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Health
Baptist Health offering mammograms on second Saturday of each month in Fort Smith
Breast Cancer
Oklahoma mother and daughter beat breast cancer by getting regular mammograms
"I was very neglectful. And that will not happen again. And I tell everybody now, go get checked, mama was faithful," said Freda.
Breast Cancer
How to get a free screening for breast cancer in Arkansas
The Arkansas Department of Health offers free breast cancer and cervical cancer screenings along with follow-up services. Call to schedule yours at 1-833-693-2942.
Breast Cancer
How dense breasts can be a higher cancer risk for women
Nearly half of women 40 or older who get mammograms have dense breast tissue, according the the National Cancer Institute.
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Fayetteville Animal Shelter overcrowded, some dogs wait months
Fayetteville Animal Shelter is running out of room for their dogs, some of who have been sitting inside kennels for months, waiting to be noticed.
Health
UAMS A study looks at racial disparities
A new study will look at the Affordable Care Act's impact on racial disparities for breast cancer patients in Arkansas.
Health
This Arkansas woman's late journey with breast cancer
Mary Robertson was in good health at 69 years old. She remembers receiving her yearly mammogram reminder before being diagnosed with the surprising news.
Breast Cancer
Arkansas cancer survivor gets special surprise on The Jennifer Hudson Show
Stacy Harper was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer shortly after her 40th birthday. She was recognized on The Jennifer Hudson Show and received a special gift.
Health
'The MammoVan:' Arkansas hospital brings mammogram screenings to patients
Currently, there's over 20 counties in Arkansas with no mammogram centers available. But, UAMS's 'MammoVan' boosts access and brings the screenings to patients.
News
Baptist Health Community Health Fair to be held in Fort Smith on Cinco de Mayo
The event will take place on Thursday, May 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m at the clinic's parking lot.
Local News
Free mammogram screenings available in NWA
Free mammograms will be available for uninsured or underinsured women in Northwest Arkansas.
Health
'I was devastated': Central Texas woman who delayed mammogram due to COVID-19 finds out she has stage one breast cancer
Nicki Krueger was supposed to get a mammogram in March but, because of COVID, she delayed it until July. After her appointment, doctors found two cancerous tumors.
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