July 29, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) named Wendy N. Nembhard, Ph.D., MPH, as the next dean of the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, effective Sept. 1.
July 23, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK — While the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is working to save the Proton Center of Arkansas (PIA) from closure, numerous obstacles continue to imperil the operation, said UAMS Chancellor C. Lowry Barnes, M.D.
July 22, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK —The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate the opening of a new neurology clinic — this one focused on multiple sclerosis (MS) patients and headache patients — in the Doctors Building at 500 S. University Ave in Little Rock.
July 20, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) named Ronald D. Robertson, M.D., as dean of the College of Medicine, effective immediately.
July 15, 2026 | UAMS Celebrates its Newest Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Clinic featuring traditional therapy, therapy for women, spine therapy and sports performance offerings.
July 14, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Mena Regional Health System are planning to sign a co-management agreement, pending final approval by the Arkansas Department of Health. The agreement was approved on Tuesday night by the Mena City Council and the Mena Hospital Commissioners.
July 13, 2026 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is ranked first in the nation for First-Time National Board Pass Rates, as reported by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.
July 29, 2026 | Researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) are seeking to learn more about heat risks and factors associated with pregnancy.
July 28, 2026 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) South Regional Campus in El Dorado has delivered two firsts this summer: graduating Arkansas’ only surgical obstetrics fellow while ushering in its first class of family medicine rural track residents. Both milestones will strengthen healthcare access for south Arkansas.
July 28, 2026 | Nephrologist Vikas Vujjini, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as an assistant professor in the UAMS College of Medicine’s Division of Nephrology in the Department of Internal Medicine.
July 27, 2026 | Charles Jones, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Family Medical Center in Helena-West Helena, where he will offer primary care for all ages.
July 24, 2026 | Although Malayah Lee has excelled in the classroom for most of her life, she notes that none of her academic achievements have come easily.
July 23, 2026 | Endocrinologist Freddy Toloza Bonilla, M.D., MHSc, has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as an assistant professor for the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism within the College of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine.
July 21, 2026 | Emergency medicine physician Ryan Le, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Emergency Department.
July 27, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will host Girlology® and Guyology® on Aug. 23 to help girls and boys face puberty with greater confidence.
July 23, 2026 | These programs were first broadcast the week of July 27, 2026.
July 23, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has teamed up with Tendo, makers of MDsave, an online medical service platform, to connect providers and patients with transparent and affordable healthcare. With MDsave, patients who do not use health insurance to pay for their care can shop online for affordable medical procedures and save an average of 50% on their healthcare costs.
July 20, 2026 | Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors. Whether you’re swimming, biking, gardening, walking, or playing sports, spending time outside is a great way to stay active, reduce stress, and improve your overall well-being. As you enjoy the sunshine, it's important to take steps to protect yourself from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. The sun emits UV rays, a type of radiation that can damage skin cells. UV rays are present even on cloudy or cool days and can reflect off surfaces such as water, sand, concrete, and snow.