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November 10, 2025

Take Charge of Your Health: Preventing and Managing Diabetes

David Wise

Nurse giving a patient a blood sugar level test

  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 30, 2025

UAMS/UA Go Baby Go Program Expands to Serve More Children

Ben Boulden

One of the Go Baby Go participants smiles as she drives by on her custom electric ride-on car.

The Go Baby Go project in Northwest Arkansas recently completed its second year of operation, expanding its reach and refining its approach to providing modified electric ride-on cars to children with mobility challenges.


October 29, 2025

UAMS Study Links Molecular Markers to Chronic Health Conditions in Marshallese

David Wise

Scientific illustration of a Micro RNA

LITTLE ROCK — Differences in molecules that help build DNA could be the key to explaining why the Marshallese community faces high rates of Type 2 diabetes and related chronic health conditions, according to researchers from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation and the UAMS Donald W. Reynolds…


October 23, 2025

UAMS Presents Research Findings Involving Marshallese Community at Town Hall

David Wise

Members of the Marshallese community and the UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation shown at the town hall.

Ongoing studies into health challenges faced by Marshallese populations continue to show the impact of innovative approaches to community health, researchers and staff at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation recently told community members. The institute presented progress reports and findings from several key research studies involving the…


October 15, 2025

UAMS Brings Popular Girlology® Puberty Session to Northwest Arkansas on Nov. 2

David Wise

Four adolescent girls sitting in row and smiling

FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is bringing Girlology®, an educational program for tween and teen girls to learn about health and social topics they may experience during adolescence, to Northwest Arkansas on Nov. 2. Held from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Schmieding Center for Senior Health & Education, 2422 N. Thompson…


October 10, 2025

Fayetteville Physical Therapist Displays Passion for Neurologic Care

David Wise

Photo of Sean Stone, Austin Miller, and Jesse Edwards in the UAMS Health Outpatient Therapy Clinic in Fayetteville

When Austin Miller, PT, DPT, walked across the stage to receive his doctorate in physical therapy, he knew he wanted to dedicate his career to helping patients with neurologic conditions. His passion became deeply personal years earlier, when his best friend was left paralyzed after an accident. Miller served as a caregiver during his friend’s…


October 9, 2025

Protecting Your Health: The Importance of Breast Cancer Screenings

David Wise

Woman getting a breast scan

    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

David Wise

Sheldon Riklon, M.D.

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.


September 26, 2025

UAMS Northwest Hosts 2025 ‘Equipped to Care’ Neurodiversity Conference

David Wise

Mary Borman and Marie Wood participate in the family panel at the 2025 UAMS Northwest Neurodiversity Conference.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Northwest Regional Campus hosted its second annual Neurodiversity Conference on Sept. 18 at the Schmieding Center for Senior Health and Education in Springdale, drawing health care professionals, students, families, advocates and community members. This year’s theme, “Equipped to Care: A Toolkit for Neuro-Inclusive Practice,” guided a full…


September 16, 2025

Joint Announcement: Ministry of Health & Human Services and UAMS Mark Final Year of Faith-Based Diabetes Program

David Wise

A UAMS health care workers conducts a blood test on a Marshallese patient.

The Republic of the Marshall Islands Ministry of Health & Human Services (MoHHS) and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) are proud to announce the launch of the fourth and final year of the Faith-Based Diabetes Self-Management Education (FDSME) Study, beginning September 2025. This long-standing and impactful joint collaboration between MoHHS and UAMS, alongside key community partners — KIJLE (Kora In Jiban Lorlorjake Ejmour,…



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