The Little Rock-based Arkansas Heart Hospital (AHH) recently announced the expansion of its team of cardiology specialists with the addition of Hamza Rayes, MD. The AHH medical team now includes 38 physicians representing 12 specialties. Rayes specializes in coronary and…
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The Heart of the Problem: Arkansas Research Seeks to Eradicate Post-Cancer Cardiac Damage
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffPictured above: Yeh was recognized by, from left, ARA’s Jerry Adams, UAMS Chancellor Cam Patterson and Gov. Asa Hutchinson when he was inducted into the ARA Academy in 2021. Imagine surviving the rigors of cancer recovery — the days,…
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Grant Program to Bolster Mental Health Services in Arkansas
The Arkansas Department of Human Services and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences recently announced a $9.5 million, five-year mental health grant program intended to increase mental health services across Arkansas, particularly in rural communities. “Too many Arkansans are…
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Park Plaza, CHI St. Vincent Partner to Deliver Health Programs
Park Plaza shopping mall in Little Rock and CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network, recently announced a community partnership that will provide more opportunities for health-focused programming that could enhance the quality of life for residents of central Arkansas. …
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock recently welcomed Nicholas D. Tingquist, a fellowship-trained, board-certified thoracic surgeon, as an assistant professor in the UAMS College of Medicine’s Division of Thoracic Surgery. Tingquist sees patients at the Winthrop…
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Alzheimer’s Arkansas to Host 2023 Amp Out Alz Event in October
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffAlzheimer’s Arkansas is inviting the community to join its 2023 ‘(V)Amp Out Alz’ event on Oct. 28, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m., at the Argenta Community Theater, located at 405 Main St.…
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Brian Fowler, Arkansas Surgical Hospital: Cultivating the Culture
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterFor CEO Brian Fowler, the secret to the success of the Arkansas Surgical Hospital extends beyond the many accolades it has received for quality of care. “It’s truly our culture of consistent accountability and human kindness that we have cultivated…
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CHI St. Vincent Infirmary, North Reveal Leadership Changes
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffDr. William G. Jones has been appointed as the new President of CHI St. Vincent Infirmary. Dr. Jones has served CHI St. Vincent Infirmary as Chief Medical Officer and as Vice President of Medical Affairs for the past five years.…
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UAMS Long Covid Clinic Provides Multi-Disciplinary Approach for Patients
Long Covid, which encompasses a broad array of health problems that linger from three weeks to two years or longer after the initial infection, can be very difficult to treat and extremely frustrating for patients seeking help. One resource that…
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Major Health Care Construction Projects in Arkansas
by AMP Staffby AMP Staff4200 E Washington Avenue Health Clinic City: NORTH LITTLE ROCK County: PULASKI Project Type(s): Clinic/Medical Office Valuation: $1,000,000 – $2,999,999 Engineer(s): Thomas Engineering Access Medical Clinic City: CLARKSVILLE County: JOHNSON Project Type(s): Clinic/Medical Office Valuation: $1,000,000 – $2,999,999 Engineer(s):…