Friday, November 02, 2012—Little Rock – This morning, the state’s leading physician organization, the Arkansas Medical Society, announced its opposition to the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Issue.  In arriving at its position, the AMS took note of the concerns of law enforcement and the potential unfunded burden that the law would place on the ability of the State Health Department to meet its current public health responsibilities. The AMS ultimately based its decision on their conclusion that there is a lack… Read More

The following physicians have recently illustrated their commitment to improving health care in this community and our state by joining the Arkansas Medical Society. “As a society members, these physicians are part of a statewide… Read More

AMS has been asked to assist the Arkansas Minority Health Commission in responding to a study requested by the Jt. Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee of the Arkansas General Assembly.  The goal of the… Read More

Ash Flat Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is proud to announce our new Medical Director, Dr. Bradley Bibb. Dr. Bibb has been an attending physician with Ash Flat Healthcare and Rehabilitation for four years, and assumed… Read More

The October issue of the Journal of the Arkansas Medical Society will soon be on it’s way to your mailbox. Logged in members can access it online now in the Publications section.… Read More

Vacancies on the Arkansas State Medical Board Three vacancies will occur December 31, 2012, on the Arkansas State Medical Board.  The Arkansas State Medical Board is empowered to license and regulate the practice of medicine,… Read More

The following physicians have recently illustrated their commitment to improving health care in this community and our state by joining the Arkansas Medical Society. “As a society members, these physicians are part of a statewide network of… Read More

Dr. Michale Pafford, an internist from Benton, recently authored a column in the Benton County Courier. His work about the “Arkansas Sabertooth” which was published in the Sunday, August 12 edition of the paper, can… Read More