Announcements
COVID-19 vs. FLU AWARENESS 🩺
Cold and flu season is here, Sorors and friends! Both COVID-19 and the flu can cause fever, cough, fatigue, and body aches — but COVID-19 may also bring longer-lasting symptoms like loss of taste or smell.
Prevention is Power!
Vaccines remain our best defense against both viruses. Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting your updated flu and COVID-19 shots today!
Where to Go:
Vaccines are available through local pharmacies, clinics, and your county health departments:
Hot Spring County: (501) 332-6972
Clark County: (870) 246-4471
Garland County: (501) 624-3394
Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay informed. ❤️🤍
Feminine Hygiene Drive
The Hot Springs Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is hosting a Feminine and Daily Hygiene Drive to support women in need at the Shalom Recovery Center and the Ouachita Family Center Domestic Violence Center in Hot Springs.
Collection Dates: October 8th - 26th
Let’s make a difference together!
Donation boxes can be found at:
📍 Greater Pleasant Hill Baptist Church (Arkadelphia)
📍 Mt. Canaan Baptist Church (Gurdon)
📍 Ebenezer Church (Hot Springs)
📍 Pleasant Grove Baptist Church (Okolona)
Every item donated helps restore dignity and comfort to women rebuilding their lives. ❤️
#DST1913 #HSAAC #ServiceInOurHearts #DeltaSigmaTheta #CommunityService #WomenSupportingWomen
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
This month, #DSTGoesPink to donate, educate, and advocate in support of breast cancer awareness and action.
We stand with our sisters who are in the midst of their journey, celebrate our survivors, and honor the lives of those we have lost. Their courage and resilience continue to inspire us.
Our Mission: Health, Hope & Healing
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and the Hot Springs Area Alumnae Chapter (HSAAC) remain steadfast in the mission to uplift and empower our communities—especially as we confront the health disparities that disproportionately impact Black women.
With higher mortality rates and later-stage diagnoses, the need for early detection, education, and access to care is more urgent than ever.
💬 Together, we raise awareness, promote proactive healthcare, and work toward a healthier future for all women.
Facts About Breast Cancer in Arkansas
Did You Know?
Each year, about 2,500 women in Arkansas are diagnosed with breast cancer.
Nearly 400 women lose their lives annually to the disease.
The mortality rate for Black women in Arkansas is nearly 40% higher than for White women — about 24.6 to 29.8 deaths per 100,000 compared to 17–19 per 100,000 for White women.
Later-stage diagnoses are more common among Black women (≈40%) than White women (≈31%).
When found early, breast cancer has a five-year survival rate near 100%.
Source: Arkansas Cancer Facts & Figures 2024, Arkansas Department of Health
Together, We Can Make an Impact!
✅ Schedule your mammogram (especially age 40+ or with family history)
✅ Know your family history and share it with your provider
✅ Support local screening events and community health fairs
✅ Educate others on prevention and early detection
✅ Advocate for equitable healthcare access
Know the Signs & Symptoms
Lump or swelling in the breast or underarm
Change in breast size or shape
Dimpling or puckering of the skin
Nipple discharge or inversion
Redness or thickening of the breast skin
If you notice any changes, contact your healthcare provider immediately.
Resources & Support
Arkansas Department of Health – BreastCare Program
Free screenings for eligible women 40 years - 65 years of age
📞 1‑877‑670‑CARE (2273) | 🌐 healthy.arkansas.gov
UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
🌐 cancer.uams.edu
American Cancer Society
📞 1‑800‑227‑2345 | 🌐 cancer.org
We Honor. We Celebrate. We Remember.
Early Detection Saves Lives.
Hot Springs Area Alumnae Chapter - Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
🌐 facebook.com/HSAACDST
#HSAACDST #DSTGoesPink #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth 💗
Flu and COVID Vaccine Locations
Hot Springs Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. encourages everyone to take a proactive step in protecting your health this season!
We’ve compiled a list of locations across our three service areas — Hot Springs, Malvern, and Arkadelphia — offering flu and COVID-19 vaccines.
Review the list to find a convenient location near you and schedule your appointment today.
Protect yourself, your family, and your community! ❤️
#DeltaSigmaTheta #HSAACDST #HealthAndWellness #CommunityCare #HotSprings #Malvern #Arkadelphia #FluVaccine #CovidVaccine
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 💜
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 💜 As a sisterhood, we stand with our sisters and all people who are survivors. We honor their strength and resilience and we encourage everyone to take action, raise awareness, and be a source of support. We honor their courage, uplift their voices, and advocate for safe, healthy relationships because love is never met with violence.
🔺Did You Know?
- 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe intimate partner violence.
- Over 10 million people in the U.S. are physically abused by a partner each year.- - -- Survivors often try to leave 7 times before they can safely do so.
- 95% of survivors report emotional abuse, not just physical.
- Domestic violence affects children, families, workplaces, and communities.
If you or someone you know needs help, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline:
Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Text: START to 88788
Visit: thehotline.org
Together, we rise as #OneDelta and together, we heal.
#DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #OneDeltaOneMission #DST1913
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 💗
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when #DSTGoesPink to donate, educate, and advocate in support of breast cancer awareness and action.