Obesity Prevention Professorship Endowed on Behalf of Former Gov. McMath, Father of Modern-Day UAMS

Obesity Prevention Professorship Endowed on Behalf of Former Gov. McMath, Father of Modern-Day UAMS LITTLE ROCK – Former Arkansas Gov. Sid McMath, who pushed for statewide public health improvements a half-century ago, was honored posthumously today with the endowment of a new professorship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health.
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UAMS Scientist Receives $272,000 Grant for Tailoring Cancer Treatments with Laser Test UAMS Scientist Receives $272,000 Grant for Tailoring Cancer Treatments with Laser Test UAMS Scientist Receives $272,000 Grant for Tailoring Cancer Treatments with Laser Test UAMS Scientist Receives $272,000 Grant for Tailoring Cancer Treatments with Laser Test Photo Album: Stephens Institute Was a Highlight of Medicine Alumni Reunion Photo Album: Stephens Institute Was a Highlight of Medicine Alumni Reunion Kids First in Fort Smith Celebrated Fourth in Style Kids First in Fort Smith Celebrated Fourth in Style Class of 1948 Dedicates Endowment to Excellence in Education Class of 1948 Dedicates Endowment to Excellence in Education Pharmacy Professor Elected to American College of Clinical Pharmacy Pharmacy Professor Elected to American College of Clinical Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Scientists, Graduate Students Meet at UAMS Pharmaceutical Scientists, Graduate Students Meet at UAMS Stephanie Gardner, Pharm.D., Ed.D., Is Interim Dean of College of Pharmacy Stephanie Gardner, Pharm.D., Ed.D., Is Interim Dean of College of Pharmacy New COPH Survey Research Expert Eager to Develop New Ways of Measuring Public Health New COPH Survey Research Expert Eager to Develop New Ways of Measuring Public Health Ready, Set, Go! UAMS, KATV Launch Get Healthy Arkansas™ UAMS, KATV Launch Get Healthy Arkansas™ Free or Low-Cost Mammograms Offered Nov. 19 in Arkansas County, Thanks to UAMS Witness Project LITTLE ROCK – Free or low-cost mammograms are available to Arkansas County women 40 and older who qualify through The Witness Project, a community-based cancer education program of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Public Health. Study Finds Digital Mammograms Offer Superior Results LITTLE ROCK — A recently released study funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) has confirmed the superiority of digital mammography over film screen mammography in detecting breast cancer, particularly in women younger than 50 and in those with dense breasts. This technology is offered in Little Rock only at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Study Finds Digital Mammograms Offer Superior Results LITTLE ROCK — A recently released study funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) has confirmed the superiority of digital mammography over film screen mammography in detecting breast cancer, particularly in women younger than 50 and in those with dense breasts. This technology is offered in Little Rock only at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Study Finds Digital Mammograms Offer Superior Results LITTLE ROCK — A recently released study funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) has confirmed the superiority of digital mammography over film screen mammography in detecting breast cancer, particularly in women younger than 50 and in those with dense breasts. This technology is offered in Little Rock only at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Study Finds Digital Mammograms Offer Superior Results LITTLE ROCK — A recently released study funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) has confirmed the superiority of digital mammography over film screen mammography in detecting breast cancer, particularly in women younger than 50 and in those with dense breasts. This technology is offered in Little Rock only at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Study Finds Digital Mammograms Offer Superior Results LITTLE ROCK — A recently released study funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) has confirmed the superiority of digital mammography over film screen mammography in detecting breast cancer, particularly in women younger than 50 and in those with dense breasts. This technology is offered in Little Rock only at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Study Finds Digital Mammograms Offer Superior Results LITTLE ROCK — A recently released study funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) has confirmed the superiority of digital mammography over film screen mammography in detecting breast cancer, particularly in women younger than 50 and in those with dense breasts. This technology is offered in Little Rock only at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Alan Budney, Ph.D., Joins UAMS Department of Psychiatry LITTLE ROCK – Alan J. Budney, Ph.D., has joined the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine as a professor in the Center for Addiction Research (CAR). Catherine Stanger, Ph.D., Joins UAMS