UAMS Advanced Practice Providers

Please help us congratulate Shannon Whatley for being selected as the May APP of the month. She has been recognized for her exceptional skills and outstanding care.

Shannon received her Master of Science in Nursing degree from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Kentucky and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Northwestern State University in Shreveport, Louisiana. Prior to becoming a nurse midwife, she worked as a labor and delivery nurse at Ochsner LSU Health in Shreveport, Louisiana.
She is passionate about providing evidence-based, low-tech/high touch care to the pregnant and birthing mothers at UAMS with a compassionate and gentle approach. It’s important to her to form relationships with her patients and their families and to empower them to achieve the birth experience they desire. She also enjoys providing gynecologic and preconception care to non-pregnant women. She is honored to be able to care for the diverse families that seek healthcare at UAMS.
Outside of work, Shannon enjoys traveling, trying new foods, and spending time outdoors with her husband and four children.

Congratulations to our APP of the Month of December Christy Salaam!

Christy is an Advanced Practice Provider in the UAMS Department of Neurology, where she has spent the past five years specializing in the care of patients with chronic and complex headache disorders. As a Headache Specialist, she is dedicated to delivering comprehensive, evidence-based care that improves patient outcomes and quality of life.
In addition to her clinical work, Christy serves as the APP Lead for the Neurology department. In this role, she supports clinical operations, mentors fellow advanced practice providers, and fosters a collaborative environment that strengthens the delivery of care across the service.
Christy is currently pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree, further advancing her clinical expertise and leadership skills. Her commitment to excellence, compassion for patients, and dedication to her team are central to her impact at UAMS.

This is what her Nominee said:

“I would like to nominate Christy Salaam APRN, Neurology- Headaches, for APP of the Month because she consistently goes above and beyond to care for her patients and support her colleagues. As the lead of our team, Christy demonstrates outstanding leadership, compassion, and dedication every day. She is always willing to help, fosters a positive work environment, and truly exemplifies what it means to be an exceptional Advanced Practice Provider.”