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Department of Surgery: Office of Health Initiatives and Disparities Research

Office of Health Initiatives and Disparities Research

The goal of the Office of Health Initiatives and Disparities Research at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is to significantly improve access to and utilization of beneficial evidence-based interventions in communities with cancer related health disparities. There is an on-going commitment to address the concern of cancer-related problems, through education, training, and research.

Arkansas Cancer Screening Guidelines by Age

Cancer screening guidelines change as you age. Regular screenings can detect cancer early when it is most treatable, or even prevent it by finding precancerous changes.

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Our Vision

Our vision is to develop a program to address cancer related health disparities from transdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach. Our priority will mirror the strategic plan of the institution and promote disease-focused transdisciplinary and population-based prevention and intervention studies that link expert researchers from multiple disciplines. In this program, we will promote the integration of cancer biology and oncology and its treatment with community outreach and engagement using a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach in order to improve cancer prevention, intervention and outcomes. This vision recognizes the role of community involvement in taking a hands-on role in their overall health to reduce cancer related disparities among at-risk communities.

To accomplish these goals, we partner with the following organizations and institutions listed below.