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UAMS gains new leadership, providing resources for Alzheimers caregivers

By Kyle Kellams,

Jasper Logan, Matthew Moore, Randy Wilburn

Published July 9, 2024 at 4:01 PM CDT

On today's show, a new leader for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ Northwest Region. Also, we hear from an organization helping Arkansans who are providing care for loved ones with dementia. Plus, Oklahoma Humanities is helping us find new perspectives.

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Kyle Kellams

Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.

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Jasper Logan

Jasper Logan is KUAF's community engagement manger.

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Matthew Moore

Matthew Moore is senior producer for Ozarks at Large.

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Randy Wilburn

Randy Wilburn is the host of I Am Northwest Arkansas.

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