What do we do at UAMS Pediatrics?
Teach.
Heal.
Research.
Welcome to UAMS Pediatrics
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences provides exceptional children’s patient care, education and research. Our mission is to spread and promote medical knowledge appropriate to the future of the field of pediatrics through a balanced emphasis on education, research, and health care. Through our partnership with Arkansas Children's Hospital, our services include pediatric training, clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic disorders, and cutting-edge research on techniques to enhance a child’s home and medical environment.
Arkansas Children's Hospital News
- Concussions: The Silent Brain Injury; Focus of National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month: “When in Doubt, Sit it Out!”
- ACHRI Researchers Participate in Multi-Center Study of Chlamydia, Funded by Coveted $12.2 Million Grant from National Institutes of Health
- Arkansas Children’s Hospital First Pediatric Medical Center to Host Facebook Live Chat with Cardiologists
Pediatrics News
2010 Ruth Olive Beall Awards Honorees Announced
Since 2007, ACH has held the Ruth Olive Beall & Betty A. Lowe, MD Awards program which have become a cornerstone of physician recognition here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. These awards are bestowed upon commendable physicians who strive to continuously honor the service and care standards set by our organization. There were a record number of nominations received this year which made the selection process very challenging for the Nominating Committee. After receiving these nominations we are proud to announce our outstanding 2010 Ruth Olive Beall Award honorees:
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Investiture Ceremony for Dr. Stephen Schexnayder will be held Wednesday Jan. 6
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Robert W. Arrington receives Walmart Endowed Chair
Robert W. Arrington, M.D. became the inaugural recipient and steward of the Walmart Endowed Chair in Neonatology on November 3, 2009.
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