23 Sep 2024 CARTI expands access to breast care with Mammograms and Muffins

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LITTLE ROCK – CARTI is continuing its push to expand women’s access to trusted breast care with the return of its annual Mammograms and Muffins. Held each October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, including Saturdays, the events are designed to reduce the barriers women often face in receiving their annual screenings.

“Arkansas has made significant strides in improving our breast cancer screening rates, yet we still fall near the bottom of the charts for mammography use,” said Stacy Smith-Foley, M.D., board-certified breast imaging specialist. “The Breast Center at CARTI is committed to addressing this gap by ensuring all women have access to trusted, leading-edge care needed to protect their breast health.”

The Breast Center at CARTI will host Mammograms and Muffins at the following locations on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. In addition to receiving their screenings, women can enter giveaways and receive free educational materials. Those interested in scheduling an appointment may call 501-537-MAMO.

Mammograms and Muffins

  • Russellville: October 1-5 at 209 South Portland Avenue
  • North Little Rock: October 1-5 at 3400 Springhill Drive
  • Little Rock: October 14-19 at 8901 CARTI Way
  • Pine Bluff: October 21-26 at 5001 Bobo Road  

The Breast Center at CARTI recommends that women of average risk begin receiving their annual mammograms at age 40. Individuals at higher risk, such as those with family histories of breast cancer, should speak to their providers about considering earlier or additional screenings.  

CARTI is a not-for-profit, multidisciplinary cancer care provider offering leading-edge medical, radiation and surgical oncology, interventional radiology, as well as an array of specialty services, including audiology, breast care, cancer genetics and risk management, dental care, imaging, urology and more. With 18 locations across the state and Arkansas’ first dedicated cancer surgery center, CARTI makes trusted cancer care accessible for every patient it serves through compassion, innovation and purpose. For more information, visit CARTI.com.