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Arkansas Awarded $17M Grant to Support Maternal Health Initiatives 
UAMS, Partners Offer Comprehensive Doula Training
Gov. Sarah Sanders to Speak at Mental Health Day at the Capitol Jan. 29
Two Transplant Surgeons Join UAMS
Northwest Health Welcomes OB/GYN Tiffany Weathers, MD
Arkansas Children’s Receives $2M Grant from the Mabee Foundation
UAMS Receives $1.9 Million Department of Justice Grant  for Emergency Response Program in Little Rock Schools
Bird Flu Found in Second 'Backyard Flock' in Louisiana
March 4, 2024
NIH Clinical Trial Conducted in Part at...

A groundbreaking clinical trial sponsored and funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and conducted in part at Arkansas Children's Hospital (ACH) unveiled a pioneering treatment helping children and adults with potentially life-threatening food allergies better tolerate peanut, milk, egg, wheat, and tree nuts.

March 4, 2024
CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs Receives Cha...

CHI St. Vincent announced that CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs has won the Large Business of the Year award from the Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce. 

The 280-bed, faith-based, not-for-profit hospital received the award at the Chamber’s Annual Banquet and 2023 Community Service Awards on Feb. 1. CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs President Doug Ross, MD, and other hospital team members were on hand to accept the honor, which the chamber awarded based on community service and leadership. 

March 4, 2024
Arkansas Mission of Mercy Hosts Free Den...

Arkansas Mission of Mercy (ArMOM) is holding its annual two-day free dental clinic at the Conway Expo Center April 12-13. The event is made possible by the presenting sponsors Arkansas State Dental Association and Delta Dental of Arkansas.

March 4, 2024
 UAMS Accepting Applications for Youths...

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is accepting applications for two summer enrichment programs that introduce high school students to career opportunities in health care.

The Medical Applications of Science for Health (MASH) program is a statewide summer day camp for students entering grades 11 and 12. Participants gain exposure to health careers through hands-on activities, tours of healthcare facilities and interaction with medical professionals.

February 26, 2024
Baptist Health Hosts Free National Diabe...

If you have prediabetes or other risk factors for type 2 diabetes, a free online program available through Baptist Health Community Outreach called the National Diabetes Prevention Program – or National DPP – can help you improve your health.

Classes start virtually on March 4 and registration runs through then. Participants must be 18 or older and have a BMI of 25 or higher and an A1C of between 5.7-6.4 or a Diabetes Risk Assessment of 5 or higher.