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Protecting Your Health: The Importance of Breast Cancer Screenings
By Sheldon Riklon, M.D. Every October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month reminds us that breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers in women. While survival rates have improved, disparities remain, especially in rural and other underserved communities. One of the most effective ways to reduce risk and save lives is through regular…
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October 9, 2025
UAMS Mental Health Forum Addresses Challenges Unique to Women
True to its theme of “Building Resilience and Insight for Every Woman at Every Age,” the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Women’s Mental Health Forum on Oct. 2 served up a rich menu of information on women’s mental health, including the role that food plays in emotional well-being.
October 8, 2025
UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute to Host Oct. 15 Town Hall in Arkadelphia
The public is invited to a community town hall meeting on cancer prevention and screening at noon Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the Clark County Library, 609 Caddo St., in Arkadelphia. Hosted by the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Community Outreach and Engagement team, the free event will share information with area residents about current…
UAMS’ Sheldon Riklon, M.D., Appointed to Arkansas Minority Health Commission
LITTLE ROCK —Sheldon Riklon, M.D., a professor with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, was named recently to the Arkansas Minority Health Commission, where he will help bridge gaps in health across the state.
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UAMS Presents Virtual Family Medicine Update Oct. 29-31
LITTLE ROCK — The 29th Annual Family Medicine Update: Fueling the Front Line, hosted by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), will offer up to 12 hours of online continuing education Oct. 29-31 for primary care physicians, advanced practice registered nurses and registered nurses, pharmacists, physician associates, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, certified health…
October 7, 2025
Alumna Teaches Arkansans About the Dangers of Tobacco Use
Marian S. Evans, Dr.PH., MPH, is grateful for the chance to inform Arkansans of the risks of tobacco use. Evans is the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Minority Initiative Sub-Recipient Grant Office program coordinator. Additionally, she’s the interim director of the school’s Minority Research Center on Tobacco and Addictions. Both programs are governed…
UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute to Host Oct. 16 Town Hall on Clinical Trials in Helena-West Helena
The public is invited to a town hall meeting about cancer clinical trials at noon Thursday, Oct. 16, at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) East Regional Campus, 1393 Highway 242 South in Helena-West Helena. Hosted by the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Community Outreach and Engagement team, the free event will…
October 6, 2025
UAMS Toastmasters International Chapters Seek to Enhance Communication Skills of Health Care Workers
As an academic medical center, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) knows how important clear communication in medical settings is. That’s why it sponsors two Toastmasters International chapters.
UAMS Hosts Oct. 16 Spinal Neurosurgery Lecture
LITTLE ROCK — The public is invited to attend the Flanigan-Boop Endowed Lectureship in Spinal Neurosurgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) at 5 p.m. Oct. 16.
October 3, 2025
UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute Front, Center at Latest Showcase of Medical Discoveries
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Research and Innovation recently presented the fall edition of its Showcase of Medical Discoveries.
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