UA’s McDonnell Calls on Arkansans to Join Fight Against Prostate Cancer; 5K Race/Walk Set for Sept. 18

UA’s McDonnell Calls on Arkansans to Join Fight Against Prostate Cancer; 5K Race/Walk Set for Sept. 18 UA’s McDonnell Calls on Arkansans to Join Fight Against Prostate Cancer; 5K Race/Walk Set for Sept. 18
Home Questions About Raises, Shuttle Fees Top Administrators Forum A UAMS Update article about Meet Your Administrator” Gruenwald Is New U.S. Citizen Michael Gruenwald becomes U.S. citizen Gruenwald Is New U.S. Citizen Michael Gruenwald becomes U.S. citizen Doughnut Sale to Help UAMS Psychiatry Youth Program A UAMS Update article about a bake sale Call-in Announcements, Forums Will Give Employees More Information A UAMS Update article about plans to improve communication between administration and employees of UAMS Medical Center IT Help Desk 400,000th Call Sweepstakes IT Help Desk 400,000th Call Sweepstates The UAMS Help Desk Today - Ten Years Later The UAMS Help Desk Today - Ten Years Later Free Tickets for UAMS Nights at Ray Winder Field A UAMS Update article about UAMS Night with the Travelers ARIA Training Sessions May 19 - June 27 at UAMS A UAMS Update article about May 19 - June 27 training sessions Human Research Forum Is May 21 A UAMS Update article about human research Q & A Accolades, May 2003 Accolades to UAMS faculty and staff GCRC Deadline Changed to July 1 for Grant Proposals A UAMS Update article about GCRC pilot grants History of the Help Desk Watch, Look & Listen: Preview of New UAMS Public Service Campaign Forum to Discuss Impact of HIPAA on Research Update article about HIPAA and research at UAMS Human Research Q and A Forum June 27 A UAMS Update article about the human research forum Emailed Version of UAMS Notice of Privacy Practices UAMS Notice of Privacy Practices Free UAF Symposium Aug. 14-15 on Evolution of Human Diet A UAMS Update article about a diet symposium at UAF Tom Butler is Arkansas Administrator of the Year Tom Butler of UAMS Is Arkansas Administrator of the Year Join the Prostate Cancer Race Walk. 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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™ Governor Proclaims MAY 9-15 “Folic Acid Awareness Week” GOVERNOR PROCLAIMS MAY 9-15 “FOLIC ACID AWARENESS WEEK” UC-Berkeley Professor of Cell and Development Biology Presents Distinguished Lecture on Secretion Process of Cells UC-Berkeley Professor of Cell and Development Biology State Farm to Sponsor Car Seat Safety Day Leanne L. Lefler of UAMS Receives National Research and Study Award in Geriatric Nursing Leanne L. Lefler of UAMS Receives National Research and Study Award in Geriatric Nursing State Legislative Committees to Hold Public Health Hearing June 7 in Batesville State Legislative Committees to Hold Public Health Hearing June 7 in Batesville Information Session on Medicare Drug Benefits June 8 Information Session on Medicare Drug Benefits June 8 UAMS Neurosurgeon Receives National Award UAMS Neurosurgeon Receives National Award UAMS Survey Shows Percentages of Unhealthy Snacks In Arkansas School Vending Machines Surpass National Rates UAMS Survey Shows Percentages of Unhealthy Snacks In Arkansas School Vending Machines Surpass National Rates UAMS Survey Shows Percentages of Unhealthy Snacks In Arkansas School Vending Machines Surpass National Rates UAMS Survey Shows Percentages of Unhealthy Snacks In Arkansas School Vending Machines Surpass National Rates UAMS Arkansas CARES Program Wins National Award UAMS Arkansas CARES Program Wins National Award UAMS Arkansas CARES Program Wins National Award UAMS Arkansas CARES Program Wins National Award U.S.News & World Report Names UAMS Among Best Hospitals LITTLE ROCK – For the ninth consecutive year, UAMS Medical Center has been named by U.S.News & World Report to its annual list of “America’s Best Hospitals,” moving up four places from last year. UAMS is the only hospital in the state named to the list. U.S.News & World Report Names UAMS Among Best Hospitals LITTLE ROCK – For the ninth consecutive year, UAMS Medical Center has been named by U.S.News & World Report to its annual list of “America’s Best Hospitals,” moving up four places from last year. UAMS is the only hospital in the state named to the list. U.S.News & World Report Names UAMS Among Best Hospitals LITTLE ROCK – For the ninth consecutive year, UAMS Medical Center has been named by U.S.News & World Report to its annual list of “America’s Best Hospitals,” moving up four places from last year. UAMS is the only hospital in the state named to the list. U.S.News & World Report Names UAMS Among Best Hospitals LITTLE ROCK – For the ninth consecutive year, UAMS Medical Center has been named by U.S.News & World Report to its annual list of “America’s Best Hospitals,” moving up four places from last year. UAMS is the only hospital in the state named to the list. Dr. James Marsh Appointed Chair Of UAMS Department of Internal Medicine Beverly Healthcare donates $80,000 To UAMS for Alzheimer’s Research Beverly Healthcare donates $80,000 To UAMS for Alzheimer’s Research Free or Low-Cost Mammograms Offered July 17 and July 28 in Desha County, Thanks to The Witness Project at UAMS Free or Low-Cost Mammograms Offered July 17 and July 28 in Desha County, Thanks to The Witness Project at UAMS UAMS First State Agency to Go Smoke Free On Tuesday, July 6, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences will become the first state agency or hospital to go smoke free. UAMS First State Agency to Go Smoke Free On Tuesday, July 6, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences will become the first state agency or hospital to go smoke free. NEWS RELEASE: UAMS Researcher Wins International Lifetime Achievement Award for Ovarian Cancer Research UAMS Researcher Wins International Lifetime Achievement Award for Ovarian Cancer Research Handmade Jewelry by Two UAMS Employees in Exhibit July 6-Aug. 31 Handmade Jewelry by Two UAMS Employees in Exhibit July 6-Aug. 31 Melony Williams Goodhand Joins UAMS Melony Williams Goodhand has been named vice chancellor for finance and chief financial officer for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Fred and Louise Dierks’ $1.5 Million Gift Allows Integration of Research Laboratories Into New Psychiatry Center Fred and Louise Dierks’ $1.5 Million Gift Allows Integration of Research Laboratories Into New Psychiatry Center Health Conference for Educators and Healthcare Professionals Set for August 10-11 at Statehouse Convention Center A statewide conference to address obesity, physical activity and improving Arkansans’ health is set for Aug. 10-11, at the Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock. Health Conference for Educators and Healthcare Professionals Set for August 10-11 at Statehouse Convention Center A statewide conference to address obesity, physical activity and improving Arkansans’ health is set for Aug. 10-11, at the Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock. UAMS Medical Center Is Again One of “100 Most Wired” For Automating Medical Records UAMS Medical Center Is Again One of “100 Most Wired” For Automating Medical Records NEWS RELEASE: Transplant Surgeon Joins UAMS To Begin State’s First Liver Transplant Program You Min Wu, M.D., has joined the College of Medicine’s Department of Surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to begin the first liver transplant program in the state. As director of liver transplantation in the UAMS Solid Organ Transplantation Program and a professor of surgery in the College of Medicine, Wu brings a special liver transplant technique he developed, called cavaplasty. This technique is used in several parts of the United States, as well as in Asia. Report on Health Disparities in Racial and Ethnic Groups To Be Presented August 16 in Helena The results of an Arkansas study that shows health differences between minority and ethnic groups and whites will be presented from 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday, August 16, at the Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas in Helena. The presentation is free and open to the public. Driven By Rising Costs, Managed Care Plans Dust Off