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Research
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Community Outreach
Meeting needs of rural Arkansas with community partnerships
Mobile Health Units
UAMS Mobile Health Units bring essential care and education directly to rural Arkansas communities. By reducing barriers related to travel, transportation, and access, our mobile units deliver a range of health services and hands-on learning experiences where they are needed most — helping patients receive timely care and students gain real-world skills closer to home.
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News & Announcements
Chancellor Visits UAMS East Regional Campus in Helena-West Helena
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) chancellor Lowry C. Barnes, M.D., recently met with UAMS East Regional Campus employees and discussed the newly signed co-management agreement between UAMS and Helena Hospital.
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UAMS Medical Students Awarded Primary Care Scholarships
Twenty students enrolled in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine each received a $10,000 UAMS Primary Care Workforce Scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year, announced Tom South, assistant dean for UAMS medical student admissions.
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UAMS South Regional Campus in El Dorado Celebrates Two Milestones
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) South Regional Campus in El Dorado has delivered two firsts this summer: graduating Arkansas’ only surgical obstetrics fellow while ushering in its first class of family medicine rural track residents. Both milestones will strengthen healthcare access for south Arkansas.
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Family Medicine Physician Charles Jones, M.D., Joins UAMS Health Family Medical Center in Helena-West Helena
Charles Jones, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Family Medical Center in Helena-West Helena, where he will offer primary care for all ages.
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Help Us Tell the Full Story of UAMS Rural Health
The Rural Health Hub is a living resource — and we need your help to keep it complete. If your UAMS department, division, or college offers programs that serve rural Arkansans, let us know. We’ll work with you to get it added.