UAMS Announces Leadership Changes in College of Medicine
July 2, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) College of Medicine announced leadership changes, effective July 1.
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UAMS Researchers Shed Light on Medical Cannabis Use During Pregnancy in Arkansas
July 1, 2026 | A new research study by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) researchers represents a key step toward understanding the potential effects of cannabis exposure on mothers and babies.
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Family Medicine Physician C’Asia James, M.D., Joins UAMS Family Medical Center in El Dorado
July 1, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK — C’Asia James, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Family Medical Center in El Dorado where she will offer comprehensive care for all ages with an additional focus on women’s health and obstetrics.
From Nepal to Arkansas: Associate Professor’s Journey to UAMS Department of Biostatistics
July 1, 2026 | For Milan Bimali, Ph.D., the long path he trod to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) influences his approach to being an educator, researcher, and family man. Bimali, an associate professor in the UAMS Department of Biostatistics, part of the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health and the College of Medicine, is...
Insurance Barriers, Maternal Care Top Concerns at UAMS Southwest Town Hall
June 30, 2026 | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Chancellor C. Lowry Barnes, M.D., learned about a unique issue during his recent town hall at the UAMS Southwest Regional Campus in Texarkana: the Arkansas/Texas state line that divides the city.
Community Health Workers Learn Perinatal Outreach Approaches at UAMS Training
June 30, 2026 | Twenty community health workers (CHWs) from across Arkansas recently gathered in Springdale with a shared goal: to build connections and learn how to better support mothers across the state.
UAMS, Helena Hospital to Sign Co-Management Agreement
June 25, 2026 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Helena Hospital are planning to sign a co-management agreement, pending final approval by the Arkansas Department of Health. The agreement was approved Thursday by the Helena Hospital Board of Governors.
Seminar Highlights Brain-Healthy Habits, Resources for Dementia Caregivers
June 25, 2026 | A virtual seminar from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) gave attendees a chance to learn about ways to reduce their risk of dementia and access resources to care for those who are experiencing cognitive decline.
UA Board of Trustees Approves UAMS Plan to Lease, Operate Encore Medical Center in Bryant
June 24, 2026 | The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees approved today a plan by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to lease and operate the Encore Medical Center, a 53-licensed-bed, 108,055-square-foot hospital in Bryant.
Optometrist Ryan Wood, O.D., Joins UAMS Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute
June 23, 2026 | Ryan Wood, O.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute as an optometrist and assistant professor of ophthalmology.
UAMS Boosts Developmental Screenings, Referrals at 5 Clinics with HealthySteps Program
June 23, 2026 | Since it began using the HealthySteps program in 2024, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has seen significant increases in developmental screenings, social and emotional screenings, pediatric referrals, and early intervention referrals at five of its clinics in the state.
UAMS Receives $2.9 Million to Study Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
June 22, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a $2.9 million federal grant to study fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) and associated neurologic aftereffects, with the goal of discovering new treatments and preventions. This research aims to prevent disability and life-changing conditions that negatively impact our youngest patients. Paul D....