by - March 5, 2024 1:49 pm
If you’re thinking of launching a business or navigating the initial challenges of entrepreneurship, receiving advice from someone with prior experience is invaluable. Fayetteville entrepreneur Natalie Shew has been part…
by - March 3, 2024 8:05 am
2023 was a challenging year for venture capital fundraising, but Calvin Goforth sees signs that the bottleneck will loosen up this year. “The fundraising environment is improving,” he said in…
by - February 28, 2024 11:26 am
Fayetteville-based biotechnology company Namida Lab has restructured and pared back expectations for a $20 million series A fundraising round that’s now expected to be in the single digits, the company’s…
by - February 27, 2024 7:26 pm
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield promoted Christy Giglio and Tonya Rogers to lead executive positions. Giglio joined Arkansas Blue Cross in 1997 as a data analyst. Over the past…
by - February 27, 2024 2:51 pm
It may feel like spring has sprung, but winter viruses are still active in the Fort Smith area and Arkansas. Mercy Fort Smith is averaging four to seven patients daily…
by - February 27, 2024 2:10 pm
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) announced Tuesday (Feb. 27) the establishment of its eighth institute, the UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation, effective March 1. According to…
by - February 25, 2024 10:20 am
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has honored Reed Greenwood and his late wife, Mary Ann, by dedicating an office in their honor at the UAMS NWA regional…
by - February 22, 2024 10:39 pm
Dr. Vishwa Rajagopalan, professor of biomedical and anatomical sciences at New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University, has secured a two-year grant from the…
by - February 21, 2024 5:11 pm
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has hired orthopedic spine surgeon Gannon Randolph. He is the ninth physician comprising the UAMS’ orthopedics and sports medicine practice in Northwest…
by - February 18, 2024 9:52 am
CARTI has secured $7 million in funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to finalize the development of its comprehensive cancer center in El Dorado. With this funding, the…
by - February 13, 2024 4:42 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders and the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) announced Tuesday (Feb. 13) a comprehensive plan to invest $30 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to…
by - February 11, 2024 4:18 pm
Arkansas, like many other states, is facing a crisis when it comes to quality, affordable childcare for workers. According to a recent U.S. Chamber of Commerce study, the child care…
by - February 7, 2024 9:49 am
The Fort Smith Board of Directors on Tuesday (Feb. 6) approved a resolution endorsing Umarex USA/Walther to receive state tax incentives, and approved a zoning change that will allow Mercy…
by - February 6, 2024 4:01 pm
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced Tuesday (Feb. 6) the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is investing $7 million in projects in Arkansas. These investments will support healthcare workforce…
by - February 6, 2024 3:51 pm
If you have been to a clinic or a hospital recently, you may have noticed newly posted signs that read: “We respect you. Please respect our staff. Attacking a healthcare…
by - February 6, 2024 12:16 pm
Baptist Health College Little Rock has named Joel Hicks, EdD, RT(R), as the college’s new president, effective Feb. 5. Prior to joining Baptist Health College Little Rock, Hicks had served…
by - February 6, 2024 7:11 am
EmployWell, a Northwest Arkansas-based healthcare startup, has hired fertility care administrator Robin Mangieri of Connecticut as chief of clinic engagement. Mangieri is EmployWell’s third employee, working alongside Fayetteville entrepreneur Natalie Shew,…
by - February 5, 2024 4:56 pm
A medical student at the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (ARCOM) will intern with NASA at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, Texas, before graduating later this…
by - February 5, 2024 2:25 pm
HealthTech Arkansas and MedAxiom have launched year three of HeartX, a cardiovascular-focused healthcare accelerator that facilitates guaranteed hospital pilot projects and clinical trials for accomplished, early-stage companies bringing new cardiovascular…
by - February 1, 2024 5:24 pm
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) met its $30 million fundraising goal for the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute’s campaign to achieve National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation, leaders…
