The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the ALS Association (ALSA) celebrated the opening of a new multidisciplinary clinic dedicated to the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, at its Northwest Regional Campus in Fayetteville.
Made possible by a three-year, $424,542 Hoffman Clinic Development Award from the ALS Association, this new clinic will provide increased access to specialized care for patients in Northwest Arkansas living with this progressive neurodegenerative disease.
The UAMS Health Northwest Arkansas ALS Clinic in Fayetteville is led by Rohit Dhall, MD, a nationally recognized neurologist and neurodegenerative disorders specialist. Dhall is a professor and the chair of the UAMS Department of Neurology, with extensive clinical and research experience in ALS and other complex neurodegenerative disorders.
The new clinic offers a collaborative approach to care, with a team of specialists working together to support patients throughout their ALS journey. Services include neurology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, respiratory therapy, nutritional counseling, social work, clinical research coordination and more — all designed to address the physical, emotional, and social challenges associated with ALS.
This is the second ALS clinic operated by UAMS, complementing the original Little Rock location.
The UAMS Health ALS Clinic, located at 1125 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville, is now accepting referrals.