UAMS News


February 22, 2008

UAMS Hosts Free Incontinence, Impotence Seminar March 13

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LITTLE ROCK – Following years of unsuccessful medical treatments and other options for incontinence and impotence, Missouri veterinarian Galen Bird turned to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) for surgery and is now “a new person.”


UAMS Names Smith Director of Continuing Medical Education

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LITTLE ROCK – Melissa Smith was named director of continuing medical education for the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).


February 15, 2008

UAMS of Offer Free Thyroid Seminar In Hot Springs Village March 13

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LITTLE ROCK – Physicians from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Thyroid Center will conduct a free seminar on the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid conditions at 6 p.m. March 13 at the Coronado Community Center, 150 Ponderosa Lane, in Hot Springs Village.


National Award Recognizes UAMS Dean for Turning Research Into Policy

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LITTLE ROCK – Jim Raczynski, Ph.D., founding dean of the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), has won a national award that recognizes his efforts for turning research into government policy.


February 14, 2008

New UAMS Program Targets Rx Addiction

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LITTLE ROCK – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is providing a new drug addiction treatment program that is unique to Arkansas.


February 12, 2008

UAMS-sponsored Midsouth Summit Black Expo Celebrates Black History Month

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LITTLE ROCK — The Fourth Annual Midsouth Summit Black Expo, presented by the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Cancer Control and Population Science Program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), will celebrate black history month with an event highlighting the importance of reducing cancer health disparities. Admission is free.


February 8, 2008

Feb. 26 Science Café – ‘Art, Creativity and Healing’

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LITTLE ROCK – The Science Café Little Rock, co-sponsored by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), will hold its next public forum, “Art, Creativity and Healing” on Feb. 26.


February 7, 2008

Faith Leaders, Mental Health Professionals to Connect at Feb. 28 ‘Healthy Minds’ Conference

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LITTLE ROCK – How can faith leaders and mental health professionals learn from and collaborate with one another to reduce mental illness and related stigma? Experts from religion and psychology will discuss this and more at the day-long “Bridging Faithful Spirits and Healthy Minds” conference co-sponsored by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Feb. 28 in the Great Hall of the Clinton Presidential Center.


February 6, 2008

UAMS Researchers Report 10-Fold Life Extension in a Complex Animal

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LITTLE ROCK – Researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) have reported a 10-fold life extension in the complex animal C. elegans, tiny worms that live in the soil.


Forrest City Couple Announce Planned Gift to UAMS, Others

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Forrest City Couple Announce Planned Gift to UAMS, Others



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