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Marking the State’s First Use of LAVA® for Liver Resection Patients
For liver cancer patients, undergoing a partial hepatectomy can be incredibly beneficial. While the procedure can limit ...
CARTI Expands Conway Presence with New Treatment Location
CONWAY, Ark. (July 23, 2024) – CARTI is expanding its footprint with a second treatment location in Faulkner County. ...
FROM THE KITCHEN OF CHRIS TANNER: CARTI SALUTE!
CARTI’s alfresco event is back for a second year, featuring a selection of wines paired with dishes from the city’s ...
CARTI CANCER CENTER IN EL DORADO SECURES FUNDING FOR COMPLETION
We are thrilled to have secured funding through the American Rescue Plan Act to complete Phase II of CARTI El Dorado, ...
MOUNT ST. MARY’S ‘KNITTED KNOCKERS’ PROJECT HELPS BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS AND CARTI
A recent project completed by the Krafty Belles – a crafting club at Mount St. Mary Academy in Little Rock – is ...
Four Words You Never Want to Hear: “I’m Sorry, It’s Cancer”
Agalia Baker of Russellville was an advanced practice nurse working in women’s health when she was surprised by her ...
Arkansas Marks First Sensation-Restoring Procedure for Breast Cancer Surgeries
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (March 11, 2024) – Today, Arkansas marked the first use of Resensation®, an innovative breast ...
Alison Ruff honored with DAISY Award
After a life-altering cancer diagnosis, the kindness and care of a special nurse made all the difference for one CARTI ...
James Law Honored with DAISY Award
It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that nurses are heroes on the cancer journey. Whether they’re walking ...
CARTI EXPANDS UROLOGY TO CONWAY, ARKANSAS
Urology can be complex, but CARTI aims to make the journey easier by offering accessible, trusted, expert care. It’s ...
Lisa Longinotti Honored with DAISY Award
It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that nurses are heroes on the cancer journey. Whether they’re walking ...
CARTI Completes Arkansas’ First POSLUMA PET Scan for Prostate Cancer
CARTI today completed Arkansas’ first POSLUMA® PET scan. The prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-targeted ...
CARTI JOINS CARIS PRECISION ONCOLOGY ALLIANCE
Research helps move cancer treatment forward – toward more effective technology, better patient experiences and ...
Calling all nurses: oncology nurse internship now available at CARTI
Nurses play a pivotal role in cancer care – they administer infusion services, they educate patients and ...
INNOVATIVE ACCESS: A BOLD NEW APPROACH TO CANCER PATIENT CARE AT CARTI SURGERY CENTER
The opening of a new medical facility is an opportunity to showcase the very latest in health care technology and ...
Introducing the CARTI Surgery Center | Earlier, More Convenient Access to Cancer Surgery
Since the summer of 2021, construction teams have been hard at work on the all-new CARTI Surgery Center. As ...
Winter Weather Update January 31-February 2, 2023
For February 2: To ensure the continued safety of our patients and team members, CARTI will have a delayed start of 10 ...
Brent Cameron, M.D., Ph.D., Named SpaceOAR Center of Excellence
CARTI is dedicated to always providing our patients with the latest, most innovative cancer treatment technology, and ...
Stephanie Clark, RN, Earns DAISY Award for Compassionate Care in Nursing
At CARTI, we are always thrilled when a patient or family member takes the time to praise one of our outstanding nurses ...
CARTI Named Among Best Places to Work
CARTI Cancer Center has been named by Arkansas Business as a “Best Places to Work” for 2022. CARTI joins a list of ...
CARTI BREAST IMAGING CENTER NAMED CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
CARTI, Arkansas’s only non-profit care facility focused solely on cancer, is proud to announce that their Breast ...
FOUR CARTI NURSES RECOGNIZED AS 2022 NURSING COMPASSION NOMINEES
Congratulations to our 2022 Nursing Compassion Nominees Sherri Horton, Leslie Mansfield and Alison ...
CARTI tops off new cancer surgery center on Little Rock campus
More than 150 people attended the topping out ceremony held at the new CARTI Surgical Center on Friday, May 20. The ...
Amanda Grace, RN, selected as DAISY Award recipient
CARTI’s extraordinary nurses go above and beyond to deliver the highest quality care to our patients – from ...
