Administration

Arkansas' BreastCare is a public health program of the Arkansas Department of Health created as a result of the Breast Cancer Act of 1997. It is a response to Arkansas' ongoing threat of breast cancer - the most common form of cancer in women after skin cancer.

Advisory Board

BreastCare is administered by the Arkansas Department of Health with guidance from the eight-member Breast Cancer Control Advisory Board appointed by the Governor of Arkansas.

Tammy Gavin
White River Medical Center
Batesville, Arkansas
Representing Arkansas Hospital Association
Term expires 1/1/13

Sondra Bedwell, RN, MNSC, FNP
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, AHEC-SW
Texarkana, Arkansas
Representing Arkansas Nursing Association
Term expires 1/1/12

Barbara Daughtery
Little Rock, Arkansas
Representing Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Term expires 1/1/12

Jerri Fant, MD
Breast Health Clinics of Arkansas
North Little Rock, Arkansas
Representing Arkansas Medical Society
Term expires 1/1/11

Ronda Henry-Tillman, MD
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, Arkansas
Representing Medical Oncology
Term expires 1/1/12

Laura Hutchins, MD
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, Arkansas
Representing American Cancer Society
Term expires 1/1/12

John Lynch, MD
St. Bernards Regional Medical Center
Representing Radiation Oncology
Term expires 1/1/13

Sandra McFadden
Little Rock, Arkansas
Representing Women's Health Advocacy
Term expires 1/1/11

BreastCare Team

Arkansas Department of Health

Administration:

Barbara Hager, MPH
Program Director
501-661-2495
Barbara.Hager@arkansas.gov

Louise Scott
Program Administrator
501-661-2787
Louise.F.Scott@arkansas.gov

Becky Kossover
Contracts and Grants Coordinator
501-280-4097
Becky.Kossover@arkansas.gov

Wanda Lung'aho
Administrative Assistant
501-661-2947
Wanda.Lungaho@arkansas.gov

Carol Middleton
Budget Coordinator
501-280-4105
Carol.Middleton@arkansas.gov

Shiela Kelley
Accountant
501-661-2836
Shiela.Kelley@arkansas.gov

Surveillance and Data Management:

Rupa Sharma, MSPH, MSc
Senior Epidemiologist
501-661-2889
Rupa.Sharma@arkansas.gov

Bamidele Olaleye
Data Manager
501-661-2705
Bamidele.Olaleye@arkansas.gov

Public Education and Outreach:

Taniesha Richardson, MPH, CHES
Public Health Educator
(501) 661-2432
Taniesha.Richardson@arkansas.gov

Adam Nelsen
Medicaid Case Manager
501-661-2998
Adam.Nelsen@arkansas.gov

Nursing Services:

Dianne Crippen, RN
Program Nursing Coordinator
501-661-2636
Dianne.Crippen@arkansas.gov

Tina Patterson, RN
Program Nursing Coordinator
501-661-2018
Christina.Patterson@arkansas.gov

Care Coordinators

A regional network of BreastCare Coordinators works with BreastCare clients across the state and serves as a liaison between the Arkansas Department of Health in Little Rock and local providers who perform the actual screenings and treatment of women in need. They also offer education and outreach to existing and potential BreastCare providers.

Debby Vodrazka Harris, RN
Northwest Region
479-498-4549
Debby.Harris@arkansas.gov

Lisa Martin, RN
Northeast Region
870-236-9920
Lisa.Martin@arkansas.gov

Polly Lockett-Fox, RN
Central Region
501-791-8551
Polly.Lockett-Fox@arkansas.gov

Julie Huntley, RN
Southwest Region
903-748-8276
Julie.Huntley@arkansas.gov

Fran Kirk, RN
Southeast Region
870-630-3228
Frances.Kirk@arkansas.gov

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BreastCare
Arkansas Department of Health
4815 West Markham Street Slot 11
Little Rock, AR 72205
1-877-670-CARE (2273)