Have a question about nursing at CHI St. Vincent? Ask Angie Longing, Senior Vice President and Market Chief Nurse Executive! Nursing coworkers are encouraged to submit questions they have about our ministry. Click here to submit your question. Angie will answer the questions each week. The answers can be found on the nursing page on… View Full Post
Want to satisfy your sweet tooth while staying healthy? Look no further than the pear, the August Harvest of the Month. For a scrumptious treat, try this recipe for Baked Pears, which requires just three ingredients and comes together in 25 minutes. Click here to print the recipe. Ingredients: 4 ripe pears, cored and halved… View Full Post
Jennifer Abbott, RN, in Hot Springs, was recognized with a DAISY Award for the compassion she showed to a recent patient. The patient is a young mother and was admitted to have surgery for a sentinel lymph node biopsy. The patient met Jennifer just after her surgery, and Jennifer, also a young mother, shared that she… View Full Post
Vickie Ford, who works in scheduling and registration in Hot Springs, was recognized as a Service Hero for displaying the value of EXCELLENCE. Vickie was nominated by the son of two patients who regularly visit the hospital and praise their frequent interactions with her. “I’m not kidding when I say how often they both talk… View Full Post
Dr. Jason Pelton, a cardiologist in Hot Springs, was recognized as a Service Hero for displaying the value of EXCELLENCE. The nomination praised Dr. Pelton for the kindness, courage and helpfulness he showed after a recent tragedy in Hot Springs, writing “if it had not been for his actions, the outcome could have been drastically… View Full Post
Our ministry continues to grow! Since May, we have hired 405 new coworkers and 224 nurses. We have also hired 85 international nurses who are going through the VISA process. May 16: 67 new coworkers; 20 RNS May 31: 89 new coworkers; 38 RNs June 13: 174 new coworkers; 138 RNs; 125 RNRPs June 20:… View Full Post
Cheri Farmer, RN, who works in MICU in Hot Springs, was recognized with a DAISY Award for the care she showed to a patient and her daughter who live more than two hours away. The patient was transferred from another hospital in the middle of the night. The pair were alone in a new town for… View Full Post
The Arkansas Blood Institute will be at the Infirmary on Thursday, Aug. 11. You can help save a life when you donate. Thursday, Aug. 1110am-3pmVincent DePaul Room All donors will receive a Tshirt and free admission to Magic Springs Theme & Water Park Appointments are strongly encouraged to manage donor flow. Click here to schedule an… View Full Post
