UAMS News
October 22, 2002
Prominent Cancer Surgeon to Chair Department of Surgery
Michael Edwards, M.D., president of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as chairman of the Department of Surgery.
UAMS Scientists Report Possible New Drug Treatment for Bone Loss in Middle Age
Scientists at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) report in the prestigious journal Science today that they may have found a safer, more effective alternative to hormone replacement therapy to prevent or reverse bone loss.
October 18, 2002
Free Medicare Seminar Oct. 29 at UAMS
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will co-sponsor a free seminar, “Working Your Way through the Medicare Maze,” Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Patient Role-Players to be Honored
The best patient role-players in the Standardized Patient Program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will be honored Mon., Oct. 21, at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. The program is part of the Clinical Skills Center at UAMS. Mary Cantrell, M.A., director of the program and the center, will present Jay Randall Awards to six role-players, two each for the years 2000-2002.
Free Macular Degeneration Seminar at UAMS Nov. 9
UAMS will hold a free public seminar about age-related macular degeneration Sat., Nov. 9, 10 – 11 a.m.
October 15, 2002
Dr. David Lipschitz will tell how to “break the rules” of aging Oct. 18 in Jonesboro
Dr. David A. Lipschitz, a world-renowned geriatrician at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), will discuss his new book, Breaking the Rules of Aging, Friday, Oct. 18, in Jonesboro.
October 9, 2002
American Psychiatric Association Gives Gold Award to UAMS Program
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) has given its prestigious annual Gold Award to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) for its innovative treatment program for women with substance abuse problems and their children.
October 2, 2002
High-Tech Research Network Receives $2 Million More in Federal Funds
The Arkansas Biomedical Research Network has received another $2 million from the National Institutes of Health to expand its services to colleges and universities in the state.
September 30, 2002
UAMS Dean to Give “New College of Public Health” Lecture for Physicians Oct. 8 in Fort Smith
James Raczynski, Ph.D., the new dean of the College of Public Health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, will present “New College of Public Health” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, in Fort Smith. The lecture, which is part of the Sebastian County Medical Society’s meeting, will be at Taliano’s Restaurant at 201 N. 14th St.
August 4, 1998
“Catching the Movement, Capturing Life” – The Arts of UAMS
August 4, 1998 (LITTLE ROCK, AR) The Arts of UAMS presents “Light and Motion,” an exhibit of photo collages on display through August 31, by Richard Theilig, head of circulation in the UAMS library. The exhibit, on the 2nd floor of the UAMS library, is open to the public at no charge. Each piece begins…
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