August 21, 2017

The Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will host a free “Caregiver Lunch & Learn” workshop on Sept. 9 for caregivers who want to learn the newest information about caregiving.

August 21, 2017

CARTI has been awarded a $45,000 grant from the Arkansas Cancer Coalition to help implement cancer control efforts in support of the Arkansas Cancer Plan.

“We are incredibly thankful for this generous gift from our friends at the Arkansas Cancer Coalition,” says Kathi Jones, CARTI Foundation president. “This grant will directly benefit the CARTI Transportation Assistance program, which is designed to help reduce some of the treatment barriers often faced by some of our most vulnerable patients.”

August 14, 2017

Love the Skin You're In: An All-Natural Approach to Skincare Workshop, slated Aug 25, will focus on ways to care for skin health through natural ingredients, face yoga (toning exercises for the face), face mapping (how to pinpoint the cause of troubled areas), and face massage (techniques to increase circulation). There will also be a guided meditation and acupuncture (or pressure for those who are uncomfortable with acupuncture needles) to guide participants in integrating relaxation into their daily routines.

August 14, 2017

Healthy Active Arkansas (HAA), in conjunction with the Arkansas Agriculture Department and Governor Hutchinson, is proud to recognize the important role of the state’s farmers in efforts to improve the health of Arkansans.

August 14, 2017

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) was recently chosen by the Home-Centered Care Institute as one of eight Centers of Excellence for its Home-Based Primary Care program, a first-of-its-kind program designed to make high-quality, home-based primary care a more common practice across the United States.

The institute’s program aims to train and expand the home-based primary care workforce of physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants from the currently estimated 1,000 providers to 5,000 nationwide over the next five years.