RECOGNIZING 50 YEARS OF CARTI

On 2026-04-30, Senator John Boozman (R-AR) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING 50 YEARS OF CARTI" in the Senate. The speech addressed the environment and also covered trade policy, housing. It referenced legislation: S2166.

RECOGNIZING 50 YEARS OF CARTI

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2166] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING 50 YEARS OF CARTI Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute, or CARTI. Since its founding on April 5, 1976, CARTI has grown from a radiation-focused practice into Arkansas' leading cancer care provider and a comprehensive, statewide network serving more than 60,000 patients each year. From its flagship CARTI Cancer Center in Little Rock to locations across the State, CARTI's physicians and care teams deliver advanced, multidisciplinary treatment options in a compassionate, patient-centered environment. For over five decades, CARTI has remained steadfast in its mission to ensure all Arkansans have access to world-class cancer close to home. Through its statewide network of medical, surgical, radiation oncology, diagnostic radiology, and hematology/oncology services, CARTI treats all known forms of adult cancer and blood disorders. With board- certified doctors across multiple specialties, it has demonstrated a deep commitment to excellence and clinical expertise. CARTI's accreditation in advanced imaging and oncology services further underscores its leadership in delivering high-quality, innovative care. Equally important is CARTI's recognition that cancer is a family disease. The organization actively engages patients and caregivers in every care plan and, through the CARTI Foundation's Patients Assistance Program, provides critical support services including housing, transportation, financial assistance, nutritional and emotional counseling, and survivorship programs for qualifying patients. As a not-for-profit institution governed by a community board, CARTI reinvests all resources back into its mission of expanding and improving cancer care for Arkansans. As we mark this important milestone, we recognize not only CARTI's legacy of excellence, but also the thousands of Arkansans whose lives have been saved, extended, and improved through its care. I am grateful for CARTI's vision and vital service to countless Arkansans and their families, and look forward to many more years of innovation, compassionate care, and hope. ____________________