Arkansas’ Leading Physician Organization Opposes Medical Marijuana
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…
AMS Welcomes 58 New Members
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 over 4,000 Arkansas physicians, residents and medical students, dedicated to protecting…
Arkansas Minority Health Commission – Arkansas HIV Testing Study
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 study is to examine ways to reduce the number of new cases of…
Dr. Brad Bibb Named Medical Director
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 the Medical Director position on September 1, 2012. Dr. Bibb is a graduate…
October Journal Online Now!
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.
2012 Vacancies on the Arkansas State Medical Board and Arkansas State Board of Health
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, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, physician assistants, and radiology assistants. The board receives and…
The AMS Welcomes 40 New Members
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 over 4,000 Arkansas physicians, residents and medical students, dedicated to protecting the interests…
AMS Member Authors “Amazing Nature” Column
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 be found below. Mysterious cave in the Buffalo National River Forest intrigues…