April 20, 2026

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received $500,000 from Helen and Nick Lang, MD, and $500,000 from Kent C. Westbrook, MD, to the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, both in honor of Westbrook’s late wife, Jonnie Kay Westbrook.

The Langs gift establishes the Jonnie Westbrook Endowed Fund for Excellence in support of the Cancer Institute Auxiliary, and Westbrook’s gift establishes the Jonnie K. Westbrook Endowed Fund for Excellence in support of the highest priorities of the Cancer Institute, including the Auxiliary.

April 20, 2026

The Arkansas Medical Society has recognized Sisira Yadala, MD, director of the Level 4 Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, with its 2026 Best Faculty Award (Mid-Career) for her advancement in epilepsy care across the state.

Under her leadership, the Epilepsy Center has expanded advanced diagnostic and surgical options for complex cases and grown its clinical research, driving trials on innovative therapies for drug-resistant epilepsy.

April 13, 2026

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine received a $110,000 grant from the Dorothy Snider Foundation, a fund managed by the Memphis Medical Society, for student scholarships.

April 13, 2026

CARTI held a ribbon-cutting at its seventh cancer center; the center is serving Heber Springs.

Located at 309 Southridge Parkway, CARTI Cancer Center Heber Springs offers medical oncology, urologic care, and laboratory and diagnostic ultrasound services.

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).