Grammy winner Jarreau headlines annual benefit for ACRC

Grammy winner Jarreau headlines annual benefit for ACRC NOV. 5, 2004 \| Five-time Grammy winner Al Jarreau gave guests at the ninth annual Arkansas Cancer Research Center’s Gala for Life a memorable evening of entertainment in celebration of the work done by the ACRC at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
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Click Here for Registration Form.* Join the Prostate Cancer Race Walk. Click Here for Registration Form. Join the Prostate Cancer Race Walk. Click Here for Registration Form.* Join the Prostate Cancer Race Walk. Click Here for Registration Form. Defense Department Funds Possible Therapeutic Vaccine for Ovarian Cancer at UAMS Defense Department Funds Possible Therapeutic Vaccine for Ovarian Cancer at UAMS Defense Department Funds Possible Therapeutic Vaccine for Ovarian Cancer at UAMS Defense Department Funds Possible Therapeutic Vaccine for Ovarian Cancer at UAMS Join UAMS/ACRC Team in Race for the Cure®! Join UAMS/ACRC Team in Race for the Cure! Join UAMS/ACRC Team in Race for the Cure®! Join UAMS/ACRC Team in Race for the Cure! 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™ UAMS Neurosurgery Article Makes Cover of Journal of Neurosurgery Sept. 22, 2004 \| Neurosurgery researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) may have opened a window to the future by looking at genetics to determine if benign tumors will eventually become cancerous. Their research was the cover article of the August Journal of Neurosurgery. UAMS Neurosurgery Article Makes Cover of Journal of Neurosurgery Sept. 22, 2004 \| Neurosurgery researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) may have opened a window to the future by looking at genetics to determine if benign tumors will eventually become cancerous. Their research was the cover article of the August Journal of Neurosurgery. UAMS Looks to Future Hospital, Growth, Chancellor Says in Annual State of the Campus Address SEPT. 27, 2004 \| Chancellor I. Dodd Wilson, M.D., proclaimed the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) healthy and ready for the challenge of building a replacement for its 50-year-old hospital during his annual state of the campus speech Tuesday. UAMS Looks to Future Hospital, Growth, Chancellor Says in Annual State of the Campus Address SEPT. 27, 2004 \| Chancellor I. Dodd Wilson, M.D., proclaimed the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) healthy and ready for the challenge of building a replacement for its 50-year-old hospital during his annual state of the campus speech Tuesday. Arkansas CARES Holds Reunion for Families Event Marks National Alcohol and Drug Abuse Recovery Month Oct. 8, 2004 \| Families who have battled the cycle of drug and alcohol abuse celebrated victories and gave support to others during the recent Arkansas Center for Addictions Research, Education and Services (CARES) reunion. Arkansas CARES Holds Reunion for Families Event Marks National Alcohol and Drug Abuse Recovery Month Oct. 8, 2004 \| Families who have battled the cycle of drug and alcohol abuse celebrated victories and gave support to others during the recent Arkansas Center for Addictions Research, Education and Services (CARES) reunion. UAMS Fitness Center Kicks Off with an Aerobic Celebration Oct. 8, 2004 \| Hearts were pumping and feet were moving at the recent opening of the new University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fitness Center – and that was before the exercising even began. UAMS Fitness Center Kicks Off with an Aerobic Celebration Oct. 8, 2004 \| Hearts were pumping and feet were moving at the recent opening of the new University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fitness Center – and that was before the exercising even began. UAMS Diversity Week features racial attitudes survey, International Fest OCT. 8, 2004 \| The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) celebrated its Eighth Annual Diversity Week recently with discussions on local race relations, minority health disparities and an International Fest. The week of events Sept. 20-24 also included the state of the campus address by Chancellor I. Dodd Wilson, M.D. UAMS Diversity Week features racial attitudes survey, International Fest OCT. 8, 2004 \| The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) celebrated its Eighth Annual Diversity Week recently with discussions on local race relations, minority health disparities and an International Fest. The week of events Sept. 20-24 also included the state of the campus address by Chancellor I. Dodd Wilson, M.D. UAMS celebrates opening of Westside Campus in historic district OCT. 14, 2004 \| The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Pediatrics marked the opening of its new Westside Campus at 1301 Wolfe St. in Little Rock with a recent open house at the facility, which is located in the former West Side Junior High School. UAMS celebrates opening of Westside Campus in historic district OCT. 14, 2004 \| The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Pediatrics marked the opening of its new Westside Campus at 1301 Wolfe St. in Little Rock with a recent open house at the facility, which is located in the former West Side Junior High School. UAMS celebrates opening of Westside Campus in historic district OCT. 14, 2004 \| The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Pediatrics marked the opening of its new Westside Campus at 1301 Wolfe St. in Little Rock with a recent open house at the facility, which is located in the former West Side Junior High School. UAMS surgeon performs successful implant of heart pump in child at ACH OCT. 15, 2004 \| Jonathan Drummond-Webb, M.D., chief of pediatric cardiovascular surgery and associate professor of surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine and chief of pediatric cardiovascular surgery at Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH), led a surgical team that recently implanted a child with a newly developed miniature heart pump. The teen-ager, the second to receive the heart pump, is now the longest survivor after receiving the device. UAMS surgeon performs successful implant of heart pump in child at ACH OCT. 15, 2004 \| Jonathan Drummond-Webb, M.D., chief of pediatric cardiovascular surgery and associate professor of surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine and chief of pediatric cardiovascular surgery at Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH), led a surgical team that recently implanted a child with a newly developed miniature heart pump. The teen-ager, the second to receive the heart pump, is now the longest survivor after receiving the device. UAMS surgeon performs successful implant of heart pump in child at ACH OCT. 15, 2004 \| Jonathan Drummond-Webb, M.D., chief of pediatric cardiovascular surgery and associate professor of surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine and chief of pediatric cardiovascular surgery at Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH), led a surgical team that recently implanted a child with a newly developed miniature heart pump. The teen-ager, the second to receive the heart pump, is now the longest survivor after receiving the device. Blass lecture series hosts cancer genetics researcher OCT. 15, 2004 \| Examining the genetic mechanisms that differentiate us all could lead to selective cancer treatments, said researcher Frank J. Rauscher III, Ph.D., as he delivered the third Elizabeth Weitzenhoffer Blass Lecture in Cancer Genetics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) on Oct. 11. Blass lecture series hosts cancer genetics researcher OCT. 15, 2004 \| Examining the genetic mechanisms that differentiate us all could lead to selective cancer treatments, said researcher Frank J. Rauscher III, Ph.D., as he delivered the third Elizabeth Weitzenhoffer Blass Lecture in Cancer Genetics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) on Oct. 11. Blass lecture series hosts cancer genetics researcher OCT. 15, 2004 \| Examining the genetic mechanisms that differentiate us all could lead to selective cancer treatments, said researcher Frank J. Rauscher