Department of Psychiatry LITTLE ROCK – Catherine Stanger, Ph.D., has joined the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine as an associate professor in the Center for Addiction Research (CAR). UAMS Genetic Counseling Degree Program to Start in January LITTLE ROCK – Classes will start in January 2006 in the new Genetic Counseling degree program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). The program recently received provisional accreditation from the American Board of Genetic Counseling. UAMS Genetic Counseling Degree Program to Start in January LITTLE ROCK – Classes will start in January 2006 in the new Genetic Counseling degree program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). The program recently received provisional accreditation from the American Board of Genetic Counseling. UAMS Genetic Counseling Degree Program to Start in January LITTLE ROCK – Classes will start in January 2006 in the new Genetic Counseling degree program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). The program recently received provisional accreditation from the American Board of Genetic Counseling. UAMS’ CAREfully Catered Tosses Salad for Grand Opening LITTLE ROCK – Mayors Jim Dailey and Pat Hays tossed a healthy salad instead of cutting a ribbon today to announce the grand opening of CAREfully Catered, a new catering business affiliated with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Breast Cancer Treatment Developed by UAMS Surgeon Shown in Clinical Trial to Reduce Repeat Surgery Following Lumpectompy by 86 Percent LITTLE ROCK – A breast cancer treatment developed by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) surgeon V. Suzanne Klimberg, M.D., has been shown in a clinical trial to reduce the need for repeat surgery following lumpectomy by 86 percent. Breast Cancer Treatment Developed by UAMS Surgeon Shown in Clinical Trial to Reduce Repeat Surgery Following Lumpectompy by 86 Percent LITTLE ROCK – A breast cancer treatment developed by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) surgeon V. Suzanne Klimberg, M.D., has been shown in a clinical trial to reduce the need for repeat surgery following lumpectomy by 86 percent. Breast Cancer Treatment Developed by UAMS Surgeon Shown in Clinical Trial to Reduce Repeat Surgery Following Lumpectompy by 86 Percent LITTLE ROCK – A breast cancer treatment developed by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) surgeon V. Suzanne Klimberg, M.D., has been shown in a clinical trial to reduce the need for repeat surgery following lumpectomy by 86 percent. Breast Cancer Treatment Developed by UAMS Surgeon Shown in Clinical Trial to Reduce Repeat Surgery Following Lumpectompy by 86 Percent LITTLE ROCK – A breast cancer treatment developed by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) surgeon V. Suzanne Klimberg, M.D., has been shown in a clinical trial to reduce the need for repeat surgery following lumpectomy by 86 percent. UAMS Opens Facility Dedicated to Advancing New Treatments LITTLE ROCK – Laboratories dedicated to advancing new medical treatments opened today at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Glaucoma Specialist Inci Dersu Joins UAMS Faculty LITTLE ROCK – Inci Dersu, M.D., a glaucoma specialist, has joined the College of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as an assistant professor in the Department of Ophthalmology. Glaucoma Specialist Inci Dersu Joins UAMS Faculty LITTLE ROCK – Inci Dersu, M.D., a glaucoma specialist, has joined the College of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as an assistant professor in the Department of Ophthalmology. UAMS to Offer Educational Seminar on Pregnancy and Depression LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will present a free public educational seminar on pregnancy-related depression at 7 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Thompson Library, 38 Rahling Road. UAMS Among First in U.S. to Install Powerful 3.0 MRI LITTLE ROCK – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is the first in the state to install a new 3.0 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) unit, a powerful imaging device that will improve patient care and research capabilities. UAMS to Participate in TrueBlue Network LITTLE ROCK – Physicians and services of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) soon will be available to Arkansans participating in Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s TrueBlue PPO network. Neurosurgeon Richard Rowe Joins Faculty at UAMS LITTLE ROCK – Richard Rowe, M.D., recently joined the College of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as an associate professor in the Department of Neurosurgery. Three UAMS College of Nursing Research Grants Awarded LITTLE ROCK – The Tailored Biobehavioral Interventions Research Center at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing recently named three researchers as recipients of pilot study grants. Arkansas Wins National Honor for BMI Assessment Project LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas School BMI