LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Aug. 26 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release:

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Aug. 24, 2026 | FAYETTEVILLE - The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) today announced a new agreement under which UAMS Health will provide pre-participation physical examinations and injury-assessment screenings for NWACC Eagles student-athletes as part of UAMS' community health mission.

Under a signed memorandum of understanding (MOU), UAMS Health's Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine team will provide annual assessments and injury-prevention support for NWACC student-athletes across the college's growing lineup of sports programs.

The agreement ...