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March 14, 2017
UAMS Sets SeniorNet April Computer Classes for People 50 and Up
March 14, 2017 | One computer class — Introduction to Windows 10 — and four workshops — One-on-One Computer Support, Introduction to Windows 10 Photos, Computer Maintenance and File Management — will be taught in April for people ages 50 and older at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Donald W. Reynolds Institute…
March 13, 2017
Promise to Patient Inspires UAMS Doctor to run Half Marathon
March 13, 2017 | When Nikhil Meena, M.D., crossed the finish line of his first half marathon March 5, his patient, the late Joe Cook, symbolically crossed it with him. Cook, who died of lung cancer July 2, 2016, had taken up long-distance running about a year earlier after watching several friends enjoy the sport….
March 9, 2017
UA Monticello, UAMS to Allow Early Transfers to UAMS College of Pharmacy
March 9, 2017 | Pre-pharmacy students at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) may be able to transfer early to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy under a new program to help recruit qualified students from rural and underserved areas in Arkansas. The Rural Health Early Admissions Program was created…
March 8, 2017
UAMS Recognized by State Senate for Marshallese Work
March 8, 2017 | UAMS was recognized March 6 by the Arkansas State Senate for its work to address health care disparities in diabetes among the Marshallese population in northwest Arkansas. State Sen. Linda Chesterfield introduced the Senate Resolution commending Pearl McElfish, Ph.D., associate vice chancellor for the UAMS Northwest Regional Campus; Peter Kohler, Ph.D.,…
March 7, 2017
UAMS Invites Public to First Patient Scientist Academy
LITTLE ROCK — Any adult Arkansan with experience as a patient is invited to participate in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Patient Scientist Academy starting April 6. Sponsored by the UAMS Translational Research Institute, the Academy is for those interested in volunteer leadership roles that will help ensure UAMS clinical research programs…
March 6, 2017
UAMS Diabetes Update Presents Latest Treatments
March 6, 2017 | Health care professionals and students gathered in downtown Little Rock on Feb. 17 and 18 to discuss the latest developments in treating diabetes at the 22nd annual UAMS Diabetes Update. The symposium was presented by the UAMS Office of Continuing Education and co-sponsored by the Arkansas Department of Health. It featured…
March 1, 2017
Journey Tribute Band to Headline UAMS Cancer Institute’s RockStar Lounge April 7
LITTLE ROCK — Relive the sights, sounds and energy of 80’s rock ’n roll when Resurrection – A Journey Tribute headlines RockStar Lounge. The event starts at 7 p.m. April 7 at Cajun’s Wharf, 2400 Cantrell Road, in Little Rock. Tickets are $50 in advance and $75 at the door. Order tickets at therockstarlounge.com or…
February 28, 2017
Black History Panel Discusses Higher Education
Feb. 28, 2017 | A group of Arkansas educators and students convened at UAMS on Feb. 23 to discuss issues facing black students throughout the education system. More than 50 UAMS faculty, staff and students attended the event, hosted by the Chancellor’s Committee for Diversity and the UAMS Center for Diversity Affairs as part of…
UAMS 12th Street Health & Wellness Center to Host ‘March Man-ness’ at Saint Mark Baptist March 18
Feb. 28, 2017 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) 12th St. Health & Wellness Center invites the public to participate in free health care services at its “March Man-ness Men’s Health Event” March 18 at Saint Mark Baptist Church in Little Rock. While this event focuses on men’s health, women also are invited…
February 27, 2017
Public Invited to Hear Nationally Acclaimed U.S. Latino Leader, Scholar March 16
LITTLE ROCK — The public is invited to a free presentation and reception March 16 featuring University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Distinguished Professor of Medicine David E. Hayes-Bautista, Ph.D., who has spent decades studying and writing about the links between culture, behavior and health. His presentation, “Latino Leadership and the Cinco de Mayo in the…
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