Baptist Health, in support of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Milk Bank, has opened milk depots at two of its medical centers in Conway and Stuttgart.
The Conway Baptist Health Milk Depot and the Stuttgart Baptist Health Milk Depot are designated spaces for women to donate milk, which will be sent to the UAMS Milk Bank for screening, pasteurization, and nutritional analysis. After processing, milk will be sent, according to need, to hospitals throughout Arkansas.
In just a few weeks, holiday shopping will be in full swing, and Arkansas Children's is asking the community to plan ahead to help brighten the season for patients. Supporters can mark their calendars for Dec. 14 for Festival of Stars Toy and Donation Drive, the health system's largest statewide event.
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is hosting a one-day conference to educate physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals across the state about the benefits of culinary medicine programs for optimal patient health.
Called “Prescription for Health: Food as Medicine,” the conference will be held from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Nov. 4 in the Fred W. Smith Auditorium on the 12th floor of the Jackson T. Stephens Spine & Neurosciences Institute on the UAMS campus.
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Dental Hygiene is offering a free Fall for Smiles clinic Oct. 28 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Freeway Medical Tower, 5800 W. 10th St., Suite 501.
The clinic is for children 3-17 years old, accompanied by their parents or guardians. The clinic will offer preventive services such as dental cleanings, examinations, X-ray imaging, and fluoride treatments.
Appointments are required. To make an appointment, call (501) 686-5733 and mention “Fall for Smiles.” October is National Dental Hygiene Month.
The Arkansas Children's Hospital Auxiliary held its fifth annual Race for a Healthier Tomorrow on Oct. 7, and raised more than $45,000 to support expert pediatric care at Arkansas Children's Hospital.
More than 775 people registered for the event as a timed 5K race, family walk, or virtual participant. The 5K race began and ended at the front entrance of the Arkansas State Capitol. Jillian Hastings and Maeghan Overley, the race co-chairs, expressed their gratitude to the sponsors, participants, and volunteers for making the event a success.
