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 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
Chef Coby Smith to Lead CARTI Cancer Center’s New On-Site Restaurant, The Hope BistroWill serve fresh, healthy options that inspire healing CARTI Cancer Center announced today that Chef Coby Smith will lead the new on-site restaurant, The Hope Bistro, opening Monday, July 15. From breakfast and soups to salads and daily specials, The Hope Bistro … Continued
Today, the CARTI Cancer Center Little Rock dedicated the new Blooming Garden designed by the Pulaski County Master Gardeners. Provided by Traci and Albert Braunfisch, the Hans Peter Braunfisch Blooming Garden will serve as a peaceful retreat for Arkansas cancer patients and their families. A committee of six Master Gardeners worked on the project for … Continued
On Tuesday, June 11, CARTI hosted a ceremony to award the Jungmeyer Scholarship to 12 former pediatric cancer patients who previously received treatment at a CARTI facility. This marks the 22nd year the scholarships were given in the name of Dennis Jungmeyer, a cancer survivor who saw the pediatric cancer patients coming and going in the waiting … Continued
As seen on KARK. Click HERE to watch the complete story. CARTI offers leading-edge cancer treatment for more than 23,000 people every year throughout Arkansas. And for those who need encouragement and prayer, they have a pastor who meets with patients daily. Wes McFarland is at CARTI two or three times a week for chemotherapy and cancer … Continued
