May 14, 2018

A helicopter landed with University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) neurologist and AR SAVES medical director Sanjeeva Reddy Onteddu, MD, to deliver the ball for the first pitch of the Arkansas Travelers’ game against the Springfield Cardinals.

During the event, volunteers answered questions about stroke, distributed stroke education materials, and threw brain-shaped stress toys into the stands. Stroke survivors were also  honored.

May 14, 2018

Arkansans interested in having a voice in research programs at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) or simply learning how research is done are invited to participate in UAMS’ Summer 2018 Community Scientist Academy. 

Sponsored by the UAMS Translational Research Institute, the Community Scientist Academy will be on Tuesdays each week, May 22 through June 26, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on the UAMS campus in Little Rock. 

May 14, 2018

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) launched a free one-on-one consultation service for healthcare providers treating patients diagnosed with opioid addiction.

May 14, 2018

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) recognized 15 hospitals for excellence in stroke care performance at the Arkansas Chronic Disease Forum held at the Little Rock Crowne Plaza.

May 14, 2018

C. Lowry Barnes, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon, professor, and department chair at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), has been inducted into The Hip Society, a national organization dedicated to the advancement of knowledge relating to the hip joint. Its members are recognized thought leaders in the field of hip surgery.