October 30, 2023

Martha Malek of Little Rock has joined Arkansas Urology as chief financial officer.

October 30, 2023

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received a five-year, $3.25 million federal grant to support the creation of a program that will help students from 20 underserved counties in the Arkansas Delta and southern part of the state pursue careers in healthcare.

October 30, 2023

Join Baptist Health Community Outreach for the Merry and Mindful Holiday Wellness Program running Nov. 13, 2023-Jan. 7, 2024. The eight-week online program will encourage physical and mental wellness over the holiday season.

Each week, Merry and Mindful participants will receive a newsletter with tips, videos, and recipes related to staying active, eating well and managing stress. 

October 30, 2023

In an effort to increase mental health services for Arkansans, especially in rural parts of the state, the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) announced an $9.5 million, five-year mental health grant program.

DHS partnered with UAMS, two federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), and the nonprofit Arkansas Behavioral Health Integration Network (ABIHIN) for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant.

October 23, 2023

CARTI will promote the early detection of lung cancer with Saturday screening events at its Russellville, Pine Bluff, and Little Rock locations in November. By expanding access to low-dose CT scans, CARTI aims to improve lung cancer patients’ survival rates by diagnosing the disease sooner when it’s more likely to be cured.