After months of intensive discussions with child welfare, Medicaid, behavioral health, finance and other experts, the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) has outlined the initial phase of work needed to address the foster care crisis in the state, officials announced, with the release of a full report titled, “Moving Beyond Crisis.” To date, 5,200 children are in foster care placements across the state.
November 14, 2016
Science Café Little Rock, co-sponsored by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), will hold its next public forum, Robotics & You, on Nov. 22. Panelists will discuss the different ways robots and mechanized technology are used in everyday and hazardous environments.
November 7, 2016
Crystal Barker, a member of the Department of Human Services Office of Human Resources, was named the overall DHS Employee of the Year on Thursday, October 20. Barker received the esteemed honor during the 2016 Arkansas Human Services Employee Association Awards Banquet at the Arlington Hotel.
November 7, 2016
Two leading nonprofit healthcare systems – Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health – have signed a non-binding letter of intent to explore aligning their organizations and expanding their mission of service in communities across the nation.
The boards and sponsors of the two health systems are evaluating the potential alignment to strengthen their leadership role in transforming health care through increased access and enhanced clinical excellence.
November 7, 2016
The Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will a hold National Caregiver Celebration at 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 22 at the Butterfield Place Retirement Village, 8420 Phoenix Ave., in Fort Smith.
West Central Center on Aging staff will be at an event booth to distribute caregiver handouts, educational tips and caregiver support group information as well as answer questions from caregivers. A door prize will be awarded to an attendee. Lunch at no cost will follow at the facility.
No registration is required.
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