KTHV | State-of-the-art radiation therapy, CyberKnife, now available in Arkansas
As seen on THV. The state-of-the-art robot, the CyberKnife, is finally in Arkansas at Little Rock’s CARTI ...
CARTI Partners with Namida Lab to Study Proteins in Cancer Patients’ Tears
Study will identify whether cancer can be identified through tears CARTI has partnered with Namida Lab, ® Inc., a ...
CARTI Foundation Announces Appointment of Four New Board Members
The CARTI Foundation today announced the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors. The new members are ...
CARTI Adds Medical Oncologist Dr. Sam Makhoul to Medical Team
Will serve as medical director of research, expand CARTI’s research department CARTI announced today that it has ...
CARTI Adds Complex Surgical Oncologist Dr. J. Camilo Barreto to Surgical Department
Expands team of cancer experts to 43 physicians CARTI has added complex surgical oncologist J. Camilo Barreto, M.D., ...
CARTI Adds Four New Physicians to Medical Team
Expands team of cancer experts to 42 physicians representing 11 specialties CARTI announced today the addition of five ...
CARTI Opens Third Breast Center Location
Screening mammograms now available at the CARTI Cancer Center in Russellville CARTI announced today the opening of its ...
Radiation Therapy Program | Meet Our 2020-21 Students
CARTI offers a one-year educational program to meet the demand for qualified radiation therapists. The 2020-21 class is ...
Jennifer Styron, CFO and Executive Vice President, 40 Under 40 Honoree
As seen in Arkansas Business Jennifer Styron entered the world of finance at a young age. While she was growing up in ...
CARTI To Serve As First Center In Us To Treat Patients Through Embrace Hydrogel Embolic System Global Randomized Multi-Center Clinical Trial
Pivotal study to evaluate the use of novel liquid embolic verses standard of care in treating malignant and benign ...
Fighting for a World Without Cancer
In a world without cancer, you wouldn’t need our advanced technology, expert doctors or personalized care. Patients ...
CARTI Refinances More Than $51 Million in Bonds
Underwriter projects continued expansion for statewide cancer care provider CARTI announced today that it closed and ...
CARTI and the COVID-19 Vaccine
CARTI is implementing the most stringent safety protocols against COVID-19 at all of our locations. Recently, this ...
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 ...
CARTI Expands Services, Opens CARTI Urology
Acquires South Arkansas Urology in Pine Bluff CARTI announced today the opening of its newest specialty clinic, CARTI ...
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 ...
Bringing Comprehensive Cancer Care to El Dorado with CARTI Cancer Center
Arkansans deserve the best in cancer care. At CARTI, it’s our mission to make sure every Arkansan has access to it in ...
Wilder and Mendelsohn Named To Arkansas Democrat Gazette’s Best Of The Best Oncologists
CARTI is the state’s leading cancer care provider for a number of reasons – our leading edge technology, our ...
CARTI Foundation Announces 2020 Tour de Rock To Be Held Virtually
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, The CARTI Foundation announced they will host the 17th Annual Tour de Rock ...
CARTI Concierge Staying Positive for Patients During Coronavirus
As seen on KARK and Fox16. A local man went from sweeping floors to helping sweep people off their feet, literally! ...
In light of Coronavirus, Cancer Care All the More Important | Featured in Arkansas Money & Politics
As seen in Arkansas Money & Politics. The coronavirus rages on, but under the assumption that it will play itself ...
Traci Niece, Employee Health and Infection Control Nurse, Keeping CARTI Patients and Team Members Safe from Coronavirus
As seen on KARK As hospitals and clinics navigate the impact of the novel coronavirus in their local communities — ...
Cathead’s Diner Delivers Lunch to More Than 300 Front Line Team Members at CARTI Cancer Center in Little Rock
As seen on KARK It seems that during these uncertain times it doesn’t matter where you look you’ll find people ...
CARTI President and CEO Adam Head Introduces the New CARTI Cancer Center in North Little Rock
On Monday, April 6, we opened the new CARTI Cancer Center in North Little Rock, our fourth comprehensive cancer center ...
