UAMS News
July 26, 2005
Graves Receives UAMS College of Pharmacy Award
LITTLE ROCK – Gene Graves, Pharm.D., of Little Rock, has become the first recipient of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy’s Award for Professional Distinction. He received the award for serving as an example of high achievement among pharmacists and for serving with great distinction during his pharmacy career.
July 25, 2005
UAMS Among First Hospitals Using Camera-in-a-Pill
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) today became one of the first hospitals in the United States to use a camera-in-a-pill to help diagnose acid reflux-related conditions of the esophagus.
July 22, 2005
UAMS Receives Grant to Increase Awareness of Depression During and After Pregnancy
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas women battling depression during or after pregnancy need to know they have a special avenue for help through the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
July 18, 2005
Adolescent Eating Disorders Can Cause Lifelong Damage
LITTLE ROCK – Eating disorders in adolescents can lead to permanent physical damage, an issue that will be addressed by physicians, mental health experts and others during a Partners in Behavioral Health Sciences (PIBHS) course for teachers Wednesday, July 20, at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
July 15, 2005
Construction Starts on $14 Million UAMS Residence Hall
LITTLE ROCK – Work has started at the site of the new $14 million residence hall at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
July 13, 2005
UAMS Teams with Philander Smith College to Increase Research, Reduce Cancer Health Disparities
LITTLE ROCK – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) Arkansas Cancer Research Center (ACRC), and College of Public Health and Philander Smith College have joined to research cancer health disparities and provide outreach in Arkansas.
July 7, 2005
UAMS Admissions Director Receives National Recognition
LITTLE ROCK – Holly Hiryak, director of hospital admissions/access services for UAMS Medical Center, received the Marian Blankenship Distinguished Service Award recently for her work from the National Association of Healthcare Access Management.
July 5, 2005
UAMS Addresses Issue of Tobacco and Kids
LITTLE ROCK – As many as 8,300 Arkansas children each year start smoking, falling prey to one of the strongest addictions known. This issue and many others will be discussed in the Partners in Behavioral Health Sciences (PIBHS) course for teachers July 6 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
Terrorism Preparedness Conference to Bring Together State Medical, Emergency Responders
LITTLE ROCK – The second annual Arkansas Terrorism Conference will be held Thursday, July 7 and Friday, July 8, at the Wyndham Riverfront in North Little Rock.
June 30, 2005
UAMS Expert on Geriatric Nutrition and Exercise Testifies Before Congressional Special Committee on Aging
LITTLE ROCK – It’s never too late to change a person’s lifestyle to lower costs and improve health, William J. Evans, Ph.D., director of the Nutrition, Metabolism and Exercise Laboratory at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) told a congressional committee today.
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