February 12, 2016
Dallas Couple Finds Support, Healing at Myeloma Institute
Feb. 12, 2016 | When Rodney and Cortina Orr traveled from their home in Dallas to UAMS in July 2014, they were seeking a second opinion about treatment options for Cortina Orr, who had just been diagnosed with multiple myeloma. After one day of testing, Orr developed a fever and was admitted into UAMS Medical…
February 9, 2016
McElfish Given Patriot Award for Supporting Guard Employee
Feb. 9, 2016 | Mike Stephens is working for UAMS to improve health and wellness in the Marshallese and Hispanic communities in northwest Arkansas while also serving as a first sergeant in the Arkansas Air National Guard. Juggling the responsibilities of his full-time job at the UAMS Northwest Campus with his Guard duty requires supportive…
February 1, 2016
Research Support Offices Become Holiday Heroes for Leukemia Patient
Feb. 1, 2016 | It was Christmas night and Yogesh Jethava, M.D., was worried. Working the holiday at UAMS Medical Center, he had just diagnosed a leukemia patient’s rare, life-threatening liver disease. The only known treatment was a drug awaiting U.S. Food & Drug Administration approval and not available at most medical centers. What he…
January 15, 2016
UAMS Celebrates New Texarkana Family Medical Center Space
Jan. 15, 2016 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Southwest today celebrated the move of its Family Medical Center to a new, more accessible location at 3417 U of A Way in Texarkana, Arkansas. The Family Medical Center recently began serving patients, moving from its previous location at 300 E. Sixth St. …
January 5, 2016
Leanne Lefler, Ph.D., Named Breakthrough Leader in Nursing
Jan. 5, 2016 | Developing an innovative approach that helped older women incorporate physical activity into their daily lives has led to national award for Leanne Lefler, Ph.D., A.P.R.N., an associate professor in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing. Lefler was one of ten nurses in the United States to…
December 28, 2015
UAMS Saw Transformative Growth in 2015
Dec. 28, 2015 | UAMS experienced a year of growth and transformation in 2015 that reached all areas of patient care, education and research. During this time of development, UAMS saw many changes in leadership. In January, Jeanne Heard, M.D., Ph.D., announced her retirement as provost effective June 30 after more forty years at UAMS….
December 21, 2015
Seasonal Affective Disorder
These programs were first broadcast the week of December 28, 2015.
December 18, 2015
Eli Award Presented for Compassionate Care
Dec. 18, 2015 | Three UAMS Medical Center employees were honored Dec. 14 with The Eli Award for going above and beyond to care for two hospital patients. Sonia Criswell, R.N., Amber Danner, R.N., and Libby Grobmyer, associate clinical chaplain, received the awards. “These women exemplify the loving, compassionate care our family received when our twins…
December 4, 2015
Volunteers Bring Foot Care, Shoes to Those in Need
Dec. 4, 2015 | There was much to be thankful for at the Soles4Souls event Nov. 19 at River City Ministry in North Little Rock. For the homeless and others in need, there was medical care for their feet, new socks and sturdy boots — just in time for winter. For the UAMS doctors and…
November 25, 2015
Two Schmieding-Trained Brothers Provide Care for Mother, Each Other
Nov. 25, 2015 | Brothers Ronald and J.C. Skipper don’t need to tell you about the virtues of home caregiving and love of family. They can just show it to you. When their mother, Willie Mae Skipper, began showing symptoms of vascular dementia at her home in Clarksdale, Miss., J.C. Skipper moved her to his…
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