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Austin Porter, Dr.PH., MPH, Named Arkansas’ Deputy State Epidemiologist
Austin Porter, Dr.PH., MPH, assistant professor in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health Department of Health Policy and Management, has added an esteemed responsibility to his schedule. Porter, who is also the Arkansas Department of Health’s deputy chief science officer, was recently named Arkansas’ deputy state…
Arkansas Faith Network Uses Partnerships to Address Health Shortcomings
The Arkansas Faith-Academic Initiatives for Transforming Health (FAITH) Network is a growing coalition of ministries and nonprofits striving to address access to care, health disparities and health info gaps throughout the state. The FAITH Network is a platform of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health Department…
UAMS College of Public Health Epidemiology Students Benefit from SERvisits Initiative
A group of students from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health’s Department of Epidemiology attended the Society for Epidemiologic Research (SER) conference in Portland, Oregon, thanks to a partnership that promotes diversity. At the event, the students received a chance to attend symposiums, present research and…
Stead Scholars Embrace Opportunity to Experience Different Aspects of Public Health
A group of students, from colleges and universities in Arkansas, received an invaluable public health experience through the 2023 Stead Scholars Program. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health in collaboration with the Arkansas Department of Health led nine interns through the rigorous program. This year’s participants…