UAMS Receives $11 Million for Gastroenterology Clinic, Endoscopy Center, Upgrades to Monroe Building (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences)

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has secured $11 million in federal grants to establish a Gastroenterology Clinic and advanced endoscopy center at the Freeway Medical Tower and upgrade its Monroe Building. A $8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will fund a 15,000-square-foot transformation in the Freeway building, featuring a 14-exam-room clinic and advanced endoscopy facilities. Construction begins in June 2025.