Assessment Project, which targets the state’s obesity epidemic, has been chosen one of 10 nationwide winners of the Third Annual Innovation in Prevention Awards presented by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Woman to Woman Conference to Offer Free Health Screenings BLYTHEVILLE — The first-ever Woman to Woman Conference, to be held Dec. 2-4 in Blytheville, will feature free health screenings, mammograms and other wellness services sponsored by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Woman to Woman of Northeast Arkansas and other organizations. Woman to Woman Conference to Offer Free Health Screenings BLYTHEVILLE — The first-ever Woman to Woman Conference, to be held Dec. 2-4 in Blytheville, will feature free health screenings, mammograms and other wellness services sponsored by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Woman to Woman of Northeast Arkansas and other organizations. Woman to Woman Conference to Offer Free Health Screenings BLYTHEVILLE — The first-ever Woman to Woman Conference, to be held Dec. 2-4 in Blytheville, will feature free health screenings, mammograms and other wellness services sponsored by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Woman to Woman of Northeast Arkansas and other organizations. Leo M. Gehring Elected 2006 President-elect of Health Care Engineering Society LITTLE ROCK – Leo M. Gehring, vice chancellor for Campus Operations at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has been elected president-elect of the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) of the American Hospital Association (AHA). From Respiratory Care to Dental Hygiene to Nuclear Medicine, Most Health Care Workers Are Allied Health Professionals LITTLE ROCK – More than half of those working in health care today are in professions other than doctor or nurse – professions that are in increasingly high demand as the population of Arkansas and the rest of the United States ages. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) offers educational programs in 17 of these allied health professions, which can lead to varied and rewarding careers. From Respiratory Care to Dental Hygiene to Nuclear Medicine, Most Health Care Workers Are Allied Health Professionals LITTLE ROCK – More than half of those working in health care today are in professions other than doctor or nurse – professions that are in increasingly high demand as the population of Arkansas and the rest of the United States ages. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) offers educational programs in 17 of these allied health professions, which can lead to varied and rewarding careers. Cookbook to Benefit UAMS’ Tiniest Patients LITTLE ROCK — Just in time for holiday shopping, the nurses of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) neonatal intensive care unit have put together a cookbook to benefit the medical center’s tiniest patients. Larry Johnson Joins UAMS Department of Internal Medicine LITTLE ROCK – Larry G. Johnson, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as director of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine of the College of Medicine. Neal Baer, M.D., Executive Producer of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” “ER,” to Speak at UAMS Nov. 29 LITTLE ROCK – Neal Baer, M.D., executive producer of NBC-TV’s “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” and formerly executive producer of NBC’s “ER,” will speak at UAMS at 4 p.m. Nov. 29. Free or Low-Cost Mammograms Offered Dec. 10 in Desha County, Thanks to UAMS Witness Project LITTLE ROCK – Free or low-cost mammograms are available to Desha County women 40 and older who qualify through The Witness Project, a community-based cancer education program of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Public Health. Lead Heart Surgeon Begins Work at Arkansas Children's Hospital and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Lead Heart Surgeon Begins Work at Arkansas Children's Hospital and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Georges Chahoud, M.D., Joins UAMS Department of Internal Medicine LITTLE ROCK – Georges Chahoud, M.D., has been named assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the staff cardiologist at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. UAMS Director of Center for Addiction Research Invested as Chair for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Prevention LITTLE ROCK – Warren K. Bickel, Ph.D., was invested today as the Wilbur D. Mills Chair in Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Prevention at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). UAMS Names Nationally Recognized Physician to Lead Emergency Medicine Department LITTLE ROCK – Marvin Leibovich, M.D., nationally recognized for his work in the field of emergency medicine, has been named chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine in the College of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). UAMS Names Nationally Recognized Physician to Lead Emergency Medicine Department LITTLE ROCK – Marvin Leibovich, M.D., nationally