III, Ph.D., as he delivered the third Elizabeth Weitzenhoffer Blass Lecture in Cancer Genetics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) on Oct. 11. Blass lecture series hosts cancer genetics researcher OCT. 15, 2004 \| Examining the genetic mechanisms that differentiate us all could lead to selective cancer treatments, said researcher Frank J. Rauscher III, Ph.D., as he delivered the third Elizabeth Weitzenhoffer Blass Lecture in Cancer Genetics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) on Oct. 11. ACRC celebrates 15 years of providing hope, cure and life OCT. 20, 2004 \| Custom-made omelets and birthday cake marked a week of festivities for patients, families and employees Oct. 11-15 as they celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Arkansas Cancer Research Center (ACRC) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). ACRC celebrates 15 years of providing hope, cure and life OCT. 20, 2004 \| Custom-made omelets and birthday cake marked a week of festivities for patients, families and employees Oct. 11-15 as they celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Arkansas Cancer Research Center (ACRC) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). ACRC celebrates 15 years of providing hope, cure and life OCT. 20, 2004 \| Custom-made omelets and birthday cake marked a week of festivities for patients, families and employees Oct. 11-15 as they celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Arkansas Cancer Research Center (ACRC) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). ACRC celebrates 15 years of providing hope, cure and life OCT. 20, 2004 \| Custom-made omelets and birthday cake marked a week of festivities for patients, families and employees Oct. 11-15 as they celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Arkansas Cancer Research Center (ACRC) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). UAMS College of Nursing Receives Grant to Research Individualized Patient Care OCT. 21, 2004 \| In the future, a healing touch could be uniquely designed to heal faster, due in part to a $1.5 million grant to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing. UAMS College of Nursing Receives Grant to Research Individualized Patient Care OCT. 21, 2004 \| In the future, a healing touch could be uniquely designed to heal faster, due in part to a $1.5 million grant to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing. UAMS Researcher’s Work Extends Beyond Possible Osteoporosis Cure OCT. 22, 2004 \| Stavros Manolagas, M.D., Ph.D., professor of medicine in the College of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and his research team at UAMS and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System remain on the forefront of finding a possible cure not only for bone-weakening osteoporosis but other diseases as well. UAMS Researcher’s Work Extends Beyond Possible Osteoporosis Cure OCT. 22, 2004 \| Stavros Manolagas, M.D., Ph.D., professor of medicine in the College of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and his research team at UAMS and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System remain on the forefront of finding a possible cure not only for bone-weakening osteoporosis but other diseases as well. Rayford Remembered for Gentle Heart, Desire for Excellence During Dedication of Auditorium, Endowed Scholarship Nov. 1, 2004 \| Colleagues, students, friends and family celebrated the life and work of Phillip Leon Rayford, Ph.D., Thursday, packing the auditorium of the Biomedical Research Center Building II, which was dedicated in honor of the former chairman of the Department of Physiology and Biophysics and former associate dean for minority affairs at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Rayford Remembered for Gentle Heart, Desire for Excellence During Dedication of Auditorium, Endowed Scholarship Nov. 1, 2004 \| Colleagues, students, friends and family celebrated the life and work of Phillip Leon Rayford, Ph.D., Thursday, packing the auditorium of the Biomedical Research Center Building II, which was dedicated in honor of the former chairman of the Department of Physiology and Biophysics and former associate dean for minority affairs at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Rayford Remembered for Gentle Heart, Desire for Excellence During Dedication of Auditorium, Endowed Scholarship Nov. 1, 2004 \| Colleagues, students, friends and family celebrated the life and work of Phillip Leon Rayford, Ph.D., Thursday, packing the auditorium of the Biomedical Research Center Building II, which was dedicated in honor of the former chairman of the Department of Physiology and Biophysics and former associate dean for minority affairs at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Symphony quartets perform at UAMS NOV. 1, 2004 \| Two quartets of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra delivered a stirring performance for an appreciative crowd on Oct. 28 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as part of the Dr. Ruth Marie Allen Concert Series. Symphony quartets perform at UAMS NOV. 1, 2004 \| Two quartets of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra delivered a stirring performance for an appreciative crowd on Oct. 28 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as part of the Dr. Ruth Marie Allen Concert Series. UAMS Celebrates Plans for New Psychiatry Center NOV. 3, 2004 \| The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently recognized supporters of its efforts to build a new psychiatry center with a luncheon on Oct. 11 in their honor. UAMS Celebrates Plans for New Psychiatry Center NOV. 3, 2004 \| The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently recognized supporters of its efforts to build a new psychiatry center with a luncheon on Oct. 11 in their honor. Mehta/Stebbins Endowed Chair in Cardiovascular Research Invested at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences NOV. 10, 2004 \| Instead of receiving gifts, philanthropists Howard and Elsie Stebbins celebrated his 94th birthday on Oct. 22 by giving a present to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) – the Mehta/Stebbins Endowed Chair in Cardiovascular Research. Mehta/Stebbins Endowed Chair in Cardiovascular Research Invested at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences NOV. 10, 2004 \| Instead of receiving gifts, philanthropists Howard and Elsie Stebbins celebrated his 94th birthday on Oct. 22 by giving a present to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) – the Mehta/Stebbins Endowed Chair in Cardiovascular Research. Allied Health Professions Week Nov. 7-13 Honors Unsung Heroes of the Health Community NOV. 10, 2004 \| For Jim Hammons, the decision to go into respiratory care, one of the more than 100 allied health professions that support the medical community, came when he watched respiratory therapists saving lives at a local hospital. UAMS Joins Partners to Dedicate Wakefield Elementary Dental Clinic NOV. 12, 2004 \| Smiles got brighter for children in six Little Rock schools with the recent dedication of the Future Smiles Dental Health Clinic at Wakefield Elementary, the first elementary school-based dental clinic in Arkansas. UAMS Joins Partners to Dedicate Wakefield Elementary Dental Clinic NOV. 12, 2004 \| Smiles got brighter for children in six Little Rock schools with the recent dedication of the Future Smiles Dental Health Clinic at Wakefield Elementary, the first elementary school-based dental clinic in Arkansas. UAMS Medical Students Teach Healthy Lifestyle Habits To Elementary Students during National Primary Care Week NOV. 17, 2004 \| Students at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic School hopped, skipped and jumped toward a healthy lifestyle Nov. 5 as they took to heart the messages from members of the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) during National Primary Care Week. UAMS Medical Students Teach Healthy Lifestyle Habits To Elementary Students during National Primary Care Week NOV. 17, 2004 \| Students at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic School hopped, skipped and jumped toward a healthy lifestyle Nov. 5 as they took to heart