Now Is The Time: The Annual Fund for UAMS by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

nowis thetime the annual fund for UAMS

table of contents Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health........................................................... 4 College of Health Related Professions................................................................. 6 College of Medicine............................................................................................. 8 College of Nursing............................................................................................. 10 College of Pharmacy......................................................................................... 12 Graduate School .............................................................................................. 14 Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute................................................................. 16 Myeloma Institute for Research and Therapy..................................................... 18 Psychiatric Research Institute............................................................................ 20 Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging.............................................................. 22 Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute............................................................ 24 Jackson T. Stephens Spine & Neurosciences Institute....................................... 26 Translational Research Institute.......................................................................... 28 UAMS Medical Center....................................................................................... 30 UAMS Regional Programs................................................................................. 32 UAMS Northwest............................................................................................... 34

points of pride • Named best central Arkansas hospital by U.S. News & World Report • Only adult Level 1 trauma center in state • Home to worldrenowned Myeloma Institute • Only high-risk pregnancy program in Arkansas with boardcertified maternal-fetal medicine doctors • Only liver transplant program in state • Moving scientific findings from the laboratory to the patient’s bedside

Drive home your support of UAMS . . . Show your support for UAMS with a new specialty license plate. Twentyfive dollars from each plate benefits UAMS student scholarships. You can also still purchase the Susan G. Komen for the Cure pink ribbon license plates to benefit our breast cancer program. Information on purchasing both license plates is available on our website at uams.edu/licenseplate. 2

• Clinical trials test effectiveness of new medical treatments • UAMS BioVentures benefits health and promotes economic development

nowis thetime about uams Through the years, UAMS has transformed from a small medical school with a charity hospital into one of the nation’s leading academic health and research centers. Today, UAMS, the home of Arkansas’ only teaching hospital and clinics covering every medical specialty, continues to improve the health of Arkansas and our region. In addition to our UAMS Medical Center Daniel W. Rahn, M.D. UAMS Chancellor hospital and clinics, UAMS includes five colleges, a regional campus in northwest Arkansas and a graduate school, eight Area Health Education Centers (AHECs), seven institutes of excellence and eight satellite Centers on Aging. UAMS has more than 2,800 students and 775 medical residents. It is the state’s largest public employer with more than 10,000 employees, including about 1,000 physicians who provide medical care to patients at UAMS, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, the VA Medical Center, the AHECs and Centers on Aging throughout the state. The hospital and outpatient clinics work in concert with the institutes of excellence to provide medical and translational research and treatment of cancer, eye, spine, aging, myeloma and psychiatric conditions. Its research and educational programs inspire new knowledge that results in better diagnoses and more advanced patient care. Our overarching purpose at UAMS is to engage in activities that result in better health – through education and training of health professionals, discovery of new knowledge through research, and translation of that knowledge into improvements in health and economic development. Those activities require multiple funding streams. While it is true that UAMS receives funding from the state of Arkansas, it only represents 9 percent of our budget. As state budgets are tightened and federal grants become increasingly more competitive, private support from friends and supporters is vital to providing the margin of excellence for public institutions like UAMS. This booklet highlights the outstanding work done at UAMS. We believe you will be impressed by our world-renowned academic health science center and find many reasons to support us. You can make a difference with a taxdeductible gift of any size. A gift form is enclosed, or you can give online at uamshealth.com/giving.

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 The Chancellor’s Circle, comprised of friends who support UAMS through annual unrestricted contributions to the Chancellor’s Circle fund, provides the chancellor the opportunity to fund initiatives that provide strength and flexibility for the growth and success of the outstanding institutional programs at UAMS. Membership is open to all friends of UAMS, including individuals, corporations and foundations. Several membership categories are available, starting with the $1,000 level. For more information about the Chancellor’s Circle, please contact Sue Williamson at (501) 686-5675 or by email at williamsonsues@ uams.edu or contact Laura Haskett at (501) 686-5685 or by email at lahaskett@uams.edu. 3

fay w. boozman college of public health We might compare ‘public health’ to our drinking water – as long as fresh, clean water flows from our faucets – we give it little thought. Only if we get dirty water or none at all do we consider the importance of water for all of us to be healthy. This also is true of public health. Protecting and improving our health is what the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health is all about. Public health is a population-health perspective. We James M. Raczynski, Ph.D. Professor and Founding Dean, emphasize health promotion and prevention and use College of Public Health research to advance policy for cost-effective ways to improve the health and well-being of Arkansans. The College is educating the public health workforce and conducting research into the causes and treatment of high-priority health problems. We study ways to address dangerous conditions like obesity and to reduce preventable injuries and environmental hazards. The College also works with organizations throughout Arkansas and the nation to keep our state ready to respond to large-scale health issues ranging from natural disasters to terrorist acts to disease epidemics.

now is the time to protect and improve our health.

points of pride • Focus on health of communities rather than individuals • Studies how to address chronic illnesses • 1 of 37 Prevention Research Centers in the nation • Only graduate degree in public health offered in state

Associate Professor Kate Stewart attaches the hood to Marian Evans’ gown, signifying Evans has earned the Doctor of Public Health degree. 4

• Graduated 250+ students with advanced degrees

nowis thetime why give now? Rough economic times and rising health care costs

have all of us thinking about getting the most for our money. Researchers have found that communities that increased their investments in promoting health and preventing disease saw declining death rates from heart disease, diabetes and cancer. In other words, public health works, and we cannot afford to wait. The College recently celebrated its 10th anniversary and while that is an amazing accomplishment, we are relatively young among the competition and are challenged with attracting top scholars. Thus, gifts to build faculty support funds are necessary to optimize recruitment and retention efforts. All of us benefit when the public health workforce is strong, and public health professionals of all kinds are needed in every part of the state. To prepare a strong workforce, we must increase the number of scholarships available, both to recruit the best students and ‘To improve to accelerate health improvement. Much like our the health of all water, we think little about the health workforce Arkansans’ is until facing a shortage. ‘To improve the health of all Arkansans’ is our our mission. mission. The classroom can equip students with knowledge, but the mission will not be realized unless faculty and students go beyond the walls to join communities in addressing health issues. Philanthropic support will allow us to share our faculty and students and their skills across Arkansas communities, as well as to invite key leaders to share specialized expertise with our students, faculty and community members. The College of Public Health makes strides everyday to ensure Arkansas is a healthier place to live. In its first 10 years, the College has helped Arkansas turn the corner toward better health, and we look forward to another decade of successfully transforming the way we look at health. Please join with us to improve the health of all of us by making a taxdeductible gift today. You can make a difference with a gift of any size. A gift form is enclosed, or you can give online at uamshealth.com/giving.

contact us To learn more about these and other ways to support the UAMS College of Public Health, please contact Willa Sanders at (501) 526-6601 or sanderswillab@uams.edu. You can also learn more about us online at uams.edu/coph.

Assuring the conditions by which people can be healthy… “I’ve always admired the adage that public health is about assuring the conditions by which people can be healthy. It’s a tall order, but a marvelous goal. It moves the clinicians’ desire of “patient-centered care” to another level, where a systems-approach is taken to achieve a healthier populace. The College’s phenomenal start-up under Dean Jim Raczynski brings a new dimension of excellence to UAMS, meriting our applause and support. All great schools have the financial backing of their alumni and friends. I encourage others to join me in providing some much-needed seed funds for this fine College.” Tom Bruce, M.D. Emeritus Professor of Medicine Little Rock, Arkansas

college of health related professions The College offers 21 academic programs in 10 departments, including Audiology & Speech Pathology, Dental Hygiene, Dietetics & Nutrition, Emergency Medical Sciences, Genetic Counseling, Health Information Management, Imaging & Radiation Sciences, Laboratory Sciences, Ophthalmic Technologies and Respiratory & Surgical Technologies.

