Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health
September 6, 2024
UAMS to Hold Community Event Sept. 21 to Discuss Issues of Violence, Trauma Among Black Men
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will hold a Public Health Summit on Sept. 21 to discuss the issues of structural violence, community violence and trauma among Black men. The event, which runs from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Philander Smith University, 900 W. Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive in Little Rock, will explore…
August 30, 2024
UAMS College of Public Health, Arkansas Department of Health Present 2024 Stead Scholars Internship Program
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health and the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) both aim to improve the health of Arkansans. Introducing public health principles to qualified undergraduate students, through the Stead Scholars program, is one way the college and ADH are achieving their goal. Named…
August 27, 2024
Haynes Recognized for Commitment to Public Health Students
Tiffany Haynes, Ph.D., is passionate about serving Arkansans. One of the ways she does this is through her duties as faculty in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health. Her colleagues have taken notice of her efforts. As a result, Haynes, an associate professor in the college’s…
August 16, 2024
Motherhood Together Initiative Helps Pregnant Women in Central Arkansas
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is leading an initiative to provide resources for expectant moms in central Arkansas. The Motherhood Together Program is a joint effort led by Alexandra Marshall, Ph.D., MPH, chair of the UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health Department of Health Behavior and Health Education; Laura Mayfield,…
August 12, 2024
UAMS College of Public Health Announces New Department Chairs
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health has two new department chairs. Ann Chou, Ph.D., MPH, joined UAMS as professor and chair of the Department of Health Policy and Management. Alexandra Marshall, Ph.D., MPH, also was named chair of the Department of Health Behavior…
August 9, 2024
College of Public Health Alumna Happy to Make an Impact in Arizona
Charnise Moore, Dr.PH., MPH, CHC, CHRC, is making an impact in Phoenix as the chief program officer for the Foundation of Senior Living (FSL). Though her duties are demanding, knowing that her work improves the lives of seniors throughout the state gives her great joy. “When we go into the field of public health, the…
July 30, 2024
UAMS Colleges of Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Professions, Public Health, Make List of Top Graduate Schools for 2024
LITTLE ROCK — U.S. News & World Report’s annual list of Best Graduate Schools for 2024 ranked the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) colleges of Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Professions and Public Health highly among their peers nationwide. The UAMS College of Pharmacy was ranked 31st nationwide among all pharmacy colleges. It has produced…
July 16, 2024
Kevin Ryan, J.D., Finds His Calling Through Being an Educator, Advocate of Public Health
With all eyes locked on him, Kevin Ryan, J.D., stands at the front of a room telling a story about a 1990s court case. But he suddenly pauses in the middle of his anecdote. Ryan then takes a few breaths, dons a big smile and says, “What each of you have to remember is that…
July 2, 2024
UAMS Collaborates with Little Rock School to Promote Healthy Cooking
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) Center for the Study of Obesity collaborated with UAMS Culinary Medicine to pilot a cooking demonstration project at Chicot Elementary and Early Childhood Center in the Little Rock School District (LRSD). The center, which is part of the UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, launched…
June 17, 2024
College Alum Enjoys Role Introducing the Youth to Public Health Concepts
Alex Escamilla-Rosenberg, MPH, takes pride in helping youth learn about the vast influence of public health. Escamilla-Rosenberg is currently a senior account manager for The Rescue Agency. His role for the agency is to work with students from 45 Oklahoma high schools, teaching them how to advocate for the improvement of public health policies. He…
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