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September 29, 2020
UAMS Research Shows Transparent Face Shields Significantly Muffle Sounds
LITTLE ROCK —New research at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) shows that while transparent masks and face shields aid in communication by restoring the visibility of the mouth and the lips, they muffle the sounds made by the speaker more than other masks do.
September 18, 2020
Diverse College of Pharmacy Class of 2024 Dons White Coats
The UAMS College of Pharmacy Class of 2024 donned white coats Sept. 5 in a virtual ceremony that still honored the right of passage signifying a pharmacy student’s transition into the life of a student-pharmacist. This year’s annual White Coat Ceremony, had one of the highest percentages of underrepresented minorities in the college’s history, nearly…
September 14, 2020
UAMS Unveils Drs. Paulette and Jay Mehta Award in Creative Writing
A belief in creative expression and a desire to encourage it amongst their colleagues is the reason the Mehtas donated $50,000 to UAMS to create the Drs. Paulette and Jay Mehta Award in Creative Writing.
September 4, 2020
‘Be a Part of the Cure’ Raises $400,000 for Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Arkansans stepped up to support the fight against cancer when the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute sponsored its first-ever televised fundraising event Sept. 2.
September 2, 2020
Famed Author Henry Cloud Chooses UAMS for Knee Replacement
When New York Times Bestselling author Henry Cloud, Ph.D., decided to do something about his knee pain, he turned to UAMS. In addition to writing 45 books and serving as a consultant to CEOs and leadership teams, Cloud has always been physically active. The Los Angeles resident is an avid golfer and enjoys hiking and…
August 28, 2020
UAMS Opens Epilepsy & Neurology Clinic in Freeway Medical Tower
The UAMS Health Epilepsy and Neurology Clinic has opened in Freeway Medical Tower, offering comprehensive care from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) for epilepsy and multiple sclerosis in a convenient Midtown location. The clinic is located in Suite 605 of the Freeway Medical Tower, 5800 W. 10th St., just off Interstate 630….
August 27, 2020
Mobile Unit’s New Van Facilitates COVID-19 Testing Effort, Future Expansion Plans
Thanks to the Blue & You Foundation, UAMS health professionals have a new large van to get to all areas of the state to perform community COVID-19 testing. The van was purchased with a grant of $60,848 from the Blue & You Foundation, the charitable foundation of Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield insurance company,…
August 20, 2020
UAMS Tops $41.5 Million in Fundraising for 2020 Fiscal Year
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) raised more than $41.5 million for fiscal 2020 ending June 30, more than double the fundraising total for last year. Angela Wimmer, vice chancellor for Institutional Advancement, made the announcement Aug. 18 at the quarterly meeting of the UAMS Board of Advisors. From July 1, 2019 to…
August 18, 2020
Neighborhood Clinic at Financial Centre Parkway Opens, Offers Primary Care for All Ages
UAMS Health Neighborhood Clinic opened an additional location today, offering primary care for people of all ages from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) providers. The clinic is at 11300 Financial Centre Parkway in West Little Rock in the space formerly occupied by a UAMS obstetrics and gynecology clinic, which has moved to the…
August 17, 2020
Chancellor Praises Team UAMS at August Town Hall Meeting
Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, praised Team UAMS for recent accolades awarded the university and Medical Center as he kicked off his Aug. 12 Town Hall in the Spine Institute’s Fred W. Smith Auditorium.
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