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UAMS invests in the future of health care in south Arkansas
As part of its ongoing efforts to boost healthcare in southern Arkansas, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently opened the UAMS Health Family Medical Center in El Dorado. Located at 620 W. Grove St., the clinic is a cornerstone of medical care for El Dorado and beyond, offering a range of services…
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Hands-on learning sparks interest in health care careers for Arkansas students
To help inspire the next generation of health care professionals, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently hosted a virtual event that gave nearly 950 Arkansas high school students an inside look at careers in the medical field. Students from 69 high schools across Arkansas participated in the Find Your Future in Health…
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UAMS’ Fort Smith Family Medical Center recognized as national leader in hypertension care
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Family Medical Center in Fort Smith was recently named a 2024 Million Hearts Hypertension Control Champion by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). UAMS’ Fort Smith Family Medical Center was one of just 32 health organizations nationwide to receive the prestigious recognition and one of just two…
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Adventure in the Wild: Students dive into emergency medicine at UAMS event
Students from three south Arkansas universities recently got a unique hands-on look at emergency medicine thanks to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Held at Logoly State Park near McNeil, Arkansas, the Adventure in Medicine event gave students from Southern Arkansas University, the University of Arkansas at Monticello and Texas A&M University –…
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Prescription for inspiration: Students check out health care careers
When Shane Lyerly, M.D., decided he wanted to pursue a career in health care, he admittedly had more questions than answers. What classes should he take? Would it help to shadow a doctor for a day? How should he prepare for medical school interviews? Thankfully, he had help from both an academic advisor at Arkansas…
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UAMS program introduces high school students to health care careers
Ask Issabella Drew about her experience at one of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) summer programs and you might be surprised when she mentions pig feet. “My favorite part of the week was probably suturing,” Drew said. “We used pig feet to demonstrate all the different ways you can suture a wound.…
