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October 9, 2025

Protecting Your Health: The Importance of Breast Cancer Screenings

David Wise

Woman getting a breast scan

    By Sheldon Riklon, M.D. Every October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month reminds us that breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers in women. While survival rates have improved, disparities remain, especially in rural and other underserved communities. One of the most effective ways to reduce risk and save lives is through regular…


October 2, 2014

UAMS Wins First Place $10,000 for Cancer Charity in Medline’s National Pink Glove Dance Video Competition

Holland Doran

Thanks to the support of nearly 21,000 online votes, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) today was named first-place winner in the national Medline Pink Glove Dance video competition.