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September 15, 2014

UAMS Sets SeniorNet October Computer Classes

Spencer Watson

LITTLE ROCK – Computer classes — Fundamentals for Beginners – Windows 8, Introduction to Computers – Windows 8, and Introduction to Computers – Windows 7 — will be taught in October for people ages 50 and older at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging.


September 12, 2014

ROC Star Kids Enjoy Science, Food and Fun

Liz Caldwell

A Saturday of fun and play may be commonplace for many kids. But for those who have been diagnosed with cancer, even the simple moments take on special meaning.


September 10, 2014

OBGYN Janet Cathey Joins UAMS

Spencer Watson

LITTLE ROCK —Janet Cathey, M.D., an obstetrician-gynecologist, has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and will see patients at UAMS Women’s Clinic at Freeway Medical Tower.


September 9, 2014

UAMS to Provide Free Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screenings

Liz Caldwell

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will provide free abdominal aortic aneurysm screenings Oct. 4 from 8 a.m. to noon at the I. Dodd Wilson Education Building.


UAMS Needs Votes to Win $15,000 for Cancer Patient Support

Spencer Watson

LITTLE ROCK — The public is invited to vote by email for a video produced by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and entered into the Medline Pink Glove Dance Competition to help win up to $15,000 for cancer patient support services.


September 8, 2014

UAMS and ACHRI Researchers Help Discover Genetic Key to Food Allergy Condition

Spencer Watson

LITTLE ROCK – A recent breakthrough in understanding the cause of a rare, hard-to-treat allergic disorder has been made by a group of research institutions that include the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the Arkansas Children’s Hospital Research Institute (ACHRI).


September 5, 2014

Rahn, Bobbitt, Faculty, Med Students Take Ice Bucket Challenge

Ben Boulden

Sept. 5, 2014 | UAMS Chancellor Dan Rahn, M.D., and University of Arkansas System President Donald Bobbitt, Ph.D., received a cold reception along with warm applause and laughter Friday as they were drenched with a mix of ice and water while taking the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.


Rock Town Bacon Throwdown Sept. 20 at War Memorial Stadium

Spencer Watson

LITTLE ROCK — Tickets are on sale now for the second annual Rock Town Bacon Throwdown, to be held from 1-4:30 p.m., Sept. 20 at War Memorial Stadium, a competition featuring local professional chefs serving their best bacon creations in a cook-off contest to benefit patients at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Medical Center.


September 4, 2014

All UAMS Family Medical Centers Earn Highest Patient-Centered Status

Ben Boulden

LITTLE ROCK — Three University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) family medical centers recently earned national recognition as Level III patient-centered medical homes, completely the goal of achieving Level III status for all eight UAMS family medical centers statewide.


Nigerian Twins Choose UAMS to Fulfill Dream

Liz Caldwell

After experiencing the inadequacy of the health care system in their home of Lagos, Nigeria, Dolapo and Bukola Odeniyi, identical twin sisters, are studying at the University of Arkansas of Medical Sciences to fulfill their dream of becoming doctors.



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