Anyone ready to quit smoking is invited to participate in a free seven-week program offered by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
The small-group "Freedom from Smoking" program will meet from 5-6:30 p.m. for seven Tuesdays beginning Nov. 7. The program will be held at 900 John Barrow Road. There is no cost to participate, and free parking is available.
To register, contact certified tobacco treatment specialist Pat Franklin, APRN, at (501) 944-5934 or plfranklin@uams.edu.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently updated its policy regarding healthcare-acquired infections and antibiotic use in pediatric care settings. The new recommendations highlight the basic, but critical, role of handwashing and cough etiquette; antibiotic restraint for respiratory, throat, urinary, and ear infections; communication with caregivers, community members, and other health organizations; and improved cleaning and safety procedures in clinics.
Four early-career UAMS researchers were recently selected to receive KL2 Mentored Research Career Development Scholar Awards.
The KL2 Scholar program provides two years of research training to junior faculty. It provides 75 percent salary support and up to $25,000 per year for research, tuition, travel, and education. The scholars, all from the UAMS College of Medicine, are:
CHI St. Vincent Morrilton has once again been designated as a “Pathway to Excellence” hospital, maintaining its distinction as the first and only hospital in Arkansas to receive the “Pathway to Excellence” recognition for its exceptional nursing care.
The prestigious designation awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center recognizes a heathcare organization for quality nursing standards and patient care. As a “Pathway to Excellence” hospital, CHI St. Vincent Morrilton has demonstrated its commitment to a positive nursing environment.
Six early-career scientists have joined the Arkansas Children's Research Institute's (ACRI) Center for Childhood Obesity Prevention, as the program announces its first wave of National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded projects to help make children better today, and healthier tomorrow.
These investigators are part of a nationally regarded research program making strides in addressing obesity across the nation.
