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UAMS receives funds in effort to reduce infant mortality

Wednesday, September 11 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a $5 million Congressional appropriation to coordinate efforts across the state to reduce infant mortality. Nirvana Manning, M.D., professor and chair of the UAMS Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, said the funding,... Read More.

UAMS to hold summit on violence and trauma among Black men

Friday, September 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will hold a Public Health Summit on Sept. 21 to discuss the issues of structural violence, community violence and trauma among Black men. The event, which runs from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Philander Smith... Read More.

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UAMS welcomes new medical students

Thursday, August 15 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine welcomed 175 new medical students to its Little Rock and Fayetteville campuses in an Aug. 9 white coat ceremony attended by hundreds of friends, family and other well-wishers. A tradition for... Read More.

UAMS to offer free virtual workshop on traumatic brain injuries

Thursday, August 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The UAMS Institute for Digital Health and Innovation’s Brain Injury Program will host a virtual workshop on Aug. 15 to connect anyone affected by a traumatic brain injury (TBI) to helpful resources and support. The virtual event is free, open to the public... Read More.

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UAMS introduces new treatment for major depressive disorder

Tuesday, June 11 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is the first medical facility in the United States to provide an innovative therapeutic treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD). The SAINT® neuromodulation system, developed by Magnus Medical, Inc., has been approved by the... Read More.

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UAMS selects Dr. Atiq for distinguished chair in physician leadership

Tuesday, May 28 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine invested Omar T. Atiq, M.D., MACP, FRCP, in the inaugural Omar T. Atiq, M.D., MACP, Distinguished Chair in Physician Leadership during a May 20 ceremony. Atiq is a medical oncologist at... Read More.

UAMS receives grant for mobile vision screening clinic

Thursday, April 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received a $175,000 grant from the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas to support GoVision AR: Mobile Vision Screening for Underserved Children Across Arkansas. GoVision AR, a project of the UAMS Department... Read More.

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UAMS opens clinic to treat young people with substance use disorders

Monday, March 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — A bridge is defined as a means of connection or transition. The newest clinic at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) hopes to serve as a transition for the numerous young people in Arkansas dealing with substance use disorders. The... Read More.

UAMS Establishes Institute for Community Health Innovation

Wednesday, February 28 by Alex Bivens

FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) announced today the establishment of its eighth institute, the UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation, effective March 1. The institute will work with communities across Arkansas to conduct community-based research and deploy community-driven programs to... Read More.

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UAMS accepting applications for summer youth programs

Tuesday, February 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is accepting applications for two summer enrichment programs that introduce high school students to career opportunities in health care. The Medical Applications of Science for Health (MASH) program is a statewide summer day camp... Read More.

Improving nutrition in schools focus on study at UAMS

Monday, February 12 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE — School districts in Arkansas can improve the health of their student body through nutritional interventions in the cafeteria, according to a study published by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Office of Community Health & Research. The study, Creating Healthy... Read More.

Stories tagged with: uams

UAMS receives funds in effort to reduce infant mortality

UAMS to hold summit on violence and trauma among Black men

UAMS welcomes new medical students

UAMS to offer free virtual workshop on traumatic brain injuries

UAMS introduces new treatment for major depressive disorder

UAMS selects Dr. Atiq for distinguished chair in physician leadership

UAMS receives grant for mobile vision screening clinic

UAMS opens clinic to treat young people with substance use disorders

UAMS Establishes Institute for Community Health Innovation

UAMS accepting applications for summer youth programs

Improving nutrition in schools focus on study at UAMS

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