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- AMS to Host Community Health Fair on October 24, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 15, 2026 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (October 13, 2026) – The Arkansas Medical Society invites the public to… Read more: AMS to Host Community Health Fair on October 24, 2026
- In Memoriam – Scott Ferguson, MDFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 13, 2026 Today, the Arkansas Medical Society mourns the loss of one of our own. E. Scott… Read more: In Memoriam – Scott Ferguson, MD
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Connecting Arkansans with preventive care and health resources was the focus of the Arkansas Medical Society’s community health fair this past Saturday at the Southwest Community Center.Together with our healthcare and community partners, we welcomed community members for flu shots, free health screenings and information about available health services. Free ice cream and family-friendly trick-or-treating added to the fun on a beautiful fall day.The event was made possible in part by our partners: City of Little Rock Small Business Development Office, Arkansas Children's, Baptist Health, Arkansas Department of Health, Arkansas Psychiatric Society, UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, and CARTI, with ongoing support from SVMIC and Arvest Bank.Thank you to our participating vendors, dedicated volunteers, and everyone who joined us for a day of health and community.Thank you also to Grace Harvey of KATV Channel 7 for sharing the story. katv.com/news/local/little-rock-health-fair-connects-arkansans-with-screenings-and-preventive-car...
There’s no substitute for a physician who cares, listens, and has time for questions.A strong and trusting patient-physician relationship helps patients navigate health decisions with confidence. It’s what Arkansas physicians - backed by the Arkansas Medical Society - work to protect every day.Pictured: AMS Member Sharmilan Thanendrarajan, MD, with myeloma patient. (Photo courtesy of Evan Lewis) #YourCareIsAtOurCore #EmpoweringPhysicians #ImprovingMedicine
AMS offers a significant 75% discount to all new Arkansas physicians who join AMS. Physicians only qualify if you join during your first year of practice in Arkansas. Membership dues will be prorated over the two following years, giving you a savings of over $600.
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