UAMS West Regional Campus - Fort Smith

09/26/2025

Free Dental Care on November 7th!
Contact: gina.chandler@arkansas.gov

09/22/2025

Approximately 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with Breast Cancer in their lifetime. Cancer Prevention Screenings help catch cancer early to prevent advanced stages.

The UAMS MammoVan will be in Booneville, at the Union Bank on October 21st, starting at 9:00 a.m. If you do not have insurance, there are assistance programs available to help cover the cost. Call 1-800-259-8794 to get scheduled!

09/19/2025

At UAMS, we are tackling the maternal health crisis with hands-on, innovative programs that bring care and critical health services directly to women.

From deploying mobile health units to expanding doula services and support, as well as facilitating partnerships across the state to strengthen hospital care, we are proving it’s possible to change the future of maternal health in Arkansas.
Read more about our initiatives and programs below.

For too long, maternal health outcomes in Arkansas have reflected a persistent crisis, particularly for women in rural areas

09/17/2025

See below and join us for the Community Town Hall Meeting tomorrow at 12pm to discuss cancer prevention and screenings.

09/10/2025

Stopping by the UAMS West Regional Campus - Fort Smith was a lot of fun. As a branch of UAMS, they serve as a site for family practice residents and operate a full range of primary care medical services.

Hunter and Chris have a passion for the work they do supporting healthcare needs for the underserved in our community.

Thanks for the visit!

08/14/2025

“I thrive in chaos.”

One MASH tour of the ER was all it took for an Arkansas high school student to discover her calling. 🚑

Story in the comments.

08/09/2025

08/09/2025

07/23/2025

Virtual health care is helping new moms get the support they need—right from home.

Our latest research shows that digital tools like virtual doctor visits are making it easier for postpartum mothers to access care for important issues like mental health, substance use, and intimate partner violence.

LITTLE ROCK — Digital health care, such as virtual doctor’s appointments, could fill gaps in care services for postpartum mothers and help their doctors identify critical needs earlier, according to researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Hea...

07/16/2025

Expecting a baby before Dec. 1? You could receive FREE doula support!

We are looking for expecting moms in Conway, Faulkner, Franklin, Johnson, Pope, Yell, and Saline counties to connect with doulas-in-training who can provide emotional, physical, and informational support during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

This is a great opportunity to receive extra care for you while providing our doulas with the hands-on experience as they work towards certification.

👉Learn more at: uams.health/doula
📩Or email communityhealth@uams.edu to get started.

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation is looking for expectant mothers in 41 Arkansas counties to receive free services from doulas-in-training. The institute is seeking mothers who are expected to give birth before Dec. 1. A...

04/30/2025

Congratulations to our Honors in Underserved Primary Care seniors on matching! Our students matched into five different specialties in four different states! And seven are staying right here in Arkansas. We could not be more proud!

04/28/2025

Dr. Dominguez at the Obesity Medicine Association Conference in Maryland this weekend! Primary care is the frontline in the fight against obesity. From early screening and diagnosis to ongoing support and lifestyle counseling, we're uniquely positioned to create meaningful, long-term change