UAMS News
November 10, 2008
Free Workshops on Lead-Safe Practices to be Held Nov. 24
LITTLE ROCK – A coalition of public health advocates that includes the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), will host a pair of free Nov. 24 workshops on reducing health risks associated with lead-based paint, targeting parents along with contractors who are renovating old homes. A workshop for parents, grandparents, daycare providers…
UAMS Dedicates ALS Research Center to Thomas May
LITTLE ROCK – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) today dedicated laboratories where researchers are working toward new treatments for a crippling neurodegenerative disease. The J. Thomas May Center for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Research, named for a Pine Bluff banker diagnosed with the disease, has a focus on translational medicine,…
Biomedical Career Day Speakers Pitch Potential Post-Grad Paths
A University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) graduate who parlayed his doctorate into starting a drug development company encouraged others to find a way to use an education to help people.
November 7, 2008
UAMS Pathologist Secures Funding For Better Health Care in Haiti
A remote Haitian medical clinic will reap the benefits of a $30,000 grant awarded to a University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) pathologist.
UAMS Nurse Wins National Award for Contributions to Women’s Health
Get regular checkups, preventive examinations, and immunizations. Learn about disease prevention and ask your physician for specific information regarding your needs.
November 5, 2008
UAMS’ Ring Honored as Emerging Regional Leader
LITTLE ROCK – Mary Jo Ring, director of plant operations at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), was honored by the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) with its Emerging Regional Leader Award. A member of ASHE since 1994, Ring was recognized as the honoree from Region Seven during the trade…
UAMS’ Medical Humanities to Celebrate 25th Anniversary
LITTLE ROCK – Addressing the human dimension of health care delivery, the Division of Medical Humanities at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a series of educational programs and entertainment through next spring. Established in 1983 with a $288,000 grant to the UAMS College of…
U.S. Rep. Ross Speaks to UAMS College of Pharmacy
As the husband of a 20-year pharmacist and a former community pharmacy owner himself, U.S. Rep. Mike Ross spoke on a level playing field with more than 200 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy students and faculty members.
November 4, 2008
UAMS Leads Statewide Emergency Stroke Response Team to Reduce Death Rate
LITTLE ROCK – A statewide program led by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) expects to raise Arkansas’ last-place ranking in stroke-related deaths. The program uses a high-tech, video communications system to help provide immediate, life-saving treatments to stroke victims 24 hours a day. The program was established with a one-year,…
November 3, 2008
Recent Historical Gifts to UAMS Help Preserve the Past
Helping to preserve Arkansas’ rich medical history, two alumni of the College of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently contributed items to the UAMS Library Historical Research Center (HRC).
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