Oct. 21, 2026 | October is officially Walk & Roll Month, and Tristan Hill from the City of Springdale read the proclamation to get things rolling on Oct. 8. “In Springdale, Arkansas, we urge you to observe this month by being watchful for biking and walking students, encouraging the children with walking and rolling to school, and taking advantage...
Oct. 15, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) raised $672,528 during its ninth annual Day of Giving, a 24-hour fundraising event to raise critical funds that will be used to advance the institution’s mission and support work that is improving the health of all Arkansans.
Oct. 14, 2026 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing this fall is pleased to welcome the inaugural cohort of its Nurse-Midwifery Program, the first of its kind in the state.
Oct. 13, 2026 | Students in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Health Professions Department of Respiratory Care marked a major transition into clinical practice during the department’s inaugural white coat ceremony.
Oct. 12, 2026 | The 2026 Gala for Life, themed “Garden of Hope,” raised over $1 million dollars for cancer research at the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute.
Oct. 9, 2026 | During his 34 years working at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), artist Ron Tribell’s work popped up in a lot of places: on the covers of American Family Physician, Contemporary Surgery and the Journal of Neurosurgery, in medical textbooks, on Christmas ornaments he designed for fundraisers, and on gold medallions he designed for endowed chairs and professorships — to name just a few.
Oct. 8, 2026 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing held a white coat ceremony Oct. 2 at the First Pentecostal Church in North Little Rock, welcoming more than 150 students to the clinical phase of their education.
Oct. 20, 2026 | Members of the Every Mother Counts Board of Directors recently visited the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation and Ignite Professional Studies and saw first-hand how community leaders are paving the way to improve maternal health outcomes in Arkansas.
Oct. 20, 2026 | Two researchers with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute have received National Institutes of Health (NIH) awards to support studies aimed at better understanding cancer and identifying new methods for prevention and treatment.
Oct. 19, 2026 | Progress made in treating sickle cell disease over many decades has stalled, and more awareness, education, and research funding are needed to bring better results to more patients. That was the message on Oct. 2 from Wally Smith, M.D., the guest lecturer for the 15th annual Arthur Haut Lectureship in Internal Medicine at UAMS.
Oct. 15, 2026 | These programs were first broadcast the week of October 19, 2026.
Oct. 14, 2026 | Health professionals and members of the community recently convened at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging for a three-day conference that offered updates on the latest developments in geriatric care.
Oct. 12, 2026 | Iram Qureshi, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Family Medical Center in Fort Smith, where she will offer comprehensive care for all ages.
Oct. 8, 2026 | These programs were first broadcast the week of October 12, 2026.
Oct. 15, 2026 | Family members and others caring for a loved one with dementia are invited to a free Dementia Conference for Caregivers on Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Schmieding Center for Senior Health and Education, 2422 N. Thompson St., in Springdale.
Oct. 13, 2026 | Yumo Xue, Ph.D., faculty in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health Department of Biostatistics, earned the right to take part in the 2026-2027 JAMA Network Peer Review Academy.
Oct. 9, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has named six community leaders to the Jefferson Regional Association Board.
Oct. 8, 2026 | Mental health is an important part of our overall health and well-being. Just as we take care of our physical health by eating nutritious foods, staying active, and getting regular checkups, it is important to take care of our mental and emotional health.