Ansel Named Inaugural Holder of Jansen Chair

Dec. 19, 2008 | While praising his academic, clinical and research accomplishments, longtime colleagues of John Ansel, M.D., pointed to his positive outlook as perhaps his most valuable strength.

AHEC Fort Smith Wins Statewide Cultural Competency Award

Dec. 19, 2008 | The UAMS Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Fort Smith has earned a statewide award for its comprehensive approach to improving communication with Hispanic and other patients who speak little or no English.

Head Start Classes Bring Holiday Cheer to UAMS

Dec. 18, 2008 | Dec. 18, 2008 | Singing traditional holiday favorites like “Jingle Bells” and “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,” a group of preschool carolers brought a dose of Christmas spirit to UAMS administrators and staff this week.

Cancer Researcher Awarded Postdoctoral Fellowship Award

Nov. 26, 2008 | A scientist at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is the first in Arkansas to receive a postdoctoral fellowship award from the American Cancer Society.

Glass Art Graces UAMS’ Psychiatric Research Institute

Nov. 25, 2008 |  A series of unique and colorful pieces designed by Pine Bluff native James Hayes will be displayed throughout the Psychiatric Research Institute. Tom Vandegrift, chair of the Psychiatric Research Institute advisory board; wife, Nancy; and Teresa Kramer, Ph.D., Institute associate director. Jeff Clothier, M.D., Psychiatric Research Institute medical director; his wife, Risa; and Rick Smith,...

UAMS Department of Orthopaedics Reaches out to Homeless

Nov. 24, 2008 |   Orthopaedic surgeon Ruth Thomas, M.D., provides a foot exam. A group of volunteers from UAMS and other organizations provided foot screenings and free shoes for homeless men at River City Ministry. Nov. 24, 2008 | A simple act of kindness can have a lasting impact. That’s the idea behind Our Hearts to Your Soles, a...

Arkansas Philanthropists Give UAMS Northwest $1.5 Million

Nov. 19, 2008 | A trio of Arkansas philanthropists today gave a total of $1.5 million towards development of the northwest Arkansas campus of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).

UAMS College of Public Health Hosts Mexican Counterparts

Nov. 19, 2008 |  Eddie Ochoa, Laura Magana, Jim Raczynski, Katharine Stewart and Mario Rodriquez stand outside the College of Public Health. Mario Rodriquez and Laura Magana discuss partnership possibilities with Rebecca Krukowski and Delia Smith West. Nov. 19, 2008 |  A budding relationship between the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health and...

Walton Family Foundation Donates $300,000 to UAMS for Northwest Campus

Nov. 17, 2008 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will be better able to address a growing health care work force shortage thanks to a $300,000 donation from the Walton Family Foundation. The gift was announced today at the former Washington Regional Medical Center, which UAMS is developing to house a satellite campus. Donny Story, president, Arvest Bank, Fayetteville was on hand as a representative of the foundation to present the check.

Distinguished Lecturer Hobbs Sees Progress in Fight Against Birth Defects

Nov. 14, 2008 | UAMS birth defects expert Charlotte Hobbs, M.D., Ph.D., knows how far science has come in helping babies born with any of the 30 or more types of birth defects.