Growing up on the rural plains of Argentina, Dr. Teresita Bellido gained a deep appreciation for the importance of education. Her father was a gaucho, a skilled horseman, who did not receive even basic education and worked from an early…
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Arkansas Marks First Sensation-Restoring Procedure for Breast Cancer Surgeries
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffOn Monday, March 11, Arkansas marked the first use of Resensation, an innovative breast cancer surgical procedure designed to restore sensation after mastectomy. The procedure was performed by Eric Wright, M.D., a board-certified plastic surgeon, and Yara Robertson, M.D., CARTI’s…
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Little Rock-based BioMedical Solutions Acquires Sterilizers.com
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffLittle Rock-based BioMedical Solutions has announced its acquisition of the assets of Alfa Medical Equipment, operating under the name Sterilizers.com. The announcement comes shortly after its recent acquisition of Booth Medical Equipment. The move marks a significant milestone in BioMedical…
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Myers Supply Offers Robotic Solutions
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffLocated in Little Rock, Myers Supply is a full-line distributor of janitorial supplies, cleaning equipment and safety products. For nearly 70 years, Myers Supply has been bringing innovation and technology to Arkansas, specializing in servicing the education, health care, hospitality…
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Fayetteville-based EmployWell Joins Fuel Accelerator Health Tech Cohort
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffStartup Junkie Foundation, the non-profit partner of Bentonville-based business consultant Startup Junkie, recently announced the launch of its second Fuel Accelerator health tech cohort, which includes eight innovative tech startups from around the world. The program will officially kick off…
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CARTI Secures Funding for El Dorado Cancer Center
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffCARTI can now finalize the development of its comprehensive cancer center in El Dorado thanks to funding secured through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). This milestone represents a significant step forward in enhancing health care services for residents of…
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Arkansas Heart Hospital Offers Risk Assessments to PCSSD Staff
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas Heart Hospital (AHH) recently partnered with the Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD) to offer comprehensive heart attack risk assessments for teachers and administrative staff members. AHH will offer assessments tailored to the specific needs of PCSSD’s teachers and…
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McFadden to Serve as Keynote Speaker at Annual Recovery Gala
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFormer Razorback and Dallas Cowboy Darren McFadden will be the keynote speaker for the Wolfe Street Foundation’s 25th Annual Red Carpet Recovery Gala. On Thursday, April 25, at The Venue at Westwind in North Little Rock, the gala will raise…
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Op-Ed: Lowering Drug Prices is the Key to Global Competitiveness
*Disclaimer: The views expressed in this opinion piece do not necessarily reflect the views of AY Media Group. We often hear about the fierce economic and geopolitical competition between the United States and China – and for good reason. America’s…
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10th Annual Arkansas Bioinformatics Consortium Approaches
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFrom Feb. 26 – 27, the Arkansas Bioinformatics Consortium (AR-BIC) will meet at the Wyndham Riverfront in North Little Rock. The two-day event, which was first launched to foster collaboration among the state’s bioinformatics community, has grown in both scope…