UAMS News
November 5, 2008
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).
Allied Health Professions Week Highlights Work Force Needs
A new home on the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences campus will position the UAMS College of Health Related Professions (CHRP) to produce more radiologic technologists, respiratory therapists and many other professionals in response to a growing need.
October 31, 2008
UAMS Employees Celebrate Halloween
Visitors to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) on Oct. 31 were greeted by some characters they probably weren’t expecting, including the Great Pumpkin, a New York hot dog vendor and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, just to name a few.
October 29, 2008
UAMS Miniature Golf Outing A Success for Safe From the Start
Parents, children and medical students sunk putts on the greens and doctors in the dunking booth during a golf benefit that raised more than $6,000 for the Safe From the Start program.
October 28, 2008
UAMS Nurse Wins National Award for Contributions to Women’s Health
LITTLE ROCK – Gordon Low, an advanced practice nurse at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), has won a national award for his contributions to women’s health. Low, of Little Rock, received the 2008 NPWH (Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health) Inspirations in Women’s Health Award at the Oct. 16 NPWH’s clinical conference…
Hospital Association, Architects Honor Chancellor Wilson
UAMS Chancellor I. Dodd Wilson, M.D., has received two statewide awards this month: one from the Arkansas Hospital Association and one from American Institute of Architects, Arkansas Chapter.
October 24, 2008
Hamra Named Cancer Institute Volunteer of the Year
Carolyn Hamra may not expect recognition for her thousands of volunteers hours, but she certainly deserves it.
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