AMS FOUNDATION ACCOMPLISHES 24-YEAR MISSION
The foundation was founded by the Arkansas Medical Society in 1989 and has utilized the volunteer services of many physicians throughout the state. The goal of the program was to deliver donated care in the same setting as those with insurance coverage, i.e., in the physician's office. Since…
Crossett physician installed as president of the Arkansas Medical Society
Alan Wilson, MD, a general surgeon from Crossett, was installed as president of the Arkansas Medical Society on Friday, May 2 at the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute at Petit Jean Mountain during the society's 138th Annual Session. Dr. Wilson has practiced medicine in Arkansas for 19 years and has…
AMS Elects New Officers
On May 3, 2014, Alan Wilson, MD of Crossett was installed as the 2014-2015 president of AMS. Omar Atiq, MD, of Pine Bluff, will serve as Immediate Past President. The AMS House of Delegates elected or re-elected members to the following positions: (# newly elected; *re-elected; ^ serving…
Dr. Joseph Bates Receives High Honor for His Contributions to Arkansas Health Care
UAMS Professor and Associate Dean, Joseph Bates, MD was recently awarded the Asklepion Award by the Arkansas Medical Society for his monumental contributions to health care in our state. The Award, named for the Greek god of medicine, annually recognizes a physician who promotes the art and science…
River Valley Christian Clinic Founder Honored by State Medical Society
Mike Miller, one of the initial founders of the River Valley Christian Clinic, recently received the Arkansas Medical Society’s Shuffield award, considered the highest honor in the medical community for a non physician. The award recognizes an Arkansan who has done outstanding community work in the health care…
Congratulations to New Pulaski County Leaders
We would like to congratulate the following AMS members for being elected to leadership positions within the Pulaksi County Medical Society. We appreciate all the work you do for health care for the state and in your local community. President: Dr. Tracy Baltz President-elect: Dr. Lydia Lane Vice…
AMS Forming New Interest Group for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and Physician’s Assistants
Recognizing that most APRNs and PAs work directly with physicians either in an employment or team-based model, the AMS Board of Trustees has authorized the creation of an APRN/PA Interest Group. These professionals are invaluable to the physician's practice and play an important role as part of the…
Dr. Heinemann Breaking Ground In Cardioligy
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Arkansas Urology announces acquisition of Epoch Health brand, grand opening of North Little Rock clinic
LITTLE ROCK (Jan. 16, 2014) – Arkansas Urology has acquired the Epoch Health brand, which created and launched the state’s first physician-run testosterone therapy clinic. Arkansas Urology’s experienced physicians use the latest treatments and state-of-the-art technology to effectively treat a wide variety of urological disorders and diseases. The…
AMS Annual Meeting – May 2-3, 2014 – Winthrop Rockefeller Institute on Petit Jean Mountain
All AMS members are invited to attend the 138th Annual Session. Events will include educational programs, exhibits, State Volunteer Mutual Risk Management Seminar, and the President's Gala honoring incoming president, Alan Wilson, MD, of Crossett. Visit the AMS meeting page for updates as they become available. With the…
Board of Trustee Nominations Due Feb 1
If you are interested in serving on the AMS Board of Trustees as a District Trustee or would like to nominate someone to serve, contact Kay Waldo or call 501-224-8967 for more information. District trustees will be elected by AMS members with the voting taking place February 17-28, 2014. …