September 6, 2023

Amid increasing water temperatures and extreme weather events (e.g., heat waves, flooding, and severe storms) associated with climate change, people who are at increased risk for V. vulnificus infection should exercise caution when engaging in coastal water activities. Prompt treatment is crucial to reduce mortality from severe V. vulnificus infection. CDC continues to monitor reports of V. vulnificus infections.

September 4, 2023

Ashley Bruce, MD, recently joined the team at Baptist Health Family Clinic-Lakewood.

Bruce received a medical education from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She later completed residency training through the Baptist Health-UAMS Medical Education Program in North Little Rock.

Baptist Health Family Clinic-Lakewood is located at 2508 Crestwood Road in North Little Rock.

September 4, 2023

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS Health) is the first health organization in Arkansas to earn The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Certification in Spinal Fusion. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.

September 4, 2023

Aleksandar Blubaum, MD, recently joined Washington Regional Ozark Urology Clinic, where he provides diagnosis and treatment of urological conditions.

Blubaum earned a medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He completed both an internship in general surgery and a residency in urology at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center in Oklahoma City

 

September 4, 2023

Anvitha Ankireddypalli, MD, recently joined Baptist Health Surgical and Specialty Clinic-Conway as an endocrinologist.