UAMS News


December 2, 2008

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.</p>


November 26, 2008

Cancer Researcher Awarded Postdoctoral Fellowship Award

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A scientist at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is the first in Arkansas to receive a postdoctoral fellowship award from the American Cancer Society.


November 25, 2008

Glass Art Graces UAMS’ Psychiatric Research Institute

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 A series of unique and colorful pieces designed by Pine Bluff native James Hayes will be displayed throughout the Psychiatric Research Institute. Tom Vandegrift, chair of the Psychiatric Research Institute advisory board; wife, Nancy; and Teresa Kramer, Ph.D., Institute associate director. Jeff Clothier, M.D., Psychiatric Research Institute medical director; his wife, Risa; and Rick Smith,…


Arkansas Glass Artist James Hayes to Create Series

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LITTLE ROCK – Renowned glass artist James Hayes, an Arkansas native whose work has been shown at numerous exhibitions throughout the country, will have the largest permanent collection of his artistry ever displayed with the opening of the Psychiatric Research Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).


November 24, 2008

UAMS Department of Orthopaedics Reaches out to Homeless

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Nov. 24, 2008 | A simple act of kindness can have a lasting impact. That’s the idea behind Our Hearts to Your Soles, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing shoes and preventive foot screenings to those in need. Founded in 2004 by Matthew and Laura Conti, two teenage siblings in Pittsburgh, the organization has already…


UAMS Department of Orthopaedics Reaches out to Homeless

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  Orthopaedic surgeon Ruth Thomas, M.D., provides a foot exam. A group of volunteers from UAMS and other organizations provided foot screenings and free shoes for homeless men at River City Ministry. Nov. 24, 2008 | A simple act of kindness can have a lasting impact. That’s the idea behind Our Hearts to Your Soles, a…


November 19, 2008

UAMS Northwest Arkansas Campus Receives $1.5 Million from Arkansas Philanthropists

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LITTLE ROCK – A trio of Arkansas philanthropists today gave a total of $1.5 million towards development of the northwest Arkansas campus of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).</span>


Arkansas Philanthropists Give UAMS Northwest $1.5 Million

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A trio of Arkansas philanthropists today gave a total of $1.5 million towards development of the northwest Arkansas campus of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).


UAMS College of Public Health Hosts Mexican Counterparts

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 Eddie Ochoa, Laura Magana, Jim Raczynski, Katharine Stewart and Mario Rodriquez stand outside the College of Public Health. Mario Rodriquez and Laura Magana discuss partnership possibilities with Rebecca Krukowski and Delia Smith West. Nov. 19, 2008 |  A budding relationship between the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health and…


November 18, 2008

Free or Low-Cost Women’s Health Screenings Offered Dec. 11, Thanks to UAMS Witness Project

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  LITTLE ROCK – Free or low-cost mammograms are available Dec. 11 to Lee County women 40 and older who qualify through The Witness Project, a community-based cancer education program of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Public Health.   Women who want to receive the screenings should call (800) 275-1183…



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