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UAMS Myeloma Center Social Work’s Harold Dean Named Chair of National Credentialing Board


LITTLE ROCK — Harold Dean, LCSW, OSW-C, the social work program manager for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Myeloma Center, has been named chair of the Board of Oncology Social Work Certification (BOSWC). His one-year term began Jan. 1. The BOSWC administers the Certified Oncology Social Worker program and confers the OSW-C…

Harold Dean

February 3, 2025

UAMS to Provide HPV Vaccines, Host ‘Parent Education Night’ in El Dorado on Feb. 5


LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is bringing HPV vaccinations to El Dorado and surrounding areas, with a planned “Parent Education Night” on Wednesday, Feb. 5. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that can cause cancers later in life….

A teenage girl receives the HPV vaccine.

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UAMS College of Public Health Hosts Former U.S. Surgeon General for Grand Rounds


Antonia Novello, M.D., Dr.PH, MPH, the 14th U.S. surgeon general, visited the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to give a presentation about difficulties in health care and potential solutions to the issues. Novello’s lecture — held in the Jack T. Stephens Spine and Neurosciences Institute Fred Smith Auditorium — was the opener to…

Novello

January 31, 2025

UAMS Names Deanna Sasaki-Adams, M.D., as Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery


LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine named Deanna Sasaki-Adams, M.D., MBA, as chair of the Department of Neurosurgery, effective March 1.

Deanna Sasaki-Adams, M.D.

January 30, 2025

Ashley Booth Norse, M.D., Joins UAMS as Chair of Emergency Medicine


LITTLE ROCK — Ashley Booth Norse, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as chair of the College of Medicine’s Department of Emergency Medicine. Norse comes to UAMS from the University of Florida College of Medicine in Jacksonville, where she was professor and associate chair of operations in the Department of…

Ashley Booth Norris, M.D., standing in white coat inside UAMS.

January 27, 2025

UAMS Researchers Look at Challenges Faced by Cancer Survivors


Beating cancer is always the goal, but surviving cancer can come with its own set of unique challenges, according to a recent study by researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). From quality of life, survival, managing side effects, and managing economic impacts, the researchers explored the biggest cancer-related challenges faced by…

A nurse speaks to a cancer patient in the hospital

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January 24, 2025

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These programs were first broadcast the week of January 27, 2025.

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January 23, 2025

UAMS Intervention Sees Significant Decrease in HbA1c, BMI Levels Among Marshallese Communities


LITTLE ROCK — Participants in a University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) study to determine the effectiveness of culturally-adapted, family-based diabetes education and management programs for Marshallese families saw significant reductions in HbA1c and BMI (Body Mass Index) levels, according to researchers at the UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation. The study examined 185…

Marshallese family portrait

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January 22, 2025

UAMS Doctoral Candidate’s Research Published by Pediatric Journal


Melanie Boyd, a doctoral candidate at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health and Graduate School, recently served as the first author on one of her team’s research projects. Boyd, who is in UAMS’ Health Systems and Services Research doctoral program, was the lead investigator for the…

Boyd

January 21, 2025

A Vision for 2025: Keeping Your Eyes Healthy


  By Sheldon Riklon, M.D. It’s that time again when many of us focus on creating healthier habits, like being more active or eating healthier. One thing we often forget is our eye health. Taking care of your eyes is just as important as any other part of your overall wellness. Several types of eye…

Optician measuring women eyes with refractometer

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