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December 19, 2019

Jones Eye Institute Celebrates 40-year Career of John Shock, M.D.

Spencer Watson

John Shock, M.D., shares stories from his 40 years at UAMS with those gathered to celebrate the anniversary.

A standing-room-only crowd gathered Dec. 17, including members of the Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute Advisory Board, to celebrate John Shock, M.D., and the 40 years he has given in service to UAMS. Faculty, staff, patients and others gathered to share memories of Shock’s many years of service and many accomplishments as former chair…


December 13, 2019

TRI Announces Pilot Recipients for Special Populations Studies

David Robinson

Henry K. Wong, M.D., Ph.D., explains his research in a video he produced as part of the pilot award application process.

The Translational Research Institute (TRI) has awarded three pilot research grants to UAMS faculty for studies of special populations in Arkansas.


December 10, 2019

UAMS Community Partners Honored at Celebration Dinner

David Robinson

The Community Partner Celebration drew more than 100 attendees.

The UAMS Translational Research Institute’s Seventh Annual Community Partner Celebration recently honored 35 community partners for their crucial work in improving the health of all Arkansans and their exceptional partnerships with UAMS. Held Nov. 8 at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center in downtown Little Rock, this year’s celebration included a recognition ceremony and dinner, live…


How To Stick to the Plan During the Holidays

Yavonda Chase

Don't let holiday parties derail your fitness goals. Follow these tips to stay on track through the holiday season.

We all know that the holidays can be a tough time to stick to your workout and healthy eating plans. Lindsey Miller, fitness coordinator at the UAMS Fitness Center, has some tips to help you stick to the plan during the holiday season.


December 4, 2019

December MVP — Gina Boshears

Yavonda Chase

Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, congratulations December MVP Gina Boshears.

Congratulations to Gina Boshears, our December MVP of the Month!


November 27, 2019

Cancer Research Highlights Largest-Ever Showcase of Medical Discoveries

Susan Van Dusen

Stephanie Byrum, PhD

Scientists conducting cancer research in the lab, clinic and community gathered Nov. 20 at the 26th UAMS Showcase of Medical Discoveries to share their projects and discuss ways to work together.


November 22, 2019

Deep Roots — For CHP’s Faculty Alumni, There’s No Place Like UAMS

Yavonda Chase

Twenty-eight members of the College of Health Professions faculty graduated from UAMS. (L-R, first row) Tony Baker, Catherine Smith, Con-nie Bracy, Layla Simmons, Lisa Rhoden, Cherika Robertson, Claire Tucker (second row) Lindsay Gilbert, Kathy Atkinson, Katy Warren, Lindsey Clark, Alicia Baird (third row) Ellis McVoy, Tiffany Lepard Tassin, John Calloway, Tonya Cook (fourth row) Jason Key, Leslie Spurlock, Art Maune (top row) Bryson Howard, Lesley Jones, Betholyn Gentry, Tom Jones. Not shown: Shannon Turley, Christi Arthur, DeAndria Green, Allison Wingfield and Ashley McCrary.

For some faculty members in the College of Health Profession, their roots at UAMS go deep — all the way back to when they were students themselves.


November 21, 2019

Team UAMS Builds Thanksgiving Bags for Stocked & Reddie

Yavonda Chase

About 150 members of Team UAMS volunteered to build Thanksgiving bags for Stocked & Reddie, the UAMS food pantry.

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Thanksgiving at UAMS. Members of Team UAMS gathered Nov. 12 in the Hospital Lobby Gallery to put together Thanksgiving baskets for Stocked & Reddie, the on-campus food pantry.


November 14, 2019

UAMS Adds Two New Spaces for Breastfeeding Moms

Katrina Dupins

Mamava Pods

Nov. 14, 2019 | Breastfeeding at UAMS just became a little more convenient for employees and visitors alike with the recent installation of two additional clean, private areas for nursing moms to pump or breastfeed. On Nov. 6, two 50-square-foot, wheelchair-accessible Mamava lactation rooms arrived. Users can access the room through a free mobile app….


Chancellor Gives UAMS Health Update at Town Hall

Yavonda Chase

Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, spoke to employees about UAMS Health and other important topics during a Nov. 6 Town Hall meeting.

Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, shared more details about UAMS Health while Chief Financial Officer Amanda George gave an update on UAMS’ financials at the latest Town Hall meeting Nov. 6.



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