Some University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences employees saw red flags long before auditors discovered a deficit at the Myeloma Institute for Research & Therapy that was allowed to grow to $29 million over nine years. read more >
When the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences announced in April 2014 that Dr. Gareth Morgan would lead the Myeloma Institute for Research & Therapy, it was cause for a celebration. The cheers didn’t last long. read more >
The UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute hosted a Partners Card Kickoff Party to honor sponsors, merchants and volunteers and to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the program. Hosted at the Art Group Gallery in Pleasant Ridge Town Center, the reception also included lite bites and beverages for guests. read more >
The audit of the Myeloma Institute should be able to determine if there’s any money unaccounted for in the cancer program. The accounting is expected to be final after January. read more >
Steve Stephens, 88, sat down over Starbucks coffee this month in the Heights, recounting some 65 years in Arkansas media and recalling the dance party program that made him famous, “Steve’s Show.” read more >
Natalie Rockefeller has been named to the board of directors of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Foundation. read more >
Dr. Jill M. Mhyre has been appointed chair of the Department of Anesthesiology in the College of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. read more >
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is looking for a few good administrators. read more >
It’s been 27 years since Robin Dean first stepped up to volunteer for the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. Decades of service and three cancer diagnoses later, she continues to assist UAMS by selling Partners Cards each year. read more >
Dr. John Brizzolara and Dr. Teryn Driver have joined the Saline Memorial Hospital team. read more >
Pebbles Fagan has been named the director of the Center for the Study of Tobacco at the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. read more >
UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Assistant Professor and Breast Surgical Oncologist Dr. Daniela Ochoa shares a minute-by-minute account of a typical day. read more >
This annual UAMS fundraising event is a night out on the town in pure ‘60s fashion. read more >
A Springdale company is raising $5 million to move forward with its plans to sell breast cancer screening tests. read more >
The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute held a reception to recognize its 2016 Distinguished Honoree, UAMS Chancellor Dan Rahn, M.D., for his leadership and advancement of patient care, research and education. read more >
The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Envoys threw a family-friendly event at Museum of Discovery for new doctors and special guests. Guests enjoyed beverages and dinner and a special presentation of the April issue of Little Rock Soirée, which featured a story on the Cancer Institute and RockStar Lounge. read more >
This year’s chair of Rockstar Lounge, Allyson Pittman Gattin, tells us why she and many other Arkansans have so many reasons to come out and celebrate the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. read more >
If you haven't done such a good job of expressing yourself lately, it's time to get into the groove and go vogue, because there's an award-winning Madonna tribute artist coming to a Little Rock stage near you. read more >
We hope you don't meet cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Matthew Steliga in a clinical setting, but if you bump into him at, say, the UAMS Gala for Life, don't hesitate to say hello. read more >
A kick-off event was held at the home of Alison Yamauchi to support Partners Card, an annual holiday shopping card fundraiser that benefits the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. read more >
