UAMS News


October 16, 2014

Free Legal Assistance Event for Cancer Patients and Survivors Oct. 22

Susan Van Dusen

The legal aid event is set for 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Lawyers will assist cancer patients and survivors in preparing simple wills, powers of attorney and advance directives.


October 15, 2014

Oct. 28 Science Café — ‘High Tech Stork: Mama Care in the 21st Century’

Spencer Watson

LITTLE ROCK – Science Café Little Rock, co-sponsored by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), will hold its next public forum, High Tech Stork: Mama Care in the 21st Century, on Oct. 28. Panelists will discuss maternal health, pregnancy complications, holistic treatments and current advances in newborn car


Center for Distance Health Hosts Delta Group

Holland Doran

A group of 60 people from eight states visited UAMS and its Center for Distance Health on Sept. 10 to learn about the impact of UAMS’ telemedicine program across Arkansas.


Bush Named Project Director of Tri-State Telehealth Center

Holland Doran

Erin Bush, R.N. has been named director of the South Central Telehealth Resource Center, part of the Center for Distance Health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and one of only 12 such telehealth resource centers in the United States.


October 14, 2014

Young Cancer Patient Brings Smiles

Katrina Dupins

Keagan Provost runs almost everywhere he goes. And if he’s not running, the 4-year-old walks quickly with his head held high wearing a wide grin.


Tiny Hands Monster Bash Costume Party to Benefit UAMS Family Home, Neonatal Intensive Care

Susan Van Dusen

LITTLE ROCK – Grab your favorite ghoul and scare up some fun at the Tiny Hands Monster Bash. The costume party fundraiser is scheduled for 7-11:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at Next Level Events, located at 1400 W. Markham St. in Little Rock’s Union Station.


UAMS-Developed Medical Device for Monitoring Uterine Contractions Goes to Market

Liz Caldwell

An inexpensive, disposable external medical device created and developed by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) professors can now be bought and used by clinicians to monitor contractions in pregnant women.


UAMS-Developed Medical Device for Monitoring Uterine Contractions Goes to Market

Spencer Watson

LITTLE ROCK – An inexpensive, disposable external medical device created and developed by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) professors can now be bought and used by clinicians to monitor contractions in pregnant women.


October 13, 2014

Jorden Named Vice Chancellor for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer

Spencer Watson

LITTLE ROCK — Rhonda Jorden, a 27-year veteran of information technology, has been named vice chancellor for information technology and chief information officer for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).


October 10, 2014

Insight Offered into Lung Cancer Prevention and Treatment at Nov. 7 Symposium

Susan Van Dusen

LITTLE ROCK – Health care professionals, patients, caregivers and others interested in advances in preventing, diagnosing and treating lung cancer are invited to the Fifth Annual Lung Cancer Symposium on Nov. 7 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 201. S. Shackleford Road.



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