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to empower the brightest allied health professionals Douglas L. Murphy, Ph.D. why give now? Allied health professionals are Dean, College of Health for today and critically important to the future of modern health Related Professions tomorrow. care. Allied health professionals constitute more than 60 percent of the total United States health care workforce. As the demand for health care increases, the need for additional student scholarships, teaching equipment and faculty and staff also increases. Without a doubt, you or a loved one has received expert care from an allied health professional. With your support, the College of Health Related Professions will build on its existing strengths, maximize its resources and tailor new programs to meet the health care needs of Arkansas. Building its scholarship fund is a top priority for the college. At this time, fewer than 5 percent of the college’s more than 600 students are awarded Senior dental hygiene student Olivia Lieblong works with a patient in the UAMS Dental Hygiene Clinic.

points of pride • Celebrating 40th anniversary in 2011 • More than 600 students in 21 programs • More academic programs than any other college at UAMS • Physician assistant program to start enrolling in 2013 6

nowis thetime scholarships each year. Many deserving students are not able to enroll because of the increasing costs of tuition, fees, equipment and textbooks. You can contribute to an existing named scholarship or to the general scholarship fund to provide help where it is needed most. With your help, the college can build scholarship funds that will generate assistance for years to come and attract the brightest and As the demand for most highly motivated students. health care increases, Increasing membership in the need for additional the Dean’s Society is another top priority for the College of Health student scholarships, Related Professions. The Dean’s teaching equipment Society supports programs that and faculty and staff stimulate educational innovation and also increases. enhancement, fund research pilot projects, and create communitybased service learning projects to enrich students’ learning experiences. You are invited to join the Dean’s Society. Several membership categories are available. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift today. You can make a difference with a gift of any size. A gift form is enclosed, or you can give online at uamshealth.com/giving.

contact us To learn more about supporting the UAMS College of Health Related Professions, please contact Brooke Ivy at (501) 686-7203 or by email at bivy@uams.edu. You can also find us online at uams.edu/chrp.

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A scholarship was a tremendous help to me… “Receiving a scholarship was a great honor and a tremendous help to me. As a single mother of two, the cost of attending school was very expensive. Anyone who has ever received a scholarship understands just how important scholarship assistance can be. I encourage everyone to support student scholarships.” Megan Cantrell College of Health Related Professions, Class of 2011 Recipient of the Kenneth C. Pederson Memorial Scholarship in Radiologic Imaging Sciences Hometown: Flint, Michigan

college of medicine As Arkansas’ only medical school, the College of Medicine is dedicated to improving health and increasing knowledge through innovative teaching, ground-breaking research, state-of-the-art patient care and outstanding service to our state, the nation and the world. We educate and train the majority of the state’s doctors, emphasizing compassionate, patientcentered care. Our students are doing better than ever Debra H. Fiser, M.D. Dean, College of Medicine on national exams thanks to outstanding, inspirational faculty members and clinical skills education and simulation facilities that are second to none. The College of Medicine’s faculty physicians deliver world-class care to hundreds of thousands of patients each year at UAMS’ hospital, clinics and institutes; Arkansas Children’s Hospital; the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System; and outreach programs across the state. Our fellowshiptrained clinicians are the sole providers in Arkansas for many subspecialty areas such as maternal-fetal medicine and Gamma knife neurosurgery. Our physicians also serve as a resource for doctors and their patients across the state, providing continuing medical education and consultation for the most complicated cases through telemedicine and other venues. To speed the translation of scientific discoveries into better medical care, the College of Medicine has begun seven targeted magnet areas that build on existing research and clinical strengths to “connect the dots” on complex medical problems. Collaborative, multidisciplinary teams are focusing on cardiovascular disorders, the neurosciences, trauma medicine,

now is the time to put the most talented physicians and researchers to work for you.

points of pride • 1,000+ faculty, 647 medical students, 620 residents/fellows • Training in 58 specialty and subspecialty programs • Among top 10 medical schools for producing family physicians

Jared Garrett ’11 practices a lumbar puncture on a manikin in the UAMS Simulation Center. 8

• Patient-Centered Medical Home has highest-level national recognition

nowis thetime inflammation, nanomedicine, personalized medicine, and essential research into the effectiveness of various medical care options. We measure our success by the health of our patients, the quality of our graduates, and the impact of our researchers. We’ve made strides in all of our mission areas – and philanthropy has played a vital role.

why give now? Contributions from generous people like you help us build competitive recruitment packages to bring outstanding department chairs and other internationally recognized clinicians, researchers and educators to UAMS. We also have begun to bolster scholarship funds, which will help us to attract the best and brightest students. Philanthropic gifts help us develop sophisticated research capabilities and support collaborative research that partners scientists and clinicians in areas such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and pulmonary hypertension. We’ve been excellent stewards of our resources, but there will be even We’ve made greater financial challenges in the years ahead. For example, the current economic strides in all of our climate will make federal research dollars mission areas – and even more difficult to obtain. Philanthropic philanthropy has gifts can fund pilot research that leads to larger federal grants, and provide bridging played a vital role. funds to meet the needs of researchers who are between grants. Our aging population will need more medical care, exacerbating physician shortages that already exist in Arkansas and beyond. It’s incumbent on the College of Medicine to educate and train more doctors — and to have the very best faculty and support for all of our mission areas. That makes your support more crucial than ever. You can help us lay the groundwork for the future of medicine. We can do so much more together. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift today. You can make a difference with a gift of any size. A gift form is enclosed, or you can give online at uamshealth.com/giving.

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Join the Dean’s Society. Learn more For more information about supporting the UAMS at uamshealth.com/ College of Medicine contact Renie Rule at (501) 346-3446 or rprule@uams.edu; or Chasse Conque membership. at (501) 526-7399 or csconque@uams.edu. You can also visit us online at uams.edu/com.

The reason I’m alive today… Imagine waking in the hospital after a massive heart attack and learning that at one point you technically had died. That happened to Rob Kennedy, Ph.D., in August 2009. But thanks to the flawless teamwork of faculty physicians in the UAMS Emergency Department, stellar cardiovascular specialists and many others, the research statistician avoided becoming a statistic himself. “I’m grateful to those who support the College of Medicine because they help to make very-highlevel care possible,” said Dr. Kennedy. “World class isn’t just a motto at UAMS. It’s the reason I’m alive today.” Rob Kennedy, Ph.D. Conway, Arkansas

college of nursing The College of Nursing at UAMS continues to be committed to preparing nurses who will help ensure excellent patient health care today and for future generations. Nurses are some of the most trusted health care professionals who provide quality care for patients each day at our UAMS hospital, clinics, and its six institutes; Arkansas Children’s Hospital; the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System; and across Lorraine Frazier, Ph.D., R.N., M.S., the state. F.A.H.A., F.A.A.N., Professor and The College of Nursing is proud of our exemplary Dean, College of Nursing and comprehensive educational programs. We offer educational programs to prepare nurses for professional practice, advanced practice, teaching, and administrative roles, thereby enhancing quality of health care for the people in Arkansas. As the premier leader in nursing education, we collaborate with the Area Health Education Centers, other colleges of nursing, and the health care community to provide degree and continuing education programs to nursing students across the state of Arkansas. The College of Nursing enhances access to education in this rural, agrarian state by offering programs for nurses through distance education. The recent expansion in the UAMS College of Nursing at UAMS Northwest in Fayetteville is a unique setting that will provide local support services for graduate nursing students who live and work in the northwest region of Arkansas. The primary goal is to increase the number of advanced practice nurses, nurse educators, nurse administrators, and nurse researchers in northwest Arkansas.

