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RED focuses on family and environmental factors linked with health, growth, and psychosocial development of children.

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Community Health and Education (CHE)

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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The mission of the Medical Student Education division is to provide high quality Family Medicine educational opportunities, including clerkships for undergraduate students.

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News & Announcements

Virtual family medicine conference Oct. 24 – 27 offers up to 18 hours of content

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.

UAMS Names Shashank Kraleti, M.D., Chair of Department of Family and Preventive Medicine

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine appointed Shashank Kraleti, M.D., as chair of the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, effective July 1.

Physician Wins Award for High Colorectal Cancer Screening Rate

Dr. Clinton Smith with 1st Choice Healthcare in Corning, Arkansas, won the Arkansas Cancer Coalition’s Provider of the Year award for a 75% colorectal cancer screening rate.