patients who speak little or no English.


December 18, 2008

Head Start Classes Bring Holiday Cheer to UAMS

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Dec. 18, 2008 | Singing traditional holiday favorites like “Jingle Bells” and “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,” a group of preschool carolers brought a dose of Christmas spirit to UAMS administrators and staff this week.


December 17, 2008

Fallon, Manning Join UAMS Obstetrics/Gynecology Faculty

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<FONT class=content>LITTLE ROCK – Obstetricians Amy M. Fallon, M.D., and Nirvana A. Manning, M.D., have joined the faculty of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).</FONT>


New Mega MRI System at UAMS to Aid in Study of the Brain

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The human brain is the command center of the human body, controlling virtually all aspects of movement and function. It operates at lightning speed, but when a problem occurs, the results can be disastrous.


December 10, 2008

Turnage Named UAMS Surgery Department Chairman

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<FONT class=content>LITTLE ROCK – Richard H. Turnage, M.D., who has led surgery programs in Texas and Louisiana, has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as chairman of the Department of Surgery.</FONT>


December 4, 2008

UAMS’ John C. Ansel, M.D., Named Jansen Chair in Dermatology

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<FONT class=content>Little Rock – John C. Ansel, M.D., was named G. Thomas Jansen, M.D. & Frances B. Jansen Chair in Dermatology during a ceremony today at the University of Arkansasfor Medical Sciences (UAMS).</FONT>


December 2, 2008

UAMS Celebrates Mental Health Care

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Good mental health is just as important as good physical health. But we all face changes in life that can challenge our emotional well being.


Ashley County Women Raise $28,000 for Cancer Programs at UAMS

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The women of Ashley County are making a difference in the fight against breast cancer.


UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute Grand Opening Consolidates Research, Education and Treatment

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LITTLE ROCK – Individuals with psychiatric problems ranging from drug addiction to depression now have an extensive array of inpatient and outpatient services in one location. The Psychiatric Research Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) was built not only to improve treatment but to devise new and innovative methods of overcoming mental health issues.
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