the messages from members of the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) during National Primary Care Week. UAMS Medical Students Teach Healthy Lifestyle Habits To Elementary Students during National Primary Care Week NOV. 17, 2004 \| Students at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic School hopped, skipped and jumped toward a healthy lifestyle Nov. 5 as they took to heart the messages from members of the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) during National Primary Care Week. Students Hear from National Experts at Biomedical Sciences Career Day NOV. 19, 2004 \| “What do I do next?” That was the magic question for science undergraduate and graduate students during the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Career Day for Biomedical Sciences, held Nov. 4. Students Hear from National Experts at Biomedical Sciences Career Day NOV. 19, 2004 \| “What do I do next?” That was the magic question for science undergraduate and graduate students during the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Career Day for Biomedical Sciences, held Nov. 4. Students Hear from National Experts at Biomedical Sciences Career Day NOV. 19, 2004 \| “What do I do next?” That was the magic question for science undergraduate and graduate students during the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Career Day for Biomedical Sciences, held Nov. 4. Students Hear from National Experts at Biomedical Sciences Career Day NOV. 19, 2004 \| “What do I do next?” That was the magic question for science undergraduate and graduate students during the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Career Day for Biomedical Sciences, held Nov. 4. Arkansas’ battle against childhood obesity enters second year NOV. 23, 2004 \| Arkansas’ landmark battle against childhood obesity is entering its second year for taking body mass index (BMI) measurements of public school students and now that the health issue has been identified, the continued measurements can chart trends and be used to develop solutions. Arkansas’ battle against childhood obesity enters second year NOV. 23, 2004 \| Arkansas’ landmark battle against childhood obesity is entering its second year for taking body mass index (BMI) measurements of public school students and now that the health issue has been identified, the continued measurements can chart trends and be used to develop solutions. Academic Medicine Cover Features UAMS Campus NOV. 24, 2004 \| An aerial photograph of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) campus was featured on the cover of the November 2004 issue of the international journal Academic Medicine. Academic Medicine Cover Features UAMS Campus NOV. 24, 2004 \| An aerial photograph of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) campus was featured on the cover of the November 2004 issue of the international journal Academic Medicine. UAMS Webber scholar receives $1 million grant DEC. 2, 2004 \| A researcher wrapping up a three-month visiting scholar appointment at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently was awarded a $1 million grant back in his native Australia to upgrade his research facilities. UAMS Webber scholar receives $1 million grant DEC. 2, 2004 \| A researcher wrapping up a three-month visiting scholar appointment at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently was awarded a $1 million grant back in his native Australia to upgrade his research facilities. UAMS-Volgograd Medical University International Health Partnership Goes High-Tech to Share Information on Reproductive Health DEC. 3, 2004 \|The long-standing partnership between the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Volgograd Medical University (VMU) in Russia made a technological leap recently as the two institutions held their first Internet video conference. UAMS-Volgograd Medical University International Health Partnership Goes High-Tech to Share Information on Reproductive Health DEC. 3, 2004 \|The long-standing partnership between the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Volgograd Medical University (VMU) in Russia made a technological leap recently as the two institutions held their first Internet video conference. UAMS offers online nurse practitioner specialty course DEC. 6, 2004 \| To meet a growing need for providing primary mental health care, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will offer a nurse practitioner online degree program specializing in family psychiatric and mental health. UAMS offers online nurse practitioner specialty course DEC. 6, 2004 \| To meet a growing need for providing primary mental health care, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will offer a nurse practitioner online degree program specializing in family psychiatric and mental health. UAMS to introduce high school students to health professions DEC. 9, 2004 \| The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) chapter of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) recently received funds to sponsor a series of weekend sessions in January 2005 intended to introduce high school students to careers in health care. UAMS to introduce high school students to health professions DEC. 9, 2004 \| The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) chapter of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) recently received funds to sponsor a series of weekend sessions in January 2005 intended to introduce high school students to careers in health care. Aromatique Sale Raises $65,000 for UAMS, Tops $659,000 Over 10 Years DEC. 10, 2004 \| The10th annual Aromatique sale to benefit the UAMS Medical Center Auxiliary brought in $65,000, bringing the total raised over 10 years to more than $659,000. Aromatique Sale Raises $65,000 for UAMS, Tops $659,000 Over 10 Years DEC. 10, 2004 \| The10th annual Aromatique sale to benefit the UAMS Medical Center Auxiliary brought in $65,000, bringing the total raised over 10 years to more than $659,000. UAMS Department of Pediatrics Celebrates 100 Years of Excellence DEC. 13, 2004 \| With plenty of balloons, cake and even gifts, the centennial celebration of the Department of Pediatrics in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine on Dec. 1 was a party any child would enjoy. The party, however, wasn’t for the children, but for the faculty who have dedicated their careers and hearts to improving the lives of children in Arkansas and across the nation. UAMS Department of Pediatrics Celebrates 100 Years of Excellence DEC. 13, 2004 \| With plenty of balloons, cake and even gifts, the centennial celebration of the Department of Pediatrics in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine on Dec. 1 was a party any child would enjoy. The party, however, wasn’t for the children, but for the faculty who have dedicated their careers and hearts to improving the lives of children in Arkansas and across the nation. National, International Media Visit UAMS Booth At Clinton Presidential Center Press Room DEC. 14, 2004 \| The pleasure was evident from the look on his face and the “Ahhhh,” from his lips as Skip Rutherford, president of the William J. Clinton Foundation, sank into the massage chair provided by the Arkansas Cancer Research Center for an exhibit sponsored by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). National, International Media Visit UAMS Booth At Clinton Presidential Center Press Room DEC. 14, 2004 \| The pleasure was evident from the look on his face and the “Ahhhh,” from his lips as Skip Rutherford, president of the William J. Clinton Foundation, sank into the massage chair provided by the Arkansas Cancer Research Center for an exhibit sponsored by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). UAMS Surgeon First to Bridge Patient from Heart Pump to New Heart DEC. 16, 2004 \| A surgical team led by Jonathan Drummond-Webb, M.D., chief of pediatric cardiovascular surgery and associate professor of surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine and chief of pediatric cardiovascular surgery at Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH), recently completed the first successful heart transplant on a patient supported by a newly developed