UAMS News
September 20, 2016
UAMS MammoVan to Offer Mammograms at Arkansas State Fair Oct. 14-15
LITTLE ROCK — The MammoVan, a mobile mammography unit operated by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), will be at the Arkansas State Fair in Little Rock from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 14-15 to offer mammograms for area women. Appointments are requested in advance by calling (800) 259-8794. Walk-ins are welcome, but may…
September 13, 2016
Shoppers and Diners Enjoy a 20 Percent Discount With UAMS Cancer Institute’s Partners Card
LITTLE ROCK –More than 250 shops and restaurants in central and northwest Arkansas and Conway will offer discounts Oct. 28 – Nov. 6 with Partners Card, a fundraising project of the volunteer auxiliary of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). To purchase a Partners Card or…
September 12, 2016
UAMS and Little Rock Trojans Need Votes to Win up to $15,000 to Benefit Breast Cancer Organization
LITTLE ROCK – The public is invited to help fight breast cancer by voting online for a video featuring the dancing talents of doctors, nurses and others at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and members of the Little Rock Trojans. The video to “Shut Up and Dance” by Walk the Moon was…
September 6, 2016
UAMS to Offer Freedom From Smoking Program Starting Sept. 28
LITTLE ROCK — If you’re ready to quit smoking, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is ready to help. The small-group Freedom from Smoking program will meet from 4-5:30 p.m. for seven Wednesdays beginning Sept. 28 in room 10104 on the 10th floor of the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. There is…
August 30, 2016
ROC Star Event Hits Homerun for Pediatric Cancer Survivors
Aug. 30, 2016 | For many people, a night at the ballpark is an ordinary summer outing. But for young people with cancer, a simple ballgame can become a lifelong memory. Creating those memories is the idea behind the ROC Star program, an annual event honoring the children and teens treated at the UAMS Radiation…
August 25, 2016
UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Benefits from QVC Presents “FFANY Shoes on Sale”
Aug. 25, 2016 — The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) got a boost in the fight against breast cancer with funds generated by QVC Presents “FFANY Shoes on Sale,” held in October 2015. Supporting breast cancer research and education institutions nationwide, the Fashion Footwear Association of…
August 23, 2016
UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Foundation Elects New Board Members
LITTLE ROCK — The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Foundation at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) announces the election of its new board members: Remmel T. Dickinson, of Little Rock, producer with Big Rock Productions, LLC Lloyd Garrison, of Little Rock,…
August 16, 2016
Autism Event Celebrates Advances in Research, Outreach
Aug. 16, 2016 | So many great things are happening with autism research, outreach and community engagement that it’s hard to fit it all into one event. “We would need twice, thrice the size of this room if we included everything that we are doing in autism research,” said Maya Lopez, M.D., UAMS associate professor…
August 15, 2016
Free Skin Cancer Screening Offered at UAMS Cancer Institute on Sept. 10
LITTLE ROCK — People concerned about spots on their skin are invited to participate in a free skin cancer screening from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sept. 10 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). The screenings will take place on the second floor of the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. Patients will…
July 19, 2016
Freedom From Smoking Program to Begin July 27 at UAMS
LITTLE ROCK — If you’re ready to quit smoking, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is ready to help. The small-group Freedom from Smoking program will meet from 4-5:30 p.m. for seven Wednesdays beginning July 27 in the UAMS College of Public Health, Room G232. There is no cost to participate. To register,…
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