UAMS Health Talk

Which vaccines does my child need for school? Routine childhood immunizations are the topic. Robert Hopkins, M.D., Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at UAMS, Medical Director of National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, explains newborn doses (hepatitis B, RSV), the two‑month combination series (DTaP, polio, rotavirus, pneumococcus, Hib), MMR and varicella, and state school booster requirements. Learn how combination shots reduce injections, age‑group differences, and practical steps to confirm your child is up to date.  Learn more about Robert Hopkins, M.D.

Made possible by a UAMS Chancellor’s Circle Award, the Learn, Connect, Service Conference (LCS) introduces current college students to the rewarding and diverse world of behavioral health careers. Through expert-led sessions, real-world insights, and interactive discussions, attendees will learn about educational pathways, professional roles, and the impact behavioral health professionals have on individuals and communities.It will take place October 24, 2026 and it's free to attendees. For more information, click on this link: https://psychiatry.uams.edu/learn-connect-serve/

In this vodcast episode we explore what sets the UAMS ENT Head and Neck Program apart and why that matters for patients across Arkansas. Dr. Gresham Richter, MD, FACS, FAAP, chair of the UAMS Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, describes the program’s patient-centered approach and statewide outreach.Hear how multidisciplinary care, pediatric ENT collaboration with Arkansas Children’s Hospital, access to head and neck surgery specialists, and advanced treatments like robotic-assisted surgery and cochlear implants improve outcomes for hearing loss, voice disorders, sinus surgery patients, and cancer care. Keywords: ENT care, otolaryngology, pediatric ENT, head and neck surgery, cochlear implant, sinus surgery.Learn more and find clinic locations

This episode explains why hearing health deserves more attention, how untreated hearing loss affects memory and social life, and practical steps to protect your ears. Guest Madison Howe, Au.D., CCC-A, CH-AP, Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Education at UAMS, walks through hearing loss signs, tinnitus, and the link between hearing and mental health. Learn about hearing tests, hearing protection, balance disorders, and why early intervention matters for adults and children. For appointments or more information, call 501-320-7300 or visit uamshealth.com.  Learn more about Madison Howe, Au.D., CCC-A, CH-AP

This episode explores how the UAMS Barbershop Talk program brings men's health conversations into neighborhood barbershops to increase access and reduce risky alcohol use. Dr. Tiffany Haynes, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Health Behavior and Health Education at UAMS, explains why barbershops are effective sites for community outreach and alcohol use screening. You'll hear about community health workers, rural health access, and strategies for connecting men to preventive care and substance use resources. Learn how the program uses trusted local relationships to improve men's health and mental health outcomes in Arkansas. Follow UAMS Barbershop Talk on Facebook and Instagram @UAMSBarbershopTalk, email [email protected], text 501-523-1587, or visit publichealth.uams.edu to get involved.  Learn more about Tiffany Haynes, Ph.D.