CARTI Refinances More Than $51 Million in Bonds

Underwriter projects continued expansion for statewide cancer care provider CARTI announced today that it closed and funded more than $51 million in refunding bonds for its flagship campus, the CARTI Cancer Center in Little Rock. The refinancing will save the statewide cancer treatment provider $3.3 million in interest expense over the next 22 years, and … Continued

IN THE KITCHEN WITH COBY | CANCER FIGHTING BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE

INGREDIENTS (1) Banana, Sliced and Frozen (2) Cups Frozen Blueberries 1.5 Cups Greek Yogurt ¼ Cup Clover Honey ¼ Cup Peanut Butter 1.5 Cups Almond Milk 1.5 Cups Baby Spinach  DIRECTIONS Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until completely smooth.  Enjoy!

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