UAMS Solid Organ Transplant

09/09/2026

Goodness Village Goodness Village provides long-term apartment housing for patients and their families when cancer treatments or other outpatient medical attention require patients and families to stay in Little Rock, Arkansas.

September 17, 2026 brings our community together for the 2026 Day of Goodness.

This is a day to serve, connect, and make a difference for patients and families who travel to Little Rock for medical care. From service projects to apartment tours, it’s an opportunity to see firsthand how Goodness Village provides a home away from home when families need it most.

Evening of Goodness Sponsor or Purchase Tickets Event Sponsors Day of Goodness SERVICE PROJECTS & APARTMENT TOURS Please, contact us if you would like to participate in a service project. No reservation required for apartment tours. 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m The Palisades at Chenal, 1501 Rahling Road S...

09/09/2026

Little Rock is excited to be hosting AAKP's 51st Annual National Patient Meeting this week.
This event brings together kidney patients, care partners, living donors, transplant recipients, healthcare professionals, researchers, advocates, policymakers, and industry leaders from across the nation to learn, collaborate, and advance the future of kidney care. There is still time to sign up if you are interested!

AAKP National Patient Meeting September 10-13, 2026 Hosted at the Little Rock Marriott, located at 3 Statehouse Plaza, Little Rock, AR 72201 Registration for patients, care partners, and living donors is FREE!Join us in Little Rock, Arkansas, for the 51st Annual National Patient Meeting, AAKP's prem...

08/05/2026

The UAMS Solid Organ Transplant Program is seeking a compassionate, motivated Outpatient Clinic Registered Nurse to join Arkansas' only adult kidney and liver transplant program.

As an Outpatient Clinic RN, you'll play a vital role in caring for patients before and after transplantation by:
💙 Coordinating care with an expert multidisciplinary transplant team
🩺 Providing patient education and clinical support
📞 Triaging patient concerns and managing outpatient care
🤝 Building meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and their families
🌱 Helping patients achieve healthier futures through life-saving transplantation

At UAMS, you'll work alongside nationally recognized transplant specialists in a collaborative environment dedicated to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. Enjoy the rewards of specialty nursing while making a lasting impact on the lives of Arkansans.

If you're passionate about providing exceptional patient care and want to be part of a team that changes lives every day, we encourage you to apply!

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08/03/2026

Our team is honored to be part of her story.

Crystal McCoy became the first patient at UAMS to undergo a liver transplant to treat metastatic colorectal cancer.

06/30/2026

UAMS Solid Organ Transplant was honored to have the support of the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) at our recent Nursing Symposium.

This year, the AAKP National Patient Meeting is coming to Little Rock, providing a wonderful opportunity for patients, care partners, healthcare professionals, and advocates to connect and learn. Whether you attend in person or virtually, we encourage you to take advantage of this outstanding educational event.

As the largest kidney patient and care partner conference in the United States, the meeting brings together leaders from across the kidney community—including federal agencies, healthcare professionals, researchers, industry partners, and nonprofit organizations—to discuss the latest advances in kidney care. Attendees will also have the opportunity to explore the exhibit hall, connect with kidney-focused organizations, and participate in valuable networking activities.

We hope to see many of our Arkansas kidney community there!
https://aakp.org/programs-and-events/national-patient-meeting/

September 11-13, 2026 Location: The Little Rock Marriott | 3 Statehouse Plaza, Little Rock, AR 72201In-Person Full RegistrationIn Person One-Day RegistrationVirtual RegistrationHotel ReservationAge…

06/25/2026

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Helena Hospital are planning to sign a co-management agreement, pending final approval by the Arkansas Department of Health. The agreement was approved Thursday by the Helena Hospital Board of Governors.

06/25/2026

We are so proud of the impact that organ donation has in Arkansas. These families celebrate each other, support their donor families and bring hope in the moments of sadness.

06/22/2026

We are so proud to see the smiling faces of the people saved by organ donation!

06/15/2026

🩺 Experienced RN Looking for a New Challenge?

Have you built a strong nursing foundation in oncology, transplant, hematology, or acute care and are ready to expand your impact beyond direct patient care?

We are seeking a RN – Transplant Data Coordinator to join our transplant team in Little Rock.

In this role, you'll combine your clinical expertise with data analysis, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and outcomes reporting to help drive excellence in transplant care. You'll work alongside physicians, nurses, quality leaders, and transplant professionals to ensure our patients receive the highest standard of care.

✨ Why this opportunity stands out:
✔ Use your nursing knowledge in a strategic, quality-focused role
✔ Partner with a multidisciplinary transplant team
✔ Contribute directly to patient outcomes and program success
✔ Grow your expertise in transplant quality, regulatory readiness, and performance improvement
✔ Excellent UAMS benefits, retirement match, educational opportunities, and career development

We're particularly interested in RNs with:
• Nursing experience in oncology, transplant, hematology, or related specialties
• Experience working with Epic and electronic health records
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• A passion for quality improvement and improving patient outcomes

If you're ready to leverage your clinical experience in a role that influences the entire transplant journey, we'd love to hear from you.

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05/04/2026

What a week for Solid Organ Transplant (SOT)!

We’re celebrating an award-winning presentation from our Bariatric Fitness in Transplant team, along with the success of our inaugural Solid Organ Transplant Clinical Care Symposium. The feedback has been outstanding, and we’re energized by the engagement from across the state.

We’re proud to partner with care providers throughout Arkansas to advance transplant care and improve patient outcomes.

Patient stories to close the day—bringing the mission of transplant to life.

These powerful experiences remind us why we do this work and reinforce our commitment to every patient and family we serve.