Practices That Triggered 1990s Backlash, Health Affairs Article Says Driven By Rising Costs, Managed Care Plans Dust Off Practices That Triggered 1990s Backlash, Health Affairs Article Says Driven By Rising Costs, Managed Care Plans Dust Off Practices That Triggered 1990s Backlash, Health Affairs Article Says Driven By Rising Costs, Managed Care Plans Dust Off Practices That Triggered 1990s Backlash, Health Affairs Article Says DeBartolo York Foundation Gift Establishes Hough Endowed Chair in Pathology at UAMS DeBartolo York Foundation Gift Establishes Hough Endowed Chair in Pathology at UAMS UAMS to Present First Statewide Conference On Terrorism Preparedness for Allied Health Professionals UAMS to Present First Statewide Conference On Terrorism Preparedness for Allied Health Professionals UAMS to Present First Statewide Conference On Terrorism Preparedness for Allied Health Professionals UAMS to Present First Statewide Conference On Terrorism Preparedness for Allied Health Professionals NEWS RELEASE: Charlotte Banks Brown Joins UAMS As Development Director For Donald W. Reynolds Center on Aging Charlotte Banks Brown Joins UAMS As Development Director For Donald W. Reynolds Center on Aging UAMS ANGELS Pre-natal Program Receives National Award, Recognized for Innovation By Council of State Governments UAMS ANGELS Pre-natal Program Receives National Award, Recognized for Innovation By Council of State Governments Larry Mougeot Joins UAMS as Director of Media Services Larry Mougeot Joins UAMS as Director of Media Services NEWS RELEASE: Myeloma Institute at UAMS Wins Nearly $18 Million Grant, Marks 5,000 Stem-Cell Transplants Myeloma Institute at UAMS Wins Nearly $18 Million Grant, Marks 5,000 Stem-Cell Transplants UAMS Genetic Counselor to Discuss Genetics and Cancer Sept. 3 in Branson UAMS Genetic Counselor to Discuss Genetics and Cancer Sept. 3 in Branson UAMS to Host Aquatics Workshop Sept. 24 For People with Multiple Sclerosis Workshop Sept. 24 For People with Multiple Sclerosis UAMS College of Medicine Honors Janet T. Honeycutt With Distinguished Service Award UAMS College of Medicine Honors Janet T. Honeycutt With Distinguished Service Award UAMS to Offer Free Prostate Cancer Screenings Sept. 17 UAMS to Offer Free Prostate Cancer Screenings Sept. 17 UAMS to Offer Free Skin Cancer Screenings Sept. 10 UAMS to Offer Free Skin Cancer Screenings Sept. 10 Grammy-Winning Legend Al Jarreau to Headline Sept. 29 Gala For the Arkansas Cancer Research Center at UAMS Grammy-Winning Legend Al Jarreau to Headline Sept. 29 Gala For the Arkansas Cancer Research Center at UAMS UAMS Gene Study to Help Individuals Benefit from Exercise UAMS Gene Study to Help Individuals Benefit from Exercise UAMS Breast Surgeon Ronda Henry-Tillman Receives National Cancer Institute Leadership Award UAMS Breast Surgeon Ronda Henry-Tillman Receives National Cancer Institute Leadership Award Photographs of Flowers by UAMS Professor Through Oct. 31 Photographs of Flowers by UAMS Professor Through Oct. 31 UAMS to Host Statewide Cardiovascular Conference Sept. 28 UAMS to Host Statewide Cardiovascular Conference Sept. 28 UAMS Neurosurgery Article Makes Cover Of Journal of Neurosurgery UAMS Neurosurgery Article Makes Cover Of Journal of Neurosurgery UAMS Presents ‘Series On Aging And Dementia’ At Greater Second Baptist Church UAMS Presents ‘Series On Aging And Dementia’ At Greater Second Baptist Church UAMS Receives Grant to Study Effects of Bed Rest on Elderly; Research will be First of its Kind Conducted in the Nation UAMS Receives Grant to Study Effects of Bed Rest on Elderly; Research will be First of its Kind Conducted in the Nation UAMS to host Ovarian Cancer Survivors Retreat on Sept. 25 UAMS to host Ovarian Cancer Survivors Retreat on Sept. 25 Voucher Program to Provide Screenings for Colorectal Cancer Voucher Program to Provide Screenings for Colorectal Cancer UAMS Pediatric Neurologist to Discuss Pediatric Seizure Disorder Oct. 7 in Russellville UAMS Pediatric Neurologist to Discuss Pediatric Seizure Disorder Oct. 7 in Russellville UAMS opens Westside Campus facility in