UAMS News
July 2, 2015
Hand Surgery

Doctors use Telemedicine to save Batesville man’s hand
June 16, 2015
Senior Olympian Gets Relief from Back Pain

June 16, 2015 | After four previous spine surgeries, Frank Dicus wasn’t sure he would ever experience relief from his back pain, but he wasn’t ready to give up hope.
Cross-Country Cyclists Visit the UAMS Cancer Institute

June 16, 2015 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) welcomed about 30 University of Texas students June 15 as they rode through Little Rock on the longest annual charity bicycle ride in the world.
June 10, 2015
UAMS-based Arkansas INBRE Receives $3.9 million to Support Biomedical Research
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), administrator of the Arkansas INBRE program promoting biomedical research across the state, has been awarded $3.9 million by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to continue the program.
UAMS Names Stephen Mette New Chief Clinical Officer
LITTLE ROCK — Stephen Mette, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as chief clinical officer.
June 8, 2015
Conference Fosters Partnership to Improve Health Equity

June 8, 2015 | Recognizing the hidden role that mentors and others play in fostering a diverse work force can help reduce health care disparity, participants learned May 29 at the Community Campus Partnership Conference to Address Health Disparities at UAMS.
Stroke Survivor Dances Way to Recovery

June 8, 2015 | On a Friday in May, a stroke felled George Crocker and made him unable to even roll over on the floor of his garage. By Sunday, he was dancing on the floor of his patient room in the UAMS Medical Center, thanks to quick treatment through the AR SAVES network.
UAMS to Host Cancer Survivorship Seminar July 11
LITTLE ROCK – Cancer survivors and their care partners are invited to attend the first-ever “I Am a Survivor: Cancer Survivorship Seminar” from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. July 11 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
June 5, 2015
Salivary Gland Procedure Gives Patient Relief

June 5, 2015 | Jessica Macchi endured the pain in her mouth for months, and did not expect to find relief.
June 4, 2015
UAMS First in Arkansas to Remove Salivary Stones Endoscopically
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansans living with salivary gland disorders have a new, minimally invasive procedure available to them.
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