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Every Mother Counts Board Visits With UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation, Ignite
Members of the Every Mother Counts Board of Directors recently visited the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation and Ignite Professional Studies and saw first-hand how community leaders are paving the way to improve maternal health outcomes in Arkansas. Founded by Christy Turlington Burns, Every Mother Counts is a…
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NIH Awards Fund Promising Cancer Research at UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Two researchers with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute have received National Institutes of Health (NIH) awards to support studies aimed at better understanding cancer and identifying new methods for prevention and treatment.
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Wally Smith, M.D., Calls for More Resources for Treating Patients with Sickle Cell Disease
Progress made in treating sickle cell disease over many decades has stalled, and more awareness, education, and research funding are needed to bring better results to more patients. That was the message on Oct. 2 from Wally Smith, M.D., the guest lecturer for the 15th annual Arthur Haut Lectureship in Internal Medicine at UAMS.
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UAMS’ Schmieding Center to Host Oct. 29 Dementia Conference for Family Caregivers
Family members and others caring for a loved one with dementia are invited to a free Dementia Conference for Caregivers on Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Schmieding Center for Senior Health and Education, 2422 N. Thompson St., in Springdale.
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