The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees approved a plan by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to lease and operate the Encore Medical Center, a 53-licensed-bed, 108,055-square-foot hospital in Bryant.
The facility will become the newest hospital in the UAMS Health system, increasing UAMS’s overall bed capacity and extending its clinical footprint into Saline County.
Ahmad Debian, MD, has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Family Medical Center in Fayetteville as a new primary care provider who will be treating patients of all ages.
Debian received a medical degree from Cairo University and completed a residency in family medicine at the UAMS Northwest Regional Campus in Fayetteville.
Baptist Health Community Outreach is hosting a series of free immunization clinics to help students prepare for the upcoming 2026 school year.
These "Ready 4 School" events will be held at various locations across Central Arkansas throughout July and Aug. 1.
Attendees are asked to bring previous shot records. This is especially important for those who received previous immunizations outside of Arkansas.
For more information regarding these free immunization events, contact Baptist Health Community Outreach at (501) 202-1540.
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) College of Medicine announced leadership changes, effective July 1.
John Spollen, MD, the college’s associate dean for Northwest Arkansas, was named executive associate dean for Academic Affairs, replacing James Graham, MD, who is retiring after 35 years of service to UAMS and Arkansas.
Baptist Health celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). Baptist Health PACE is dedicated to providing comprehensive medical and social services that allow older adults to maintain their independence in the comfort of their own communities.
Since its inception, Baptist Health PACE has served as an alternative to nursing home care. By coordinating a wide range of health and wellness services, the program ensures that seniors can age with dignity, surrounded by the familiar faces and neighborhoods they love.