miniature heart pump. UAMS Surgeon First to Bridge Patient from Heart Pump to New Heart DEC. 16, 2004 \| A surgical team led by Jonathan Drummond-Webb, M.D., chief of pediatric cardiovascular surgery and associate professor of surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine and chief of pediatric cardiovascular surgery at Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH), recently completed the first successful heart transplant on a patient supported by a newly developed miniature heart pump. Cancer Survivor’s Artwork to Help Others Battling the Disease DEC. 17, 2004 \| People diagnosed with cancer face it in different ways. For Thomas Sullivan, it was with a sketchpad and pen. Now, it is also a way for him to share his good fortune and help others battling the disease. Cancer Survivor’s Artwork to Help Others Battling the Disease DEC. 17, 2004 \| People diagnosed with cancer face it in different ways. For Thomas Sullivan, it was with a sketchpad and pen. Now, it is also a way for him to share his good fortune and help others battling the disease. Cancer Survivor’s Artwork to Help Others Battling the Disease DEC. 17, 2004 \| People diagnosed with cancer face it in different ways. For Thomas Sullivan, it was with a sketchpad and pen. Now, it is also a way for him to share his good fortune and help others battling the disease. Jason's Deli to Donate 10 Percent of Sales to the College of Nursing Student Nurses Jason's Deli to Donate 10 Percent of Sales to the College of Nursing Student Nurses Cancer Institute Gift Shop to Hold 20 Percent Off Sale Cancer Institute Gift Shop to Hold 20 Percent Off Sale Cancer Institute Gift Shop to Hold 20 Percent Off Sale Cancer Institute Gift Shop to Hold 20 Percent Off Sale SAP and ESS Portal Upgrade SAP and ESS Portal Upgrade Overcoming Adversity All Worth It, Says UAMS Researcher Nov. 9, 2009 \| A summer research internship hooked Lee Ann MacMillan-Crow, Ph.D., on science. Even almost failing a neuroscience course her first semester of graduate school did not deter her. College of Nursing Faculty, Students Host Bake Sale College of Nursing Faculty, Students Host Bake Sale College of Nursing Faculty, Students Host Bake Sale College of Nursing Faculty, Students Host Bake Sale Additional Employee and Student Parking -- No Waiting List Additional Employee and Student Parking -- No Waiting List Additional Employee and Student Parking -- No Waiting List Additional Employee and Student Parking -- No Waiting List Collier Drug Stores donates $50,000 to UAMS-Northwest Nov. 12, 2009 \| A fourth-generation family drug store chain with roots in Fayetteville has donated $50,000 to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) – Northwest. UAMS Allied Health College Dean Receives ‘Legacy of Excellence’ Award LITTLE ROCK – The Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions recently recognized Ronald Winters, Ph.D., dean of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Health Related Professions, for his contributions to the field throughout his career. Have Your Baby at UAMS and Save up to $1,000 Have Your Baby at UAMS and Save up to $1,000 Have Your Baby at UAMS and Save up to $1,000 Have Your Baby at UAMS and Save up to $1,000 Documentum (ApplicationXtender Desktop and Application Web Access) Upgrade Documentum (ApplicationXtender Desktop and Application Web Access) Upgrade Visiting Professor to Give Lecture on Complex Regional Pain Syndrome on Nov. 19 Visiting Professor to Give Lecture on Complex Regional Pain Syndrome on Nov. 19 Visiting Professor to Give Lecture on Complex Regional Pain Syndrome on Nov. 19 Visiting Professor to Give Lecture on Complex Regional Pain Syndrome on Nov. 19 November 24, Science Café – ‘Obesity: Young & Old’ November 24, Science Café – ‘Obesity: Young & Old’ November 24, Science Café – ‘Obesity: Young & Old’ November 24, Science Café – ‘Obesity: Young & Old’ Sunrise Downtime Sunrise Downtime UAMS Grad Becomes First Clinical Pharmacy Resident at WRMC Erin Beth Davis Hays returned to Batesville and White River Medical Center to become the first clinical pharmacy resident at the hospital. The residency program, only the fifth in Arkansas, is a joint effort between WRMC, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy and the North Central Arkansas Area Health Education Center. Annual Tree Lights Program Benefits UAMS Auxiliary Annual Tree Lights Program Benefits UAMS Auxiliary Annual Tree Lights Program Benefits UAMS Auxiliary Annual Tree Lights Program Benefits UAMS Auxiliary UAMS Chat System Server Upgrade UAMS Chat System Server Upgrade Honor a Loved One with a Miracle Star at the Cancer Institute this Holiday Season Honor a Loved One with a Miracle Star at the Cancer Institute this Holiday Season Honor a Loved One with a Miracle Star at the Cancer Institute this Holiday Season Honor a Loved One with a Miracle Star at the Cancer Institute this Holiday Season UAMS Bookstore Offers No Waiting for Specialty Coffees and Homemade Fudge UAMS Bookstore Offers No Waiting for Specialty Coffees and Homemade Fudge UAMS Bookstore Offers No Waiting for Specialty Coffees and Homemade Fudge UAMS Bookstore Offers No Waiting for Specialty Coffees and Homemade Fudge Continuing Medical Education Newsletter Continuing Medical Education Newsletter Continuing Medical Education Newsletter Continuing Medical Education Newsletter Logician EMR to Undergo Emergency Maintenance Logician EMR to Undergo Emergency Maintenance Educational Technology Excellence Award Announced Educational Technology Excellence Award Announced Educational Technology Excellence Award Announced Educational Technology Excellence Award Announced Local Church Invites UAMS Employees, Students to Thanksgiving Dinner Local Church Invites UAMS Employees, Students to Thanksgiving Dinner Local Church Invites UAMS Employees, Students to Thanksgiving Dinner Local Church Invites UAMS Employees, Students to Thanksgiving Dinner Campus Wireless Network Downtime Campus Wireless Network Downtime	NOV. 5, 2004 \| Five-time Grammy winner Al Jarreau gave guests at the ninth annual Arkansas Cancer Research Center’s Gala for Life a memorable evening of entertainment in celebration of the work done by the ACRC at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). More than $300,000 was raised for the ACRC during the Sept. 29 event at the Peabody Little Rock featuring the renowned jazz-pop vocalist. A crowd of more than 600 heard Jarreau present an hour of his classics mixed with newer tunes that showed his dynamic range, including medleys of his hits such as “We’re in This Love Together” and the theme from the TV show “Moonlighting.” He was preceded by dancing to the sounds of the popular Ramona and the Soul Rhythms. Organized by the ACRC Foundation’s Board of Directors, the black-tie event raised money for cancer research and patient care. Ralph Sanderson, Ph.D., associate director for the Department of Pathology in the UAMS College of Medicine, served as master of ceremonies for the evening. James Y. Suen, M.D., director of the ACRC, and Frederick Eugene Joyce, M.D., chair of the ACRC Board of Directors, addressed the crowd and thanked them for their continued support. “The battle against cancer is difficult and costly but our cancer center is filled with reminders of our successes and with reasons to continue the fight,” Suen said. “The Gala for Life gives us an opportunity to celebrate the support we receive that allows us to continue our mission to save lives and find a cure for cancer.” Supporters of the ACRC and UAMS enjoyed a cocktail reception, dinner and dancing. Benefactors for the event were Affiliated Foods, the Oaklawn Jockey Club and an anonymous donor. Gala patrons were Bailey Properties, LLC, Bank of America, The Brown Foundation, Pat and Bill Carlton, Sandra and Robert C. Connor, Mary Louise and Poindexter Fiser, Mary Kay and F.E. Joyce, Millennium, Elizabeth Pruet, Lisenne and Lt. Gov. Win Rockefeller, Mary Lynn and Bronson Van Wyck and Pat Walker. Gala sponsors included Alltel, the ACRC Auxiliary, Cooper Communities, the Department of Radiology at UAMS, Hickingbotham Investments, Lexicon Inc./Marge and Tom Schuek, Regions Bank, Stephens Inc. and Strauss Distributors.
