June 4, 2009
UAMS Aging Institute Receives $33.4 Million From Reynolds Foundation
<p style=”margin: 0in 0in 0pt;”><span class=”content”>The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging today received $33.4 million from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation, the second-largest gift ever awarded to UAMS. </span></p>
June 1, 2009
Helena Regional Medical Center Joins UAMS-Led Program to Provide Emergency Stroke Care
LITTLE ROCK – A new University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) program that provides life-saving emergency care for stroke patients now includes the Helena Regional Medical Center in Helena-West Helena. <span class=”content”></span>
May 21, 2009
UAMS and U.S Army Corps of Engineers Dedicate Long-term Campsites for Patients
LITTLE ROCK – For the hundreds of patients who travel far from home for treatment at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), finding a place to live is a top priority.
May 18, 2009
UAMS Graduates 811 New Health Care Professionals
<span class=”content”>The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) awarded certificates and degrees today to 811 graduates of its five colleges and graduate school during its commencement ceremony at Barton Coliseum.</span>
May 14, 2009
UAMS’ Kent McKelvey, M.D., Named Winthrop P. Rockefeller Chair in Clinical Genetics
<p><span class=”content”></span><span class=”content”></span>LITTLE ROCK – Unlocking a person’s genetic code provides a pathway to understanding their susceptibility to disease and their ability to combat it. With that in mind, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) today named genetics educator and physician Kent McKelvey, M.D., the inaugural recipient of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Chair in Clinical Genetics.</p>
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May 8, 2009
Cooks Tour Events Raise Funds for Patient Services
Chef Tim Morton of 1620 Restaurant serves salmon and pork roast to guests. Honoree Anne-Marie Maddox, M.D., with Cancer Institute Director Peter Emanuel, M.D. Executive Chef Scott McGehee (middle right side) of Boulevard Bread Co. and ZAZA Fine Salad and Wood Oven Pizza Co., and John Beachboard of ZAZA serve pizza and gelato…
Cooks Tour Events Raise Funds for Patient Services
About 200 people turned out for the April 17 Cooks Tour Patrons’ Cocktail Buffet, while about 500 guests attended the tour of homes April 19. The events raised about $50,000 for the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Auxiliary at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Maria Furcron and Jenny Moss Brungart were co-chairwomen.
May 6, 2009
Public Invited to Free Senior Housing Fair, Lunch at Bella Vista Schmieding Center
<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – The public is invited to learn about building, downsizing, finding and financing senior housing on Wednesday, May 20, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Riordan Hall in Bella Vista. </span>
May 5, 2009
UAMS Research Lab Named for Grateful Patient
Research assistant Emily Woods examines Castleman’s Disease research data on a flow cytometer purchased with money raised by patient Greg Pacheco and his wife, Charlyn. The flow cytometer is a powerful instrument used to identify and characterize cells. Greg Pacheco (left) was instrumental in raising funds to buy equipment for the Castleman’s Disease research…
UAMS Research Lab Named for Grateful Patient
In 2004, Greg Pacheco’s life took an unexpected turn when he was diagnosed with a very rare and incurable condition known as Castleman’s Disease. Pacheco has since become an advocate for discovering why the disease occurs and how it can be stopped.
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