now is the time to empower the next generation of nursing professionals.

points of pride • Hosting Southern Nursing Research Society national convention in 2013 • Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence is one of only six centers in the country • Faculty and students recognized nationally and internationally for excellence

Elizabeth Moseley, R.N., M.N., clinical assistant professor, demonstrates to undergraduate nursing students how to apply a nasal cannula, a device for patients who need supplemental oxygen or airflow. 10

• Ph.D. graduates stay in Arkansas

nowis thetime why give now? The growing need for medical care has accentuated the most severe nursing shortage in modern times. Since 2000, the number of licensed registered nurses has declined rapidly in Arkansas, leaving critical shortages in rural areas and in specialties such as geriatrics and mental health. The reason for the shortage is certainly not due to a lack of interest from students in this field. Instead, it is the result of a combination of factors, such as a shortage of faculty available to educate them, a lack of scholarships to assist students, and inadequate facilities and operating budgets that prevent larger class sizes. The College of Nursing is grateful to Together, we can generous supporters like you who have helped prepare nurses pave the way to academic excellence through who will help strengthening our scholarship program and make Arkansas a providing resources to help support research. Yet, as we move forward in our missions of healthier state. teaching, service, and research, we will face many challenges in the years ahead. The uncertainty of the economy and the rising cost of tuition will affect our ability to meet the demands to educate nurses. More important than ever, your philanthropic support is valuable as we face these challenges. Together, we can prepare nurses who will help make Arkansas a healthier state. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift today. You can make a difference with a gift of any size. A gift form is enclosed, or you can give online at uamshealth.com/giving.

Dr. Nicholas and Mrs. Helen Lang with the Helen F. Lang Nursing Scholarship inaugural recipient, Adam Boone, a 2011 graduate

We are committed to the nursing profession… “As the UAMS chief medical officer and a physician, I know the importance of having quality nurses in our hospitals and clinics. We support the College of Nursing because we are committed to the nursing profession, and we established the Helen F. Lang Nursing Scholarship to support senior B.S.N. students committed to a career in surgical nursing.” Dr. Nicholas and Mrs. Helen Lang Little Rock, Arkansas

contact us For more information about supporting the UAMS College of Nursing, contact Cynthia Gregory at (501) 603-1413 or by email at cmgregory@uams.edu. You can also visit us online at nursing.uams.edu.

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college of pharmacy In its 60-year history, College of Pharmacy graduates have led the transformation of health care throughout Arkansas and the nation. Our 3,400 alumni are highly educated professionals who practice all pharmacy specialties. They are resourceful, entrepreneurial and caring health care practitioners. Our students excel in community outreach and consistently win national awards for their creativity Stephanie F. Gardner, Pharm.D., and service. Grounded in the basics, they develop Ed.D., Professor and Dean, into skilled community, compounding, consulting, health College of Pharmacy systems, nuclear and research practitioners. Our faculty members are dedicated educators who also pioneer as innovative researchers. They are highly respected both professionally and personally and take leadership roles in student organizations that help them gain honors for leadership and outreach.

now is the time to support today’s pharmacy students to meet the health care challenges of tomorrow.

why give now? In recent years, the College has been able to enhance and strengthen all areas, including student leadership, student aid and faculty research. If we are to continue to advance our programs and recruit and retain the best pharmacy faculty, we must have greater support from our alumni and friends. Your gift can help benefit our entire educational program by supporting new faculty with research start-up funds and senior faculty with “bridge” funding between grant cycles.

points of pride • Peter A. Crooks, Ph.D., named 2011 Arkansas Research Alliance Scholar for work in drug discovery • Student organizations consistently receive national awards

Students Boon Nouanesengsy ’10 and Hilary Hubbard ’10 in class with assistant professor of Pharmacy Practice, Catherine O’Brien ’05. 12

• Home to Arkansas Poison Control Center which responds to about 40,000 calls annually

nowis thetime The need for student aid continues to grow. Eighty-nine percent of our graduates leave college owing student loans averaging $83,000. With additional funds, students can avoid borrowing as much and also receive support for leadership activities, including conferences and community outreach. After their four-year rigorous curriculum, our graduates become accessible, vital members of health care teams. They use their knowledge and skills to provide practical guidance that helps their patients make the best use of drug therapy. They are prepared to meet the coming greater need for primary health care Because of the vital providers, especially in light of our role the College plays aging population. in helping our students Because of the vital role the College plays in helping our students face the challenges face the challenges of preparing to of preparing to work work in today’s complex pharmacy in today’s complex practice, your support is needed pharmacy practice, your now more than ever. You can make a difference with support is needed now a gift of any size. Your participation more than ever. in the advancement of the College, especially at this time in our history, will be celebrated. Please seriously consider making a tax-deductible gift today. You can make a difference with a gift of any size. A gift form is enclosed, or you can give online at uamshealth.com/giving.

contact us To learn more about these and other ways to support the UAMS College of Pharmacy, please contact Ann Turney at (501) 686-6391 or annturney@uams.edu, or Jan Hastings at (501) 686-6472 or hastingsjank@uams.edu. You can also find us online at uams.edu/cop.

We give as a way of saying thank you… “We give to UAMS as a way of saying thank you to all the faculty members at the College of Pharmacy. Because of them, we are members of a highly respected profession that enables us to serve our patients and fully participate in helping them find health care solutions.” Drs. Kelly and Scott Stanley College of Pharmacy, Classes of ’93/’94 Searcy, Arkansas

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graduate school A strong graduate education program is essential to pursuing solutions for the array of medical conditions that plague our state and our world. The Graduate School at UAMS has become that program — Arkansas’ flagship institution for post-graduate biomedical education. The Graduate School has integrated clinical research with comprehensive health care services. Successfully blending the graduate education program with the Robert E. McGehee Jr., Ph.D. Dean, Graduate School colleges at UAMS has created an environment uniquely beneficial for the Graduate School’s enrollment. Graduate School faculty, who represent each of our colleges, are among the finest researchers in the world. They are committed mentors to tomorrow’s scientists.

why give now? We provide education and training for new scientists in very specific disciplines related to rapidly translating biomedical lab results into clinical trials and community based health interventions. Your support of the Graduate School is necessary to continue our nationally renowned standing as a premier research and education institution. To increase enrollment and meet the demand for qualified professionals needed to ensure a healthy state, we need your support for our faculty and student initiatives so that we can maintain our competitive edge and build upon our already stellar programs.

now is the time to nurture the brightest minds making a difference right here at home.

points of pride • Students publish 80+ manuscripts in scientific journals annually • 300+ students pursuing biomedical and behavioral based research degrees • 30+ Ph.D. and 50 M.S. students graduate from 17 degree programs annually • 350+ faculty training next generation of biomedical scientists

Charles O’Brien, Ph.D., (left) and graduate students Melda Onal and Jinhu Xiong are part of a research team examining the cellular mechanisms in the bone renewal process. The results of their work were detailed in the online edition of Nature Medicine, the premier journal for biomedical research. The article is available online at www.nature.com/nm. 14

