The Arkansas State Fair provided an exciting opportunity to officially launch ACC’s Arkansas BlueLink Project, an initiative designed to increase colorectal cancer screening rates by educating Arkansans about three screening options: a FIT (Fecal Immunochemical Test), an at-home stool test that checks for hidden blood; Cologuard, an at-home stool-based test that checks for blood and
The Arkansas Cancer Coalition (ACC) joined forces with a dedicated team of pharmacy and nursing students from Harding University and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) to bring lifesaving cancer screening education and resources to the 2026 Arkansas State Fair, held October 16–25. Throughout the 10-day event, the ACC team engaged nearly 1,000
Arkansas Cancer Coalition (ACC) Program Manager Yoshara Barber has been busy making a difference in the Delta region by increasing cancer awareness and connecting residents to lifesaving screenings for breast, colorectal, and lung cancer. Early detection is one of the most powerful tools in the fight against cancer. Through community outreach, education, and one-on-one assistance,
Congratulations are in order! Trena recently completed her 5th World Marathon Major in Berlin, Germany. She continues to lead by example—reminding us that staying active, eating healthy, and setting big goals can take you places… literally around the world! We’re incredibly proud of you, Trena! Keep running, inspiring, and showing us what it means to
ACC’s Director of Programs, Miriam Karanja, was featured on Arkansas TV as part of a team of experts that discussed the many challenges that Arkansans face in the battle against cancer. Miriam discussed advocacy and navigation—connecting people with providers and screening, reaching rural communities, addressing fears and misconceptions that can keep people from seeking care,
TEAMACC joined thousands of women, men and children to participate in the Stride for the Cure Breast Cancer Walk/Run on October 3. We’re proud to support efforts that promote breast cancer awareness, early detection, physical activity, and healthier communities across Arkansas. As we work on cancer control, we are also working on staying active and
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Cancer Coalition (ACC) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded $205,905 through the Healthy Eating, Active Recreation & Transformation (HEART) initiative, part of Arkansas’ Rural Health Transformation Program. The funding, announced by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders on September 24, will support the ACC’s “Screening Arkansas: Building Rural
ACC hit the pavement again this past weekend! Congratulations to the Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation and the 2026 Omega Prostate Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk on a successful screening event and 5K! We’re proud to support efforts that promote prostate cancer awareness, early detection, physical activity, and healthier communities across Arkansas.
The Arkansas Cancer Coalition has moved! We are in the same building, but 3 floors down. Please update your contacts with our new address: Arkansas Cancer Coalition 10825 Financial Centre Parkway, Suite 126 Little Rock, AR 72211 Phone: 501.404.2363 Email: info@arcancercoalition.org Website: www.arcancercoalition.org
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