Latest News from the Regional Campuses
OT Doctoral Graduate Builds a Movement, One Bench at a Time
Becky DeClerk, OTD, OTR/L, a recent graduate of the UAMS/UA Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, is a believer in the adage that if you walk a mile in another person’s shoes, you gain a deeper understanding of what they are going through. So, when she decided to learn more about transportation issues for her capstone project, she rode buses. Then she built benches.
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UAMS, University of Arkansas Rich Mountain Sign Agreement to Open Healthcare Education Pathways
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain (UA Rich Mountain) have signed a formal Memorandum of Agreement that gives UA Rich Mountain students a clearer, faster path into UAMS health professions and nursing programs.The agreement covers six UAMS programs in the College of Health Professions and the College of Nursing. Qualifying UA Rich Mountain students will receive a guaranteed interview, priority application review, or both.
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UAMS South Regional Campus, South Arkansas College Sign Agreement to Share SouthArk’s Simulation Lab
EL DORADO — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) South Regional Campus in El Dorado and South Arkansas College signed an agreement today to share SouthArk’s simulation lab. Health professional students and residents at both campuses can train with manikins, learning medical procedures and life-saving skills in simulated situations.
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Gestational Diabetes: What You Need to Know
Pregnancy brings many changes to the body. Sometimes these changes can make it harder for your body to control your blood sugar. When your blood sugar gets too high during pregnancy, this can lead to gestational diabetes.
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