As a lifelong ‘jazzerciser’ and owner of Jazzercise Little Rock Fitness Center, Heather Abed considered herself to be in tip-top shape. So when she went in for her annual mammogram and got a clean bill of health, she thought nothing of it. That was until six months later when she discovered two lumps. After a … Continued
As seen in Inviting Arkansas, November 2019. FESTIVAL OF FASHION – Friday, November 15. Join the FUN and celebrate the season in style Photography by LORI SPARKMAN PHOTOGRAPHY | Makeup by Stephanie Duty | Shot on location at CARTI Cancer Center These boutiques share a commitment to our community and the CARTI mission of improved + compassionate patient care. … Continued
By KIM MEYER WEBB | Photography by RETT PEEK | Hair and Makeup by SUZY BALKMAN with Bristle + Balm | Wardrobe from Barbara Jean Rachel Sims believes authentic relationships build better communities. “I love how everything in Little Rock feels so local. It seems like everywhere we go, there’s a connection to discover – … Continued
As seen in Inviting Arkansas, October 2019. As a CARTI patient, Sarah Wilson considers herself a thriver rather than survivor – it’s a victor, not a victim, perspective that resonates as she reflects on her cancer experiences. With plans to live her fullest life, Sarah shares some secrets for feeling healthy + happy. Sarah recalls … Continued
CARTI Cancer Center has added John Sims, Jr., M.D., head and neck oncologic and microvascular reconstructive surgeon, to its staff. He comes to CARTI from Mount Sinai – Beth Israel in New York City, New York, where he completed a fellowship in head and neck oncologic and microvascular reconstructive surgery. He is now accepting new … Continued
CARTI announced today its plan to build CARTI Cancer Center South Arkansas, a comprehensive cancer treatment facility to be located in El Dorado. The cancer center’s planned services will include medical and radiation oncology, an infusion suite, imaging and an onsite lab. The project is currently in preliminary phases and a site has yet to … Continued
Diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2018, Michelle Smith Harper became a patient of Dr. Scott Stern, head and neck surgical oncologist at CARTI. Dr. Stern performed surgery on Michelle, then oversaw her subsequent treatment with alcohol ablation therapy. With this being Michelle’s second thyroid cancer diagnosis, her family was worried by the unknown and looking for … Continued
CARTI Builds on Stability Achieved in Fiscal Year 2018Fitch Ratings affirms organization’s bond rating and outlook CARTI announced today that Fitch Ratings, an international bond-rating service, has affirmed the ‘BB+’ rating on the $48.245 million Pulaski County Public Facilities Board health facilities revenue bonds, issued in 2013. Additionally, they affirmed the organization’s outlook as ‘stable’. … Continued
As seen in Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Hearing and healing: Chaplain’s ear part of cancer center’s treatment When Angela Williams of Maumelle was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in February, learning that it had been caught early didn’t assuage the fear she felt. “To hear the word ‘cancer,’ it’s a very scary thing,” Williams said. During her first … Continued
From Arkansas to California and Mexico to Spain, Sarah Wilson has gone to great lengths and even greater distances seeking treatment throughout her cancer journey. It all started in June of 2015, when, at the age of 36, Sarah discovered a lump in her breast while taking a shower. She immediately made an appointment with … Continued
