In June, CARTI North Little Rock began treating cancer patients with Vision RT — a new technology that makes sure radiation is delivered every treatment to the precise spot cancer has been detected. Although it is initially geared toward breast cancer patients to ensure the lowest possible dose to the heart, the applications go well … Continued
CARTI has been awarded a $55,000 grant from the Arkansas Cancer Coalition to help implement cancer control efforts in support of the Arkansas Cancer Plan. “We are incredibly thankful for this generous gift from our friends at the Arkansas Cancer Coalition,” says Katherine L. Friend, CFRE, CARTI Foundation president. “This grant will directly benefit the CARTI … Continued
By Dr. Ryan Hall, M.D. At CARTI, the treatment process starts with medical oncology. In an individualized fashion, we determine what the patient needs, and when. Does the patient need radiation or surgery or chemotherapy? When patients come to us, they want to know, “What do the next four, six, eight weeks look like?” Of course, … Continued
Dr. David Hays of CARTI has been named an American College of Radiology (ACR) Fellow. He is the medical director of imaging and interventional oncology, who practices interventional radiology and serves as a diagnostic radiologist. He will be recognized in a ceremony in Washington, D.C., May 19. ACR Fellowship is awarded to members of the … Continued
“In the Fight Against Cancer, There’s No Better Friend than YOU!” Lee Wilson and members of the CARTI crew I can’t tell you enough how much your messages of hope mean to patients like me. Cancer’s been part of my life for much too long. It stripped me of my mother and father. And I … Continued
When Erica Rodgers was diagnosed with breast cancer, she didn’t have to fight her battle alone. She had her husband Brian, her family and friends, CARTI, and you in her corner! “I was scared, but CARTI had everything I needed.” Just over a year ago, Erica Rodgers’ regular mammogram revealed a tumor in her right … Continued
“You Helped Wendy Beat Cancer, and Now You and She are Teammates.” Wendy was only 23 when she was diagnosed with cancer. As a survivor, she joins you in giving to the CARTI Foundation so others can triumph, too! No 23-year-old expects cancer. Wendy Wells sure didn’t. She thought she had some kind of infection. … Continued
Spectral Detector CT: A Study Among Patients With Renal Insufficiency Featured in Radiology Today Magazine By Don Norwood, MD, MBA; Isaac Filat, MA, HSM, CNMT, ARRT (N); Fieke Snijders; and Ekta Dharaiya, MS With the shift toward value-based care, it’s essential for hospitals to improve clinical efficiency and reduce duplication of services to make it easier … Continued
CARTI, the state’s largest not-for-profit multidisciplinary cancer care provider, has named Adam Head as president and chief executive officer (CEO) following a six month national search. With almost 20 years of leadership experience, Head has served as the chief operating officer of the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock since 2013. “When we first started … Continued
CARTI has been awarded a $45,000 grant from the Arkansas Cancer Coalition to help implement cancer control efforts in support of the Arkansas Cancer Plan. “We are incredibly thankful for this generous gift from our friends at the Arkansas Cancer Coalition,” says Kathi Jones, CARTI Foundation president. “This grant will directly benefit the CARTI Transportation Assistance … Continued
