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COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS

AHEC-SW BREAST CARE (ABC) EDUCATION PROGRAM

The
ABC Education Program educates men and women on the importance of early detection of breast cancer through monthly self-exams and mammograms. Funding is provided by the Texarkana Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. From April 2006-March 2007, 266 women received mammograms at UAMS AHEC-SW; 13 were supported by Komen funds. 

CHRISTUS HEARTWATCH


The
CHRISTUS Heatwatch program assists residents of NE Texas and SW Arkansas with health education of concerning chronic heart-related diseases like: diabetes, high blood pressure, tobacco use, obesity, and asthma. The Community Health Worker plays a vital role in educating individuals concerning heart health. Funding is provided by the CHRISTUS Fund out of Houston, Texas.

 

CHRISTUS MINORITY CARE CLINIC

The CHRISTUS Minority Care Clinic helps meet the needs of underserved/uninsured residents of DeQueen, AR. Two Nurse Practitioners, a LPN and a Community Health Worker see patients every Saturday of the month. The clinic provides primary basic care, helping to ease the burden of individuals going to the Emergency Room needing only minor care. Funding is provided by the CHRISTUS Fund out of Houston, Texas.

FOUNDATION FOR MIDSOUTH


The
Foundation for MidSouth program is a multi-purpose project seeking to help the community of DeQueen, AR. The program helps provide an additional Nurse Practitioner for the Minority Care Clinic and utilizes the Community Health Worker in the clinic setting. The program also will expand medical interpreters in southwest Arkansas through the UAMS Regional Programs Medical Interpreting Program. An after-school program is being established through the project to help provide a positive place for students K-5th grade to go and receive structured health and education programs, as well as help with school work. Funding is provided by the Foundation for MidSouth out of Jackson, MS.

 

 

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