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Summit Builds ‘Bridges’ Between Groups Seeking to Help Youth with Substance Use
Michael Mancino had a short but noteworthy message for those in the crowded room about substance use.
“Don’t ignore it. Don’t stick your head in the sand; it’s not going to get better on its own.”

July 9, 2026
Mixing Up Fun: Young Students Enjoy Learning at Pharmacy Camp
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.

July 8, 2026
UAMS, ACH Present School-Based Mental Health Symposium on July 29-30
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…

Alexis Spurgeon
Meet Alexis Spurgeon, the MVP for July and a supply coordinator in UAMS Supply Chain. In the course of her work, she puts into practice the UAMS culture of being polite, friendly, respectful, thoughtful, optimistic and compassionate.

July 7, 2026
Primus Mbawuike, M.D., Pharm.D., Joins UAMS Health Family Medical Center in Pine Bluff
Primus Mbawuike, M.D., Pharm.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Family Medical Center in Pine Bluff where he will offer comprehensive care for all ages with additional expertise in pharmacy.

July 6, 2026
Workshop Helps Arkansas Researchers Build Skills Beyond the Laboratory
Students, faculty, and research staff from across Arkansas recently gathered at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) for the inaugural Launch and Lead: Research Career Development Workshop.

Ahmad Debian, M.D., Joins UAMS Family Medical Center in Fayetteville
Ahmad Debian, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Family Medical Center in Fayetteville as a new primary care provider who will be treating patients of all ages.

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UAMS Announces Leadership Changes in College of Medicine
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) College of Medicine announced leadership changes, effective July 1.

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