St. Bernards Cancer Center

11/06/2025

Thank you to Riceland and Jason Salacki for donating bags of rice for our patients in need.

We know nutrition plays a big role in the healing process for cancer patients and we are so grateful to community partners who help us meet those nutrition needs!

11/05/2025

Welcome to our new Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Mahbuba Meem!

11/04/2025

This Saturday is our free lung screening! Walk-ins are welcome or you can call 870-207-8250 to schedule your screening.

Take a proactive step for your health! Join us for a FREE Lung Screening at St. Bernards Imaging Center and St. Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center.

📅 Saturday, November 8
🕘 Drop-in anytime between 9 A.M. – 3 P.M.
📍 1144 E. Matthews Ave., Jonesboro, AR 72401
OR
📍 2801 Medical Center Dr., Pocahontas, AR 72455
This quick, 15-minute screening could make all the difference.

Who qualifies:
✅ Ages 50–77
✅ 20+ pack-year to***co history (years smoked × packs per day)
✅ Current smoker or quit within the last 15 years
✅ No current symptoms of lung cancer

For more information, call 870-207-8250. Early detection saves lives — don’t miss this opportunity!

11/03/2025

This month in our newsletter, our registered dietitians addressed the question of boosting the immune system during sick season while undergoing treatment.

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11/03/2025

It’s National Radiologic Technologist Week! We’re celebrating our amazing radiation therapists and all they do to provide exceptional care for our patients here at the Cancer Center. Thank you for all that you do every day!

10/30/2025

Last week, some of the ladies from Alpha Omicron Pi, Arkansas State University delivered gift bags for our breast cancer patients. What a thoughtful gift full of things to help our patients through out their treatment process!

10/30/2025

You know it’s going to be a great day when our staff take a breakfast cart around to patients!

10/29/2025

Have you heard about our monthly Cancer Center newsletter?

It’s designed for everyone touched by cancer; survivors, caregivers, and community members who care.

Each month, we share stories, treatment education, and helpful tips and resources to support you and your loved ones.

Sign up here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/nye6nR1

10/28/2025

Early screening is the key to treating cancer. If you're at higher risk of developing lung cancer, take advantage of our free lung screening on November 8.

You qualify for an early lung cancer screening if you:
1. Are between the ages of 50-77
2. Currently smoke of quit smoking within the last 15 years
3. Have a 20 pack-year history
4. Are asymptomatic, experiencing no symptoms

Locations:
- St. Bernards Imaging Center, Jonesboro
- Five Rivers Medical Center, Pocahontas

St. Bernards Healthcare will offer free lung screenings across Northeast Arkansas on November 8 to help detect lung cancer early among at-risk adults.

https://www.kjnbtv.com/news/health/st-bernards-offers-free-lung-screenings-across-northeast-arkansas/article_07fb5823-d55b-4919-aed7-d5f2926c70d7.html

10/22/2025

In honor of Jamie's mom and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 50% of class proceeds at Soul Shine from October 24th - 26th will benefit the St. Bernards Foundation Pink Warrior Fund as part of their 31 Days of Pink. We are honored to contribute to a fund that serves those who are uninsured or underinsured during their breast cancer fight. We hope you'll join us for a special weekend including benefit classes, Mommy & Me, plus fall snacks on Saturday (Soul Shine Social Hours!). 💕

10/20/2025

On Saturday, we hosted our annual Women’s Cancer Symposium. This is a day of learning, collaboration, and connection with local medical professionals.

This event brings together a multidisciplinary team of experts from hematology oncologists and surgeons to radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, radiologists, and even exercise rehab specialists, all sharing the latest in cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment.

We’re passionate about what we do, and even more passionate about sharing that knowledge with the broader healthcare community. Because we believe cancer care isn’t just an isolated treatment plan, it’s a team effort. And that team includes every nurse, practitioner, and physician in the patients journey.

10/17/2025

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, our team wore pink today!