public health
May 1, 2013
UAMS College of Public Health Names Tilford Health Policy and Management Chair
<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – John “Mick” Tilford, Ph.D., has been named chair of the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health’s Department of Health Policy and Management at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). <br />
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September 5, 2012
Health Status of African-Americans Detailed in UAMS College of Public Health Report
<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – Mortality rates of African-Americans were significantly higher than those of Caucasians for most cancers, HIV and homicide, but lower for motor vehicle crashes and suicide, according to a recent report compiled by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health.</span>
August 9, 2011
Public Health Data Website Now in Spanish
LITTLE ROCK – A Spanish version of a University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) website providing easy access to valuable public health statistics and research specific to all 75 Arkansas counties is now available.
March 15, 2011
UAMS and Partners Celebrate Water Fluoridation Law
March 15, 2011 | Public health leaders from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and other advocacy groups say recent legislation mandating water fluoridation is the most crucial public health effort of the current legislative session.
October 13, 2010
Key Public Health Data Available at New UAMS Website
<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – Key public health information specific to all 75 Arkansas counties is now easier to access than ever before with a University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) website that holds a wealth of valuable statistics and research.</span>
April 8, 2010
Free Workshop on Lead-Safe Practices to be Held in Camden on April 29
<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – A free workshop for parents and caregivers on reducing health risks associated with lead-based paint in older homes will be held in Camden on April 29, led by a coalition of public health advocates that includes the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).</span>
April 1, 2010
Free Workshops on Lead-Safe Practices to be Held in Faulkner County on April 22
<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – A free workshop for parents and caregivers on reducing health risks associated with lead-based paint in older homes will be held in Conway on April 22, led by a coalition of public health advocates that includes the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).</span>
March 29, 2010
Free Workshop on Lead-Safe Practices to be Held in Hot Springs on April 19
<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – A free workshop for parents and caregivers on reducing health risks associated with lead-based paint in older homes will be held in Hot Springs on April 19, led by a coalition of public health advocates that includes the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).</span>
February 23, 2010
UAMS College of Public Health, Mexican Consulate Team Up for Public Health Initiatives
<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health and the Mexican Consulate today took two steps toward offering better health education and screening programs to the more than 25,000 visitors at the Mexican Consulate in Little Rock each year.</span>