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…
by - February 1, 2024 4:26 pm
New research by Dr. Jennier Xie, an associate professor of biomedical sciences at New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University found that osteopathic manipulative…
by - January 30, 2024 1:18 pm
Editor’s note: The State of the State series provides reports twice a year on Arkansas’ key economic sectors. The series publishes stories to begin a year and stories in July/August…
by - January 25, 2024 10:50 am
The Fort Smith-based Degen Foundation awarded three grants totaling $44,320 to three Fort Smith nonprofit organizations in December. The Community Dental Clinic, a program of the Crawford-Sebastian Community Development Council,…
by - January 24, 2024 8:55 am
Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families (AACF) has added Pete Gess and Hayley Cormican to its Little Rock office as the new Economic Policy Director and Health Associate, respectively. Prior…
by - January 23, 2024 6:39 pm
Two existing members of leadership at Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock have received promotions. Mackenzie Clyburn has been promoted to vice president of hospital operations at BHMC-Little Rock. Dr. David…
by - January 23, 2024 6:33 pm
CHI St. Vincent announced Tuesday (Jan. 23) Megan Bonney as President of CHI St. Vincent North Bonney has served as the CHI St. Vincent Director of Orthopedics and Cardiovascular Services…
by - January 23, 2024 5:30 pm
Attorney General Tim Griffin approved Tuesday (Jan. 23) a proposed constitutional amendment to provide exceptions for abortions in Arkansas, but he made two changes to the proposal. The proposed constitutional…
by - January 18, 2024 2:25 pm
Researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently received two awards totaling $2.23 million for UAMS’ continuing examination of therapies to treat multiple myeloma. Myeloma Center research…
