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Hands-On Learning Sparks Interest in Health Care Careers for Arkansas Students

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By Philip Allison

To help inspire the next generation of health care professionals, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently hosted a virtual event that gave nearly 950 Arkansas high school students an inside look at careers in the medical field. 

Students in northwest Arkansas prepare to dissect a sheep eye as part of the UAMS Find Your Future in Health Care event

Students from 69 high schools across Arkansas participated in the Find Your Future in Health Care online event. Participants saw presentations from a variety of health care professionals while also getting to participate in several hands-on activities. 

“We’ve heard nothing but positive feedback from teachers letting us know how much they and their students enjoyed the Find Your Future event,” said Jesse Cargill, the education coordinator for the UAMS North Central Region in Batesville. “I think the school districts across the state were grateful that their students could participate in a unique opportunity like this. And I know that UAMS is happy to have the opportunity to invest in these students and to show them some of the career paths that are available to them.” 

Hands-On Learning Sparks Interest in Health Care Careers for Arkansas Students

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The Year in Review, 2023: UAMS Opens Several New Buildings, Expands Clinical Programs

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Weekly Update from State Representative DeAnn Vaught

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From battlefield tours in Prairie Grove to sunset boat cruises in DeGray Lake, Arkansas State Parks hosts more than 42,000 educational programs, activities, and special events.

In Arkansas, there are 52 state parks in 48 counties covering 54,643 acres.

If you haven’t visited one of our state parks this summer, now is a perfect time to start planning. July is National Park and Recreation Month. And in Arkansas, we have a reason to celebrate.

Park and recreation professionals play a vital role in bringing people together, providing essential services, and fostering the growth of our communities. They make a positive impact on our state every single day. Parks help protect open spaces and natural resources. They also play a crucial role in our overall health and help to fight obesity by providing activities and resources for all people.

No matter where you live in Arkansas, a state park is nearby. The beauty of Arkansas’s parks is that they are all unique in their own way and all free for you to enjoy in your own way.

State parks include 12 swimming beaches, 37 boat launches, 9 marinas, 19 fishing piers, and access to 24 lakes and 18 rivers.

There are over 450 miles of walking and horse riding trails and the Monument Trails provide a world-class mountain biking destination within Arkansas State Parks.

In addition to providing recreation for Arkansas families, state parks are playing an essential role in our economy. Our parks attract more than 7,600,000 visitors annually. Visitor spending to our state parks, including goods purchased from local businesses, is estimated to have a $1 billion impact every year.

We encourage you to celebrate National Park and Recreation Month by exploring our parks. You can find a list of events, trails, and accommodations at arkansasstateparks.com