January 16, 2017

William R. Bowes has been promoted to senior vice chancellor for Finance and Administration at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).

January 16, 2017

Science Café Little Rock, co-sponsored by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), will hold its next public forum, Big Pharma: Boon or Bane of Modern Health Care, on Jan. 24. Panelists will discuss new drug development, paths drugs take to get federal approval, U.S. health care policy, and safety testing and regulations.

Science Café will be from 7-9 p.m. at Whole Hog Café, 12111 W. Markham St. Science Café is a relaxed opportunity for monthly exchanges with various experts. No reservations are needed, but seating is limited. Admission is free.

January 16, 2017

After 18 years with the Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health Services (DBHS) Director Charlie Green has resigned from the agency to take a job in the private sector.

Jay Hill, Arkansas Health Center director, will be interim director of DBHS and will manage the division facilities, including the Arkansas State Hospital. Paula Stone, assistant director for DBHS, will have primary responsibility for programs and take a lead role in transformation.

January 16, 2017

Today, January 17, marks the 25th anniversary of Arkansas Hospice, the state’s largest hospice organization. Since its inception, the community-based, nonprofit organization has grown from one location to eight offices and three inpatient centers that serve more than 500 patients each day throughout a 33-county service area.

January 9, 2017

Springdale-based Harps Food Stores Inc. and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy together have created a novel training program to teach pharmacists to work more directly with patients to improve their health.

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will be trained to work as a team on medication therapy management (MTM), which is medical care provided by pharmacists to ensure medications are helping patients achieve the best possible health from their prescriptions.