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Grammy winner Jarreau headlines annual benefit for ACRC NOV. 5, 2004 \| Five-time Grammy winner Al Jarreau gave guests at the ninth annual Arkansas Cancer Research Center’s Gala for Life a memorable evening of entertainment in celebration of the work done by the ACRC at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
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. Click Here for Registration Form.* Join the Prostate Cancer Race Walk. Click Here for Registration Form. Join the Prostate Cancer Race Walk. Click Here for Registration Form.* Join the Prostate Cancer Race Walk. Click Here for Registration Form. Defense Department Funds Possible Therapeutic Vaccine for Ovarian Cancer at UAMS Defense Department Funds Possible Therapeutic Vaccine for Ovarian Cancer at UAMS Defense Department Funds Possible Therapeutic Vaccine for Ovarian Cancer at UAMS Defense Department Funds Possible Therapeutic Vaccine for Ovarian Cancer at UAMS Join UAMS/ACRC Team in Race for the Cure®! Join UAMS/ACRC Team in Race for the Cure! Join UAMS/ACRC Team in Race for the Cure®! Join UAMS/ACRC Team in Race for the Cure! 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™ UAMS Neurosurgery Article Makes Cover of Journal of Neurosurgery Sept. 22, 2004 \| Neurosurgery researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) may have opened a window to the future by looking at genetics to determine if benign tumors will eventually become cancerous. Their research was the cover article of the August Journal of Neurosurgery. UAMS Neurosurgery Article Makes Cover of Journal of Neurosurgery Sept. 22, 2004 \| Neurosurgery researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) may have opened a window to the future by looking at genetics to determine if benign tumors will eventually become cancerous. Their research was the cover article of the August Journal of Neurosurgery. UAMS Looks to Future Hospital, Growth, Chancellor Says in Annual State of the Campus Address SEPT. 27, 2004 \| Chancellor I. Dodd Wilson, M.D., proclaimed the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) healthy and ready for the challenge of building a replacement for its 50-year-old hospital during his annual state of the campus speech Tuesday. UAMS Looks to Future Hospital, Growth, Chancellor Says in Annual State of the Campus Address SEPT. 27, 2004 \| Chancellor I. Dodd Wilson, M.D., proclaimed the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) healthy and ready for the challenge of building a replacement for its 50-year-old hospital during his annual state of the campus speech Tuesday. Arkansas CARES Holds Reunion for Families Event Marks National Alcohol and Drug Abuse Recovery Month Oct. 8, 2004 \| Families who have battled the cycle of drug and alcohol abuse celebrated victories and gave support to others during the recent Arkansas Center for Addictions Research, Education and Services (CARES) reunion. Arkansas CARES Holds Reunion for Families Event Marks National Alcohol and Drug Abuse Recovery Month Oct. 8, 2004 \| Families who have battled the cycle of drug and alcohol abuse celebrated victories and gave support to others during the recent Arkansas Center for Addictions Research, Education and Services (CARES) reunion. UAMS Fitness Center Kicks Off with an Aerobic Celebration Oct. 8, 2004 \| Hearts were pumping and feet were moving at the recent opening of the new University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fitness Center – and that was before the exercising even began. UAMS Fitness Center Kicks Off with an Aerobic Celebration Oct. 8, 2004 \| Hearts were pumping and feet were moving at the recent opening of the new University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fitness Center – and that was before the exercising even began. UAMS Diversity Week features racial attitudes survey, International Fest OCT. 8, 2004 \| The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) celebrated its Eighth Annual Diversity Week recently with discussions on local race relations, minority health disparities and an International Fest. The week of events Sept. 20-24 also included the state of the campus address by Chancellor I. Dodd Wilson, M.D. UAMS Diversity Week features racial attitudes survey, International Fest OCT. 8, 2004 \| The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) celebrated its Eighth Annual Diversity Week recently with discussions on local race relations, minority health disparities and an International Fest. The week of events Sept. 20-24 also included the state of the campus address by Chancellor I. Dodd Wilson, M.D. UAMS celebrates opening of Westside Campus in historic district OCT. 14, 2004 \| The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Pediatrics marked the opening of its new Westside Campus at 1301 Wolfe St. in Little Rock with a recent open house at the facility, which is located in the former West Side Junior High School. UAMS celebrates opening of Westside Campus in historic district OCT. 14, 2004 \| The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Pediatrics marked the opening of its new Westside Campus at 1301 Wolfe St. in Little Rock with a recent open house at the facility, which is located in the former West Side Junior High School. UAMS celebrates opening of Westside Campus in historic district OCT. 14, 2004 \| The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Pediatrics marked the opening of its new Westside Campus at 1301 Wolfe St. in Little Rock with a recent open house at the facility, which is located in the former West Side Junior High School. UAMS surgeon performs successful implant of heart pump in child at ACH OCT. 15, 2004 \| Jonathan Drummond-Webb, M.D., chief of pediatric cardiovascular surgery and associate professor of surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine and chief of pediatric cardiovascular surgery at Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH), led a surgical team that recently implanted a child with a newly developed miniature heart pump. The teen-ager, the second to receive the heart pump, is now the longest survivor after receiving the device. UAMS surgeon performs successful implant of heart pump in child at ACH OCT. 15, 2004 \| Jonathan Drummond-Webb, M.D., chief of pediatric cardiovascular surgery and associate professor of surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine and chief of pediatric cardiovascular surgery at Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH), led a surgical team that recently implanted a child with a newly developed miniature heart pump. The teen-ager, the second to receive the heart pump, is now the longest survivor after receiving the device. UAMS surgeon performs successful implant of heart pump in child at ACH OCT. 15, 2004 \| Jonathan Drummond-Webb, M.D., chief of pediatric cardiovascular surgery and associate professor of surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine and chief of pediatric cardiovascular surgery at Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH), led a surgical team that recently implanted a child with a newly developed miniature heart pump. The teen-ager, the second to receive the heart pump, is now the longest survivor after receiving the device. Blass lecture series hosts cancer genetics researcher OCT. 15, 2004 \| Examining the genetic mechanisms that differentiate us all could lead to selective cancer treatments, said researcher Frank J. Rauscher III, Ph.D., as he delivered the third Elizabeth Weitzenhoffer Blass Lecture in Cancer Genetics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) on Oct. 11. Blass lecture series hosts cancer genetics researcher OCT. 15, 2004 \| Examining the genetic mechanisms that differentiate us all could lead to selective cancer treatments, said researcher Frank J. Rauscher III, Ph.D., as he delivered the third Elizabeth Weitzenhoffer Blass Lecture in Cancer Genetics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) on Oct. 11. Blass lecture series hosts cancer genetics researcher OCT. 15, 2004 \| Examining the genetic mechanisms that differentiate us all could lead to selective cancer treatments, said researcher Frank J. Rauscher III, Ph.D., as he delivered