Adam Head

CARTI will expand rural communities’ access to the latest available treatments with support from the Arkansas Rural Health Transformation Program, thanks to a $1 million grant. The grant, part of the Recruitment Innovation Skills and Education for Arkansas (RISE AR) …

In 1976, against the joyful backdrop of America gorging itself on celebrations of its national bicentennial, about 335,000 people in the U.S. died from all forms of cancer. That year, more than 47 women out of 100,000 would develop breast …

Scott Stern, M.D., CARTI’s chief medical officer, will retire, the organization announced. Matthew Hardee, M.D., Ph.D., current medical director of radiation oncology, will assume the CMO role on July 1. “The role of a physician-leader is one of the most …

CARTI recently cut the ribbon at its latest comprehensive cancer center in the state, CARTI Cancer Center Heber Springs. “Fifty years in, CARTI continues to radically transform how cancer care is delivered to improve patient outcomes and quality of life,” …

Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. on Monday recognized CARTI’s 50-year anniversary with a proclamation recognizing the cancer center’s contributions to advancing care in the state. Founded in 1976 at what is now CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock, …

CARTI cut the ribbon on Tuesday on the expansion of its comprehensive cancer center in Russellville. The expansion includes access to breast surgical consultations, urology services, additional lab space, as well as medical oncology, radiation oncology and advanced imaging, including …

CARTI announced Friday the completion of its $19 million comprehensive cancer center in El Dorado. Patients, physicians, government officials and community supporters joined the not-for-profit cancer care provider on Thursday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony recognizing the expansion, which brings full-time …

Leading-edge breast care, including 3D screening and diagnostic contrast-enhanced mammography is now available to patients in south Arkansas and north Louisiana at the CARTI Cancer Center in El Dorado. Later this year, CARTI will also provide advanced imaging and radiation …

CARTI can now finalize the development of its comprehensive cancer center in El Dorado thanks to funding secured through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). This milestone represents a significant step forward in enhancing health care services for residents of …

Arkansas Money & Politics is proud to introduce its list of Influencers for 2024, those who inspire us all to reach higher, achieve more and improve things in our communities. Within this list, find leaders in the corporate, nonprofit and public-service …