EVENTS
Antibiotic Stewardship Campaign
In partnership with the Arkansas Department of Health
with support from Diamond Sponsor Arvest Bank
Antibiotic resistance is a growing public health concern that threatens the effectiveness of life-saving treatments. As physicians and as a society of physicians, we all play a part in the solution.
The Arkansas Medical Society is partnering with the Arkansas Department of Health along with support from Diamond Sponsor Arvest Bank on a collaborative project that takes an integrated approach to antibiotic stewardship in Arkansas with:
- Targeted promotion to communities most in need
- Engagement with healthcare providers (MD, DO, PA, APRN)
- Educational events featuring presentations by the state’s leading experts
- Strategic use of resources to ensure lasting impact
Nov 18 @ 6pm • Camden, AR
Our speaker will share current, best practices for prescribing, and practical insights to support your day-to-day patient care decisions.
- Location: Native Dog Brewing – Camden, AR
- Target Audience: MDs, DOs, PAs, APRNs
- Complimentary Dinner
- Presentation followed by Q&A
October 16 @ 6pm • Texarkana, AR
Our speaker shared current, best practices for prescribing, and practical insights to support your day-to-day patient care decisions.
- Location: Verona Restaurant – Texarkana, AR
- Target Audience: MDs, DOs, PAs, APRNs
- Complimentary Dinner in Private Dining Room
- Presentation followed by Q&A
Learn More and Get Involved!
OVERVIEW
The Arkansas Medical Society is pleased to partner with the Arkansas Department of Health to focus antibiotic stewardship efforts on communities that are most in need of associated information and education. Would you like to help? Reach out to Mary Ann Mansfield at (501) 224-8967.
RESOURCES
“Antibiotics are powerful tools in the treatment of infections,” wrote Kelley Garner, epidemiology manager for the Arkansas Department of Health. “However, after only 80 years of use, their effectiveness is beginning to wane. Antibiotic resistance has been identified as a major public health threat … the CDC estimates that in the U.S., there are more than 3 million resistant infections and that 48,000 of those affected will die as a result.”
AMS physician members and other providers can watch for an article on antibiotic stewardship in the Fall 2025 issue of the Journal of the AMS. The article focuses on the outpatient clinical setting and includes expert insight from Ryan Dare, MD, an associate professor of medicine in the UAMS Infectious Diseases Division and medical director of the UAMS Antimicrobial Stewardship Program.
Antibiotic Safety Tools and Tips:
Do I Need Antibiotics? – CDC.gov
What is Delayed Prescribing? – CDC.gov
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
These events are part of several across the state that are part of an initiative to promote safer, more effective antimicrobial practices in the outpatient setting. In addition to stand-alone meetings in key areas around the state, the AMS will be a presenter at conferences where our target audience is gathered. Conference events coming up include:
AOMA 2026 Conference
January 24, 2026
Washington Regional Hospital, Fayetteville
ANPA 2026 Conference
April 16-18, 2026
Hot Springs Convention Center