• Record number of students receiving predoctoral fellowships from NIH

nowis thetime Crucial to the objective of the Graduate School and those initiatives is the interaction between our faculty and students. The professorship for graduate research is one initiative designed to enhance the level of faculty involvement in the education and training of students. Your philanthropic support would allow our best faculty members to support an additional student, thus enhancing the education and training obtained through the school. Professorships are awarded to a faculty member upon nomination by his or her peers. In addition to high-caliber faculty, a mark of an excellent graduate school is the quality of the students they attract. Outstanding students go on to become successful scientists Outstanding and eventually assume major leadership students go on to roles across the state, country and the become successful world. Scholarships such as our Dean’s Distinguished Scholar Program allow us scientists and to recruit the best students in the country. eventually assume To use a sports analogy, your support will major leadership enable us to continue to recruit first-round draft picks. roles across the Visibility is another critical challenge for state, country and graduate schools. The best way to create the world. awareness and promote a program is through presentations of scientific results at national and international conferences. Travel awards for students have a significant impact on the visibility of the Graduate School and promote the quality of our programs. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift today. You can make a difference with a gift of any size. A gift form is enclosed, or you can give online at uamshealth.com/giving.

contact us To learn more about other ways to support the UAMS Graduate School, please contact Art Horne at (501) 686-8957 or by email at ahorne@uams.edu. You can also find us online at uams.edu/gradschool.

Everything I asked for and more… Seeing the level of research and expertise in the UAMS Graduate School swayed Joey Graham of Georgia when trying to decide between graduate school and dental school. Graham, a father with two young daughters, is a student in the microbiology and immunology program. He also works in a lab studying the biological processes of the bacteria that causes the disease Q fever. “UAMS is phenomenal and it has been everything I could’ve asked for and more,” Graham said. “The Dean’s Distinguished Scholar program has eased the financial burden of school on our family, allowing me to focus on research and studies.” Joey Graham Dean’s Distinguished Scholar UAMS Graduate School Hometown: Marietta, Georgia

harvey & bernice jones eye institute The UAMS College of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology and the Pat & Willard Walker Eye Research Center are essential components of the Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute. This stateof-the-art facility is dedicated to caring for patients, educating the next generation of health care providers and conducting cutting-edge research that will shape our understanding of eye disease. Every ophthalmic subspecialty is represented at Christopher Westfall, M.D., F.A.C.S. Director, Jones Eye Institute the Institute, and our patients have access to a multitude of services, ranging from the unique optical shop to contact lens fitting to genetic counseling to cataract surgery to the latest developments in eye surgery.

why give now? Arkansas ranks third in the nation in new cases of blindness each year. More than 90 percent of serious eye diseases in adults occur in the 55+ age group. That means by 2020 there will be twice as many adults with potentially blinding eye disease unless there are some significant discoveries to prevent them. The time is now. Join the fight. You have the vision to help us treat more patients, recruit more physicians, and train more doctors. With your support, we can realize that vision. A priority for the Institute is the development of our ocular genetics program. There have been major discoveries related to retinal disorders

now is the time to join the fight for sight.

points of pride • One of 20 comprehensive eye centers nationwide • Involved in sight-saving research, including macular degeneration, uveitis, glaucoma and ocular genetics • Faculty represents every ophthalmic subspecialty • Educates doctors and technicians to become skilled ophthalmic practitioners

One of the many state-of-the-art equipment additions in the new Tollett Ocular Genetics Center includes the only multifocal electroretinalgram (ERG) testing available in Arkansas. 16

• Multitude of patient services ranging from retinal care to cataract surgery

nowis thetime and ocular genetics in the past decade, prompting the recent dedication of the Leland and Betty Tollett Retinal and Ocular Genetics Center. The Center includes eye care for patients who have retinal genetic disorders, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration and retinal pigmentosa. Stateof-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic equipment is available, as is professional family counseling. The Language of Sight Society was established in 2011 The center includes to support the growing activities of the genetics center to include basic and eye care for patients clinical research. Your generosity—at who have retinal any amount—will bring us closer to our genetic disorders, goal to complete the mission of the Tollett Retinal and Ocular Genetics Center. diabetic retinopathy, Top-notch programs like our Residency age-related macular Program and the Ophthalmic Medical degeneration and Technology Program allow us to help our retinal pigmentosa. doctors and technologists to become highly skilled ophthalmic practitioners. Our ophthalmology resident doctors receive clinical and surgical experience that rivals any program in the United States, and a structured program of lectures and studies is dedicated to preparing the next generation of health care professionals who will care for you and your loved ones. The Institute’s future needs center around people and programs. To continue fighting blindness, we must continue to attract and retain the best and the brightest ophthalmologists in the country. In the end, our patients, students and community benefit through your investment in our future. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift today. You can make a difference with a gift of any size. A gift form is enclosed, or you can give online at uamshealth.com/giving.

contact us To learn more about these and other ways to support the Jones Eye Institute, please contact Shannon Hughen-Giger at (501) 686-8638 or by email at shgiger@uams.edu. You can also find us online at eye.uams.edu.

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I wouldn’t consider seeing anyone else… Peggy Hundley developed eye problems in the late 1980s, and after multiple tests was diagnosed with sarcoidosis, a vascular condition affecting many organs, including the eyes. Ms. Hundley’s sarcoidosis developed into uveitis, an eye inflammation that can cause glaucoma and cataracts. Once Dr. Richard Harper removed cataracts in both of Ms. Hundley’s eyes, her vision improved substantially. Dr. Harper successfully treated Ms. Hundley for her double vision, and continues treating her for other symptoms of sarcoidosis. Ms. Hundley knows she can count on Dr. Harper to provide the best care. “I can call if I have any questions. I wouldn’t consider seeing anyone else…I would ride a camel across the desert to see Dr. Harper.” Peggy Hundley Little Rock, Arkansas

myeloma institute for research and therapy The Myeloma Institute, founded in 1989 by Bart Barlogie, M.D., Ph.D., is internationally recognized as the largest and most comprehensive program in the world for the treatment of and research in multiple myeloma and related disorders. The internationally known Myeloma Institute for Research and Therapy is home to a determined team of clinicians and translational scientists who have Bart Barlogie, M.D., Ph.D. dedicated their professional careers to the mission Director, Myeloma Institute for of curing multiple myeloma. Multiple myeloma is a Research and Therapy cancer of plasma cells, a type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system. Multiple myeloma typically affects middleaged and elderly persons. It accounts for 15 percent of all hematological malignancies. Since 1989, the Myeloma Institute has treated more than 10,000 patients from every state and more than 50 countries. The Institute treats more multiple myeloma patients annually than any other center in the country. On any given day, there are more than 200 patients in Little Rock for diagnosis and treatment of multiple myeloma and related diseases.

now is the time to triumph over multiple myeloma.

points of pride • 10+ year survival rates for low-risk multiple myeloma patients • 30-year history of clinical and research knowledge and experience • State-of-the-art genetic profiling develops individualized treatment plans • Clinical trials incorporate novel treatment approaches to improve patient outcomes

John D. Shaughnessy Jr., Ph.D., director of Basic Research at the Myeloma Institute, has identified molecular subgroups of myeloma based on gene expression profiling. He continues to uncover genomic information that contributes to individualized treatments. 18

• Dedicated team for management of disease and treatment complexities

nowis thetime why give now? Multiple myeloma, the second most common blood cancer, has traditionally been considered incurable. However, innovative translational research at the Myeloma Institute has resulted in curative therapy for many patients with low-risk disease. Positive outcomes for patients with high-risk disease remain challenging. Recent discoveries in our laboratories enable us to develop therapies specifically for high-risk disease. The sooner we can bring these therapies directly to patients, the sooner we can offer all patients the promise of lengthy remissions with excellent quality of life and, ultimately, a cure. If multiple myeloma has touched a member of your family, a coworker or a friend, you know the importance of being treated at a highly specialized center. The Myeloma Institute at UAMS offers patients the best chance at beating this disease. Your support could help provide funding The Myeloma for groundbreaking research that leads to improved survival rates and cure. Institute at UAMS At the Myeloma Institute, scientific offers patients discovery in the laboratory is translated into the best chance advances in clinical care, thus generating at beating this critical patient outcome data that triggers novel laboratory investigation. Our scientists disease. and physicians work together to design innovative clinical trials that maximize this translational research approach and set new standards of care. Your gift to our translational research program would support the brightest myeloma scientists and ensure that they have optimal laboratory resources at their disposal. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift today. You can make a difference with a gift of any size. A gift form is enclosed, or you can give online at uamshealth.com/giving.

