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UAMS, Mena Regional Health System to Sign Co-Management Agreement

July 14, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Mena Regional Health System are planning to sign a co-management agreement, pending final approval by the Arkansas Department of Health. The agreement was approved on Tuesday night by the Mena City Council and the Mena Hospital Commissioners.

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College of Public Health Students, Faculty Participates in National Gardening Conference

July 10, 2026 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health was well-represented at the 2026 American Community Gardening Association National Conference, “Pathways to Food Security: Localizing Solutions.” The college’s Center for Research, Health, and Society and the Community Garden Health Block collaborated with the host organizations, Central Arkansas Sphinx Foundation...

Students from the HCOP Academy work to resuscitate a manikin during an exercise at the UAMS Simulation Center.

UAMS’ HCOP Academy Prepares Teens for College, Careers in Healthcare

July 10, 2026 | Twenty-three high school graduates recently concluded a four-week summer session in the Arkansas Delta Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) Academy, a University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) initiative that supports students from the Arkansas Delta and South Arkansas as they pursue careers in healthcare.

A group of high school students poses for a photo commemorating the College of Pharmacy's 2026 summer camp

Mixing Up Fun: Young Students Enjoy Learning at Pharmacy Camp

July 8, 2026 | Trying new things can be fun, but challenging too. For Aria Bursey, 15, a rising junior at Bryant High School, the first day of compounding labs at summer pharmacy camp felt intimidating. By day two, she quickly found her stride.

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UAMS, ACH Present School-Based Mental Health Symposium on July 29-30

July 8, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK — The 2026 School-Based Mental Health Symposium will be presented July 29 and 30 by the Arkansas Mental Health Access for Pediatric Primary Care, a program developed by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) to improve mental health access for children in Arkansas. The symposium, which...

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