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Summit to Address Youth Substance Use, Prevention Strategies
Project H.E.A.R.T. Camp Educates Future Healthcare Professionals
U of A and UAMS Advance Joint Research Through Razorback Research Catalyst
Baptist Health Acquires South Arkansas Regional Hospital
Venkat Kalapatapu, MD, Returns to UAMS as Chief of Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
James C. Walker, MD, FACS, Joins Baptist Health Surgical and Specialty Clinic-Conway
Children’s Miracle Network Partners Donate More than $5.3 M to Arkansas Children’s
UAMS Researchers Find that Smart Food Lockers Expand Access to Healthy Food in Arkansas
October 16, 2023
UAMS Dental Hygiene Program Offers Free...

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Dental Hygiene is offering a free Fall for Smiles clinic Oct. 28 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Freeway Medical Tower, 5800 W. 10th St., Suite 501.

The clinic is for children 3-17 years old, accompanied by their parents or guardians. The clinic will offer preventive services such as dental cleanings, examinations, X-ray imaging, and fluoride treatments.

Appointments are required. To make an appointment, call (501) 686-5733 and mention “Fall for Smiles.” October is National Dental Hygiene Month.

October 16, 2023
Race for a Healthier Tomorrow Raises Mor...

The Arkansas Children's Hospital Auxiliary held its fifth annual Race for a Healthier Tomorrow on Oct. 7, and raised more than $45,000 to support expert pediatric care at Arkansas Children's Hospital.

More than 775 people registered for the event as a timed 5K race, family walk, or virtual participant. The 5K race began and ended at the front entrance of the Arkansas State Capitol. Jillian Hastings and Maeghan Overley, the race co-chairs, expressed their gratitude to the sponsors, participants, and volunteers for making the event a success.

October 16, 2023
Critical Insight Releases Analysis on He...

Critical Insight's 2023 Healthcare Data Cyber Breach Report offered the following key findings:

-Total breaches dropped 15% in the first six months of 2023 (1H 2023) compared to the second half of 2022 (1H 2022).

-Individual records compromised in data breaches surged by 31% in 1H 2023 compared to 2H 2022.

-The number of individuals affected increased from 31M in 2H 2022 to 40M in 1H 2023.

October 16, 2023
UAMS Hosts Oct. 28 Epilepsy Symposium

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is hosting a free Epilepsy Symposium from 1-3 p.m. on Oct. 28 during which UAMS experts will discuss the latest advances in the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy and seizure disorders.

The event is open to patients with a diagnosis of epilepsy and seizure disorders, patient caregivers and family members, healthcare providers, and members of the community who are interested in learning about epilepsy, treatment options, and living with epilepsy.

October 16, 2023
California Bans 4 Dangerous Food, Drink...

Governor of California Gavin Newsom signed first-of-its-kind legislation to prohibit the use of four dangerous chemicals in processed foods and drinks sold in California. Authored by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino), Assembly Bill (AB) 418—the California Food Safety Act—would prohibit the manufacture, sale, or distribution in California of any food product containing Red Dye No. 3, potassium bromate, brominated vegetable oil, or propyl paraben.