Don Gary with his family (from left) Kirsten, Kendall, Marrisa and Kyle

The best I’ve felt in years… “I tell everybody that I feel the best I’ve felt in years. The treatment I’ve received has been fantastic.” Don Gary Lewisville, Texas

contact us To learn more about these and other ways to support the Myeloma Institute, please contact Janet Aronson at (501) 526-6990 ext. 2402 or by email at aronsonjanetl@uams.edu. You can also visit us online at myeloma.uams.edu to learn more.

psychiatric research institute The Psychiatric Research Institute at UAMS is one of the most innovative psychiatric treatment and research facilities in the nation. A joint venture between UAMS and the College of Medicine Department of Psychiatry, the Institute offers outpatient clinics, inpatient care, education, and research space in one state-of-the-art structure. The treatment of mental illnesses is just one part of the Psychiatric Research Institute. Research and G. Richard Smith, M.D. Director, Psychiatric Research education are also integral to the overall approach. Institute The Institute’s focus on evidence-based care takes into consideration the education of future medical personnel while relying on the work of research scientists to provide innovative forms of treatment.

now is the time to reduce stigma and improve lives.

why give now? Mental illness, if left untreated, can be as serious as heart disease and cancer. In fact, five of the top 10 leading causes of disability in the world are psychiatric in nature. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 26.2 percent of Americans ages 18 and older — about one

points of pride • One of only nine such facilities in the U.S. • Inpatient and outpatient services • Treatment for children ages 2-12 • Only one of its kind in Arkansas

Arkansas National Guard members stationed at Camp Robinson help build a playground for children of PRI to show their appreciation for the Institute’s Post Traumatic Stress Disorder program and services. 20

• Some of the most experienced psychiatrists in the state

nowis thetime in four adults — suffer from a diagnosable mental illness in any given year. Unfortunately, less than half receive any kind of therapeutic treatment. In Arkansas, only 50 percent of those with depression receive treatment of any kind and nearly 140,000 children in With your support, the state suffer from mental illnesses. The the citizens of our numbers give a clear indication that a great state and region deal of work remains in reducing the stigma associated with mental illness and providing can have better help for those dealing with it. access to mental With your support, the citizens of our health care. state and region can have better access to mental health care. Help us treat the disorders that cripple our families. Help us expand important but often underfunded initiatives related to addiction, treatment programs and research. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift today and join us on our journey to a greater understanding of mental health. You can make a difference with a gift of any size. A gift form is enclosed, or you can give online at uamshealth.com/giving.

contact us For more information about these and other ways to support the Psychiatric Research Institute, please contact Renie Rule at (501) 346-3446 or by email at rprule@uams.edu. You can also visit us online at psychiatry.uams.edu.

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We were fortunate to find help . . . “When our daughter was diagnosed with bipolar disorder years ago, her illness wasn’t the only issue we had to address. The stigma surrounding mental illness was alarming, and there were few treatment options in Arkansas. We were fortunate to find help at UAMS, and today our daughter is a happy, active wife and mother of three.” Sheila Mehaffy Little Rock, Arkansas

donald w. reynolds institute on aging Established in 2000, the UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging is a noted authority on geriatric care. The Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics, housed in the same facility, is one of only a few free-standing departments in the nation. Arkansas, with one of the highest percentages of residents over 65, faces the challenge of offering its citizens long, healthy and independent lives. The Jeanne Wei, M.D., Ph.D. Institute is dedicated to helping older adults maintain Director, Donald W. Reynolds functional independence by offering specialized Institute on Aging geriatric care, research breakthroughs and educational programs. The Arkansas Aging Initiative, a statewide program of the Institute, includes eight satellite centers strategically positioned throughout Arkansas. No other state can claim a similar network of health care and education services for seniors. Through partnerships with local hospitals and organizations treating older adults, almost every senior in Arkansas can reach quality health care in as few as 60 miles.

to expertly care for those who cared for us.

points of pride • Department of Geriatrics ranked 11th in the nation in graduate education by U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools in 2010

why give now? Thirty years ago, geriatrics was a new word in most people’s vocabularies. Often spoken in a hushed voice, it referred to sick senior citizens residing in nursing homes with limited futures. We’ve trained more than 60 geriatricians through our postdoctoral program. Today, Arkansas has more geriatricians per capita than any state in the nation. The Institute recognizes that by 2021 there will be as many octogenarians as infants, and that the focus of health care must shift from merely keeping people alive longer to making those later years healthier and more productive. In other words,

now is the time

• Outstanding patient and family clinical care • Cutting-edge aging research • State-of-the-art clinical, research and fitness facilities • Home of the popular HouseCall program With a generous grant from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation, the Institute is adding four floors to its current structure and a skywalk bridge connecting the Reynolds Institute to the Stephens Spine & Neurosciences Institute. The new space will be dedicated to education, research and interdisciplinary collaborations.

• Facility expansion dedicated to education, research and interdisciplinary collaborations

nowis thetime the focus is not adding years to life but adding life to years. It’s up to us to ensure access to high-quality, compassionate care for our aging loved ones. We are seizing the opportunity to advance research and find more answers to the mysteries of aging. Frailty prevention is a key focus, and the Institute has already accomplished much in the study of muscle mass improvement and regeneration in seniors. Funding support will provide for expansion and continuation of this research, as well as support for additional studies, particularly those related The Institute to muscular and skeletal disorders. is nationally We are also working to improve outcomes recognized in related to degenerative mental disorders and Alzheimer’s dementia. Diminished mental capacity related to aging is an all-too-common condition that disease research robs older adults of full, productive lives. This and is developing life-changing disorder demands increased improved clinical and targeted research to discover new and innovative methods to slow its progression. The care for adults Institute is nationally recognized in Alzheimer’s with diminished disease research and is developing improved mental capacity. clinical care for adults with diminished mental capacity. Cardiovascular disease is the largest single cause of death in seniors and Arkansas has among the highest cardiovascular death rates in the nation. Death due to cardiovascular disease continues to increase with advancing age, even above the age of 100. Additional support for our ground-breaking heart-muscle research is needed to further develop methods for reducing cardiovascular disease in older Arkansans, who need it most. Your support is critical to sustaining clinical care and expanding promising research into the causes of diseases that plague aging adults. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift today. You can make a difference with a gift of any size. A gift form is enclosed, or you can give online at uamshealth.com/giving.