historic district UAMS opens Westside Campus facility in historic district UAMS Nuclear Education Online Program Receives Federal Education Grant LITTLE ROCK – The Nuclear Education Online (NEO) program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a $440,861 grant to help expand its computer-based training to new fields of study and serve as a model for developing other medical training programs. Wade Brock Joins UAMS Faculty at Jones Eye Institute Wade Brock Joins UAMS Faculty at Jones Eye Institute N. Yen Dang Joins UAMS Faculty at Jones Eye Institute N. Yen Dang Joins UAMS Faculty at Jones Eye Institute Training & Development for Employees, Leaders in May Training & Development for Employees, Leaders in May Don't Miss UAMS' First Health Equity Conference on May 30! Don't Miss UAMS' First Health Equity Conference on May 30! Don't Miss UAMS' First Health Equity Conference on May 30! Don't Miss UAMS' First Health Equity Conference on May 30! May UAMS Update Newsletter Available May UAMS Update Newsletter Available May UAMS Update Newsletter Available May UAMS Update Newsletter Available OH&S Spring "Safety Net" Newsletter Now Available Online OH&S Spring "Safety Net" Newsletter Now Available Online OH&S Spring "Safety Net" Newsletter Now Available Online OH&S Spring "Safety Net" Newsletter Now Available Online Employee Performance Evaluation Assistance Schedule Employee Performance Evaluation Assistance Employee Performance Evaluation Assistance Schedule Employee Performance Evaluation Assistance Direct Deposit For Student Refunds -- Beginning May 8 Direct Deposit For Student Refunds Direct Deposit For Student Refunds -- Beginning May 8 Direct Deposit For Student Refunds Students, Faculty Take Part in Annual Research Day -- CHP Student Among Research Award Recipients April 12, 2013 \| It was a day teeming with educational interaction as students across all the UAMS colleges and the Graduate School and their faculty took part in the annual Student Research Day and Robert E. McGehee, Jr., Ph.D. Distinguished Lectureship in Biomedical Research on April 10. Welcome Reception for New College of Medicine Dean – 4 p.m., May 14 Welcome Reception for New College of Medicine Dean – 4 p.m., May 14 Welcome Reception for New College of Medicine Dean – 4 p.m., May 14 Welcome Reception for New College of Medicine Dean – 4 p.m., May 14 21 at UAMS Receive $250 Gift Cards in Wellness Program 21 at UAMS Receive $250 Gift Cards in Wellness Program Apply Now for UAMS Educational Technology Excellence Award -- Deadline July 1 Apply Now for UAMS Educational Technology Excellence Award -- Deadline July 1 Apply Now for UAMS Educational Technology Excellence Award -- Deadline July 1 Apply Now for UAMS Educational Technology Excellence Award -- Deadline July 1 UAMS Plans May 23 Memorial Day Commemoration UAMS Plans May 23 Memorial Day Commemoration UAMS Plans May 23 Memorial Day Commemoration UAMS Plans May 23 Memorial Day Commemoration Interprofessional Student Teams Compete to Treat Simulated Patients May 7, 2013 \| Music from “Star Wars” filled a UAMS lecture hall May 2 as a Darth Vader-costumed emcee waved a light saber and opened the first Sim Wars competition to the cheers of about 200 students. 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 Bissett M.D. Endowed Lectureship in Cardiovascular Disease -- Noon, May 23 Bissett M.D. Endowed Lectureship in Cardiovascular Disease -- Noon, May 23 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. AHEC Framework Down for Maintenance -- Starting at 7 a.m., May 20 AHEC Framework Down for Maintenance -- Starting at 7 a.m., May 20 UConnect Training Starts June 3 UConnect Training Starts June 3 UConnect Training Starts June 3 UConnect Training Starts June 3 EPF Scheduled Downtime -- Starts at 6 a.m., Sunday, May 19 EPF Scheduled Downtime -- Starts at 6 a.m., Sunday, May 19 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.	