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UAMS West Regional Campus - Fort Smith

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UAMS Family Medical Center Fort Smith UAMS West in Fort Smith, Arkansas is one of eight regional centers across the state.

Serving as an Area Health Education Center, UAMS West is home to a family medicine residency program, medical/pharmacy/nursing student education, community education, outreach programs, and a comprehensive medical library. Sparks Hospital and Health Management Associates, Inc. (HMA) work closely with UAMS West for inpatient admissions, resident physician education and student
education. The clinic, UAMS Family Medical Center Fort Smith, provides high quality primary care medical services including preventive, obstetrical, acute and chronic care for patients of all ages. Patients can receive many services such as inpatient care, outpatient care, procedures, lab, x-ray, and access to their own web based electronic medical records. The clinic provides cutting edge team based care and is currently nationally recognized as a NCQA certified Patient Centered Medical Home. UAMS West also participates in the CMS sponsored Comprehensive Primary Care Initiative, was named Arkansas AHEC of the year in 2009 and 2012, and is a NCQA recognized diabetes excellence center. UAMS has certain social media policies and guidelines in place for our institution. To see a full list of guidelines and terms of use, go to http://uamshealth.com/socialmediaguidelines.

11/04/2026

Between 6-12 months, one by one, introduce the top 9 food allergens, foods that have the highest rates of food allergies, including dairy, egg, peanut, tree nut, soy, wheat, fish, shellfish, and sesame. Research shows that early exposure, and continued regular exposure, helps to reduce the risk of developing severe food allergies.

See this post for tips to use when introducing your baby to top food allergens. Always contact to your pediatrician if you have concerns about introducing these foods or if you have a family history of food allergies.

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11/01/2026

Break free with these science-backed tips:
Exercise regularly (mornings or afternoons)
Skip ni****ne 4 hours before bed
Limit alcohol (it disrupts sleep) ‍
Ditch screens 2 hours before bedtime (blue light messes with sleep)
Cool down with a bath or shower before bed
Practice relaxation techniques like meditation ‍
Relax your muscles before bed (progressive muscle relaxation)
Don't force sleep! Get out of bed if you can't fall asleep after 30 minutes ➡️️
See a doctor if these tips don't help. A good night's sleep is key to your health!

P.S. Share your favorite sleep tip in the comments!

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10/22/2026

Fort Smith was Arkansas' capital for the day, and that included a tour of UAMS West with representatives of the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration and Arkansas Department of Health. Brian Jones, DHSc, vice chancellor of UAMS Regional Campuses, joined the tour.

10/12/2026

Dr. Iram Qureshi is now accepting patients at UAMS Family Medical Center in Fort Smith. She completed her residency at UAMS West, so welcome back, Dr. Qureshi!

Iram Qureshi, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Family Medical Center in Fort Smith, where she will offer comprehensive care for all ages.

10/09/2026

Employees at UAMS West celebrated at a Bravo Break where they got fancy treats and UAMS swag to take home. UAMS West is one of many UAMS departments that have celebrated with a Bravo Break. Chancellor C. Lowry Barnes, M.D., initiated the Bravo Breaks so employees will feel seen and recognized for their work.

10/07/2026

Safe to Sleep® Tip: Always place baby on their back to sleep, for naps and at night, to reduce the risk of SIDS.

Learn more about safe infant sleep at https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov

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10/02/2026

UAMS West got a chance to talk to medical students about the residency program at the Primary Care Residency Fair in North Little Rock recently. Read the story.

Medical students explored their options for residency training at a recent Arkansas Primary Care Residency Fair at the North Little Rock Event Center, presented by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). The fair gave students a chance to meet representatives from 24 Arkansas residen...

09/23/2026

UAMS @ Mercy Fort Smith and our inaugural inpatient medicine team. Our PGY-1s Dr. Dathi and Dr. Saeed, PGY-2 Dr. Biggs, PGY-3/Chief of Service Dr. Stinnett, program director Dr. Irish-Clardy, and faculty members Drs. Amargos and Clardy successfully led the program into a new hospital and laid the groundwork for what will be a thriving inpatient service for the foreseeable future.

A special thanks is owed to the physicians of Mercy-Ft. Smith Family Med and Mercy Internal Medicine Residency Program and the support they provided our team. Furthermore, we extend our appreciation to the Mercy Fort Smith GME leadership, hospital leadership, hospitalists, specialists, nursing staff, and technical support staff for the continued assistance they gave over the last month.

09/19/2026

Today, UAMS West Family Medicine was proud to be represented at the 3rd Annual Arkansas Primary Care Residency Fair in North Little Rock!

One of our residents, Dr. Harrison Chambers, and our program coordinator, Lauri Lowrimore, had the opportunity to showcase our residency program, share what makes training and living in Fort Smith special, and connect with medical students from across Arkansas and neighboring states who are considering careers in primary care.

We’re always excited to meet the next generation of physicians and share the people, community, and opportunities that make UAMS West a great place to train. Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s residency fair possible!

09/18/2026

Congratulations, Dr. Voris! Well deserved!

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1301 South E Street
Fort Smith, AR
72901

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Website

http://www.uamsfamilymedcenters.com/

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