Screenings, Seminars and Classes, Support Groups
Screenings
UAMS offers both free and fee-based
screenings. Screenings will be considered free unless noted otherwise.
Ultrasound Test for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
If you are over 50 years old and have one of the following:
- Family history of aneurysm
- History of smoking
- Previous coronary or leg bypass or angioplasty
- High blood pressure
You may
be eligible for a free ultrasound test. For
more information call 501-686-5318.
Public Seminars and Classes
UAMS is proud to present free medical seminars to the communities of
Arkansas. All seminars are free unless noted otherwise.
UAMS
Medical Center Weight Control Program
The orientation seminars are every other Thursday @ 6:00 p.m. in the Sam Walton Auditorium on the 10th floor of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. You must have an appointment scheduled to attend the orientation. Call 603-1497 to make an appointment
Patient Education Classes and Seminars
The UAMS Patient Education Department
Offers many classes to fit your needs. For information about other Patient Education Classes, click here.
Infant and Child Care Classes - Preparing for the Birth of Your Baby
A series of classes covers such
topics as: preparing for the birth of your baby, labor delivery tour, new born
care, breastfeeding, infant care, sibling class, and infant/child CPR.
For more information call 501-686-8084
Activites for Seniors
Click here for information on UAMS' Senior Outlook Series, SeniorNet and UAMS Alzheimer's Disease Center Seminar Series.
Smoking
Cessation Class (by appointment)
For more information call 501-686-8084.
Smoking
Cessation Clinic
UAMS is now offering an
eight-week Smoking Cessation Clinic for individuals who wish to stop smoking.
SeniorNet
Offers Hands-on Classes
The
nonprofit SeniorNet provides adults 50 and older
access to and education about computer technology
and the Internet to enhance their lives and
enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom.
Computer training classes are held in
Dialogue - A general cancer support group for patients, family members, and friends
Location:
Grace Lutheran Church
5124 Hillcrest St.
Little Rock, AR 72205
Wednesdays 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Co-Sponsored by the American Cancer Society & the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Hepatitis C Support Group
Second Tuesday of each month
6:30-7:30 p.m
UAMS College of Public Health, Room G232
Hepatitis C patients receiving care at UAMS or at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, plus one family member, are invited to attend this group.
Meetings will be held the 2nd Tuesday of each month and we will have guest speakers discussing different aspects of HEP C.
For information, call (501) 686-5177.
Parking is available for a nominal fee on the deck located at Markham Street and Hooper Drive.
Coping with Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myelomas, and other blood-related cancers - For patients, family, and friends
Location:
UAMS Family Home
4300 West Markham (Across from UAMS at Rose Street)
Wednesdays 5:00pm-6:30pm
Sponsored by the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute and the Leukemia-Lymphoma Society
Lymphedema Support - For patients & caregivers (Lunch is provided)
Location:
UAMS Family Home
4300 West Markham (Across from UAMS at Rose Street)
Little Rock, AR 72205
Third Tuesday of each month
11:00am – 12:30pm
Just Among Women - For women with ovarian and other gynecological cancers and their support persons (Lunch is provided)
Location:
UAMS Family Home
4300 West Markham (Across from UAMS at Rose Street)
Little Rock, AR 72205
Second Monday of each month
11:00am – 12:30pm
For more information on the above support groups, please contact
Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Clinical Oncology Social Work Department
686-8145 or email WisonAvisF@uams.edu.
Alzheimer's
Disease
Diabetes
Fibromyalgia
Huntington's Disease
For more information,
contact 686-2594.