May 5, 2024

Pat and Jim McClelland of Little Rock have committed a $1 million legacy gift to Arkansas Children's. 

May 5, 2024

Baptist Health Medical Center-Conway recently welcomed Trenda Ray, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, as the hospital’s new chief nursing officer.

May 5, 2024

The Arkansas Perinatal Quality Collaborative (ARPQC)--a partnership launched last year between the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), the Arkansas Department of Health, and 34 birthing hospitals across the state--launched its new website recently, creating a hub for patients and healthcare providers alike to access pivotal information related to maternal healthcare in Arkansas.

April 29, 2024

Baptist Health is now offering an innovative infusion treatment approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) for certain people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.

In a large, 18-month study, intravenous (IV) infusion treatment with LEQEMBI was proven to slow the progression of early Alzheimer's disease, helping people remember, solve problems, and complete daily activities for longer. 

LEQEMBI is for people who are experiencing:

April 29, 2024

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative (AGEC) is collaborating with UAMS Health ARConnectNow, the American Red Cross, Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, The Alzheimer’s Association, Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services (MEMS), and Edward Jones to present a community event on “Disaster Preparedness for Older Adults.”

The event will be held from 9:30 a.m.-12 n.n. on May 6 at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church’s Wesley Hall, 4823 Woodlawn Drive in Little Rock. Free parking will be available off Lee Avenue.