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Chaow Charoenkijkajorn, M.D., Joins UAMS Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute
LITTLE ROCK — Chaow Charoenkijkajorn, M.D., has joined the Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Charoenkijkajorn’s medical interests include neuro-ophthalmology and ocular pathology. He sees patients with various neuro-ophthalmic conditions such as giant cell arteritis, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, blepharospasm, optic neuritis and cranial nerve palsies. “Dr….
March 4, 2024
UAMS To Host Girlology® Puberty Event April 7
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is bringing back its popular Girlology puberty session April 7 to help girls face puberty with greater confidence.
March 1, 2024
Sparks Embraces Opportunity to Promote Health and Social Equity in Arkansas and Beyond
Carla Sparks, MPH, throughout most of her 45 years of professional experience, has been an advocate of health and social equity. An alumna of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, Sparks is a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) specialist for Arkansas Children’s Hospital, where she…
February 29, 2024
Symposium Showcases Research from Students in DDEI’s Community Programs
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) showcased some of the best research projects conducted by students in two of its community engagement programs during a Feb. 17 symposium. The inaugural Building Bridges for Student Success Research Symposium was organized by the UAMS Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DDEI) in partnership with the…
February 28, 2024
Gov. Sanders, Sen. Boozman and Rep. Hill Host Maternal Health Roundtable at UAMS
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) welcomed the public to the Fred W. Smith Conference Center for a roundtable discussion on maternal health in Arkansas, an event hosted by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Sen. John Boozman and Rep. French Hill. The event brought together preeminent health care professionals from across the state for…
UAMS Establishes Institute for Community Health Innovation
UAMS announced Feb. 27 the establishment of its eighth institute, the UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation, effective March 1.
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February 27, 2024
UAMS Accepting Applications for Youths Interested in MASH, CHAMPS Summer Programs
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is accepting applications for two summer enrichment programs that introduce high school students to career opportunities in health care. The Medical Applications of Science for Health (MASH) program is a statewide summer day camp for students entering grades 11 and 12. Participants gain exposure to health careers…
Debunking Fad Diets: Signs your diet is doing more harm than good
By Sheldon Riklon, M.D. For those looking to improve their health, fad diets are often a tempting solution. While these trendy eating plans may promise fast results, they often fail to deliver sustainable benefits. Overall, fad diets may not be the best approach for long-term health. Most fad diets are restrictive, meaning they require you…
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February 26, 2024
Black History Month Celebration Recognizes Stories Told Through Art
Students and employees from UAMS celebrated Black History Month with a Feb. 21 event that highlighted the works of artists on campus and in the community.
UAMS Myeloma Patient Grateful for ‘Life Changing’ Treatment
Jim Schepers remembers getting a call he didn’t want in April 2020. The call was from Frits van Rhee, M.D., Ph.D., clinical director of the Myeloma Center at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Schepers’ physician — cancer had returned. “When we found out the cancer was back, Dr. van Rhee called…
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February 23, 2024
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