October 2022

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Dr. Brad Houston is a urologist who treats all general urology conditions but will focus primarily on BPH, Men’s Health, kidney stones, urologic cancers, and robotic surgery.

He has obtained multiple degrees including his Master’s of Public Health and M.D. from UAMS. He completed his residency at UT Memphis. He is a member of the American Urologic Association.

Dr. Houston’s interests outside the office include fly fishing, hiking, hunting, and the Arkansas Razorbacks! He is happy to be back in his home state and ready to serve patients in Conway and Russellville.

FEARLESS FOR A CAUSE

Every company has people who make a difference in the lives of others.

At the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas, Mary Claire Thomas Dowden is one of those people, especially when it comes to serving our community.

Congratulations, Mary Claire, on being named a 2022 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Taste of the Finest honoree! Your dedication to charities and non-profits around the state shows your true commitment to being fearless for a cause!

being a 2022 Cystic Fibrosis Finest Gala Honoree!

leadership and care for others certainly make her one of Little Rock’s

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BREAST CANCER CARE LIKE NO OTHER, DESIGNED FOR WOMEN LIKE YOU.

Thousands of women from all walks of life are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. The Breast Center at CARTI was designed with every one of them in mind.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, schedule your annual mammogram at The Breast Center, where leading edge technology, renowned experts and unmatched comfort come together to put the patient first. We’re proud to be an American College of Radiation Oncology Breast Center of Excellence, and we’d be proud to be your choice for mammography.

Welcome to Dream Living.

Your dream home goes beyond walls and windows. It’s about how you live, and where – like the expertly planned neighborhoods offered by Chenal Properties. Scenic landscapes. Thoughtful extras. All comfortably nestled among the schools, restaurants, businesses and outdoor amenities you love best. These are more than dream homes. It’s a dream life. See what’s available to build or buy.

On-site Realtors, Little Rock: Michelle Sanders, 501-821-9108 | Leslie Morris, 501-912-6511

On-site Realtor, Hot Springs: Judy Kelly, 501-609-6996

chenalproperties.com: 7 Chenal Club Blvd. | Little Rock, AR 72223 | 501-821-9108

PotlatchDeltic is an expert at selling quality real estate. Having established some of the most sought-after developments in Central Arkansas, including Chenal Valley in Little Rock and Red Oak Ridge in Hot Springs, the company also offers a wide variety of recreational properties for sale around the state.

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After a routine workout in February 2020, Victoria Doyle noticed a dimple on her breast when changing clothes. As a 35-year-old with no family history of breast cancer, she thought nothing of it at first, but asked about it the following month during a routine visit and was referred for a mammogram. The dimple turned out to be stage three invasive ductal carcinoma that had spread to her lymphatic system. UAMS surgical oncologist Dr. Ronda Henry-Tillman removed the tumor, and Victoria also underwent chemotherapy and radiation treatment at the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. With her care team beside her, Victoria rang the bell to signal the end of her treatment in September 2020.

“My treatment coincided with the beginning of the COVID pandemic, so visitors weren’t allowed while I was hospitalized or throughout my therapy. I am so grateful for the care and support of the doctors, nurses, social workers, staff, and the entire breast team who became like family to me.” – Victoria Doyle, Little Rock

Victoria Doyle and her daughter, Molly

Photo courtesy of Meredith Melody