LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Baptist Health is offering appointment times for patients who qualify for lung cancer screenings Saturday, November 14, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
In an effort to promote Lung Cancer Awareness Month, four Baptist Health Imaging Centers will hold low-dose computed tomography (CT) screenings in Little Rock, North Little Rock, Fort Smith, and Benton.
- Baptist Health Imaging Center-Kanis: 9101 Kanis Road, Suite 100, Little Rock, AR 72205
- Baptist Health Imaging Center-North Little Rock: 3600 Springhill Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72117
- Baptist Health-Fort Smith: 1001 Towson Ave., Fort Smith, AR 72901
- Baptist Health Imaging Center-Saline County: 829 W Carpenter St, Benton, AR 72015
Patients are advised to speak with their primary care provider to receive a referral for the screening. Provider referrals can be sent via fax to (501) 850-0488.
According to the American Lung Association, Arkansas is among the worst states for several lung cancer measures, including a higher rate of new lung cancer cases, lower survival rates and lower surgical treatment rates compared to other states…