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CHE offers continuing medical education to healthcare providers and promotes healthier lifestyles for Arkansans with physical activity, nutrition and colorectal screenings.

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News & Announcements

Courtney Hampton Named “Ally of the Year.”

DFPM-RED’s Courtney Hampton was recently named “Ally of the Year” by The Strilite Foundation. Courtney is Research Program Manager for DFPM-RED’s HIV Education and Prevention team. Her team works on a variety of projects throughout the state to educate and reduce stigma related to HIV. The team also provides multiple points of access to free […]

Nicola Edge Named Vice-Chair

Nicola Edge, PhD was recently named Vice-Chair for Research in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine (DFPM). Dr. Edge joined the UAMS faculty in 2000 in the Department of Pediatrics. In 2010, her primary academic appointment was moved to the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, where she was promoted to Professor in 2018 […]

Virtual Family Medicine Conference Oct. 24-27 Offers Up to 18 Hours of Content

UAMS’ 27th Annual Family Medicine Update with Tobacco & Disease Symposium will offer up to 18 hours of online continuing education Oct. 24–27, 2023, for primary care physicians, doctors of osteopathic medicine, advanced practice registered nurses, registered nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, physical therapists, respiratory therapists and certified health educators. Presented by the UAMS College of Medicine, the […]

Crafton Tull, SPAN Win Regional Award for US Bike Route 80

Crafton Tull wins regional award for the US Bike Route 80 planning. State Physical Activity and Nutrition collaborated on the project.