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

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.

CARTI Foundation Announces New Board Members

The CARTI Foundation announces the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors for fiscal year 2023. Board terms begin on July 1 and the members foster, support and encourage the activities and purposes of CARTI and advance its mission to provide health care services to cancer patients.  New members include: Jennifer Ralston-Day … Continued

Winter Weather Updates | Wednesday, February 23

Due to impending winter weather, and to ensure the safety of our patients and team members, CARTI will make the following operational changes over the next few days: Wednesday, February 23 CARTI in Mountain Home will close at 11 a.m. The CARTI Cancer Center in Russellville will close at 12 p.m. CARTI in Clinton will … Continued

CARTI Included in Little Rock Soiree’s ‘Promising Bill of Health’ Feature

As seen in Little Rock Soiree magazine CARTI is also changing the metro’s health care landscape, quite literally, through construction. The nonprofit is building an on-site surgery center adjacent to its flagship Little Rock cancer center on CARTI Way for approximately $35 million. It expects to open that center in December. With equipment, furnishings and … Continued

CARTI Receives Center of Excellence Award from Radformation

CARTI is proud to be recognized by our vendor partner Radformation as a Center of Excellence due to our robust utilization and integration of all of their available tools into our clinical environments across our entire organization. These tools allow our team members to be more efficient, take better advantage of their tremendous clinical knowledge … Continued

CARTI Imaging Facilities Receive Image Wisely Distinction

Eight of CARTI’s imaging locations received the Image Wisely award. The locations in Conway, El Dorado, Little Rock, North Little Rock, Pine Bluff and Russellville demonstrate their commitment to promoting safety in medical imaging. Image Wisely is committed to raising awareness throughout the medical community about opportunities for eliminating unnecessary imaging exams and to lowing … Continued

CARTI Opens Cancer Center in Pine Bluff

Comprehensive cancer services now available at the CARTI Cancer Center in Pine Bluff CARTI announced today the opening of the CARTI Cancer Center in Pine Bluff, located at 5001 Bobo Road. The center provides medical and radiation oncology, imaging services, including MRI, PET and 3D mammography, and breast surgical consultations to patients of southeast Arkansas. … Continued

John Arnold’s Story | El Dorado Patient Supports Fellow Patients Through Photography

When choosing artwork for the CARTI Cancer Center in El Dorado, CARTI turned to one of its own for inspiration. John Arnold, a hematology patient from Camden, is an award-winning photographer and he wanted to share his beautiful pieces with the patients of CARTI’s newest cancer center.

Three CARTI Physicians Named Among Castle Connolly’s ‘Top Doctors’ for 2022

Drs. Gao, Makhoul and Ross Included in National List of Physicians CARTI announced today that three of its physicians were included in Castle Connolly’s 2022 ‘Top Doctors’ list. The physicians include Xiang Gao, M.D., Ph.D., radiation oncologist; Sam Makhoul, M.D., medical oncologist and medical director of clinical research; and Christopher Ross, M.D., radiation oncologist. Castle … Continued