FORT SMITH, Ark. – Studies show that Hispanic women are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer at later stages, when it’s more difficult to treat.
According to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, this could be due to a lack of knowledge about recommended screenings, as well as a lack of access to care and language barriers.
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month and to help bridge the gap, Baptist Health La Clínica del Pueblo is partnering with the Reynolds Cancer Support House to provide a free educational event to help Hispanic women better understand their risk of breast cancer and the importance of annual screening mammograms.
Dr. Wilson Cruz, a Baptist Health family medicine physician, and his staff will provide information in Spanish on the risk factors for breast cancer, genetic testing, mammography and screening options for dense breast tissue such as the Automated Breast Ultrasound System (ABUS) at Baptist Health Breast Center-Fort Smith.
The event is free to community members and will be held Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Reynolds Cancer Support House located at 3324 South M St. in Fort Smith.
About Baptist Health
For more than a century, Baptist Health has delivered all our best in health care through Christian compassion and innovative services. Baptist Health, Arkansas’ most comprehensive health care organization, is here For You. For Life. – with more than 250 points of access that include 12 hospitals; urgent care centers; a senior living community; over 100 primary and specialty care clinics; a college with studies in nursing and allied health; and a graduate residency program. It is also the largest private not-for-profit health care organization based in Arkansas, providing care through the support of approximately 11,000 employees, groundbreaking treatments, renowned physicians and community outreach programs. For more information about Baptist Health, visit Baptist-Health.com, call Baptist Health HealthLine at 1-888-BAPTIST or download the myBaptistHealth app.
About Reynolds Cancer Support House
Reynolds Cancer Support House, located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, provides comprehensive support services to individuals and families facing cancer in the River Valley region. Since its founding, the organization has been committed to ensuring that no one faces cancer alone. Offering a wide range of free services, from emotional and educational support to practical resources, Reynolds Cancer Support House empowers cancer patients, survivors, and their loved ones throughout their cancer journey. The house serves as a beacon of hope, where compassionate care meets tangible assistance, ensuring that All Find Hope Here. For more information, visit ReynoldsCancerSupportHouse.org or call (479) 782-6302.