President and CEO Adam Head on the Opening of the CARTI Cancer Center in North Little Rock, KTHV
As seen on KTHV CARTI president and CEO Adam Head sat down with KTHV’s Amanda Jaeger to discuss the ...
President and CEO Adam Head on the Opening of the CARTI Cancer Center in North Little Rock, KATV
As seen on KATV CARTI president and CEO Adam Head sat down with KATV’s Alyson Courtney to discuss the expedited ...
Due to Coronavirus, CARTI Expedites Construction to Open North Little Rock Cancer Center Early
Due to Coronavirus, CARTI Expedites Construction to Open North Little Rock Cancer Center EarlyHighest priority remains ...
A Message to CARTI Patients from President and CEO Adam Head
As we continue to navigate the coronavirus pandemic, president and CEO Adam Head discusses the new elevated safety ...
CARTI President and CEO Adam Head Selected as Arkansas Business 40 Under 40 Honoree
Press Release from Arkansas Business. Arkansas Business 40 Under 40 Arkansas Business is thrilled to recognize forty ...
CARTI’s Coronavirus/COVID-19 Safety Precautions
Updated as of 4.20.2020 In light of the recent influx of coronavirus diagnoses in Arkansas, we are doing everything ...
HIGH PROFILE: Adam Head’s military service prepared him to lead CARTI
As seen in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, High Profile Adam Head’s military service prepared him to lead CARTIHe is a ...
New Grant Provides MammoPads for 2,500 Mammogram Patients at Breast Center at CARTI
A MammoPad is a foam pad that adheres to the mammography plate and it mitigates or reduces discomfort from the ...
CARTI Foundation to Host First-Ever Tour de Spin, Indoor Cycling Event
The CARTI Foundation is thrilled to announce its first-ever Tour de Spin, an indoor cycling event that will raise ...
CARTI Receives $5,000 Check towards Heat the Seats Campaign from Arvest Foundation
The CARTI Foundation accepted a $5,000 donation from the Arvest Foundation. The donation benefits the Benton Heat ...
The Breast Center at CARTI Receives $7,500 Grant from Association for Medical Imaging Management and Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.
The Breast Center at CARTI Receives $7,500 Grant from Association for Medical Imaging Management and Canon Medical ...
Dr. Richard E. Phelan Joins The Dental Clinic at CARTI Cancer Center in Little Rock
CARTI has added dentist Richard E. Phelan, D.D.S. to its team of cancer specialists. Dr. Phelan will oversee The ...
CARTI President and CEO Adam Head Selected as Finalist for Arkansas Business Health Care Heroes Awards
Press release from Arkansas Business. Arkansas Business Health Care Heroes Awards Arkansas Business is thrilled ...
CARTI Helping Treat Patients’ Spirits Through Faith-based Program
As seen on KARK and Fox16. Living with cancer is difficult for patients and family members alike. The CARTI Cancer ...
Live Music Lifts Spirits at CARTI
As seen on KARK and Fox16. The soothing sounds of classical music are what you will hear the moment you step into the ...
The Ghidotti Podcast | Adam Head, President and CEO
Adam Head, CARTI president and CEO, was featured on The Ghidotti Podcast. Adam joined host Natalie Ghidotti to ...
Festival of Trees | Tree Decorating with KARK
As seen on KARK. Tree Decor co-chair Sonia Worsham and PR and Communications Specialist Allyson Pittman Gattin joined ...
Patient with incurable cancer fights for her life and undiagnosed patients
As seen on KTHV. The number of people living with undiagnosed diseases is unknown but considered to be vast. In ...
The Hope Bistro at CARTI Chosen as FoodService Operation of the Month by FoodService Director Magazine
As seen in FoodService Director Magazine New Bistro Serves up Hope and Cancer-Fighting FareCARTI Cancer Center Looks to ...
The Roots of Compassion: A Family Legacy Lives on Through CARTI
Tux ‘n’ Trees co-chairs Albert and Traci Braunfisch honor a family legacy through their CARTI support. A man ...
Meet Your New, Better 3D Mammogram
As seen in SavvyKids, October 2019. At The Breast Center at CARTI, mammograms are nothing to fear — a compassionate ...
