By Sarah Childs, dental hygiene student at UAMS When October rolls around, people automatically think about Halloween and Halloween candy and another start to a fall season. A hidden treasure in October is Dental Hygiene Awareness month. We want to recognize the dental hygienists around the world and the importance of oral care. Here are […]

Our Get Healthy UAMS wellness program has been working with the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, on a survey to give us a picture of the health of our faculty, staff and students. Please take part in this survey so we can learn what we can do to better serve your wellness needs here at UAMS. […]

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie This is a great use for over-ripe bananas. You can also use almond or soy milk for a dairy-free version. 1 each banana, overipe, peeled, frozen 1 Tbsp Peanut Butter, natural, no sugar added 1/4 cup Milk, reduced fat 1.Gather all ingredients and equipment. 2.Place all ingredients in a blender and […]

by: Margaret Pauly, MS, RD, LD Planning, we all do it. We plan our day, our work or school weeks, our weekends and our vacations. Unless you are a completely fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants kind of person, you are probably planning something. Yet, when people are asked about meal planning, they say they don’t have time. When they […]

Natalie Cannady | I’d like to share some information about a new tool that we have here at UAMS for those who are on UMR insurance. If you haven’t heard about the Real Appeal program yet, you might want to take notice. Real Appeal is a FREE program for employees on UMR insurance. This program […]

Makenna, as a student, you are already pretty busy. Can you tell us about your experience here at UAMS and how you balance school and a healthy lifestyle? “Busy” could literally be my middle name. Outside of classwork and clinical time spent for school, I work as a student sonographer for both UAMS and Baptist […]

UAMS kicked off its Walk with a Doc and Walk with a Future Doc programs June 29 at War Memorial Stadium. Physicians and medical students answered health questions from patients and community members, all while taking a stroll around War Memorial. Join us 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, on the north lawn at War Memorial […]

UAMS has launched a new initiative, the Spread Kindness Campaign. As part of the campaign, the Office of Communications & Marketing has provided a video that will be shown in new employee orientation and at other gatherings. All UAMS employees and students are encouraged to Spread Kindness around the halls of UAMS. Help those visitors who […]

Get Healthy UAMS is expanding its stairwell beautification project to encourage more employees to take the stairs. Employees and students are invited to submit a design to be painted in the Central Building’s stairwell by the College of Medicine.

Dr. Katie Brown is a certified, highly-trained optometrist who provides eye services at the UAMS Jones Eye Institute. In addition to comprehensive eye exams and contact lens fittings, she provides state-of-the-art-treatment for conditions such as corneal abrasions, conjunctivitis (pink eye), corneal ulcers and dry eye syndrome. To schedule an appointment, please visit uamshealth.com/eyeclinic.