July 16, 2020
UAMS, Arkansas Children’s, Baptist Health and Proton International Sign Letter of Intent to Build State’s First Proton Treatment Center
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Arkansas Children’s, Baptist Health and Proton International (PI) have signed a Letter of Intent to bring proton therapy — an alternative to radiation therapy for treating cancer — to Arkansas.
April 22, 2020
UAMS HealthNow Resumes Urgent Care Live Video Visits Along with COVID-19 Screenings, Calls
UAMS HealthNow has resumed taking virtual urgent care visits from Arkansas patients in addition to still offering free screenings for all Arkansans who have questions about whether they may have the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
November 25, 2019
Stephen Mette Named Senior Vice Chancellor for UAMS Health
Stephen A. “Steppe” Mette, M.D., has been named senior vice chancellor for UAMS Health and chief executive officer for UAMS Medical Center at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). “Dr. Mette has done an outstanding job since joining UAMS in April 2015 as chief clinical officer, and he has taken on additional responsibility,…
October 28, 2019
Trenda Ray Named Chief Nursing Officer for UAMS Health
Trenda Ray, Ph.D., RN, has been named chief nursing officer and associate vice chancellor for patient care services for UAMS Health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). She is responsible for ensuring quality nursing care and has executive oversight for the hospital’s nursing units, respiratory care, international services and pastoral care. She…
April 19, 2019
State Police Thank UAMS for Saving Officer’s Life
An Arkansas State Police officer critically injured Jan. 3 in a vehicle accident is alive today because of teams of UAMS physicians, nurses and others who responded in the critical hours and days afterward.
March 20, 2019
Largest-ever number of UAMS Medical Students Matched with Residency Positions
With its largest class of graduating medical students about to begin their medical residencies, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is helping expand access to health care across the state, helped in part by new residency programs. Senior medical students are matched with a residency of three to seven years depending on their…
February 13, 2019
Sally the Robot Now Serving Custom Salads at UAMS
A robot named Sally — the first robot of its kind in the industry — is making customized salads 24 hours a day at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), providing guests and employees with a healthy meal option to meet individual needs. Sally was installed Jan. 30 in the Lobby Café and…
Sally the Robot Now Serving Custom Salads at UAMS
A robot named Sally — the first robot of its kind in the industry — is making customized salads 24 hours a day at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), providing guests and employees with a healthy meal option to meet individual needs. Sally was installed Jan. 30 in the Lobby Café and…
November 13, 2018
UAMS, Our House Announce $2.5 Million Program to Provide Mental Health, Parenting Support for Mothers and Families Experiencing Homelessness
A program to provide homeless and near homeless pregnant women and mothers with young children access to behavioral health services was announced today by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Our House, a Little Rock non-profit center serving homeless and near-homeless populations in central Arkansas. The Home Together project is funded with…
October 29, 2018
Baptist Health – UAMS Medical Education Program Receives Accreditation Approval for Residency Programs
The Baptist Health – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Medical Education Program is now recruiting residents for two residency programs set to launch next summer in Internal Medicine and Family Medicine. The three-year programs, which train up to 12 residents per year in each as part of a partnership between Baptist Health and…
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