recognized for his work in the field of emergency medicine, has been named chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine in the College of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Obesity Researcher Kim Joins UAMS College of Public Health LITTLE ROCK – Obesity researcher Karen Hye-cheon Kim, Ph.D., has joined the faculty of the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Obesity Researcher Kim Joins UAMS College of Public Health LITTLE ROCK – Obesity researcher Karen Hye-cheon Kim, Ph.D., has joined the faculty of the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). UAMS Joins $12 Million Study on Treating Anxiety Disorders Elaine Landry, M.D., Joins UAMS Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology LITTLE ROCK – Elaine Landry, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. UAMS Program Helps Arkansans Quit Using Tobacco LITTLE ROCK – Arkansans who want to stop using tobacco can get intensive treatment at no cost through the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Public Health, the UAMS Area Health Education Centers and affiliated hospitals. UAMS Program Helps Arkansans Quit Using Tobacco LITTLE ROCK – Arkansans who want to stop using tobacco can get intensive treatment at no cost through the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Public Health, the UAMS Area Health Education Centers and affiliated hospitals. Texarkana AHEC to Host Respiratory Care Open House LITTLE ROCK – New respiratory therapists are needed and the Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Southwest, 300 E. Sixth St., in Texarkana will host an open house Dec. 17, from 10:30 a.m. until noon, for the respiratory care program offered through the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). UAMS Participating in Regional Study Focused on Family Planning Clinics’ Referral Services LITTLE ROCK – Evaluating how well family planning providers assist low-income women in obtaining primary and specialty health care services is the aim of a new study led by the College of Public Health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock and the School of Public Health at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). UAMS Participating in Regional Study Focused on Family Planning Clinics’ Referral Services LITTLE ROCK – Evaluating how well family planning providers assist low-income women in obtaining primary and specialty health care services is the aim of a new study led by the College of Public Health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock and the School of Public Health at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). UAMS’ Anderson Honored By American Lung Association LITTLE ROCK – A nationally recognized lung health researcher at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Paula Anderson, M.D., recently received the Emily Bissel Medical Excellence Award from the American Lung Association of Arkansas. UAMS’ Anderson Honored By American Lung Association LITTLE ROCK – A nationally recognized lung health researcher at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Paula Anderson, M.D., recently received the Emily Bissel Medical Excellence Award from the American Lung Association of Arkansas. UAMS, State Agencies Announce 2020 Demographics Study LITTLE ROCK – A legislative study of Arkansas’ changing population and its future effects on state services was announced today at a news conference at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). UAMS Offers Statewide Support for Parents Experiencing Loss of an Infant LITTLE ROCK — Parents throughout Arkansas who have experienced the loss of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death can turn to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) for support. National Organization Honors UAMS Faculty Member National Organization Honors UAMS Faculty Member UAMS College of Nursing Receives Full 10 Years Accreditation UAMS College of Nursing Receives Full 10 Years Accreditation UAMS Scholarship Established, Thanks to 11 Arkansas Pharmacists LITTLE ROCK — A new scholarship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) College of Pharmacy has been established thanks to pledges from 11 Arkansas pharmacists. UAMS Scholarship Established, Thanks to 11 Arkansas Pharmacists LITTLE ROCK — A new scholarship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) College of Pharmacy has been established thanks to pledges from 11 Arkansas pharmacists. Judith McClain Named UAMS Medical Alumni Affairs Director LITTLE ROCK – Fort Smith native Judith McClain has been named executive director of medical alumni affairs at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine. Judith McClain Named UAMS Medical Alumni Affairs Director LITTLE ROCK – Fort Smith native Judith McClain has been named executive director of medical alumni affairs at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine. UAMS Prepares for Feb. 19 Dorm Implosion LITTLE ROCK – Contractors are now stripping the 10-story student dormitory on the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) campus