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The Presentation: Aug 10, 2026
Thanks to a $2.4 million grant from the National Institute on Aging, researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) are studying mechanisms that could be manipulated to improve bone formation and bone strength in aging populations and in people with brittle bone disease.
Melda Onal, PhD, an assistant professor in the UAMS College of Medicine Department of Physiology and Cell Biology, is the primary investigator for the project, which will receive the funding over five years from the division of the National Institutes of Health.
Professional basketball player Isaiah Joe and the Isaiah Joe Family Foundation have made a $150,000 gift to the Arkansas Children’s Heart Institute following the inaugural Isaiah Joe Family Foundation Children’s Classic Golf Tournament.
The UAMS Brain Injury Program will host a virtual workshop on Aug. 20 to connect anyone affected by a traumatic brain injury (TBI) to helpful resources and support.
The virtual event is free, open to the public, and will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. To register and receive the Zoom link, call (501) 526-7656 or visit tinyurl.com/BIPAUG20.
Baptist Health celebrated the opening of Baptist Health Behavioral Services Clinic-Saline County in Bryant.
This new facility marks an expansion of behavioral health services in Saline County, providing adults and families with mental health care and medication management.
The newly opened clinic is staffed by Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) and Licensed Clinical Social Workers who are dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges. These three highly trained providers, each bringing unique specialties and a compassionate approach to patient care.
