January 6, 2026

UAMS Sees Improved Diabetes Management Through Food Is Medicine Study with Grocery Deliveries

David Wise

Cart full of fresh fruits and vegetables

FAYETTEVILLE — Through a Food Is Medicine intervention delivered in collaboration with food pantries and partners in Northwest Arkansas, researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation found improved blood sugar outcomes for nearly 60% of participating adults with diabetes, according to a study published recently in the…


December 23, 2025

UAMS Launches Imagination Library for Parent-Child Bonding, Literacy

Ben Boulden

Regardless of family income, children registered with Imagination Library receive a free, age-appropriate book by mail every month until their fifth birthday.

New parents at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) are leaving the hospital with more than just a newborn. They are taking home the gift of reading.


December 22, 2025

UAMS Postdoctoral Scholars Collect Food for Stocked & Ready

Nathan Tidwell

Office of Postdoctoral Affairs

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) theme of “UAMS for UAMS” was front and center during an initiative led by the recently established Office of Postdoctoral Affairs.


December 5, 2025

Faith in Arkansas: Chris Bingaman’s Battle with Multiple Myeloma

Andrew Vogler

Bingaman family

For Chris Bingaman, every day is a special gift. In 1992, the Pennsylvania native was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a prognosis that was initially believed to be terminal for him, maybe only having a few years to live. His story is primarily one of his heroic fight against the disease, which required immense strength and…


December 4, 2025

MVP for December — Linda Satter

Ben Boulden

Linda Satter, MVP for December 2025

Meet Linda Satter, the MVP for December. Satter is a communications specialist in the UAMS Office of Communications and Marketing. In the course of her work, she puts into practice the UAMS culture of being polite, friendly, respectful, thoughtful, optimistic and compassionate.


November 24, 2025

Melissa Yandell, Ph.D., MHA, Enjoys Promoting Health Administration in Arkansas

Kev' Moye

Yandell

Melissa Yandell, Ph.D., MHA, enjoys being a faculty member for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health. Yandell is an assistant professor and associate director of operations for the school’s Master of Health Administration program. She’s responsible for recruiting and advising students, teaching courses, serving as chair…


UAMS Receives $1.5 Million NCI Grant to Train Next Generation of Cancer Innovators

Marty Trieschmann

UAMS Receives $1.5 Million NCI Grant to Train Next Generation of Cancer Innovators

UAMS has received a $1.5 million National Cancer Institute grant to launch CADET, a new graduate-level certificate program that trains scientists to commercialize cancer-related technologies.


November 20, 2025

UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute to Host Town Hall on Clinical Trials in Monticello on Dec. 2

Marty Trieschmann

The public is invited to a town hall meeting about cancer clinical trials at noon Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the Monticello Branch Library, 114 W. Jefferson Ave., in Monticello, Arkansas. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is hosting the free event to share information with area residents about…


November 19, 2025

College of Pharmacy Faculty, Students and Alumni Recognized with National Awards

Benjamin Waldrum

Smith McHaney Cormell Sanders Riddle

The National Community Pharmacy Association (NCPA) recognized students, faculty and alumni of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) College of Pharmacy with individual and group awards at its annual national convention, held Oct. 18-21 in New Orleans.


November 18, 2025

UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute to Host Dec. 3 Town Hall in Forrest City

Marty Trieschmann

The public is invited to a community town hall meeting on cancer prevention and screening at noon Wednesday, Dec. 3, at Arkansas Delta Community Connections, Woodruff Electric Cooperative, 3201 Highway 1 North, in Forrest City. Hosted by the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Community Outreach and Engagement team, the free event will share information…


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