May 11, 2025

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine invested Nicola “Nikki” Edge, PhD, professor and vice chair of research in the UAMS Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, in the Cathy Cole Seilhan and Denton Seilhan Endowed Chair for Child and Family Resilience during an April 17 ceremony. Edge is the inaugural holder of the endowed chair.

Edge also serves as director of the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine’s Research and Evaluation Division. She joined UAMS in 1996 as a research assistant in the Department of Psychiatry.

May 5, 2025

Emily Jones, APRN, has joined the team at Baptist Health Sleep Clinic-Little Rock.

Jones received a medical education from Henderson State University. She is board-certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

“I strive to make sure my patients feel heard and understood,” Jones said. “I want to ensure that they receive the best possible care, which includes addressing their concerns and answering their questions. I am passionate about helping my patients improve their quality of life, and I believe that improving their sleep quality can do that.”

May 5, 2025

By: Antoinette Grajeda

Ran in Arkanas Advocate  April 29, 2025

The Arkansas Department of Health on Tuesday reported the state’s fourth confirmed pediatric measles case in an Arkansas resident. Because the child did not travel outside the state, this indicates the first case of community spread this year, according to a press release. 

May 5, 2025

Baptist Health Surgical Clinic of Central Arkansas recently welcomed Jodie Clementson, DO.

Clementson received a medical education from the Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a general surgery residency at Oklahoma State University Medical Center as well as a breast surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

May 5, 2025

Saline Health System has appointed Jackie Wilkerson as chief nursing officer.

Wilkerson, a registered nurse, has almost 20 years of experience in healthcare leadership roles, including associate chief nursing officer at HCA Tristar Centennial Medical Center, associate administrator at Saline Health System, and market chief nursing officer at Sovah Health.