White River Health System

Program Name:  "The Komen Project"

Award Amount:  $50,870

Project Director:  Angela Dugger

Address:
1710 Harrison St.
Batesville, AR 72501

Phone: (870) 262-1927

Email: Adugger1@wrmc.com

Type of Grant: Screening

Target Population:  Uninsured & underinsured women age 40-64 and women with a genetic history or clinically significant risk of breast cancer

Counties Served:
Cleburne, Fulton, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Sharp, Stone, Van Buren

WRHS’s project will provide free clinical breast exams, mammography services (screening, diagnostic & ultrasound) and needle guided biopsies to medically underserved individuals in the north central delta region of Arkansas who are 40-45 years old. Funding will also provide transportation assistance to breast cancer patients seeking radiation treatment at the WRMC Cancer Care center in Batesville. WRHS’s 2 mammography facilities and 6 rural health clinics are available to provide services close to the patient’s home. To be eligible for services, patients must be uninsured, underinsured and not qualified for BreastCare. Individuals outside of the target age range will not be turned away if they have a genetic history and/or their physician deems their risk signifigant. WRHS will colaborate with EncorePlus, ADH, and physicians throughout the service area to accommodate referrals for free services. This project will save lives by detecting breast cancer earlier for best treatment outcomes, while ensuring quality and efficient care with compassion, respect, and dignity.