the third Elizabeth Weitzenhoffer Blass Lecture in Cancer Genetics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) on Oct. 11. Blass lecture series hosts cancer genetics researcher OCT. 15, 2004 \| Examining the genetic mechanisms that differentiate us all could lead to selective cancer treatments, said researcher Frank J. Rauscher III, Ph.D., as he delivered the third Elizabeth Weitzenhoffer Blass Lecture in Cancer Genetics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) on Oct. 11. ACRC celebrates 15 years of providing hope, cure and life OCT. 20, 2004 \| Custom-made omelets and birthday cake marked a week of festivities for patients, families and employees Oct. 11-15 as they celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Arkansas Cancer Research Center (ACRC) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). ACRC celebrates 15 years of providing hope, cure and life OCT. 20, 2004 \| Custom-made omelets and birthday cake marked a week of festivities for patients, families and employees Oct. 11-15 as they celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Arkansas Cancer Research Center (ACRC) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). ACRC celebrates 15 years of providing hope, cure and life OCT. 20, 2004 \| Custom-made omelets and birthday cake marked a week of festivities for patients, families and employees Oct. 11-15 as they celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Arkansas Cancer Research Center (ACRC) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). ACRC celebrates 15 years of providing hope, cure and life OCT. 20, 2004 \| Custom-made omelets and birthday cake marked a week of festivities for patients, families and employees Oct. 11-15 as they celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Arkansas Cancer Research Center (ACRC) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). UAMS College of Nursing Receives Grant to Research Individualized Patient Care OCT. 21, 2004 \| In the future, a healing touch could be uniquely designed to heal faster, due in part to a $1.5 million grant to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing. UAMS College of Nursing Receives Grant to Research Individualized Patient Care OCT. 21, 2004 \| In the future, a healing touch could be uniquely designed to heal faster, due in part to a $1.5 million grant to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing. UAMS Researcher’s Work Extends Beyond Possible Osteoporosis Cure OCT. 22, 2004 \| Stavros Manolagas, M.D., Ph.D., professor of medicine in the College of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and his research team at UAMS and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System remain on the forefront of finding a possible cure not only for bone-weakening osteoporosis but other diseases as well. UAMS Researcher’s Work Extends Beyond Possible Osteoporosis Cure OCT. 22, 2004 \| Stavros Manolagas, M.D., Ph.D., professor of medicine in the College of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and his research team at UAMS and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System remain on the forefront of finding a possible cure not only for bone-weakening osteoporosis but other diseases as well. Rayford Remembered for Gentle Heart, Desire for Excellence During Dedication of Auditorium, Endowed Scholarship Nov. 1, 2004 \| Colleagues, students, friends and family celebrated the life and work of Phillip Leon Rayford, Ph.D., Thursday, packing the auditorium of the Biomedical Research Center Building II, which was dedicated in honor of the former chairman of the Department of Physiology and Biophysics and former associate dean for minority affairs at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Rayford Remembered for Gentle Heart, Desire for Excellence During Dedication of Auditorium, Endowed Scholarship Nov. 1, 2004 \| Colleagues, students, friends and family celebrated the life and work of Phillip Leon Rayford, Ph.D., Thursday, packing the auditorium of the Biomedical Research Center Building II, which was dedicated in honor of the former chairman of the Department of Physiology and Biophysics and former associate dean for minority affairs at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Rayford Remembered for Gentle Heart, Desire for Excellence During Dedication of Auditorium, Endowed Scholarship Nov. 1, 2004 \| Colleagues, students, friends and family celebrated the life and work of Phillip Leon Rayford, Ph.D., Thursday, packing the auditorium of the Biomedical Research Center Building II, which was dedicated in honor of the former chairman of the Department of Physiology and Biophysics and former associate dean for minority affairs at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Symphony quartets perform at UAMS NOV. 1, 2004 \| Two quartets of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra delivered a stirring performance for an appreciative crowd on Oct. 28 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as part of the Dr. Ruth Marie Allen Concert Series. Symphony quartets perform at UAMS NOV. 1, 2004 \| Two quartets of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra delivered a stirring performance for an appreciative crowd on Oct. 28 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as part of the Dr. Ruth Marie Allen Concert Series. UAMS Celebrates Plans for New Psychiatry Center NOV. 3, 2004 \| The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently recognized supporters of its efforts to build a new psychiatry center with a luncheon on Oct. 11 in their honor. UAMS Celebrates Plans for New Psychiatry Center NOV. 3, 2004 \| The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently recognized supporters of its efforts to build a new psychiatry center with a luncheon on Oct. 11 in their honor. Mehta/Stebbins Endowed Chair in Cardiovascular Research Invested at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences NOV. 10, 2004 \| Instead of receiving gifts, philanthropists Howard and Elsie Stebbins celebrated his 94th birthday on Oct. 22 by giving a present to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) – the Mehta/Stebbins Endowed Chair in Cardiovascular Research. Mehta/Stebbins Endowed Chair in Cardiovascular Research Invested at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences NOV. 10, 2004 \| Instead of receiving gifts, philanthropists Howard and Elsie Stebbins celebrated his 94th birthday on Oct. 22 by giving a present to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) – the Mehta/Stebbins Endowed Chair in Cardiovascular Research. Allied Health Professions Week Nov. 7-13 Honors Unsung Heroes of the Health Community NOV. 10, 2004 \| For Jim Hammons, the decision to go into respiratory care, one of the more than 100 allied health professions that support the medical community, came when he watched respiratory therapists saving lives at a local hospital. UAMS Joins Partners to Dedicate Wakefield Elementary Dental Clinic NOV. 12, 2004 \| Smiles got brighter for children in six Little Rock schools with the recent dedication of the Future Smiles Dental Health Clinic at Wakefield Elementary, the first elementary school-based dental clinic in Arkansas. UAMS Joins Partners to Dedicate Wakefield Elementary Dental Clinic NOV. 12, 2004 \| Smiles got brighter for children in six Little Rock schools with the recent dedication of the Future Smiles Dental Health Clinic at Wakefield Elementary, the first elementary school-based dental clinic in Arkansas. UAMS Medical Students Teach Healthy Lifestyle Habits To Elementary Students during National Primary Care Week NOV. 17, 2004 \| Students at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic School hopped, skipped and jumped toward a healthy lifestyle Nov. 5 as they took to heart the messages from members of the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) during National Primary Care Week. UAMS Medical Students Teach Healthy Lifestyle Habits To Elementary Students during National Primary Care Week NOV. 17, 2004 \| Students at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic School hopped, skipped and jumped toward a healthy lifestyle Nov. 5 as they took to heart the messages from members