As we’ve entered flu season, it’s time to get your shot! To help reduce influenza infection rates and prevent negative outcomes, flu vaccination is highly recommended. Per CommonSpirit policy, coworkers must either receive the flu vaccination or complete the appropriate vaccination declination process. Our goal is to achieve 100% compliance and we need your support to achieve that… View Full Post
With the holiday season approaching, it’s time to think about ordering holiday cards from your department or unit. The print shop has made it easy this year, with three customizable, ready-to-order options! After logging into the print portal, search for holiday cards and select landscape or portrait. There is one style available as landscape (Angel)… View Full Post
The overall purpose for the DoNation Campaign is to reduce the gap between the number of patients waiting for a transplant and the number of transplants available. Collectively, in the year 2024, the Infirmary and North have been leading examples in the DoNation campaign with 58 organs transplanted from 30 donors. ARORA remains steadfastly thankful… View Full Post
Jason Novy , CVICU, Infirmary, was nominated by a patient’s family for his compassion. “As my grandfather was passing away, he made sure to take care of everything we needed as well as making sure that my grandfather was comfortable and not in pain during the process. He worked diligently to make sure that he… View Full Post
Linda cleaned the anesthesia call room on 2 NW several times this month. She cleaned the room as she would clean a discharge room. As a huge thank you, Linda was given a basket from the doctors that occupy the call room for making sure they’re room was squeaky clean. They were appreciative that she… View Full Post
Congratulations to two of our clinical pharmacist preceptors who were awarded with state level awards last month by the Arkansas Association of Health System Pharmacists (AAHP)! George Gann, PharmD, was awarded Residency Preceptor or the YearNatalie Stirrup, PharmD BCCCP BCPS, was awarded as New Practitioner of the Year The criteria for those awards are:Residency Preceptor of… View Full Post
CHI. St Vincent’s Values in Action Team volunteers the fourth Saturday of every month to support The Giving Team’s Food for Thought monthly food, nutrition, and resource fair in Hot Springs. The collection of agencies reaches hundreds of underserved community members with a focus on food and basic needs, preventative health services, hygiene, and much… View Full Post
Mission/Outreach Moment The Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance reaches out to families struggling with food insecurity in 75 counties across Arkansas. Many Arkansans are faced, as Arkansas is ranked as having the highest rate of food insecurity in the nation by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The SNAP Outreach team helps families and individuals apply… View Full Post