A brilliant beacon of scientific and humane achievement… “As a couple in our 80s, we recognize how vastly important the Reynolds Institute is to the people of Arkansas and this region. The Institute is also a brilliant beacon of scientific and humane achievement on the horizon. We can’t imagine going anywhere else.” Drs. Sally and Walter Sedelow Heber Springs, Arkansas

contact us To learn more about these and other ways to support the Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, please contact Charlotte Brown at (501) 686-8401 or by email at cbbrown@uams. edu. Learn more about our Institute online at aging.uams.edu. 23

winthrop p. rockefeller cancer institute As our state’s only academic cancer center, the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute offers Arkansans the advantage of research-driven, worldrenowned cancer treatment close to home. Teams of oncologists, nurses, social workers, pathologists and others work together to treat each patient, while UAMS scientists work behind the scenes seeking the causes of cancer and new ways to fight it. Peter D. Emanuel, M.D. Since opening its doors in 1989, the Cancer Director, Winthrop P. Institute has steadily grown and now has more than Rockefeller Cancer Institute 120,000 patient visits per year. Patients come from every Arkansas county, all 50 states and more than 40 countries to see our physicians and health care professionals, many of whom are nationally and internationally recognized in their field. A 12-floor expansion to the Cancer Institute, funded in part by $36 million in matching funds by the Arkansas Legislature, opened in 2010. The expansion doubles the Institute’s capacity for research and treatment programs and adds many amenities, including the Ford Patient Support Pavilion, expanded waiting areas and The Gathering Place Café.

now is the time to put an end to cancer.

why give now? As our programs continue to grow, so does our need for support. A new clinical support services initiative offers a tangible way to directly impact patient-focused programs. This initiative will allow patients to receive consultations from a pharmacist, nutritionist and social worker at the time of their regularly scheduled medical appointment, reducing the need

points of pride • State’s first transoral robotic throat cancer surgery • Research under way on therapeutic vaccines for breast and cervical cancer • Multidisciplinary patient care approach

In a surgery performed by UAMS’ Emre Vural, M.D., (left), Pat Longinotti was the first patient in Arkansas to undergo robotic removal of a cancerous throat tumor. 24

• Clinical trials offer the most advanced treatments available

nowis thetime to return for specific consultations or to seek these services in their own community, where they often are not available. Among the Institute’s initiatives is a growing lung cancer program that is working to alleviate one of Arkansas’ most prevalent health concerns. It is estimated that 2,660 Arkansans will receive a lung cancer diagnosis this year, and about 2,030 will die of the disease. These numbers far exceed the combined deaths from the state’s three other most commons cancers: prostate, breast and colorectal. The lung cancer Among the team’s goal is to impact cancer mortality in Institute’s Arkansas by offering the most advanced initiatives is a treatment while also educating medical professionals and the public on the causes of growing lung lung cancer and early detection strategies. cancer program Advancements in research also abound at that is working to the Cancer Institute with recent discoveries alleviate one of in nanomedicine involving the use of cancerdetecting gold and magnetic nanoparticles to Arkansas’ most target, capture and eventually kill circulating prevalent health tumor cells responsible for the spread of cancer. concerns. Construction of two research lab floors is expected to be finished in early 2012, increasing not only the Cancer Institute’s space to conduct research but also its ability to recruit and retain the highest caliber scientists from across the country. Financial support to the Cancer Institute can help make this possible, by providing funds to bring top-notch scientists to UAMS where their knowledge and skills can enhance our growing research programs. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift today. You can make a difference with a gift of any size. A gift form is enclosed, or you can give online at uamshealth.com/giving.

contact us For more information about supporting the Cancer Institute, contact Brenda Scisson at (501) 686-6064 or bscisson@uams.edu; or Cory Leigh Taylor at (501) 526-2277 or cltaylor@uams.edu. You can also visit us online at cancer.uams.edu to learn more or read our survivors’ stories at seed-of-hope.com.

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I’m cancer free! I’m so happy . . . “One day, I was putting on my makeup and I felt a knot on my neck. I went to see my wonderful doctor in Hope and had surgery in December 2010. She found the thyroid cancer and sent me to UAMS to see Dr. Don Bodenner and Dr. Brendan Stack. I had surgery to remove 43 lymph nodes, and four of them were cancerous. I love and highly appreciate my doctors at the Cancer Institute. I pray that the Lord will guide their hands. I would tell everyone to notice and check your body. If something changes, your body is trying to tell you something, and you should get help before it’s too late.” Frances Mitchell Hope, Arkansas Thyroid cancer survivor

jackson t. stephens spine & neurosciences institute

The tireless energy devoted to caring for those suffering from spinal and neurological disorders is only part of the ambitious mission being undertaken at the Jackson T. Stephens Spine & Neurosciences Institute. The Institute provides multi-disciplinary care to our patients, from diagnosis to treatment and recovery. Patient care involves both medical and surgical therapies. We treat a wide variety of spine and neurological conditions T. Glenn Pait, M.D., F.A.C.S., such as spinal tumors, stroke, brain metastases and F.A.A.N.S., Director, Jackson spinal cord injuries. T. Stephens Spine & Neurosciences Institute Our Institute serves as a one-stop shop where spine specialists of all types, both medical and surgical, work together under one roof. Our multidisciplinary team includes the most talented practitioners specializing in spine surgery, pain management, pharmacology and physical therapy, to name a few. Our goal is to provide an organized and coordinated approach to the diagnosis, treatment and functional restoration of patients with spine-related injuries and disease. We want to decrease the use of surgical and drug therapies when other methods of treatment will obtain the same result. This

now is the time to end suffering and restore quality of life.

points of pride • Superior clinical and research facilities as well as an advanced rehabilitation center • M. Gazi Yasargil, M.D., ‘Neurosurgeon of the Century’ in 1999, pioneered developments used in operating rooms around the world

In addition to treating a wide variety of spine and neurological conditions, the Spine Institute offers physical and occupational therapy, hand therapy, speech therapy and physical fitness services. 26

• Physical fitness services plus physical, occupational, hand and speech therapies

nowis thetime will reduce cost of care, decrease length of treatments and provide for a quicker return to normal activities of daily living.

why give now? In order for the Jackson T. Stephens Spine & Neurosciences Institute to maintain and surpass the standard of excellence that has been established, the enduring support of our people and communities will be essential. The Institute houses three self-sustaining training laboratories. These laboratories are used to train resident physicians from many specialties. In these laboratories, resident physicians hone their anatomy and surgical skills and develop and test alternative methods. Your support will help purchase additional equipment and maintain and improve existing equipment. As a result, your support will make a definite impact on At the Institute, the training of our resident physicians. our patients are At the Institute, our patients are our first priority. our first priority. Providing an unsurpassed level of care is our honor and privilege. Because we know of the strain and stress our patients and their families are under, we strive to do everything in our power to ease their burden and provide every comfort we can. It is our goal to provide a warm and friendly atmosphere for our patients. With your kind support, we can offer compassion beyond care through our patient support fund. Gifts provided to this fund will go directly toward enhancing the patient experience and will make available a variety of services and basic needs items. With well over 42,000 patient visits in more than seven specialty areas to the Institute last year, we have a great opportunity to touch those we serve at the most basic human level. The kindness conveyed by the most fundamental of necessities we provide is a comfort to our patients and their families. By making your gift, you will be ensuring that the most compassionate service is extended to all, allowing us to comfort the spirit and mind, as well as the body. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift today. You can make a difference with a gift of any size. A gift form is enclosed, or you can give online at uamshealth.com/giving.

