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Public Health Grand Rounds: Implications for Public Health of the 2021 US Supreme Court Term

Thursday, June 17, 2021
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.

Dr. Joseph H. Bates Professional Education Auditorium
Arkansas Department of Health
Seating is limited to first 30 attendees
Virtual Attendance

Join Zoom Meeting by Computer (New Way to Connect)
https://arkansas-gov.zoom.us/j/82578347415?pwd=NFVHRzBLRHRKMkU3eThSaEdGZDZ1dz09

PRESENTED BY:
Kevin W. Ryan JD, MA
Associate Dean for Student and Alumni Affairs
Associate Professor Health Policy and Management
Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health

OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

1. Illustrate an understanding of the process through which Supreme Court decisions are made
2. Examine specific cases and their implications for public health indications
3. Predict & Evaluate potential issues that the Court will hear in the 2021-2022 term

COVID-19 Update from the UAMS College of Public Health

UAMS Chancellor Cam Patterson and College of Public Health Dean Mark Williams give an update on the latest COVID-19 forecasts for Arkansas. Watch the video for the week ending June 6.

UAMS COVID-19 Report - June 14, 2021

Read the full report:

https://publichealth.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/06/UAMS-COPH-COVID-Report-June-2021-Final.pdf

For questions, contact Ashley McNatt, Communications Specialist for COPH, or the UAMS Office of Communications and Marketing.

Public Health Grand Rounds: Arkansas Medicaid Expansion: Future Opportunity and Evidence to Improve Child Health

Presented By:

Joe Thompson, MD,MPH

President and CEO, Arkansas Center for Health Improvement

8:00 – 9:00 a.m., Thursday, May 20, 2021

Dr. Joseph H. Bates Professional Education Auditorium

Arkansas Department of Health

Seating is limited to first 30 attendees

Virtual Attendance

Join Zoom Meeting by Computer (New Way to Connect)

https://arkansas-gov.zoom.us/j/82578347415?pwd=NFVHRzBLRHRKMkU3eThSaEdGZDZ1dz09

UAMS College of Public Health Gives Update on COVID-19 Forecasts for Arkansas

UAMS Chancellor Cam Patterson and College of Public Health Dean Mark Williams give an update on the latest COVID-19 forecasts for Arkansas. Watch the video for the week ending May 9.

UAMS COVID-19 Report - May 17, 2021

Read the full report:

https://publichealth.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/05/UAMS-COPH-COVID-Report-15may2021.pdf

For questions, contact Ashley McNatt, Communications Specialist for COPH, or the UAMS Office of Communications and Marketing.

Public Health Grand Rounds 5/6: Gender Affirming Care Services in Arkansas

Thursday, May 6, 2021
8 – 9 a.m.

PRESENTED BY
Lorraine Stigar, DrPHC
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health

Dr. Joseph H. Bates Professional Education Auditorium
Arkansas Department of Health

Seating is limited to first 30 attendees

Virtual Attendance

Join Zoom Meeting by Computer (New Way to Connect)

https://arkansas-gov.zoom.us/j/82578347415?pwd=NFVHRzBLRHRKMkU3eThSaEdGZDZ1dz09

ARCHD Distinguished Speaker Series on May 13, 2021: “Lawsuit Against FDA Related to Menthol”

“Lawsuit Against FDA Related to Menthol”

4 p.m. CST/ 2 p.m. PSTThursday, May 13, 2021

Join us on Zoom!

Meeting ID:986 2388 4991

Passcode: 339503

Arkansas Center for Health Disparities Distinguished Speaker SeriesSponsored by: Center for the Study of Tobacco, Arkansas Center for Health Disparities, and the UAMS College of Public Health Professor, University of California, San Francisco

Founding Member and Co-Chairperson, African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council

Valerie Yerger, Ph.D.

Carol McGruder

COVID-19 Update from the UAMS College of Public Health

UAMS Chancellor Cam Patterson and College of Public Health Dean Mark Williams give an update on the latest COVID-19 forecasts for Arkansas. Watch the video for the week ending April 25.

UAMS COVID-19 Report - May 3, 2021

Read the full report:

https://publichealth.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/05/UAMS-COPH-COVID-Report-30april2021.pdf

For questions, contact Ashley McNatt, Communications Specialist for COPH, or the UAMS Office of Communications and Marketing.

May Alumni Center Stage: Latonya Bynum

Center Stage This Month features LaTonya Bynum

I chose to attend the UAMS College of Public Health to further my knowledge and understanding of public health. The Arkansas Department of Health provided the Tuition Reimbursement program which offered a “no-cost” option in return for service time commitment which ensured I excelled in the field of public health and in my career. Read More about LaTonya’s story.

For more alumni center stage, visit our Alumni Center Stage under OSAA Career Services.