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UAMS to Receive $40 Million in Congressional Appropriations Championed by Arkansas’ U.S. Sen. John Boozman
7+ hour, 52+ min ago (190+ words) Feb. 9, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK " The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) announced today that it will receive $40 million in congressional appropriations for a variety of programs, including several targeting Arkansas" high rates of infant and maternal mortality. The funds, which…...
UAMS Receives $3.18 Million Federal Grant to Create Program to Improve Communications Skills in Little Rock Students
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (261+ words) View Larger Image Julie Trammell Sheppard, Ed.D. Sheppard said additional partners for the REAL Deal program are the Arkansas Relationship Counseling Center, Arkansas Commission of Child Abuse, Rape and Domestic Violence, The Center Against Family Violence, and the Arkansas Coalition…...
UAMS Receives $4 Million to Reduce Maternal Mortality in Ashley and Union Counties
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (469+ words) View Larger Image Nirvana Manning, M.D. Oct. 27, 2025 | LITTLE ROCK " The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a federal grant of nearly $4 million to reduce maternity-associated health problems and deaths in Ashley and Union counties in south Arkansas. The…...
UAMS College of Nursing Earns Preaccreditation to Establish State’s First Nurse-Midwifery Program
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (747+ words) View Larger Image Abby Nichols (from left), CNM, doula Sondra Rodrocker, and Laurel O'Neal, CNM, are shown during a break in their clinical work. UAMS" new Nurse-Midwifery Program will help students reach the workforce as certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) after two…...