Updated as of 4.20.2020 In light of the recent influx of coronavirus diagnoses in Arkansas, we are doing everything possible to ensure the health and well-being of our patients, caregivers and team members. Our executive leadership and medical team continues to monitor this global pandemic on a minute-by-minute basis and are initiating appropriate protocols. To … Continued
As seen in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, High Profile Adam Head’s military service prepared him to lead CARTIHe is a leader, listener and team builder Cancer has proved over the years to be a foe that has to be fought with every possible weapon and in every possible way. Taking the fight to the often deadly … Continued
As seen on KARK and Fox16. In December 2019, Norma Lopez discovered a lump in her breast, a lump that had not been noticed just a couple weeks earlier during her annual pap smear. She returned to her OBGYN who referred her to Dr. Jerri Fant, CARTI’s breast surgeon, for a biopsy. When the results came back, they confirmed that Norma had invasive ductal … Continued
A MammoPad is a foam pad that adheres to the mammography plate and it mitigates or reduces discomfort from the compression.
A cushy pink pad could help save lives.
As seen in Little Rock Soiree magazine. “After answering a few questions, you will undress from the waist up and change into a robe. A trained technologist will gently position your breasts between two plastic plates. Mild compression is applied while taking the images, and patients are only compressed to their tolerance. At least two … Continued
The CARTI Foundation is thrilled to announce its first-ever Tour de Spin, an indoor cycling event that will raise funds to support cancer patients across Arkansas. The four hour spin session will take place simultaneously at three of central Arkansas’ best spin studios – The Little Rock Athletic Club, Little Rock Racquet Club and the North … Continued
While many cancer patients are blessed with a support system that rallies around them throughout their cancer journey, it’s inevitable that not every feeling – both positive and negative – will be fully understood purely because their friends and family may not have experienced a cancer diagnosis themselves. That’s not the case for Sara Clevenger … Continued
The CARTI Foundation accepted a $5,000 donation from the Arvest Foundation. The donation benefits the Benton Heat the Seats Campaign, which will fund the purchase of 10 heated infusion chairs that will elevate CARTI’s cancer treatment services in Saline County. “We are incredibly grateful to our friends at the Arvest Foundation for this generous gift,” says Mallory Van Dover, … Continued
In January 2017, Dr. Jeanine Andersson, a Little Rock-based hand surgeon, went in for a small gynecological procedure. As a physician herself, Jeanine admits that she almost skipped her post-op appointment saying, “I was doing fine and I didn’t want to waste the doctor’s time.” But she said the voice in the back of her … Continued
The Breast Center at CARTI Receives $7,500 Grant from Association for Medical Imaging Management and Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.Grant to fund 2,500 MammoPad breast cushions to improve patient comfort The Breast Center at CARTI is pleased to announce it has received a $7,500 grant from The Association for Medical Imaging Management (AHRA) and Canon Medical Systems … Continued