LITTLE ROCK – The Olympics came early to Little Rock today when Razorback Track Coach John McDonnell led a torch run into War Memorial Stadium to announce plans for the second annual Prostate Cancer Challenge 5K Race/Walk. McDonnell will serve for the second year as honorary chair of the race to be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, in downtown Little Rock. Those serving as co-chairs and members of McDonnell’s “team” include Steve Sullivan, sports anchor for KATV, Channel 7; Craig O’Neill sports anchor for Today’s THV, Channel 11; Mark Rushing, sports anchor for KARK, Channel 4; David Raath, sports anchor for Fox 16 News; and Wally Hall, sports editor for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Hall and O’Neill were unable to attend the press conference and were represented by Pete Perkins, Democrat-Gazette sports writer, and Tom Brannon, KTHV meteorologist and morning show host. The Prostate Cancer Challenge 5K helps fund education, screening and research and aims to increase awareness of prostate cancer and promote effective early detection. The race will begin at Markham and Broadway streets. Proceeds will benefit the Arkansas Cancer Research Center (ACRC) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation. The entry fee for the race is $15 per person for registration forms received by Sept. 1 and $20 per person for forms received after Sept. 1. For more information on the Race/Walk or to obtain a race form, call the ACRC Cancer Control Outreach Center at (501) 526-7047 or visit www.uams.edu. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in men and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men. This year, approximately 2,600 Arkansas men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, and at least 300 will die from the disease. Wednesday’s press conference began with the theme from the Olympics playing over the stadium loudspeakers and a call from Dr. Graham Greene, a UAMS prostate cancer surgeon, to “let the games begin.” McDonnell ran the torch onto the field and up to a podium on the 50-yard line. There he introduced the media personalities who are his co-chairs and team members, jokingly referring to them as his “new freshman recuiting class.” “I’ve won 38 national championships,” said McDonnell. “Let’s form the winningest team of all – the team that beats prostate cancer. As a Razorback coach, I can tell you that there is nothing like that Arkansas spirit and its magic in pushing you to do your best and win. We hope thousands of Arkansans will join us here in Little Rock on Sept. 18. This is a unique competition. It is a competition in which everyone is on the same team aiming for a common goal – defeating prostate cancer.” Others participating in Tuesday’s news conference included Ronda Henry-Tillman, who co-founded the race and is director of cancer control at the ACRC; Dennis Jungmeyer, a prostate cancer survivor and chairman-elect of the board of the Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation; and prostate cancer survivor Herman Davenport. Henry-Tillman thanked Kim Blann Anderson, her race co-founder, as well as McDonnell and his team members for their support. “Men as a whole are not as diligent as women about seeking medical care and being screened for illnesses,” she said. “It is harder for us to reach men. Almost every man, if he lives long enough, will get prostate cancer. The good news is that if caught early, prostate cancer is curable. That’s why we founded the Prostate Cancer Challenge 5K – to help educate the public and to save lives by making screenings available to more men.” “It is so important what Coach McDonnell and his ‘team’ are doing here today,” Henry-Tillman continued. “I bet every man in Arkansas knows about Razorback sports and the names of these sports figures with us today. We are so appreciative for their involvement. Through their viewers and readers we hope to reach more men in our state and let them know that going to the doctor and being screened doesn’t go against their masculinity but rather helps protect it. These gentlemen deliver news to us every day. The news they are helping us bring today and at the Prostate Cancer 5K in September will help save lives.
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