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Cancer Nutrition Clinic

Address

4018 W. Capitol Ave.
Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
First Floor, Patient Support Pavilion
Little Rock, AR 72205

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Contact Information

Clinic Phone Number
(501) 526-6477

Hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
8 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday
8 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday
8 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday
8 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday
8 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday
Closed

After Hours

If you are in need of urgent or emergency care call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department at your local hospital.

Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute building

COVID-19 Update

Before Coming to UAMS

If you have any symptoms of COVID-19, think you may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, or have tested positive for COVID-19, you will need to reschedule your appointment.

Patients who have had a COVID-19 infection may have in-person appointments 21 days after infection or a positive COVID test, as long as your symptoms are improving.

Call the UAMS appointment center at (501) 686-8000 to reschedule your appointment or ask if your appointment can be done by phone or video. Please call your clinic if you have questions about coming for an in-person visit.

What to Expect at Your Appointment

Everyone who comes to UAMS is required to wear a mask and pass a health screening. You will also have your temperature taken. Please do not remove your mask until asked to do so by a UAMS employee.

Outpatient Visitor Guidelines

Beginning March 3, 2021, one visitor may come to your appointment with you. You may also include others in your appointment by phone or video chat. Visitors must be 18 or older. Some clinics have additional visitor guidelines. Call your clinic for more information if you have a visitation question.

Please visit our COVID-19 resources to learn more about what to expect at your appointment.

About Cancer Nutrition Clinic

Nutrition is an important part of cancer treatment. Eating the right kinds of foods before, during and after treatment influences how well you feel and how you maintain your strength. At UAMS, our Cancer Nutrition Clinic can you help you ensure that you are meeting your dietary needs.

In our clinic, our expert dietitians want to support you through your battle with cancer. Before you begin treatment, you may need to change your diet to help build up your strength and withstand possible side effects of your cancer treatment.

The type of cancer, your treatment and any side effects you have must be considered when trying to determine the best way to get the nutrition your body needs. Some tumors produce chemicals that change the way the body uses certain nutrients. Your body’s use of protein, carbohydrates and fat may be affected, especially by tumors of the stomach or intestines.

If you have surgery, your body may need extra calories and protein for wound healing and recovery. And you may not be able to eat a normal diet because of surgery-related side effects.

Sometimes eating well can be difficult with certain treatments and operations, but our qualified dietitians can talk to you about any difficulty you may have getting the proper nutrients your body needs.

Parking Information

Self parking is available in Parking 3 at the corner of Cedar and Capitol. Parking stubs for patients are validated in the clinic. For your convenience, park on Levels 2B, 3B, 4B or 5B. Valet parking is available in front of the Cancer Institute for a fee.

Directions From the Parking Area

  1. Take the Cancer Institute elevators in Parking 3 at Level 2B.
  2. Exit the walkway on Level 2B of Parking 3 and you will be at the Cancer Institute’s entrance.
  3. Enter the Cancer Institute and the Patient Pavilion is located across from the Gathering Place café.

Appointment Information

Appointments are by referral only. Please contact your primary care doctor or visit one of our doctors in the Center for Primary Care to obtain a referral.

What to Bring to Your Appointment

For your first appointment, please bring a photo ID and your insurance card along with a list of any medications you’re taking, including over-the-counter medications. You should also bring any medical records you can provide, including slides or test results from other clinics.

For future appointments, please provide updated medical and insurance information.

UAMS MyChart

UAMS MyChart is a patient portal that gives you free, secure 24-hour online access to your health information. You can see your lab and test results, send messages to your doctor, make appointments, refill prescriptions and pay your bills. Ask your clinic staff or hospital nurse how to sign up for UAMS MyChart.

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Providers at Cancer Nutrition Clinic

Amanda L. Tennyson, RD Nutritionist

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