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UAMS Says Proton Center Continues Operating Amid Payment Dispute
Michael Huber, MD, FACC, Joins Baptist Health Heart Institute/Arkansas Cardiology
Constance Chapman, MD, MPH, Joins UAMS Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Gary Clark, PD, Boosts Family Scholarship in UAMS College of Pharmacy
Arkansas Children’s, Lyon College School of Dental Medicine to Partner 
UAMS Radiation Oncology Center Receives $200,000
UAMS Receives Initial Accreditation for Preventive Medicine Residency Program
War Does Not Make America Healthy, Again
June 26, 2017
Medical marijuana patient card applicati...

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) will start accepting applications for medical marijuana registry identification cards on June 30.

These cards will allow patients or caregivers to purchase medical marijuana at a licensed dispensary. Currently, there are no licensed medical marijuana dispensaries in Arkansas. Cards will be issued to qualifying patients and caregivers approximately 30 days before medical marijuana is available for legal purchase in the state, which is likely to be early next year.

June 26, 2017
Advanced practice RN Elana Russell joins...

Elana Russell of Conway, an advanced practice registered nurse, has joined the medical staff of the Conway Regional Neuroscience Center.

On June 6, she joined neurologists Tim Freyaldenhoven and Keith Schluterman, who formed a partnership with Conway Regional to establish the Conway Regional Neuroscience Center earlier this year.

June 19, 2017
Neuro-Oncology Fellowship Slots Filled b...

Two residents from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) have been selected for a prestigious fellowship in neuro-oncology, administered jointly by the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and the National Institutes of Health Neuro-Oncology Branch.

A maximum of two fellows per year are selected for the program, and this year, both are from UAMS.

June 19, 2017
SeniorNet Computer Classes Begin July 3

One computer workshop — One-on-One Computer Support — and one computer class — Fundamentals for Beginners — will be taught in July for people ages 50 and older at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging.

The July schedule is:

- One-on-One Computer Support, July 3-31, Call for appointment.

- Fundamentals for Beginners, Mondays and Wednesdays, July 5-31, 10 a.m. to noon.

June 19, 2017
Howard Named CNO for Arkansas Children’s...

Arkansas Children's has named Michael Howard, BSN, MM, MSN, MHA, chief nursing officer (CNO) for Arkansas Children’s Northwest (ACNW). He will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the overall operations of Nursing/Patient Care Services at ACNW. The announcement was made by ACNW Senior Vice President/Chief Administrator Trisha Montague.