UAMS News
February 15, 2008
UAMS of Offer Free Thyroid Seminar In Hot Springs Village March 13
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
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
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
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’
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
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
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
Forrest City Couple Announce Planned Gift to UAMS, Others
Eye Specialist Joins UAMS Eye Institute
LITTLE ROCK – Bhairavi Kharod, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Harvey and Bernice Jones Eye Institute as director of Cornea and External Disease Service.
February 5, 2008
UAMS Breast Cancer Awareness Program Receives Grant from Avon Foundation
LITTLE ROCK – The Witness Project, a program of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to increase awareness of breast cancer, has been awarded a $25,000 one-year grant from the Avon Foundation Breast Care Fund. It is the seventh year that the program has received Avon Foundation funding.
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