Community Engagement

January 18, 2024

UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute to Hold Health Fair in Huntsville on Feb. 9

Marty Trieschmann

a doctor and patient interacting at a health fair

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute will host a free public health fair at the Madison County Public Library in Huntsville on Feb. 9. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library, located at 827 N. College St. Patient navigators from the UAMS…

February 8, 2023

UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Hosts Third ‘Be a Part of the Cure’ Walk on May 6

Marty Trieschmann

Cancer survivors were among the more than 1,000 walkers at the 2022 Be a Part of the Cure Walk. This year's event is set for May 6.

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute will hold its third Be A Part of the Cure Walk to support cancer patients, survivors and families at 8 a.m., May 6, at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock. Gates open at 6:30 a.m.

June 8, 2022

UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Launches Statewide Cancer Navigation Program

Marty Trieschmann

Two patient navigators from the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute

The UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is implementing a new statewide patient navigation program to help cancer patients across the state access needed prevention, screening, treatment and support services. The program serves all Arkansans regardless of provider. “We know advances in cancer treatment may not reach underserved communities, especially in low socioeconomic areas and…