IN THE KITCHEN WITH COBY | Dark Chocolate, Cashew and Banana Snackers

INGREDIENTS (2) Bananas (1) 6 oz Jar of Cashew Butter, or Your Favorite Nut Butter 4 oz of Chopped Cashews 10 oz Package of Dark Chocolate Melting Wafers DIRECTIONS Melt the package of dark chocolate wafers over double boiler. Cut bananas lengthwise and spread cashew butter on the flat side of the banana. Sprinkle half … Continued

CARTI and the COVID-19 Vaccine

CARTI is implementing the most stringent safety protocols against COVID-19 at all of our locations. Recently, this includes all of our physicians, nurses, care teams and other patient-facing staff members receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. We want everyone who visits CARTI to feel as safe as possible, and we’re proud to take this step in beating … Continued

IN THE KITCHEN WITH COBY | THREE EGG OMELET

Ingredients 3 eggs 2 pats of butter 2 tablespoons  chopped bell peppers 2 tablespoons  chopped onions 2 tablespoons of diced roma tomatoes 2 tablespoons of diced cilantro 2 tablespoons of green onions 1 avocado ¼ cup of cheese 1 teaspoon of salt Recipe Heat non-stick skillet and melt one pat of butter. Add bell peppers and … Continued

CFO JENNIFER STYRON NAMED NONPROFIT CFO OF THE YEAR BY ARKANSAS BUSINESS

CARTI CFO and executive vice president Jennifer Styron was named Nonprofit CFO of the Year at Arkansas Business’ 2020 CFO of the Year Awards on Dec. 15 in Little Rock. Her profile was published in the print edition of Arkansas Business. An excerpt from her profile: “In 2018, Jennifer Styron joined CARTI as CFO, just as the … Continued

Radiation and Chemotherapy: What Are The Differences?

When a patient is diagnosed with cancer, they are often presented with three main treatment options – chemotherapy radiation therapy and surgery. These can be done singularly or in combination with each other. The two most common treatments physicians recommend are radiation and chemotherapy. They both have the same goals, which are to: Eliminate Cancer … Continued

Breast Cancer Surgery’s Most Frequently Asked Questions

For many patients undergoing breast cancer treatment, surgery is part of their treatment plan. Learning that you will have to have breast cancer surgery can be overwhelming and raise a lot of questions. Jerri Fant, M.D., F.A.C.S., a breast surgical oncologist at CARTI, has answered some of the most common ones here. 1) Is surgery … Continued

CARTI Expands Services, Opens CARTI Urology

Acquires South Arkansas Urology in Pine Bluff CARTI announced today the opening of its newest specialty clinic, CARTI Urology, and the acquisition of South Arkansas Urology in Pine Bluff. CARTI Urology offers comprehensive urology services for men and women. CARTI Urology’s medical team will include Dr. David C. Jacks, M.D., F.A.C.S., a Pine Bluff native … Continued

Am I Genetically Predisposed to Cancer?

By Quinn Hurshman, MS, LCGC Since the structure of DNA was discovered in the 1950s, many advancements in genetics have been made. We now know that DNA is sorted into genes that help our bodies develop and function correctly. Some genes also help our bodies prevent cancer. So how do you know if you are … Continued

Adam Head Joins Talk Business & Politics to Discuss COVID Response and Future Plans

As seen on Talk Business & Politics. CARTI has added three new locations in south Arkansas in recent years and more expansion may be forthcoming. Adam Head, CARTI president and CEO since 2017, said in a Talk Business & Politics interview on Sunday (Jan. 3) that a “sense of purpose” has been guiding the center’s … Continued

How To Prepare For Infusion Cancer Treatment

If your CARTI physician has chosen chemotherapy treatments as part of your overall care plan, there are likely many questions and concerns swirling in your mind. Every patient’s chemotherapy or infusion cancer treatment plan can vary. Most treatment cycles can take place daily, weekly or monthly, and often last for several hours each time. To … Continued