of the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) during National Primary Care Week. UAMS Medical Students Teach Healthy Lifestyle Habits To Elementary Students during National Primary Care Week NOV. 17, 2004 \| Students at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic School hopped, skipped and jumped toward a healthy lifestyle Nov. 5 as they took to heart the messages from members of the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) during National Primary Care Week. Students Hear from National Experts at Biomedical Sciences Career Day NOV. 19, 2004 \| “What do I do next?” That was the magic question for science undergraduate and graduate students during the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Career Day for Biomedical Sciences, held Nov. 4. Students Hear from National Experts at Biomedical Sciences Career Day NOV. 19, 2004 \| “What do I do next?” That was the magic question for science undergraduate and graduate students during the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Career Day for Biomedical Sciences, held Nov. 4. Students Hear from National Experts at Biomedical Sciences Career Day NOV. 19, 2004 \| “What do I do next?” That was the magic question for science undergraduate and graduate students during the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Career Day for Biomedical Sciences, held Nov. 4. Students Hear from National Experts at Biomedical Sciences Career Day NOV. 19, 2004 \| “What do I do next?” That was the magic question for science undergraduate and graduate students during the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Career Day for Biomedical Sciences, held Nov. 4. Arkansas’ battle against childhood obesity enters second year NOV. 23, 2004 \| Arkansas’ landmark battle against childhood obesity is entering its second year for taking body mass index (BMI) measurements of public school students and now that the health issue has been identified, the continued measurements can chart trends and be used to develop solutions. Arkansas’ battle against childhood obesity enters second year NOV. 23, 2004 \| Arkansas’ landmark battle against childhood obesity is entering its second year for taking body mass index (BMI) measurements of public school students and now that the health issue has been identified, the continued measurements can chart trends and be used to develop solutions. Academic Medicine Cover Features UAMS Campus NOV. 24, 2004 \| An aerial photograph of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) campus was featured on the cover of the November 2004 issue of the international journal Academic Medicine. Academic Medicine Cover Features UAMS Campus NOV. 24, 2004 \| An aerial photograph of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) campus was featured on the cover of the November 2004 issue of the international journal Academic Medicine. UAMS Webber scholar receives $1 million grant DEC. 2, 2004 \| A researcher wrapping up a three-month visiting scholar appointment at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently was awarded a $1 million grant back in his native Australia to upgrade his research facilities. UAMS Webber scholar receives $1 million grant DEC. 2, 2004 \| A researcher wrapping up a three-month visiting scholar appointment at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently was awarded a $1 million grant back in his native Australia to upgrade his research facilities. UAMS-Volgograd Medical University International Health Partnership Goes High-Tech to Share Information on Reproductive Health DEC. 3, 2004 \|The long-standing partnership between the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Volgograd Medical University (VMU) in Russia made a technological leap recently as the two institutions held their first Internet video conference. UAMS-Volgograd Medical University International Health Partnership Goes High-Tech to Share Information on Reproductive Health DEC. 3, 2004 \|The long-standing partnership between the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Volgograd Medical University (VMU) in Russia made a technological leap recently as the two institutions held their first Internet video conference. UAMS offers online nurse practitioner specialty course DEC. 6, 2004 \| To meet a growing need for providing primary mental health care, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will offer a nurse practitioner online degree program specializing in family psychiatric and mental health. UAMS offers online nurse practitioner specialty course DEC. 6, 2004 \| To meet a growing need for providing primary mental health care, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will offer a nurse practitioner online degree program specializing in family psychiatric and mental health. UAMS to introduce high school students to health professions DEC. 9, 2004 \| The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) chapter of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) recently received funds to sponsor a series of weekend sessions in January 2005 intended to introduce high school students to careers in health care. UAMS to introduce high school students to health professions DEC. 9, 2004 \| The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) chapter of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) recently received funds to sponsor a series of weekend sessions in January 2005 intended to introduce high school students to careers in health care. Aromatique Sale Raises $65,000 for UAMS, Tops $659,000 Over 10 Years DEC. 10, 2004 \| The10th annual Aromatique sale to benefit the UAMS Medical Center Auxiliary brought in $65,000, bringing the total raised over 10 years to more than $659,000. Aromatique Sale Raises $65,000 for UAMS, Tops $659,000 Over 10 Years DEC. 10, 2004 \| The10th annual Aromatique sale to benefit the UAMS Medical Center Auxiliary brought in $65,000, bringing the total raised over 10 years to more than $659,000. UAMS Department of Pediatrics Celebrates 100 Years of Excellence DEC. 13, 2004 \| With plenty of balloons, cake and even gifts, the centennial celebration of the Department of Pediatrics in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine on Dec. 1 was a party any child would enjoy. The party, however, wasn’t for the children, but for the faculty who have dedicated their careers and hearts to improving the lives of children in Arkansas and across the nation. UAMS Department of Pediatrics Celebrates 100 Years of Excellence DEC. 13, 2004 \| With plenty of balloons, cake and even gifts, the centennial celebration of the Department of Pediatrics in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine on Dec. 1 was a party any child would enjoy. The party, however, wasn’t for the children, but for the faculty who have dedicated their careers and hearts to improving the lives of children in Arkansas and across the nation. National, International Media Visit UAMS Booth At Clinton Presidential Center Press Room DEC. 14, 2004 \| The pleasure was evident from the look on his face and the “Ahhhh,” from his lips as Skip Rutherford, president of the William J. Clinton Foundation, sank into the massage chair provided by the Arkansas Cancer Research Center for an exhibit sponsored by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). National, International Media Visit UAMS Booth At Clinton Presidential Center Press Room DEC. 14, 2004 \| The pleasure was evident from the look on his face and the “Ahhhh,” from his lips as Skip Rutherford, president of the William J. Clinton Foundation, sank into the massage chair provided by the Arkansas Cancer Research Center for an exhibit sponsored by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). UAMS Surgeon First to Bridge Patient from Heart Pump to New Heart DEC. 16, 2004 \| A surgical team led by Jonathan Drummond-Webb, M.D., chief of pediatric cardiovascular surgery and associate professor of surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine and chief of pediatric cardiovascular surgery at Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH), recently completed the first successful heart transplant on a patient supported by a newly developed miniature heart pump. UAMS