February 10, 2025

The Board of Directors of Arkansas Hospice has named Brian W. Bell, MD, FAAHPM, to be the next president and CEO for Arkansas Hospice’s Family of Care. Bell, who currently serves as the organization’s CMO, will step into his new role effective March 10, 2025.

February 10, 2025

The UAMS Institute for Digital Health and Innovation’s Brain Injury Program will host a virtual workshop on Feb. 13 to connect anyone affected by a traumatic brain injury (TBI) to helpful resources and support.

The virtual event is free, open to the public and will be held from noon to 2 p.m. To register and receive the Zoom link, call (501) 526-7656 or visit tinyurl.com/BIPFEB13.

February 3, 2025

Terra McGuire, APRN, recently joined the team of providers at Baptist Health Family Clinic-White Hall.

McGuire received a medical education and residency training from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She is board-certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

February 3, 2025

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine named Deanna Sasaki-Adams, MD, MBA, as chair of the Department of Neurosurgery, effective March 1.

A noted vascular and skull base neurosurgeon, Sasaki-Adams currently serves as the Department of Neurosurgery’s vice chair of Quality and Clinical Operations, medical director of UAMS neurosurgery services, and associate program director for the Neurosurgery Residency Program. She also holds a professor faculty appointment in the department.

February 3, 2025

Baptist Health Comprehensive Women’s Clinic-North Little Rock held a ribbon cutting with tours on Jan. 28 to celebrate the clinic’s opening.

Ijanae Allgood, MD, MPH, and Sarah Beth Holcomb, MD, will see patients at the clinic. They specialize in primary care, pediatrics, pregnancy, and childbirth.