The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has developed a Cancer Patient Navigation Program dedicated to improving cancer care for EVERYONE in Arkansas. You do not need to receive care at UAMS to participate in the program.
Our team includes nurse navigators and community health workers that can help bridge the gap between cancer patients, wellness and financial resources in the community, and health care providers. We are dedicated to helping eliminate barriers to health care and helping individuals take charge of their health.
Our team can:
- Help you learn more about preventing breast, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancer.
- Work with you and your family to make the BEST decisions for you
- Help you talk with your doctor.
- Connect you with resources for both your medical and non-medical needs including financial.
and social support for yourself, your caregivers, and your family - Help you schedule appointments for screening tests, follow up visits, and other care.
recommended by your doctor - Discuss applicable research studies and clinical trials that may be available to you.
About the Program
To learn more about the Patient Navigation Program give us a call at 1-855-569-3691 or email us at COE@uams.edu.
UAMS Cancer Navigators
Patient Navigator County Assignments
Conway, Faulkner*, Perry, Pope, Van Buren
Craighead, Greene, Jackson, Mississippi, Poinsett, Woodruff
Franklin, Johnson, Logan, Scott, Sebastian, Yell
Howard, Montgomery, Polk, Sevier*
Clay, Fulton, Lawrence, Randolph, Sharp*
Calhoun, Columbia, Dallas, Ouachita
Arkansas, Cross. Crittenden, Lee, Monroe, Phillips, St. Francis
Hempstead, Lafayette, Little River, Miller, Nevada
Cleburne, Independence, Izard, Prairie, Stone, White
Desha, Grant, Jefferson, Lincoln
Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Drew
Nurse Navigators
Associate Patient Navigation Director
Beverly Johnson
UAMS East – Helena
Manager, Community Partnerships
Vikki Ward
Remote in Union County
Executive Director, COE
Shalanda Wilson
Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute 10th Floor