Mayor Perrin addressed UAMS doctors and leaders from Jonesboro and around the state in celebrating the 40th anniversary of UAMS Northeast in Jonesboro. UAMS Northeast provides a Family Medicine Clinic and Area Health Education Center and houses a family medicine residency program, community education and outreach, and a medical library in Jonesboro. Mayor Perrin spoke of the value of physicians in Jonesboro, not only for keeping us healthy, but in creating economies for workforce growth and tax base.