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 10, 2026 | Twenty-three high school graduates recently concluded a four-week summer session in the Arkansas Delta Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) Academy, a University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) initiative that supports students from the Arkansas Delta and South Arkansas as they pursue careers in healthcare.
July 9, 2026 | Michael Mancino had a short but noteworthy message for those in the crowded room about substance use. “Don’t ignore it. Don’t stick your head in the sand; it’s not going to get better on its own.”
July 6, 2026 | Students, faculty, and research staff from across Arkansas recently gathered at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) for the inaugural Launch and Lead: Research Career Development Workshop.
July 2, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) College of Medicine announced leadership changes, effective July 1.
July 1, 2026 | A new research study by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) researchers represents a key step toward understanding the potential effects of cannabis exposure on mothers and babies.
July 14, 2026 | Subaru of Little Rock and Blood Cancer United continued their long-standing collaboration with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute with donations for patients undergoing blood cancer treatment.
July 10, 2026 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health was well-represented at the 2026 American Community Gardening Association National Conference, “Pathways to Food Security: Localizing Solutions.” The college’s Center for Research, Health, and Society and the Community Garden Health Block collaborated with the host organizations, Central Arkansas Sphinx Foundation...
July 9, 2026 | Eight students from Huntsville High School are on the path to become certified community health workers (CHWs) after completing the inaugural high school-based training program from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation.
July 9, 2026 | These programs were first broadcast the week of July 13, 2026.
July 8, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK — The 2026 School-Based Mental Health Symposium will be presented July 29 and 30 by the Arkansas Mental Health Access for Pediatric Primary Care, a program developed by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) to improve mental health access for children in Arkansas. The symposium, which...
July 6, 2026 | Primus Mbawuike, M.D., Pharm.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Family Medical Center in Pine Bluff where he will offer comprehensive care for all ages with additional expertise in pharmacy.
July 1, 2026 | These programs were first broadcast the week of July 6, 2026.
July 8, 2026 | Trying new things can be fun, but challenging too. For Aria Bursey, 15, a rising junior at Bryant High School, the first day of compounding labs at summer pharmacy camp felt intimidating. By day two, she quickly found her stride.
July 7, 2026 | Meet Alexis Spurgeon, the MVP for July and a supply coordinator in UAMS Supply Chain. In the course of her work, she puts into practice the UAMS culture of being polite, friendly, respectful, thoughtful, optimistic and compassionate.
July 6, 2026 | Ahmad Debian, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Family Medical Center in Fayetteville as a new primary care provider who will be treating patients of all ages.
July 1, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK — C’Asia James, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Family Medical Center in El Dorado where she will offer comprehensive care for all ages with an additional focus on women’s health and obstetrics.