UAMS News


October 17, 2014

Ph.D. Students Celebrate Milestone

Liz Caldwell

Twenty-five doctoral candidates celebrated their move from the classroom to the lab recently as they received their white lab coats signifying the next step in earning their degrees.


Day of Remembrance Bonds Those Who Share Losses

Spencer Watson

Oct. 17, 2014 | A searchlight cast into the chilly, clear October sky served not only as a reminder of those being honored by the National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day Wave of Light Vigil, but as a symbol of what many in attendance sought: a ray of light.


October 16, 2014

Joseph Bates, M.D., Honored as Public Health Hero

Liz Caldwell

Joseph Bates, M.D., was named the 2014 recipient of the State Excellence in Public Health Award at the recent annual meeting of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials in recognition of his outstanding service in public health.


Painting Honors Lana Rahn for Arts Council Work

Holland Doran

Bright yellows, greens and blues decorate the canvass of a painting donated recently to UAMS Medical Center in honor of Lana Rahn for her leadership in bringing the arts to UAMS to comfort patients, families and employees.


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.



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