Sheldon Riklon
January 5, 2026
Sometimes It’s More Than Just The Winter Blues
By Sheldon Riklon, M.D. The winter months bring shorter days and colder temperatures, which can affect your mood, energy and overall well-being. Many people call this the “winter blues,” but for some, these seasonal changes are more serious and can greatly affect how you feel, think and behave. This condition is known as Seasonal…
November 10, 2025
Take Charge of Your Health: Preventing and Managing Diabetes
By Sheldon Riklon, M.D. Diabetes is one of the most significant public health concerns in the United States. About 38 million U.S. adults have a diabetes diagnosis, and about 97 million more are prediabetic. In recognition of National Diabetes Awareness Month, let’s take a moment to learn about how you can prevent or manage…
October 9, 2025
Protecting Your Health: The Importance of Breast Cancer Screenings
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 8, 2025
UAMS’ Sheldon Riklon, M.D., Appointed to Arkansas Minority Health Commission
LITTLE ROCK —Sheldon Riklon, M.D., a professor with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, was named recently to the Arkansas Minority Health Commission, where he will help bridge gaps in health across the state.
March 21, 2025
Fuel for Success: The Importance of Eating Breakfast
By Sheldon Riklon, M.D. In February, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed the Free School Breakfast Bill into law to provide all children at public schools with a free breakfast, regardless of their income, starting in the 2025-2026 school year. This bill will ensure students start their school day with a nutritious meal, helping them…
January 21, 2025
A Vision for 2025: Keeping Your Eyes Healthy
By Sheldon Riklon, M.D. It’s that time again when many of us focus on creating healthier habits, like being more active or eating healthier. One thing we often forget is our eye health. Taking care of your eyes is just as important as any other part of your overall wellness. Several types of eye…
November 22, 2024
Healthy Living Made Simple: Habits for Everyday Wellness and Protection
By Sheldon Riklon, M.D. Germs and bacteria can spread quickly between people and through shared surfaces. Practicing these healthy habits can help stop the spread of germs and prevent illness. Stay home if sick and avoid close contact. If you are sick, stay home from work or school. Avoiding close contact with others helps…
October 29, 2018
UAMS Elevates Kohler Endowed Professorship to Endowed Chair
Oct. 29, 2018 | The Peter O. Kohler, M.D., Endowed Distinguished Professorship in Health Disparities has been elevated to the endowed chair level at the Northwest Regional Campus of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). A distinguished professorship is established with gifts of $500,000 to support the educational, research and clinical activities of…
June 14, 2018
Two UAMS Northwest Regional Campus Faculty Inducted into Clinical Society
June 14, 2018 | Sheldon Riklon, M.D., and Thomas Schulz, M.D., associate professors in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine on the Northwest Regional Campus, were recently inducted into the Southern Society for Clinical Investigation. The society was formed by leaders of 19 southern medical schools in 1946 to advance…
November 5, 2014
Expert Panel Explores Marshallese Health Nov. 13
FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Northwest will explore issues uniquely affecting the Marshallese population in Arkansas, such as health disparities, cultural understanding, and social policy, at a free health forum Nov. 13 at the Jones Center Chapel in Springdale.