The Center for Science in the Public Interest filed a petition with the Food and Drug Administration urging the agency to identify a safe level for added sugars in beverages. Soda and other sugary drinks have unsafe levels of high-fructose corn syrup or other added sugars, a consumer group says, and it’s urging the government [...]

AMDPA awards six scholarships to deserving students at the University of Arkansas Medical School (UAMS). Three scholarships were awarded to medical students and three scholarships were awarded to pharmacy students. AMDPA also presented UAMS College of Health Related Professions with its  first scholarship of $2500 to the new Physician Assistant Program. A small reception in [...]

Saturday, February 16 at the Arkansas Arts Center launched AMDPA’s charge against childhood obesity at the Red Shoe Extravaganza. The night brought out the city’s best and leaders.  Dr. Anthony Fletcher shared the organizations vision of tackling childhood obesity across the state of Arkansas. The night was full of energetic models who showcased shoes from [...]