CARTI Receives National Recognition for Radiation Therapy Education Program

CARTI recently received national recognition for its Radiation Therapy Education Program. Named one of Becker’s Hospital Review’s “Simulation and education programs to know,” the majority of radiation therapists currently working in Arkansas’s health care field are graduates of the not-for-profit’s specialized clinical and academic education program.

Adam Head on CARTI’s Growth and Commitment to Cancer Care

Arkansas Business | October 28, 2024 Before joining CARTI in 2017 as president and CEO, Adam Head was COO at Arkansas Heart Hospital of Little Rock. The Little Rock native served as a Medical Service Corps officer in the Army and was deployed to Iraq in 2005. Under his leadership, CARTI has grown from 12 treatment locations to … Continued

A surprise diagnosis at 44: Local woman urges routine mammograms

KATV’s Little Rock ARC | October 24, 2024 LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — A Searcy mom is spreading a message to Arkansans to get the care they need this Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “I was really surprised.” said Anne Eldridge, Breast Cancer Survivor. “I’m 44 years old, no family history.” After a yearly mammogram, Anne Eldridge was given … Continued

The importance of breast cancer care in rural Arkansas

KTHV | October 14, 2024 JEFFERSON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — Around 2,500 people are diagnosed each year with breast cancer in Arkansas and many women in the state lack access to services.  The disparity is worse in more rural areas like Jefferson County. A new report by the American Cancer Society study released this month found that … Continued

A Life-Saving Lesson

By the time Pauline Stancil uncovered her breast cancer, the disease had progressed to Stage IV. The previous fall, she had gone in for her annual mammogram and received a normal report. Her health care team at the time said there was no needed follow-up—just the traditional reminder to make an appointment for the following year. But something felt off.

Fad or Fact: Busting Cancer Nutrition Myths

Arkansas Money & Politics | August 8, 2024 Keto, Whole30, intermittent fasting… Today, nearly everyone seems to have an opinion about which meal plan is best for optimal health. The constant influx of advice in our social media feeds and daily conversations about foods to eat—or avoid—can be overwhelming. Sometimes, counsel from so-called experts can even lead us astray, … Continued

Access to CARTI’s Leading-Edge Care Makes Conway a Draw

Across the country, the race to attract new talent is fierce. Cities are attempting to lure and retain prospective residents by touting attributes like their affordable cost of living, good-paying jobs, cultural institutions and plentiful outdoor amenities. Today, perhaps more than ever, a thriving health care sector is at the top of the list for individuals considering a move.