Pulaski County Medical Society

03/01/2024

It is time for nominations for the Outstanding Student Award! This award recognizes a medical student for noteworthy dedication to medicine and their leadership among their peers. Potential recipients of this award will be nominated by students and voted on by the student members of the society. Nominations are limited to current UAMS College of Medicine M1, M2 and M3 students since they will be able to attend the annual meeting in November to receive the award.

Outstanding Student Award nominations must be submitted by March 29, 2024 and voting will be completed by the student members by April 30, 2024. The finalists will be announced after all votes are tabulated. The finalists will be given a complimentary registration to the PCMS Annual Dinner on Thursday, November 7, 2024 in the Robinson Center Ballroom. The recipient of the award will be announced that evening.

Please send nominations, with full explanations as to why the nominee should be chosen, to derek@pulaskicms.org by March 29, 2024 at noon.

11/20/2023

The Arkansas Medical Foundation and the Arkansas Medical Society are proud to announce the availability of a new program for health care workers: the Arkansas Healthcare Professionals Screening Program. This free tool is available to healthcare providers to provide tools for anxiety, stress, and depression. Check out the link below for more information!

https://arkansas.providerwellness.org/

11/15/2023

We want to extend a big thank you to everyone that attended our annual meeting and dinner on November 9th! We had a delicious meal, presented a few awards to outstanding individuals, and heard from Dr. Kay Chandler.

09/22/2023

We are excited to promote the "Future in Health Care in Arkansas" Symposium being held on October 25 and November 2. Dr. Shawn DuBravac, a well-regarded futurist, trendcaster, and author who writes frequently on disruptive technological shifts in business, health care, finance, and culture, will be the keynote speaker. His presentation will be bookended with panels of local leaders who will provide insight into what’s happening currently and what’s next.

Dates and times:
Little Rock: October 25, 2023, 2-5 p.m.
Northwest Arkansas: November 2, 2023, 2-5 p.m.

The event is free! Register at the link below:
https://achi.net/register-for-achi-symposia/

09/21/2023

We are excited to invite everyone to the Pulaski County Medical Society Annual Meeting and Dinner on November 9th in the Robinson Center Ballroom!

Register for the event by following this link: https://pulaskicms.org/event-registration/

09/15/2023

I am thrilled to invite you to join me along with CHI for the Inaugural 2023 symposium for the Arkansas Diabetes and Endocrinology Education Foundation. This symposium will provide a unique opportunity to hear from and meet renowned diabetes care and research expert, Dr. Ralph Defronzo, among others. The event promises an enriching experience with six hours of Continuing Medical Education, a complimentary lunch, and an evening cocktail hour that will allow you to network with local and regional specialists in the field of diabetes, endocrinology, and obesity care.

This event is free to all CHI providers and a small fee for non-CHI providers.

Please note that seating is limited and we encourage you to register today to secure your spot. To complete your registration and secure your seat, kindly send an email to hello@arkansasdiabetes.org.

We look forward to your participation in this exceptional education program.

Warm regards,
Shunzhong Bao, MD

08/16/2023

The Pulaski County Medical Society had the opportunity to host a freshman luncheon during orientation. We also awarded Jason Muka, one of the M1s, the 2023 PCMS Carolyn Clayton Scholarship. Congratulations to all of the new students and good luck this year!

08/11/2023

Check out all of our doctors who were chosen by Little Rock Soiree as being "Top Docs of 2023". This was published in the August issue of the Little Rock Soiree magazine. Congrats to all of these awesome physicians!

03/30/2023

National Doctors’ Day is held every year on March 30th in the United States. It is a day to celebrate the contribution of physicians who serve our country by caring for its citizens. The first Doctors’ Day observance was March 30, 1933 in Winder, Georgia. Eudora Brown Almond, wife of Dr. Charles B. Almond, decided to set aside a day to honor physicians. This first observance included mailing of greeting cards and placing of flowers on graves of deceased doctors. On March 30, 1958, a resolution commemorating Doctors’ Day was adopted by the United States House of Representatives. In 1990, legislation was introduced in the House and Senate to establish a National Doctors’ Day. Following overwhelming approval by the United States Senate and the House of Representatives, on October 30, 1990, President George Bush signed S.J. RES. #366 (which became Public Law 101-473) designating March 30th as National Doctors’ Day.

03/14/2023

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Diabetes can seem overwhelming because it affects so many areas of daily life. Join Baptist Health Community Outreach in supporting those with diabetes and their caregivers.

Monthly support groups discuss various diabetes related topics each month facilitated by healthcare professionals. They are held virtually via Google Meet the last Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Below is the schedule:

Feb. 23: Counting Carbohydrates
March 30: Grocery Shopping
April 27: Diabetes and Stroke
May 25: ABCs of Diabetes
June 29: Diabetes and Exercise
July 27: Diabetes Monitoring
Aug. 31: Diabetes Facts and Myths
Sept. 28: Diabetes Medications
Oct. 26: Diabetes and Nutrition
Nov. 30: Diabetes and Depression
Dec. 28: Diabetes and Stress Management
To join a virtual diabetes support group meeting, visit meet.google.com/jeg-mopu-koy or join by phone: (US) +1 440-673-3705, PIN: 560 786 225 #

01/04/2023

Rebecca Pittilo is Executive Director of the Blue and You Foundation, one of our longtime sponsors, was chosen as one of Arkansas Money and Politics Power Women for 2022. She has done some incredible work for the mental health of Arkansas. Congratulations to her!

Power Women: Rebecca Pittillo. Executive Director, Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas. What’s your secret to success? Throughout my career, I’ve been blessed to be surrounded

11/11/2022

AY About You presented their 2022 Faces of Arkansas, some of the most influential leaders and businesses in the entire state. The following men and women are a part of this year’s list, at the top of their games, cementing lifetime legacies in their respective fields, and we are proud to call them members of the Pulaski County Medical Society.

Click the links below to learn what makes this year’s class exceptional and deserving of such acclaim.
The Face of Cancer- CARTI: https://www.aymag.com/faces-of-arkansas-the-face-of-cancer-carti/

The Face of Plastic Surgery, Arkansas Plastic Surgery; https://www.aymag.com/faces-of-arkansas-the-face-of-plastic-surgery-arkansas-plastic-surgery/

The Face of Orthopedics, Arkansas Surgical Hospital: https://www.aymag.com/faces-of-arkansas-the-face-of-orthopedics-arkansas-surgical-hospital/

The Face of Urology, Arkansas Urology: https://www.aymag.com/faces-of-arkansas-the-face-of-urology-arkansas-urology-2/

The Face of Heart Health, CHI St. Vincent Heart Institute: https://www.aymag.com/faces-of-arkansas-the-face-of-heart-health-chi-st-vincent-heart-institute/

The Face of Neurosurgery, CHI St. Vincent Arkansas Neuroscience Institute: https://www.aymag.com/faces-of-arkansas-the-face-of-neurosurgery-chi-st-vincent-arkansas-neuroscience-institute-3/

Faces of Arkansas: The Face Of Cancer, CARTI. Pictured above from left to right: Rhonda Gentry, M.D.; Matthew Hardee, M.D., Ph.D.;