I was quickly able to resume my normal activities . . . â&#x20AC;&#x153;I cannot say enough positive things about my experience at the UAMS Spine Institute. The staff was professional and caring and the equipment was state-of-the-art. After one injection and a handful of physical therapy sessions, my back was pain free and I was quickly able to resume my normal activities like coaching baseball, playing with my grandchildren, golfing and skiing.â&#x20AC;? Tom Butler Little Rock, Arkansas

contact us To learn more about these and other ways to support the Stephens Spine & Neurosciences Institute, please contact John Coffin at (501) 526-7197 or by email at coffinjohnf@uams.edu. You can also visit us online at spine.uams.edu to learn more. 27

translational research institute UAMS has become a leader in a nationwide effort to expedite the pace of medical breakthroughs and best medical practices to the public. That effort is being carried out with support from a 2009 Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) from the National Institutes of Health, which established the UAMS Translational Research Institute (TRI). The new Institute brings considerable value to Arkansas. TRI is opening new doors for researchers, Curtis Lowery, M.D., Director, Translational Research Institute forging partnerships between academic researchers and community clinicians, and breaking down barriers to collaboration that will speed the delivery of new knowledge and techniques to the front lines of patient care. This is important for Arkansas, a state that ranks 48th in overall health and faces extended obstacles related to our rural composition. On average, it takes more than 17 years for a mere 14 percent of scientific discoveries to enter routine medical practice, and even longer in an agronomic state like ours. Because we have TRI working for us, Arkansans can expect dramatically quicker access to the latest treatments, medicines and procedures. We can benefit directly because these findings are being made close to home and are easily integrated into our network of care. Accidental death, including accidents in the home and car, is a leading cause of infant death in Arkansas. TRI provides awards to researchers to study the attitudes of parents and other caregivers regarding the safety of children. This program conducts studies as well as provides educational and safety items for the home and vehicle.

now is the time to accelerate the pace of medical discoveries to patients.

points of pride • Reduce barriers to conducting health care research • Collaboration to speed the development of new therapeutic agents • Support of clinicians and scientists performing research leading to advanced treatments • Evidence-based approaches leading to improved community health

nowis thetime why give now? There is no doubt you or someone you care about could have benefited from access to the latest achievements in health care research. To reduce the time it takes for new therapies to be available, we need your generous support. Advancements being sought at TRI will position Arkansas at the top of the chain in receiving cutting-edge treatments and will make improved health and healing a greater reality for our citizens. Your gifts can support our work by providing funds for a variety of educational and training initiatives. For example, TRI is working to get more physicians engaged in research. Physicians Your gifts make bring unique caregiving experiences to medical a direct impact research, and yet only 2 percent of them on our ability conduct research as their primary activity. The to bring new number continues to decline while the average age of physician researchers continues to rise. and improved TRIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s educational and training initiatives are treatment options vital to reversing this trend and increasing the to Arkansas. quantity and quality of both physician scientists and basic scientists. We need your help to forge important partnerships across our state to ensure that the needs of all citizens are being addressed. TRI is working to ensure that research at UAMS and its partner institutions addresses the needs and concerns of all Arkansas communities, and that the most rural areas of the state benefit from those research findings. Your gifts make a direct impact on our ability to bring new and improved treatment options to Arkansas. You can help us build faculty support programs that give us the tools needed to create partnerships and promote collaboration across disciplines and institutions. These new connections will enhance the quality of our work and result in significantly faster breakthroughs. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift today. You can make a difference with a gift of any size. A gift form is enclosed, or you can give online at uamshealth.com/giving.

contact us For more information about supporting the Translational Research Institute, please contact John Coffin at (501) 526-7197 or by email at coffinjohnf@uams.edu. Visit uamshealth.com to learn more.

Scholars benefiting from TRI awards . . . The Brain Imaging Research Center (BIRC) in the UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute conducts several research studies in which functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging is used to determine areas of the brain that are activated during different behavioral tasks. Joshua Cisler, Ph.D., (left) and Andrew James, Ph.D., (right) are two scholars who are putting TRI awards to work to gain a better understanding of the impact of trauma on the brain and how neurological and psychiatric disorders affect brain processing networks.

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UAMS medical center The mission of UAMS is to improve the health and health care of Arkansans. The hospital and clinics at UAMS are where these words become reality for hundreds of patients every day. Regardless of their ability to pay, patients receive the finest care available. In fact, in August 2011, U.S. News Melissa Fontaine, Chief Operating Officer, and & World Report recognized UAMS Dick Pierson, Executive Director of UAMS Medical Center Medical Center as the No. 1 hospital in central Arkansas based on our programs in cancer, gynecology, ear/nose/throat and nephrology (kidney). Additionally, 31 of the top 48 doctors in Arkansas identified by U.S. News & World Report practice medicine at UAMS. If you haven’t been to the hospital at UAMS in the past few years, you may be in for a pleasant surprise. Every patient has a private room - even the tiny babies in the neonatal intensive care unit. The surgical suites are state-of-the-art, and nurses wear sophisticated electronic pagers so they can efficiently take care of patient needs. We have certified animal therapy dogs and trainers who visit patients every week. There’s a grand piano in the lobby, concerts throughout the year, fine artwork on the walls and other amenities to promote the healing power of the arts. Simply put, it’s where you’d want to be if you were sick.

why give now? Imagine this scenario: Your daughter has been in a terrible traffic accident, and you get a phone call telling you she is in a helicopter on

now is the time for better health and health care for all.

points of pride • Ranked No. 1 in central Arkansas by U.S. News & World Report • Only adult Level 1 Trauma Center in state • NICU rivals highest survival rates in the U.S. • Technologically advanced cardiovascular suites • Sleep space in patient rooms, showers and a resource room for family members

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• Family-centered care bridges continued quality care at home

nowis thetime the way to UAMS. You immediately gather a few belongings and drive the two hours to be there with her. You rush to her side and learn that she’s going to live, but the recovery will take several weeks. After the initial thoughts of relief and gratitude subside, you focus on logistics. Your friends and family — your support network — is back home. Where do I eat? Sleep? What’s covered by insurance? Who do I call first? What about my job? And the list goes on . . . The good news is your daughter is at UAMS, and you don’t need to worry about her care. No matter who the patient is – an international dignitary who’s at UAMS for our world-renowned treatment for multiple myeloma, a mom-to-be with a high-risk At UAMS, you’ll pregnancy, a one-pound baby fighting to not only find survive, or a trauma patient – every single patient at UAMS is guaranteed high-quality, world-renowned high-tech, high-touch care from some of the surgeons, but also best medical professionals around. a shoulder to cry Almost as important as our medical care is the support and resources we provide for on, lots of warm family caregivers. At UAMS, you’ll not only smiles and hands find world-renowned surgeons, but also a to hold whenever shoulder to cry on, lots of warm smiles and you need one. hands to hold whenever you need one. UAMS chaplains provide emotional support; our Family Resource Center offers computer and Internet access in addition to phone service to help keep you connected with your hometown support network; and our care management team helps find affordable, accessible resources for continued care when patients are ready to leave the hospital. UAMS provides a great big support network for every patient — no matter where they’re from. Your gift to the Medical Center ensures that we can provide our patients with life-saving treatment and life-sustaining support and resources for family caregivers. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift today. You can make a difference with a gift of any size. A gift form is enclosed, or you can give online at uamshealth.com/giving.

contact us For more information about how you can support the UAMS Medical Center, please contact Sue Williamson at (501) 686-5675 or by email at williamsonsues@uams.edu. You can also visit us online at uamshealth.com/hospital-and-clinics to learn more.

