Baptist Health Medical Center

 

Project #1 Name: 
"Breast Screening Project"

Type of Grant: Screening 

Grant Amount:  $76,650

Project Director: Colleen Woodruff

Address:
9601 Interstate 630
Exit 7, Little Rock, AR 72205

Phone: (501) 202-1839

Email: Colleen.woodruff@baptist-health.org

Counties Served: Bradley, Clark, Conway, Desha, Faulkner, Garland, Grant, Jackson, Jefferson, Logan, Lonoke, Pope, Pulaski, Phillips, Saline 

The Breast Screening Program provides life-saving screening among low socio-economic, minority and medically underserved women in central Arkansas. During the funding cycle period, approximately 70 women were screened and an expected 120 women will be served by March 2010. Specifically, the program provides screening mammograms, unilateral diagnostics, bilateral diagnostics, ultrasounds, cyst aspirations, core biopsies and educational materials along with the continuum of services at the Women’s Resource Center. These services are provided by a Breast Health Specialist who assesses and monitors the physical, psychological and social needs of the patient as well as educate patients regarding treatment options, support services and self-care. On January 9, 2008, the BH Digital Mammography technology was installed and is available for all patients and will more likely impact the under age 40 category and women with small, dense breasts.

 


Project #2 Name: "Look Good, Feel Better" 

Type of Grant:  Treatment Support

Grant Amount:  $12,000

Project Director: Jackie Moody

Address:
9601 Interstate 630, Exit 7
Little Rock, AR 72205

Phone: (501) 202-7386

Email: Jackie.moody@baptist-health.org

Counties Served: Arkansas, Cleburne, Conway, Faulkner, Garland, Grant, Hot Spring, Jefferson, Lonoke, Perry, Pulaski, Prairie, Saline, White 

Since 1999, the BAPTIST HEALTH Women’s Resource Center has provided over thousands of women and their families year with support through the Positive Appearance Center (PAC). PAC serves 500 women annually. At the PAC, women have a place to access the latest in medical information via internet at the computer station, receive professional consultation regarding their treatment and through the "Look Good Feel Better" Program improve their outward appearance through the purchase of wigs, scarves and other enhancements. Studies show that women who receive this type of support feel better, look better and live better. There is a connection between body and mind. The American Cancer Society reported in 2006 that 69% of women with cancer said their appearance changed during treatment, resulting in a temporary depression which can adversely impact the outcome of the cancer treatments. The study maintained that appearance affects the patients’ overall sense of well-being, which affects their health. Approximately 45 women are being served monthly and as of this date 15 women have been turned away due to lack of funds. This is not acceptable at BH and we must do everything possible to provide care for all patients who need our help. The BH Positive Appearance Center requests $12,000 to purchase 230 post-surgical kits and 125 wigs, for approximately 355 women in 2009 for the "Look Good Feel Better" Program.