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Baptist Health Community Outreach Offers Free Immunization Events
UAMS Announces Leadership Changes in College of Medicine
Baptist Health PACE Celebrates 10 Years
Family Medicine Physician C’Asia James, MD, Joins UAMS Family Medical Center in El Dorado
UAMS Receives $2.9 Million to Study Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Baptist Health Community Outreach Hosting Cooking Classes
Ryan Wood, OD, Joins UAMS Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute
UAMS, Helena Hospital to Sign Co-Management Agreement
July 6, 2026
Baptist Health Community Outreach Offers...

Baptist Health Community Outreach is hosting a series of free immunization clinics to help students prepare for the upcoming 2026 school year.

These "Ready 4 School" events will be held at various locations across Central Arkansas throughout July and Aug. 1.

Attendees are asked to bring previous shot records. This is especially important for those who received previous immunizations outside of Arkansas.

For more information regarding these free immunization events, contact Baptist Health Community Outreach at (501) 202-1540.

July 6, 2026
UAMS Announces Leadership Changes in Col...

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) College of Medicine announced leadership changes, effective July 1.

John Spollen, MD, the college’s associate dean for Northwest Arkansas, was named executive associate dean for Academic Affairs, replacing James Graham, MD, who is retiring after 35 years of service to UAMS and Arkansas.

July 6, 2026
Baptist Health PACE Celebrates 10 Years

Baptist Health celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). Baptist Health PACE is dedicated to providing comprehensive medical and social services that allow older adults to maintain their independence in the comfort of their own communities.

Since its inception, Baptist Health PACE has served as an alternative to nursing home care. By coordinating a wide range of health and wellness services, the program ensures that seniors can age with dignity, surrounded by the familiar faces and neighborhoods they love.

July 6, 2026
Family Medicine Physician C’Asia James,...

C’Asia James, MD, has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Family Medical Center in El Dorado where she will offer comprehensive care for all ages with an additional focus on women’s health and obstetrics.

June 29, 2026
UAMS Receives $2.9 Million to Study Feta...

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a $2.9 million federal grant to study fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) and associated neurologic aftereffects, with the goal of discovering new treatments and preventions. This research aims to prevent disability and life-changing conditions that negatively impact our youngest patients.

Paul D. Drew, PhD, professor and chair of the UAMS College of Medicine Department of Neuroscience, will lead the study, which is funded by the National Institutes of Health for five years, through 2030.