down to its concrete shell in preparation for its February demolition to make room for a major hospital expansion. UAMS Prepares for Feb. 19 Dorm Implosion LITTLE ROCK – Contractors are now stripping the 10-story student dormitory on the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) campus down to its concrete shell in preparation for its February demolition to make room for a major hospital expansion. UAMS Kicks off Campaign to Raise Awareness of Pregnancy-related Depression LITTLE ROCK — A public awareness campaign on the effects of depression during and after pregnancy kicks off today thanks to a $250,000 federal grant to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Research Team of Seven Joins UAMS Jones Eye Institute LITTLE ROCK – The Jones Eye Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) announced today a team of seven researchers headed by Nalini Bora, Ph.D., with grants of more than $2.25 million, has joined the institute’s Pat & Willard Walker Eye Research Center. Research Team of Seven Joins UAMS Jones Eye Institute LITTLE ROCK – The Jones Eye Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) announced today a team of seven researchers headed by Nalini Bora, Ph.D., with grants of more than $2.25 million, has joined the institute’s Pat & Willard Walker Eye Research Center. Little Rock Marathon Registration Free for Seniors Who Register with UAMS ReCenter Program LITTLE ROCK — People age 65 and older interested in participating in the Little Rock Marathon can do so free of charge when they register with the ReCenter Team, part of a new program from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging. UAMS ReCenter Program to Hold Launch Party Jan. 26 LITTLE ROCK — A new program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is set to offer a unique blend of health education to the general public. Richard Evans, Joint Reconstruction Surgeon, Joins UAMS LITTLE ROCK – Richard Evans, M.D., a joint reconstruction surgeon, has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as a hip and knee replacement specialist, taking over the clinical practice of Carl Nelson, M.D., a renowned surgeon who died last year. Richard Evans, Joint Reconstruction Surgeon, Joins UAMS LITTLE ROCK – Richard Evans, M.D., a joint reconstruction surgeon, has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as a hip and knee replacement specialist, taking over the clinical practice of Carl Nelson, M.D., a renowned surgeon who died last year. Many Arkansas Schools Providing Healthier Food Choices LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas’ public schools for a second year continued to make voluntary changes to their vending machine policies and other food offerings, according to a report issued today by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Home Energy Benefit Available for UAMS Employees -- Info Session May 29 Home Energy Benefit Available for UAMS Employees -- Info Session May 15 Home Energy Benefit Available for UAMS Employees -- Info Session May 29 Home Energy Benefit Available for UAMS Employees -- Info Session May 15 SAP, ESS Portal Upgrade Downtime Schedule -- May 24-27 SAP, ESS Portal Upgrade Downtime Schedule -- May 24-27 UAMS Celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with May 30 Event UAMS Celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with May 30 Event UAMS Celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with May 30 Event UAMS Celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with May 30 Event Logician Maintenance -- 10:15 p.m., Thursday, May 23 Logician Maintenance -- 10:15 p.m., Thursday, May 23 Arkansas Breast Cancer Research Program RFP for Non-pilot Funds -- Deadline June 14 Arkansas Breast Cancer Research Program RFP for Non-pilot Funds -- Deadline June 14 Arkansas Breast Cancer Research Program RFP for Non-pilot Funds -- Deadline June 14 Arkansas Breast Cancer Research Program RFP for Non-pilot Funds -- Deadline June 14 UAMS Student Named Arkansas Dietetic Intern of the Year May 15, 2013 \| Dietetic intern Leigh Delavan says she changed her college majors several times before she found her calling — but nutrition clicked for her so well she recently was selected as the top dietetic intern in the state by the Arkansas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. UAMS Graduates 891 New Health Care Professionals May 13, 2013 \| The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) awarded certificates and degrees May 12 to 891 graduates of its five colleges and Graduate School during its commencement ceremony at Verizon Arena in North Little Rock. UConnect Training Starts June 3 UConnect Training Starts June 3 UConnect Training Starts June 3 UConnect Training Starts June 3 RQI Maintenance -- Starts 9 p.m., Wednesday, May 22 RQI Maintenance -- Starts 9 p.m., Wednesday, May 22 Bright Futures Begin Early Conference Set for May 31 Bright Futures Begin Early Conference Set for May 31 CHP Ceremony Recognizes Graduate Degree Recipients May 16, 2013 \| Forty-three students were honored for earning advanced degrees during a hooding ceremony May 