CARTI unveiled Arkansas’ first dedicated cancer surgery center on June 9. Located at its flagship Little Rock campus, the 57,000-square-foot facility is the latest step in CARTI’s mission to make trusted cancer care accessible to every patient it serves.
The CARTI Surgery Center includes eight private overnight rooms, 12 recovery rooms, 14 pre- and post-op rooms and six large operating rooms, two of which have da Vinci Robotic-Assisted Technology. The center also features an interventional radiology suite, a dedicated cystoscopy room for urology procedures, and a minor procedure room. The facility was designed by Cromwell Architects Engineers and built by Kinco Constructors. It is expected to create up to 80 new jobs, bringing CARTI’s total employment in the state to more than 900.
Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders said, “I am eternally grateful for the unbelievable work that takes place at the hands of CARTI - the dedication of the nurses, the doctors, and the administrative staff. This is a beacon of hope for so many people, so many families. And I am honored that I get to be here today and celebrate what this will mean for the state of Arkansas.”
Adam Head, CARTI president and CEO stated, “By offering leading-edge surgical care within our statewide network, the CARTI Surgery Center will enhance the patient experience, expedite recoveries and improve outcomes. It represents the future of cancer care and CARTI’s vision to be the cancer treatment destination.”