The Many Faces of CARTI
As seen in Inviting Arkansas, November 2019. FESTIVAL OF FASHION – Friday, November 15. Join the FUN and celebrate ...
An Ode to Vogue: Philanthropy + Fashion
By KIM MEYER WEBB | Photography by RETT PEEK | Hair and Makeup by SUZY BALKMAN with Bristle + Balm | Wardrobe from ...
Dear Diary, Sarah Wilson
As seen in Inviting Arkansas, October 2019. As a CARTI patient, Sarah Wilson considers herself a thriver rather than ...
CARTI Announces Plan to Build CARTI Cancer Center South Arkansas in El Dorado
CARTI announced today its plan to build CARTI Cancer Center South Arkansas, a comprehensive cancer treatment facility ...
Mary Claire’s Story | 13-Year-Old Presents $1,000 to CARTI in Honor of Mother
Diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2018, Michelle Smith Harper became a patient of Dr. Scott Stern, head and neck ...
CARTI Builds on Stability Achieved in Fiscal Year 2018
CARTI Builds on Stability Achieved in Fiscal Year 2018Fitch Ratings affirms organization’s bond rating and outlook ...
Hearing and Healing: Chaplain’s Ear Part of CARTI’s treatment
As seen in Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Hearing and healing: Chaplain’s ear part of cancer center’s ...
Chef Coby Smith to Lead CARTI Cancer Center’s New On-Site Restaurant, The Hope Bistro
Chef Coby Smith to Lead CARTI Cancer Center’s New On-Site Restaurant, The Hope BistroWill serve fresh, healthy ...
CARTI and Master Gardeners Dedicate Blooming Garden at CARTI Cancer Center Little Rock
Today, the CARTI Cancer Center Little Rock dedicated the new Blooming Garden designed by the Pulaski County Master ...
CARTI Awards Jungmeyer Scholarship to 12 Former Pediatric Cancer Patients
On Tuesday, June 11, CARTI hosted a ceremony to award the Jungmeyer Scholarship to 12 former pediatric cancer ...
Reverend Larry Charles offers spiritual guidance to CARTI patients
As seen on KARK. Click HERE to watch the complete story. CARTI offers leading-edge cancer treatment for more ...
Dr. Jonathan Pagan Joins Radiation Oncology Department at CARTI Cancer Center
CARTI Cancer Center has added radiation oncologist Jonathan Pagan, M.D., M.S. to its staff. He comes to CARTI from ...
CARTI Expands Services, Opens The Breast Center at CARTI
CARTI Expands Services, Opens The Breast Center at CARTIComprehensive, patient centered care for all women CARTI ...
Dashboard Dining | Healthy On the Go Meals for Summer Travel
As seen on Fox16 Good Day. Click HERE to watch the complete interview. With summer travel just around ...
Tina Niederbrach’s Story | Survivor defeats colon cancer
As seen on Fox16. Watch the full story HERE. Tina Niederbrach has come a long way since first being diagnosed with ...
Chad Launius’ Story | Malvern firefighter survives a five-month battle with squamous cell carcinoma
As seen on KATV. Watch the full story HERE. Chad Launius has been a firefighter for 15 years, currently ...
The Impact of Donna Terrell’s Yoga Warriors
As seen on Fox16. Watch the full story HERE. Donna Terrell’s Yoga Warriors provides yoga classes for ...
The Purpose of Donna Terrell’s Yoga Warriors
As seen on Fox16. Watch the full story HERE. Donna Terrell’s Yoga Warriors has many purposes. They provide ...
CARTI Expands Executive Team, Appoints John W. Goodman Chief Operating Officer
CARTI, the state’s largest not-for-profit multidisciplinary cancer provider, today announced that John Goodman has ...
CARTI Adds Dr. Pooja Motwani to Oncology/Hematology Department
CARTI has added medical oncologist and hematologist Pooja Motwani, M.D. to its staff. Dr. Motwani is now ...
CARTI Breaks Ground on CARTI Cancer Center North Little Rock
Center enhances treatment, care and accessibility for patients Development is underway for the new CARTI Cancer Center ...
Genetics Testing Proves Useful For Cancer Awareness, Prevention
In the most basic terms, cancer is a genetic disease. Cancer is caused by changes to genes that control the way cells ...
