In The News
First ACC Survey Winner Announced
April 26, 2011
The Arkansas Cancer Coalition (ACC) is happy to announce Lauren Talbot is the first $50 Walmart gift card winner for completing the ACC Membership Satisfaction Survey.
Workforce Development essential for health advancement
April 14, 2011 | By Billy Parrish
A strong cancer workforce is necessary if we are to achieve the major goals and objectives outlined in the state’s cancer plan. The workforce must have sufficient people in all disciplines and points on the continuum of care.
Crossroads: Rural Healthcare in America
April 12, 2011 | By Billy Parrish
Crossroads, a Vision Project Production, is a story of doctors, nurses, community organizers, and patients who are part of an innovative and well-planned healthcare network in the Mississippi Delta.
Saline County Hometown Health Coalition addresses community needs
April 06, 2011
Flamingos, festivals and food highlight Saline County HHI meeting
Hometown Health Coalitions aim for Sustainability
April 01, 2011
Hometown Health Improvement brings together a wide range of people and organizations including consumers, business leaders, health care providers, elected officials, religious leaders, and educators to identify community health problems and develop and implement ways to solve them.
Youth Group shakes up Capitol
March 23, 2011
The Tobacco Control Youth Board, a group of teens dedicated to educating peers, middle and elementary school children and other members of the community about the dangers of tobacco use and [...]
Colorectal Cancer highlighted at Legislative Breafast
March 22, 2011
The Colorectal Cancer Act of 2005 is an important measure in reducing mortality rates as well as future healthcare costs from a cancer that is fully preventable and treatable.
Arkansas Cancer Summit XII
March 10, 2011
Arkansas Cancer Summit The Arkansas Cancer Summit is an annual event hosted by the Arkansas Cancer Coalition for members to network, share information and build new skills. Below is a [...]
UAMS Midsouth Summit Black Expo
February 28, 2011
The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences hosted the Seventh Annual Midsouth Summit Black Expo on Saturday, February 26, 2001 at the Clear [...]
ACC issues Mini-grants for Big Effect
February 25, 2011
The success of Arkansas Cancer Plan Implementation Grants has encouraged ACC to launch a brand new endeavor— ACC Mini-grants.
Fact Sheet
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