Rich Kellner Hired as Global CFO at 4media group of Bentonville (Movers & Shakers)
Kellner brings more than 25 years of experience in media and advertising to his new job. (Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care)
Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care - July 10, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

First Gene Therapy for Deadly Form of Muscular Dystrophy Gets FDA Approval for Young Kids
The FDA OK'd the treatment only for children ages 4 and 5, based on study results showing the therapy helped produce a protein needed for muscle growth, which is missing in boys with the condition. (Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care)
Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care - July 6, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Deadly Germ Behind Infant Formula Shortage Joins CDC Watchlist
Cronobacter is a type of bacteria found widely in the environment. When the bug gets into a food such as powdered formula, it can cause life-threatening bloodstream infections and meningitis in very young or ill infants. (Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care)
Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care - July 6, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Fayetteville Businessman Brandon Adams Appointed to Game & Fish Commission
Adams, the president and CEO of nursing home company Reliance Health Care Inc. of Conway, replaces Bobby Martin on the commission. (Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care)
Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care - July 5, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Arkansas Children's Raises $320K for Northwest Arkansas Hospital
Arkansas Children's Northwest Auxiliary raised the money for its northwest Arkansas pediatric hospital in its first year of fundraising. (Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care)
Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care - July 3, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

UAMS Professor the First Arkansan Appointed President of the American College of Physicians (Movers & Shakers)
Dr. Omar Atiq is a professor of medicine and otolaryngology-head and neck in the UAMS College of Medicine. (Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care)
Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care - July 3, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Common Compounds Attorney Seeks Trial Delay
An attorney for the former owner of a medical supply and billing company in Rogers who is facing federal charges has asked for another delay in the case. (Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care)
Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care - July 3, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Conway Regional: Just Seeking Near Parity (Letter to the Editor)
In December 2022, Conway Regional Health System and its associated physicians notified UnitedHealthcare of its intent to terminate its agreement effective July 1. (Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care)
Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care - July 3, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Stephens Group Exits Surgery Device Maker CoreLink
The Stephens Group said it was the first institutional investor in CoreLink, which provides spinal implant and instrumentation systems. (Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care)
Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care - June 30, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Older Americans Can Get RSV Vaccine This Fall, CDC Says
The CDC said adults with chronic heart or lung disease, weakened immune systems and those living in long-term care facilities are at higher risk for the respiratory infection. (Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care)
Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care - June 29, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Arkansas Business Announces This Year's 20 in Their 20s Honorees
This year's honorees range from engineers and lawyers to rising stars in the financial sector. (Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care)
Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care - June 29, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

UAMS Bone Research Center Receives $11M NIH Grant
The federal grant of more than $11 million will provide five years of additional funding for the Center of Musculoskeletal Disease Research at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. (Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care)
Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care - June 27, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

UAMS Professor to Receive Award from the Radiation Research Society (Movers & Shakers)
Michael Fry Award recognizes an individual early in their career who has made significant contributions in radiation research. (Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care)
Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care - June 26, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Baptist Health College Plans 15,000-SF Lab, Addresses Nursing Shortage
Construction on the simulation lab is expected to start in the next 18 months. (Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care)
Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care - June 26, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

NWA Leaders Seek to Boost Local Workforce
Several nonprofits and schools are working to recruit and train local students with the hopes of helping them build a career. (Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care)
Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care - June 26, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news