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April 24, 2026
UAMS Holds Topping Out Ceremony for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Hospital in Springdale
FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) hosted a topping out ceremony today for the UAMS Health Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Hospital, which will be the new home of world-class orthopaedic and sports medicine care providers serving Northwest Arkansas. Attendees were invited to sign a beam, which was then hoisted by crane…
April 21, 2026
Connection Takes Root at Annual Northwest Arkansas Health Summit
National and state leaders in health care and community outreach recently convened at the Fayetteville Town Center to engage, learn, and collaborate on solutions to improve access to care across Arkansas. The April 2 summit kicked off with a keynote discussion by Neel Shah, chief medical officer of Maven Clinic, and nurse midwife Cara Osborne…
April 20, 2026
UAMS, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Forge Agreement to Expand Health Care Education Pathways
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (UAFS) have entered into a formal Memorandum of Agreement designed to create clear, accelerated pathways for UAFS graduates pursuing careers in health care. The agreement covers 14 UAMS programs across four colleges and offers qualifying UAFS students guaranteed…
April 9, 2026
Growing Together: Understanding Your Child’s Development
By Sheldon Riklon, M.D. Childhood is a time of growth, discovery, and change. From a baby’s first smile to a toddler’s first words, these special moments are called developmental milestones, which help parents understand how children are learning, communicating, and exploring the world around them. While every child grows at their own pace, milestones…
April 6, 2026
UAMS Working with Schools in Carroll, Madison Counties to Develop Behavioral Health Outreach Programs
FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation will work with schools in Carroll and Madison counties to establish programs aimed at reducing behavioral risk factors for youth, while preparing students for career opportunities in community health. Through a $1.2 million Rural Communities Pathways grant, funded by the…
March 19, 2026
Northwest Arkansas Health Summit Returns April 2
New Maternal Health Research Retreat Set for April 1 FAYETTEVILLE — The 2026 Northwest Arkansas Health Summit, hosted by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation, will bring community leaders and pioneers in innovative health to Fayetteville on April 2. This year’s summit will be held from 8 a.m.-3:30…
March 16, 2026
UAMS and Youth Researchers Help Expose Illegal ‘Mini-Cup’ and Toy-Shaped E-Cigarettes Promoted on Instagram
FAYETTEVILLE — A newly published study reveals that illegal e-cigarettes designed to resemble miniature boba tea cups, cola cans, and toy animals are being widely promoted on Instagram, often portraying young people using the products and marketing them in ways that may appeal to youth. The research, titled “#MiniCupVape E-Cigarettes Promoted on Instagram: A Youth…
March 12, 2026
Kidney Awareness: Protecting Your Health from the Inside Out
By Sheldon Riklon, M.D. Your kidneys are small, but powerful organs that work around the clock to keep your body functioning properly. Because kidney disease often develops without noticeable symptoms, it’s easy to overlook kidney health. That’s why making kidney screening part of your regular health checkups is so important. The Importance of…
March 10, 2026
UAMS Offering Scholarships for Perinatal Mental Health Certification
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation is offering a limited number of scholarships to maternal health care workers seeking to become certified in perinatal mental health. The scholarships are open to qualified applicants with two years of experience working with moms or babies in a…
February 10, 2026
UAMS Enrolls 25 Doula Trainees from 14 Arkansas Counties in Latest Class
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation will train at least 25 doulas in 2026 after enrolling its latest class of trainees in January. The institute launched its comprehensive doula training program in 2025 in partnership with Ujima Maternity Network and Birthing Beyond, enrolling more than…
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