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Today's Cancer Challenge Telethon airs from Rogers as Highlands Oncology plans a second site there
The Cancer Challenge Telethon takes donations until 11 p.m.
Cameron Smith & Associates, 3350 S Pinnacle Hills Pkwy #101, Rogers
- 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.Coverage from as early as 5 a.m.; donations until 11 p.m.
- Hosts
- Jaclyn House, Reagan Wynn
- Station
- KNWA/FOX24
Source: KNWA FOX24
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| When | What |
|---|---|
| 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. | Coverage from as early as 5 a.m.; donations until 11 p.m. |
| Hosts | Jaclyn House, Reagan Wynn |
| Station | KNWA/FOX24 |
If you're in Rogers today, the Cancer Challenge Telethon is broadcasting live all day on KNWA/FOX24. Jaclyn House starts as early as 5 a.m., with Reagan Wynn alongside her. All the money stays in Northwest Arkansas. Community Clinic, a past grant recipient, has used it for colon care, cancer detection and breast screening programs.
- Phone: (479) 273-3172
- Online: cancerchallenge.com
- Text: CANCERNWA to 44321 by 11 p.m.
- In person: 3350 S Pinnacle Hills Pkwy #101, Rogers
Cancer care is growing here, too. Highlands Oncology Group broke ground recently on its seventh Northwest Arkansas facility, a second Rogers location opening in late 2028 with more beds and treatment space. Partner Dr. Eric Schaefer said weekly clinics bring specialists together on a case, shortening the average treatment analysis from eight weeks to less than two.
The Northwest Arkansas Council's 2024 Health Care Report put the region's lost revenue from patients leaving for specialty care at around $629 million a year.
Lost revenue from patients leaving for specialty care fell
Source: Talk Business & Politics
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| 2018 | $950 million |
| 2024 report | $629 million |
