When someone hears a cancer diagnosis, the world can feel like it's spinning. Navigating treatment options is incredibly overwhelming, and one of the most vital—yet often misunderstood—tools in that fight is radiation oncology. Thankfully, skilled physicians like Dr. Hiba Zara Ahmed, Radiation Oncologist with St. Bernards Cancer Center, guide patients through this journey. Learn more about what drives her to find new ways to care for her patients.

February in particular, is an important health month. It’s American Heart Month, and in northeast Arkansas, like so many regions, heart disease remains the leading cause of death. Here, awareness is more than a buzzword. It’s a necessity. To help us understand more about this disease and how we can keep our hearts healthy, Dr. Max Arroyo, Chief of Cardiology with St. Bernards' award-winning Heart & Vascular program, tells us what we need to know.

2025 represents a milestone for St. Bernards Healthcare: 125 years of providing continuous, unwavering care to the people of northeast Arkansas. Our next two episodes will highlight individuals who have given decades of volunteer work to make the healthcare system what it is today. As you'll discover, some even found themselves making it their life's work. In our first episode, we're introduced to Alan Patteson and his son Guy, both of whom have spent time on the board of directors at St. Bernards. But their service and devotion to the region run much deeper than a spot on the board. They're building a place to call "home." https://1900.stbernards.info