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What is Culinary Medicine?
Medicine that blends the art of food and cooking.
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Culinary Medicine resources for more learning.
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The UAMS Culinary Medicine program is branching out to support the community through healthy cooking demos, nutrition talks and teaching people of all ages how to cook. Learn more about our events on the UAMS campuses and in our communities.
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Culinary Medicine Participates in K-12 STEM Program
The Arkansas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (ArAND), Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance (AHRA), UAMS dietetic interns, and UAMS Culinary Medicine all banded together Thursday, July 13 to present an interactive workshop for the students of the UAMS Pathways Academy. Pathways Academy is a statewide K-12 STEM program with the mission to diversify the healthcare workforce. The program is an excellent opportunity for kids to level up their education and is funded by the Division of Workforce Services.
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Have You Visited the Farmer’s Market Yet?
If you have been searching for a place that sells beautifully fresh, local produce, then look no further than the UAMS campus.
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Alyssa Frisby Moves to New Role
We are pleased and excited to welcome Alyssa Frisby, M.S., RD, LD, to her new role as Instructor in Academic Affairs and Brand Manager of the Culinary Medicine Program. While you are all likely familiar with Alyssa through in her part-time role as Instructor, she will make the transition to her full-time role on June 19, 2023.
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Arkansas Medical, Dentist and Pharmaceutical Association Visits Culinary Medicine’s Teaching Kitchen
Culinary Medicine hosted a teaching kitchen for the Arkansas Medical, Dentist, and Pharmaceutical Association (AMDPA) on Saturday, June 3. Eight Participants integrated nutrition education and clinical application while splitting into pairs and working together to prepare recipes chosen to highlight modules used in the Culinary Medicine curriculum.
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