On 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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Sivakumar Joins UAMS as Medical Director of Heart Restoration Program
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffKalaivani Sivakumar, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as medical director of the heart restoration, mechanical circulatory support and cardiac transplant program. The Heart Restoration Program, designed to serve patients who are in the very…
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Ozark Surgical Associates Joins Washington Regional Medical System
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffOzark Surgical Associates, located at 3017 Bob Younkin Drive in Fayetteville, has joined the Washington Regional Medical System. General surgeons Wayne Hudec, M.D., Jeffrey Kellar, M.D., Ronald Mullis, M.D. and their staff will continue to provide their patients with surgical…
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UAMS’ Kevin Sexton Named BioVentures President
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffSurgeon and entrepreneur Dr. Kevin Sexton has been named president of BioVentures LLC, the technology licensing office and business incubator based at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Sexton, an associate professor in the College of Medicine Department of…
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Cromwell Calls for Artists in UAMS Orthopaedic & Spine Hospital Design
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffCromwell Architects Engineers, on behalf of UAMS, is seeking qualified artists or artist teams to submit qualifications to design and implement site-specific piece or pieces of artwork of original design for The Orthopaedic & Spine Hospital (TOSH) in Little Rock.…
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2022 AMP C-Suite: Brian Fowler, Arkansas Surgical Hospital CEO
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffBrian Fowler Arkansas Surgical Hospital Originally from Springdale, Brian Fowler earned an Accounting degree from Arkansas State University in 2004 and completed his MBA at the Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas in 2005. After completing the…
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UAMS Names Turnage as Vice Chancellor of Regional Campuses
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has named Richard Turnage, M.D., as vice chancellor for Regional Campuses, effective immediately. He succeeds Amy Wenger, MHSA, who became vice chancellor of the Northwest Regional Campus on Dec. 1. “Richard is a…
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Arkansas Surgical Hospital Hosting Nurse Tailgating Event Oct. 16
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas Surgical Hospital in Little Rock is inviting experienced Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses to its hiring event this Saturday, Oct. 16. Arkansas Surgical Hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine surgery and is located in North Little Rock. Because the hospital’s owners are…
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UAMS OB/GYN First in State to Offer Minimally Invasive Procedure with Faster Recovery Time
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffLuann Racher, M.D., assistant professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), is the first physician in the state to obtain a focused practice designation for minimally-invasive gynecologic surgery. The designation from the…
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Little Rock Veterans Hospital Shuts Down Surgeries This Week
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System’s Surgical Service is stopping operation room cases through Friday, Aug. 16. On Wednesday, Aug. 14, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced the cessation of services at John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital for remainder…