LITTLE ROCK, Ark., June 15 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release:
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C'Asia James, M.D., a fellow in surgical obstetrics at UAMS Family Medical Clinic in El Dorado, checks a baby's vital signs.
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June 15, 2026 | More than 40% of Arkansans live in rural areas, many with insufficient health care due to a lack of transportation, lack of providers, lack of insurance, and a preponderance of chronic conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure.
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) understands these barriers and has pulled together one website that features all its rural services related to healthcare, education, and social safety ne...