9 by the College of Health Professions. UConnect eLearnings Requirements and Instructions UConnect eLearnings Requirements and Instructions UConnect eLearnings Requirements and Instructions UConnect eLearnings Requirements and Instructions Cancer Institute Grand Rounds -- Noon, May 22 Cancer Institute Grand Rounds -- Noon, May 22 Cancer Institute Grand Rounds -- Noon, May 22 Cancer Institute Grand Rounds -- Noon, May 22 Multicultural Mental Health Conference Set for July 27 Multicultural Mental Health Conference Set for July 27 Multicultural Mental Health Conference Set for July 27 Multicultural Mental Health Conference Set for July 27 Science Cafe - "The Illusion of Time" -- May 28 Science Cafe - "The Illusion of Time" - May 28 Science Cafe - "The Illusion of Time" -- May 28 Science Cafe - "The Illusion of Time" - May 28 May/June Library Drop In Class Schedule May/June Library Drop In Class Schedule May/June Library Drop In Class Schedule May/June Library Drop In Class Schedule Shuttle Service Change for Summer 2013 Shuttle Service change for Summer 2013 Shuttle Service Change for Summer 2013 Shuttle Service change for Summer 2013 UConnect Education Team Seeking Wave 2 Support UConnect Education Team Seeking Wave 2 Support UConnect Education Team Seeking Wave 2 Support UConnect Education Team Seeking Wave 2 Support Computer Virus Prevention -- May 24 Computer Virus Prevention - May 24 Computer Virus Prevention -- May 24 Computer Virus Prevention - May 24 Computer Virus Prevention -- May 24 Computer Virus Prevention - May 24 Anonymous Foundation Grant Funds Hospital Art Anonymous Foundation Grant Funds Hospital Art Anonymous Foundation Grant Funds Hospital Art Anonymous Foundation Grant Funds Hospital Art	LITTLE ROCK – Former Arkansas Gov. Sid McMath, who pushed for statewide public health improvements a half-century ago, was honored posthumously today with the endowment of a new professorship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health. The Governor Sidney S. McMath Professorship in Obesity Prevention, created from settlement funds obtained by the McMath Woods Law Firm in a health-related, multi-state lawsuit, was celebrated in a ceremony at the College of Public Health. McMath, governor from 1949 to 1953, is viewed by many as father of the modern-day UAMS because of his advocacy of a 2-cent cigarette tax to build University Hospital, now UAMS Medical Center, and to move the campus from MacArthur Park to its West Markham site. “Gov. McMath’s efforts on behalf of health care helped build a lasting legacy for the people of Arkansas,” said UAMS Chancellor I. Dodd Wilson, M.D. “The tobacco tax shows that he knew well what we know today - that a tobacco tax is a key prevention tool as well as a resource for improving health care. This endowment is a fitting tribute to his legacy.” A medallion with McMath’s World War II image was presented to his son, Phillip McMath, and his widow, Betty Dortch Russell McMath, by Wilson and College of Public Health Dean James M. Raczynski, Ph.D. Medallions also will be given to Sid McMath’s other children – Sandy McMath, Bruce McMath, Melissa Hatfield and Patricia Bueter. The McMath Woods Law Firm donated $1 million to the College of Public Health from the proceeds of the lawsuit, which specified that some of the money be used to serve the public. Professorships are established with gifts of $500,000 or more. In addition to Phillip McMath, others in the law firm who attended the ceremony were Mart Vehik and Charles Harrison. The endowment of the Professorship in Obesity Prevention will contribute to the development of an Obesity Prevention Center will address Arkansas’ major nutrition and diet-related problems, pay for research, and provide support for the recipient of the endowed professorship. A recipient of the endowed professorship is expected to be named within a year. McMath, who died in 2003, was a native of Columbia County, a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, and a decorated veteran of the Pacific theater in World War II. He would become a leading figure in the Southern reform movement, making major contributions in race relations, labor relations, rural electrification and other matters that helped Arkansans. The former governor’s efforts were crucial to the construction of the UAMS campus, the neighboring State Hospital, and the establishment of UAMS’ Department of Psychiatry. UAMS is the state’s only comprehensive academic health center, with five colleges, a graduate school, a medical center, five centers of excellence and a statewide network of regional centers. UAMS has about 2,320 students and 690 residents and is the state’s largest public employer with almost 9,000 employees. UAMS and its affiliates have an economic impact in Arkansas of $4.3 billion a year. UAMS centers of excellence are the Arkansas Cancer Research Center, Harvey and Bernice Jones Eye Institute, Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Myeloma Institute for Research and Therapy and Jackson T. Stephens Spine & Neurosciences Institute.
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