CARTI Adds Breast Surgeon, Genetic Counselor
CARTI Cancer Center has recently added breast surgeon Jerri Fant, MD, FACS, and genetic counselor Marianne Lotito, MS, ...
CARTI First Site in Nation to Enroll for Imaging Clinical Trial
CARTI First Site in Nation to Enroll for Imaging Clinical Trial LITTLE ROCK, ARK. (Feb. 11, 2019) – CARTI ...
CARTI North Little Rock Debuts New Technology for Precise Cancer Treatment
In June, CARTI North Little Rock began treating cancer patients with Vision RT — a new technology that makes sure ...
CARTI Receives $55,000 Arkansas Cancer Coalition Grant
CARTI has been awarded a $55,000 grant from the Arkansas Cancer Coalition to help implement cancer control efforts in ...
CARTI Looks to Clinical Trials to Provide Patients More Options
By Dr. Ryan Hall, M.D. At CARTI, the treatment process starts with medical oncology. In an individualized fashion, we ...
CARTI Physician Awarded Fellowship in Radiation Oncology
Dr. David Hays of CARTI has been named an American College of Radiology (ACR) Fellow. He is the medical director of ...
CARTI Announces Adam Head as New President, CEO
CARTI, the state’s largest not-for-profit multidisciplinary cancer care provider, has named Adam Head as president ...
CARTI Named Recipient of $45,000 Arkansas Cancer Coalition Grant
CARTI has been awarded a $45,000 grant from the Arkansas Cancer Coalition to help implement cancer control efforts in ...
Yoga Classes for Cancer Patients, Caregivers Set at CARTI
Using yoga to help manage cancer treatment and recovery is the focus of a new pilot program being introduced in ...
CARTI Announces Gynecologic Oncology Multi-Disciplinary Clinic
Dr. Joseph Ivy will begin seeing patients twice a month as part of a new multI-disciplinary clinic for gynecologic ...
Emmy Award-Winning Little Rock News Anchor Donna Terrell Is a Woman on a Mission. . .in Memory of Her Daughter
As an Emmy Awarding journalist at Fox 16 in Little Rock, news anchor Donna Terrell knows first hand that the most ...
CARTI Year in Review
As each new year brings the excitement and anticipation of what lies in store, it also provides an opportunity to ...
Dr. Christopher Pope Named Primary Physician at CARTI Radiation Oncology in Conway
Christopher H. Pope, M.D., has been named primary physician at CARTI Radiation Oncology in Conway, according to Jan ...
CARTI Introduces Spectral CT For Improved Patient Care
Diagnostic radiologists at CARTI can now obtain more comprehensive imaging in one, low-dose exam thanks to newly ...
CARTI Receives $10,000 CVS Health Community Grant
Grant to CARTI Is Part of CVS Health’s Commitment to Helping People Lead Tobacco-Free Lives CARTI recently ...
Harco Constructors Matches CARTI Gifts through Dec. 31
From now until December 31st, Harco Constructors will match your gift, up to the first $15,000 received. Once you learn ...
Bray Gourmet Selected as On-Site Restaurant for New CARTI Cancer Center
Bray Gourmet, the Little Rock-based delicatessen and catering company, will be the on-site restaurant at the new CARTI ...
CARTI Foundation Launches $10 million Capital Campaign
‘Building Hope, Fighting Cancer’ Multi-Million Capital CampaignLaying Foundation for Proposed World-Class CARTI ...
CARTI Breaks Ground On CARTI Cancer Center
CARTI recently broke ground on the CARTI Cancer Center, a multi-specialty, patient-focused cancer treatment center that ...
CARTI Board Studying Potential Location
CARTI has signed an option to study property located on Riley Road in Little Rock for the new CARTI Cancer Center and ...
CARTI, Little Rock Hematology Oncology and Radiation Oncology Associates Partnering To Form State’s Largest Private Practice Cancer Group
CARTI, Little Rock Hematology Oncology (LRHO) and Radiation Oncology Associates, P.A. (ROAPA), announced today that ...
CARTI Earns Prestigious Accreditation
CARTI Becomes Only Radiation Therapy Provider in State to Earn Accreditation from American College of Radiology Six ...