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In Arkansas, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Needs to Last All Year
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, and when detected early, it often carries an excellent prognosis. Unfortunately, here in Arkansas, screening rates remain below the national average.

September 30, 2025
Patients, Cardiology Care Team Reconnect at Heart Recovery Reunion
Before Mike Dumas even spoke at the inaugural UAMS Heart Recovery Reunion, his walk to the lectern and then standing behind it spoke for him. “I wouldn’t be standing here if it wasn’t for Dr. Michael Luna and you, the staff and nurses that kept me alive until I was able to get back on…
College of Pharmacy Recognizes 148 Students with Scholarships, Awards
Nearly 150 students in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) College of Pharmacy received awards and scholarships at separate ceremonies held Sept. 19 in Little Rock and Sept. 22 in Fayetteville. Each year, the college recognizes students for their hard work and donors for their contributions and commitment to the college.

Lecture Series Begins with Look at Breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s Research
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently welcomed David Cook, director of public policy and governmental affairs for the Arkansas chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, for a virtual lecture about the latest frontiers in Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatment.

Research Expo and New Faculty Orientation Draw 128 Attendees
When Stephanie M. Lopez-Neyman, Ph.D., MPH, RD, spotted a poster at UAMS for Research Expo 2025, she scanned the QR code and registered. A new faculty member in the College of Health Professions, she saw the event as a chance to discover the resources that could help launch her research career.

September 29, 2025
Gala for Life Shatters Record With $2.8 Million Raised, Honors Jo Smith Legacy
The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at UAMS raised a record-breaking $2.8 million at its annual Gala for Life, fueling promising cancer research, innovative treatments and outreach for Arkansans statewide.

UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging to Host Geriatric Care Conference Oct. 9-11
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging will host its 2025 Geriatrics Updates conference Oct. 9-11, providing an opportunity for health professionals, patients, caregivers and community members to learn about the latest findings in geriatric care.

Medical Emergencies
These programs were first broadcast the week of September 29, 2025.

September 26, 2025
UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Invites Public to Oct. 8 Town Hall in Fordyce
The public is invited to a town hall meeting hosted by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 8, at the Fordyce Civic Center, 300 Highway 79-167 Bypass, in Fordyce, Arkansas. The event will feature presentations from the Cancer Institute’s Community Outreach…
UAMS Northwest Hosts 2025 ‘Equipped to Care’ Neurodiversity Conference
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Northwest Regional Campus hosted its second annual Neurodiversity Conference on Sept. 18 at the Schmieding Center for Senior Health and Education in Springdale, drawing health care professionals, students, families, advocates and community members. This year’s theme, “Equipped to Care: A Toolkit for Neuro-Inclusive Practice,” guided a full…

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