March 11, 2024

Arkansas Children’s celebrated Rare Disease Day on the rarest day of the year, Feb. 29, by inviting the public to view the Beyond the Diagnosis exhibit and celebrate the beauty of children.

The state’s nationally ranked pediatric health system hosted a collection from the Beyond the Diagnosis exhibit featuring portraits of children from across the nation with rare diseases.

Two children from Arkansas have been added to this nationally traveling gallery, raising awareness about the diseases and research needed to help people who live with them.

March 4, 2024

A groundbreaking clinical trial sponsored and funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and conducted in part at Arkansas Children's Hospital (ACH) unveiled a pioneering treatment helping children and adults with potentially life-threatening food allergies better tolerate peanut, milk, egg, wheat, and tree nuts.

March 4, 2024

CHI St. Vincent announced that CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs has won the Large Business of the Year award from the Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce. 

The 280-bed, faith-based, not-for-profit hospital received the award at the Chamber’s Annual Banquet and 2023 Community Service Awards on Feb. 1. CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs President Doug Ross, MD, and other hospital team members were on hand to accept the honor, which the chamber awarded based on community service and leadership. 

March 4, 2024

Arkansas Mission of Mercy (ArMOM) is holding its annual two-day free dental clinic at the Conway Expo Center April 12-13. The event is made possible by the presenting sponsors Arkansas State Dental Association and Delta Dental of Arkansas.

March 4, 2024

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 for students entering grades 11 and 12. Participants gain exposure to health careers through hands-on activities, tours of healthcare facilities and interaction with medical professionals.