FORT SMITH, Ark. – Hispanic women face a higher risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer at later stages, when treatment is more challenging, according to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Contributing factors include limited awareness of recommended screenings, barriers to care, and language differences.
To help close this gap, Baptist Health La Clínica del Pueblo, Baptist Health Breast Center-Fort Smith and the Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House are partnering to host a free educational event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The event will take place at the Reynolds Cancer Support House at 3324 South M St..
The program, offered in Spanish, will be led by Dr. Wilson Cruz, and his care team. Attendees will learn about:
- Risk factors for breast cancer
- The importance of annual screening mammograms
- Genetic testing
- Screening options for women with dense breast tissue, including the Automated Breast Ultrasound System (ABUS) available at Baptist Health Breast Center-Fort Smith.
This event is part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and aims to empower Hispanic women with knowledge and resources to take charge of their breast health.
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 300 points of access that include 12 hospitals; urgent care centers; a senior living community; over 75 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 12,000 employees, groundbreaking treatments, renowned physicians and community outreach programs. Baptist Health is certified as a Great Place to Work and is honored by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026. For more information about Baptist Health, visit Baptist-Health.com, call Baptist Health HealthLine at 1-888-BAPTIST or download the myBaptistHealth app. Find us on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.