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Kelly Gardner

May, 2025 – Elizabeth Dobbins

May, 2025 – Elizabeth Dobbins

The May MVP from the UAMS Department of Family and Preventive Medicine and the Primary Care and Population Health Service Line is Elizabeth Dobbins. 

She is a RN Care Manager at FMC in Little Rock and has worked for UAMS for 35 years. Comments made in her letter of nomination include:

  • Beth has a sweet and compassionate demeanor, always has time to listen to a patient and demonstrate genuine concern on what is happening.
  • Every day that Beth is on duty at the FMC, she is quietly helping a patient or staff member make this place shine.
  • Beth is a bright spot of light in our work culture at FMC and serves as a professional role model to us all.

Elizabeth will receive a certificate of recognition and a gift bag. She will also be honored during the Chair’s Awards for Recognition of Excellence ceremony during annual DFPM Research Symposium..

Congratulations Elizabeth!

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April, 2025 – Christine Taylor

The April MVP of the Month from the UAMS Department of Family and Preventive Medicine and the Primary Care and Population Health Service Line is Christine Taylor. She has worked as an LPN at Springdale FMC for 25 years. Comments made in her letter of nomination include:

  • Christine has been the leader behind the scenes for many years.  She has a comprehensive knowledge of how the clinic runs and can find what we need.
  • She constantly gets high praise from our patients for her compassionate care.
  • Christine manages the ADH Vaccine for Children program at Springdale and keeps it in superb condition.
  • Christine stands out as one of our very best.

Christine will receive a certificate of recognition and a gift bag. She also will be honored during the Chair’s Awards for Recognition of Excellence ceremony during the annual DFPM Research Symposium.

Congratulations Christine!

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March, 2025 – Amber Beamon

The MVP of the Month from the UAMS Department of Family and Preventive Medicine and the Primary Care and Population Health Service Line is Amber Beamon. She has served as a Housekeeper for the past 3.5 years at the Texarkana FMC. Comments made in her letter of nomination include:

  • Amber is an example of unwavering teamwork. She is always willing to help anywhere she can. We are lucky to have her on our team.
  • She is a rock star, juggling two people’s jobs.
  • So very deserving! Thanks for all you do!

Amber will receive a certificate of recognition and a gift bag. She also will be honored during the Chair’s Awards for Recognition of Excellence ceremony during the annual DFPM Research Symposium..

Congratulations Amber!

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Are you taking a Spring Break?  It’s Time to Unplug

If so, have you considered taking a break from your phone as well?  Can you really disconnect from work while on vacation?

According to a 2024 JAMA study of 3024 physicians, 70% of doctors work during a typical vacation day and around a third spend at least 30 minutes per vacation day on work-related correspondence.

If this feels familiar, take a moment to reference this article from Medscape for tips to help you unplug.  

And….its not just not just for physicians!  Everyone can benefit from a break from our phones and social media.   According to the Mayo Clinic, slimming screen time frees up more time to connect with family and friends – which can help ward off symptoms of stress, depression and anxiety. 

Links

  • Always On Call: Why You Can’t Unplug and How You Finally Can
  • 5 ways slimming screen time is good for your health
Inscription Don't touch, on a paper reminder on smartphone on a yellow background, digital detox, dependency on tech, no gadget and devices, don't touch personal things.

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