November 14, 2019
UAMS Adds Two New Spaces for Breastfeeding Moms
Nov. 14, 2019 | Breastfeeding at UAMS just became a little more convenient for employees and visitors alike with the recent installation of two additional clean, private areas for nursing moms to pump or breastfeed. On Nov. 6, two 50-square-foot, wheelchair-accessible Mamava lactation rooms arrived. Users can access the room through a free mobile app….
November 8, 2019
Faculty Spotlight: Leonie DeClerk, D.N.P.
After more than 35 years in Arkansas and more than a decade at UAMS, Leonie DeClerk, D.N.P., RN, APRN, director of the College of Nursing D.N.P. program and a clinical assistant professor, has recently found the familiar to be surprisingly different. A native of New Zealand who was recruited to move to Arkansas in 1981…
October 31, 2019
Domestic Violence
These programs were first broadcast the week of November 4, 2019.
October 22, 2019
Senior Expo Set for Nov. 8 in Jonesboro by UAMS Center on Aging-Northeast, Schmieding Program
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Center on Aging-Northeast and the UAMS Schmieding Home Caregiver Training program will offer a free Senior Expo on Nov. 8 at Nettleton Baptist Church in Jonesboro. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 7001 E. Johnson Ave., seniors, their families and caregivers can learn from…
October 11, 2019
Understanding Opioids Educational Presentation to be Held Oct. 23 in Little Rock
The public is invited to a free educational event Oct. 23 in Little Rock to learn about opioids and non-opioid pain management alternatives in the older population. The presentation will be held 5 – 7 p.m. at the Life Line Baptist Church, 7601 Baseline Road. For more information or to register, please call Lifeline Baptist…
October 9, 2019
College of Nursing Speaker Outlines Sleep Research of Cancer Survivors
A leading nurse scientist, Belinda Mandrell, Ph.D., R.N., has found that nurses can be the solution to meeting challenging research requirements. Mandrell is the director of nursing research at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Introduced by UAMS College of Nursing Dean Patricia Cowan, Ph.D., R.N., she was this year’s guest speaker Sept….
Digital Health Stroke Program Reaches Patient Care Milestone
Applause greeted Renee Joiner when she announced a long sought after achievement for Arkansas’ digital health stroke network — getting more than 50% of stroke patients from hospital arrival to treatment in 60 minutes or less. Along with many other speakers, Joiner, director of the UAMS Institute for Digital Health & Innovation Stroke Program, addressed…
October 8, 2019
Understanding Opioids Educational Presentation to be Held Oct. 23 in Conway
The public is invited to a free educational event Oct. 23 in Conway to learn about opioids and non-opioid pain management alternatives in the older population. The presentation will be held 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Conway First United Methodist Church, 1610 Prince Street. For more information or to register, please call Danielle…
Understanding Opioids Educational Presentation to be Held Oct. 18 in Springdale
The public is invited to a free educational event Oct. 18 in Springdale to learn about opioids and non-opioid pain management alternatives in the older population. The presentation will be held 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the UAMS Schmieding Center for Senior Health and Education, 2422 N Thompson St. For more information or to…
October 1, 2019
Retired Police Officer Finds ‘Top-Notch’ Breast Cancer Treatment at UAMS
Patty Allen is the first to admit it: Mammograms make her nervous. With no history of breast cancer in her family, she never imagined the test would come back positive. But the experience always left her rattled nonetheless.
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