Surgeon First to Bridge Patient from Heart Pump to New Heart DEC. 16, 2004 \| A surgical team led by Jonathan Drummond-Webb, M.D., chief of pediatric cardiovascular surgery and associate professor of surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine and chief of pediatric cardiovascular surgery at Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH), recently completed the first successful heart transplant on a patient supported by a newly developed miniature heart pump. Cancer Survivor’s Artwork to Help Others Battling the Disease DEC. 17, 2004 \| People diagnosed with cancer face it in different ways. For Thomas Sullivan, it was with a sketchpad and pen. Now, it is also a way for him to share his good fortune and help others battling the disease. Cancer Survivor’s Artwork to Help Others Battling the Disease DEC. 17, 2004 \| People diagnosed with cancer face it in different ways. For Thomas Sullivan, it was with a sketchpad and pen. Now, it is also a way for him to share his good fortune and help others battling the disease. Cancer Survivor’s Artwork to Help Others Battling the Disease DEC. 17, 2004 \| People diagnosed with cancer face it in different ways. For Thomas Sullivan, it was with a sketchpad and pen. Now, it is also a way for him to share his good fortune and help others battling the disease. Jason's Deli to Donate 10 Percent of Sales to the College of Nursing Student Nurses Jason's Deli to Donate 10 Percent of Sales to the College of Nursing Student Nurses Cancer Institute Gift Shop to Hold 20 Percent Off Sale Cancer Institute Gift Shop to Hold 20 Percent Off Sale Cancer Institute Gift Shop to Hold 20 Percent Off Sale Cancer Institute Gift Shop to Hold 20 Percent Off Sale SAP and ESS Portal Upgrade SAP and ESS Portal Upgrade Overcoming Adversity All Worth It, Says UAMS Researcher Nov. 9, 2009 \| A summer research internship hooked Lee Ann MacMillan-Crow, Ph.D., on science. Even almost failing a neuroscience course her first semester of graduate school did not deter her. College of Nursing Faculty, Students Host Bake Sale College of Nursing Faculty, Students Host Bake Sale College of Nursing Faculty, Students Host Bake Sale College of Nursing Faculty, Students Host Bake Sale Additional Employee and Student Parking -- No Waiting List Additional Employee and Student Parking -- No Waiting List Additional Employee and Student Parking -- No Waiting List Additional Employee and Student Parking -- No Waiting List Collier Drug Stores donates $50,000 to UAMS-Northwest Nov. 12, 2009 \| A fourth-generation family drug store chain with roots in Fayetteville has donated $50,000 to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) – Northwest. UAMS Allied Health College Dean Receives ‘Legacy of Excellence’ Award LITTLE ROCK – The Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions recently recognized Ronald Winters, Ph.D., dean of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Health Related Professions, for his contributions to the field throughout his career. Have Your Baby at UAMS and Save up to $1,000 Have Your Baby at UAMS and Save up to $1,000 Have Your Baby at UAMS and Save up to $1,000 Have Your Baby at UAMS and Save up to $1,000 Documentum (ApplicationXtender Desktop and Application Web Access) Upgrade Documentum (ApplicationXtender Desktop and Application Web Access) Upgrade Visiting Professor to Give Lecture on Complex Regional Pain Syndrome on Nov. 19 Visiting Professor to Give Lecture on Complex Regional Pain Syndrome on Nov. 19 Visiting Professor to Give Lecture on Complex Regional Pain Syndrome on Nov. 19 Visiting Professor to Give Lecture on Complex Regional Pain Syndrome on Nov. 19 November 24, Science Café – ‘Obesity: Young & Old’ November 24, Science Café – ‘Obesity: Young & Old’ November 24, Science Café – ‘Obesity: Young & Old’ November 24, Science Café – ‘Obesity: Young & Old’ Sunrise Downtime Sunrise Downtime UAMS Grad Becomes First Clinical Pharmacy Resident at WRMC Erin Beth Davis Hays returned to Batesville and White River Medical Center to become the first clinical pharmacy resident at the hospital. The residency program, only the fifth in Arkansas, is a joint effort between WRMC, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy and the North Central Arkansas Area Health Education Center. Annual Tree Lights Program Benefits UAMS Auxiliary Annual Tree Lights Program Benefits UAMS Auxiliary Annual Tree Lights Program Benefits UAMS Auxiliary Annual Tree Lights Program Benefits UAMS Auxiliary UAMS Chat System Server Upgrade UAMS Chat System Server Upgrade Honor a Loved One with a Miracle Star at the Cancer Institute this Holiday Season Honor a Loved One with a Miracle Star at the Cancer Institute this Holiday Season Honor a Loved One with a Miracle Star at the Cancer Institute this Holiday Season Honor a Loved One with a Miracle Star at the Cancer Institute this Holiday Season UAMS Bookstore Offers No Waiting for Specialty Coffees and Homemade Fudge UAMS Bookstore Offers No Waiting for Specialty Coffees and Homemade Fudge UAMS Bookstore Offers No Waiting for Specialty Coffees and Homemade Fudge UAMS Bookstore Offers No Waiting for Specialty Coffees and Homemade Fudge Continuing Medical Education Newsletter Continuing Medical Education Newsletter Continuing Medical Education Newsletter Continuing Medical Education Newsletter Logician EMR to Undergo Emergency Maintenance Logician EMR to Undergo Emergency Maintenance Educational Technology Excellence Award Announced Educational Technology Excellence Award Announced Educational Technology Excellence Award Announced Educational Technology Excellence Award Announced Local Church Invites UAMS Employees, Students to Thanksgiving Dinner Local Church Invites UAMS Employees, Students to Thanksgiving Dinner Local Church Invites UAMS Employees, Students to Thanksgiving Dinner Local Church Invites UAMS Employees, Students to Thanksgiving Dinner Campus Wireless Network Downtime Campus Wireless Network Downtime	NOV. 5, 2004 \| Five-time Grammy winner Al Jarreau gave guests at the ninth annual Arkansas Cancer Research Center’s Gala for Life a memorable evening of entertainment in celebration of the work done by the ACRC at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). More than $300,000 was raised for the ACRC during the Sept. 29 event at the Peabody Little Rock featuring the renowned jazz-pop vocalist. A crowd of more than 600 heard Jarreau present an hour of his classics mixed with newer tunes that showed his dynamic range, including medleys of his hits such as “We’re in This Love Together” and the theme from the TV show “Moonlighting.” He was preceded by dancing to the sounds of the popular Ramona and the Soul Rhythms. Organized by the ACRC Foundation’s Board of Directors, the black-tie event raised money for cancer research and patient care. Ralph Sanderson, Ph.D., associate director for the Department of Pathology in the UAMS College of Medicine, served as master of ceremonies for the evening. James Y. Suen, M.D., director of the ACRC, and Frederick Eugene Joyce, M.D., chair of the ACRC Board of Directors, addressed the crowd and thanked them for their continued support. “The battle against cancer is difficult and costly but our cancer center is filled with reminders of our successes and with reasons to continue the fight,” Suen said. “The Gala for Life gives us an opportunity to celebrate the support we receive that allows us to continue our mission to save lives and find a cure for cancer.” Supporters of the ACRC and UAMS enjoyed a cocktail reception, dinner and dancing. Benefactors for the event were Affiliated Foods, the Oaklawn Jockey Club and an anonymous donor. Gala patrons were Bailey Properties, LLC, Bank of America, The Brown Foundation, Pat and Bill Carlton, Sandra and Robert C. Connor, Mary Louise and Poindexter Fiser, Mary Kay and F.E. Joyce, Millennium, Elizabeth Pruet, Lisenne and Lt. Gov. Win Rockefeller, Mary Lynn and Bronson Van Wyck and Pat Walker. Gala sponsors included Alltel, the ACRC Auxiliary, Cooper Communities, the Department of Radiology at UAMS, Hickingbotham Investments, Lexicon Inc./Marge and Tom Schuek, Regions Bank, Stephens Inc. and Strauss Distributors.
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