Great medical system in our own backyard . . . “I am a UAMS supporter because what is good for UAMS also is good for our community. UAMS treats patients from every county in Arkansas, every state in the nation and scores of foreign countries. During our time of supporting UAMS, we have forged friendships to last a lifetime with the directors, staff and physicians here. We are thankful that so many talented physicians call UAMS home. And we are so proud that this great medical system is in our own backyard.” Josephine Hoover Felton, J.D. Little Rock, Arkansas

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UAMS regional programs Consisting of the Center for Rural Health and eight Area Health Education Centers (AHECs) located throughout the state, Regional Programs’ mission is to train highquality health care professionals for underserved rural Arkansas. We’ve trained over half of the 1,100 family medicine physicians in the state, half of whom practice in rural parts of Arkansas. We also have expanded our educational programs to include: nursing and nurse Mark Mengel, M.D., M.P.H. Vice Chancellor, Regional practitioner training in conjunction with the College of Programs Nursing, pharmacy student rotations and pharmacy training of family medicine residents in conjunction with the College of Pharmacy, and training for several types of allied health professionals in collaboration with the College of Health Related Professions. In addition, our AHECs provide comprehensive library services on health care topics to practitioners and the public and community-based preventive education programs.

now is the time to serve all, in every place our services are needed.

why give now? All or part of 45 Arkansas counties suffer from a shortage of primary care providers. Due to expected population growth, increasing life expectancies and the increased prevalence of chronic illness in our state, we estimate needing at least 50 percent more family physicians in Arkansas in the next 15 years. Compounding this problem is the difficulty of attracting a health care professional to practice in a rural part of the state.

points of pride • Expanded number of family medicine residents in AHEC programs • Moving to PatientCentered Medical Home model of care • Support of students through service-learning preceptorship and a mentorship program with rural physicians

Hunter Carrington, M.D., (right) a family medicine resident at AHEC South Central, discusses a proposed treatment plan for a new patient with H. Marks Attwood, M.D., residency director. 32

• Average 1,270 patient visits a day in our partner hospitals, clinics, ERs and nursing homes

nowis thetime Also, to improve the quality of care we deliver, our clinics have instituted a process to become Patient-Centered Medical Homes (a team approach to medical care and wellness) and to perform more translational research (moving the most up-to-date medical treatment discoveries more quickly to our patients). With your support, we can continue to educate rural health care providers so those who need it most can continue to receive the highest quality of care. Your gifts help us expand our clinics, offer better primary care services, provide enhanced webExpanding our Center based consultation to our patients for Rural Health and expand community educational programs will mean programs. Expanding our Center for Rural that better information Health programs will mean that better will be available about information will be available about the the health professions health professions workforce needs workforce needs of the of the state and about the health care needs of rural Arkansas. Your support state and about the also will help us recruit more qualified health care needs of junior high and high school students rural Arkansas. to the health professions and support them while they’re in training at UAMS to maintain their interest in primary care and rural practice. This will help us to recruit more health professionals for rural community hospitals in the state. Funding also will support our missions of providing continuing education and needed training programs for rural hospitals in order to retain health practitioners in rural parts of the state. Never before has your support meant so much for your community. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift today. You can make a difference with a gift of any size. A gift form is enclosed, or you can give online at uamshealth.com/giving.

Access to worldclass doctors in every part of our state . . . “As a largely rural state, Arkansas’ medical needs are markedly different than most other states. The network of AHEC centers maintained by UAMS helps ensure continuing education for our health care professionals, as well as access to world-class doctors for people in every part of our state. The importance of the AHEC network to the overall health of our citizens cannot be overstated.” Ewell Welch Executive Vice President, Arkansas Farm Bureau

contact us For more information about other ways to support UAMS Regional Programs, please contact John Coffin at (501) 526-7197 or by email at coffinjohnf@uams.edu. You can also learn more online at ruralhealth.uams.edu.

UAMS northwest UAMS Northwest promotes the fulfillment of the educational component of the UAMS mission by providing expanded educational opportunities for UAMS students. Why are we doing it in northwest Arkansas? It’s the state’s fastest-growing region and the area has sufficient educational sites where students and resident physicians can practice developing their skills using the latest medical technology.

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to meet the increased demand for exceptional Peter Kohler, M.D., Vice Chancellor, UAMS Northwest health care professionals for tomorrow. why give now? We face a critical time in health care education. Shortages in health care workers are projected to worsen in the coming years. So, in 2009, to address the situation, UAMS opened a regional

points of pride • Student enrollment has doubled since 2009 • Students’ test scores exceed national averages • Graduated first group of medical students spring 2011 UAMS NW students (standing left to right) Chelsea Mitchell and Mitchell Padgett representing the College of Pharmacy alongside College of Medicine students Kyle Woodson and Aaron Carson. Seated (left to right) are CHRP students Angela Roller, Samantha Tucker and Melody Hoyt. 34

• Renovating former hospital in Fayetteville into medical education campus

nowis thetime campus in northwest Arkansas. More than 100 students are enrolled at the campus. Eventual enrollment is expected to be between 250-300 with students in medical, pharmacy, nursing and allied health programs, along with resident physicians who will be serving residencies at area hospitals and clinics. We ask you to partner with us to make an investment in this community and the state. Your support will not only help increase access to medical, Significant pharmacy, nursing and allied health education in northwest Arkansas, but renovation is your gifts are an investment in health care required as we access for patients in this region of the continue to convert state. Education and health care support, in turn, contribute to the local economy the former hospital by attracting job growth and economic into a medical development. education campus. Currently, funds are necessary to achieve a superior educational environment for our students. We are fortunate to have such an ideal site for the UAMS regional campus. It is adjacent to the VA Medical Center in Fayetteville and just more than a mile from the University of Arkansas. Significant renovation is required as we continue to convert the former hospital into a medical education campus. Your support will help fund those necessary improvements to ensure our students have the best possible facility in which to learn. Additionally, strong support for our faculty is essential for UAMS Northwest to recruit the region’s leading practitioners in critical specialty areas. Private gifts are crucial if we are to enhance our program and attract and retain our most creative professors. As enrollment increases, so does our need for top-notch faculty. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift today. You can make a difference with a gift of any size. A gift form is enclosed, or you can give online at uamshealth.com/giving.

contact us To learn more about these and other ways to support UAMS Northwest, please contact Tim Hudson at (479) 713-8103 or by email at twhudson@uams.edu. You can also visit us online at northwestcampus.uams.edu.

It’s been amazing to watch this dream become a reality… “I chose UAMS Northwest because I’m dedicated to filling the increasing need for health care professionals in northwest Arkansas. UAMS Northwest has not only created an environment for student pharmacists to practice in northwest Arkansas, but it has also offered a unique learning experience for a tech-savvy generation. A more intimate learning atmosphere, along with state-of-the-art technology allows us to join our classmates in Little Rock for lecture. It’s been amazing to watch this dream become a reality, and I’d like to thank all of those who made it happen and for their continued support for our college.” Victoria Pruitt College of Pharmacy, Class of 2013 Hometown: Heber Springs, Arkansas

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Every second of every minute, UAMS provides comfort, hope and healing. Every minute of every hour is an opportunity to change someone’s life. Every hour spent searching for cures means success in health outcomes. Every day spent teaching tomorrow’s health care professionals brings us closer to answering medicine’s difficult questions.

In an instant, you can make a difference. Take a moment to consider the possibilities. Now is the time. Make a gift to UAMS today.