April 6, 2026

Arkansas Children’s has appointed Alison Ziari, MD, MS, as senior vice president of the Arkansas Children’s Practice Plan and president of the Arkansas Children’s Professional Services Organization (ACPSO).

April 6, 2026

Join Baptist Health on May 29 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. for a walk celebrating stroke survivors, honoring loved ones, and raising awareness about stroke symptoms. 

The second annual Step Out for Stroke Walk is a 2.2-mile walk on the campus of Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock featuring a dunking booth, food trucks, community health screenings, and giveaways for attendees.

This free event is an opportunity to connect with fellow survivors, families, and healthcare professionals. 

 

April 6, 2026

New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University is now accepting applications for Project H.E.A.R.T., the college’s “mini-medical school” program for high school students which will be held in June in both Jonesboro and Arkadelphia.

The Jonesboro session will be held June 15-18 on the A-State campus, while the Arkadelphia session will be held June 3-6 at Henderson State University. The Arkadelphia cohort will visit NYITCOM’s Jonesboro campus as part of their experience.  There is no cost to the student to attend.

April 6, 2026

The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will hold its sixth Be A Part of the Cure Walk to support cancer patients, survivors, and families at 8 a.m. May 2 at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock. Gates open at 6:30 a.m.

April 6, 2026

Arkansas high school students can get hands-on healthcare experiences such as suturing workshops, field trips, CPR training, and heart dissection at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) MASH camps across the state this summer.