Month: November 2015
Tanekia Lewis Becomes Healthy Spirit Champion
She’s a familiar face at the Infirmary in Employee Health and she also has an expanded role as CHI St. Vincent’s Champion for Healthy Spirit. Tanekia Lewis can be reached via email or at 501-552-3697. She’s coordinating a new team of Healthy Spirit Champions for the system as well. Watch for ongoing promotions as they “pop… View Full Post
Sister Margaret Meisner, SCN Celebrates 60 Anniversary Diamond Jubilee
Sister Margaret Meisner, a Sister of Charity of Nazareth (SCN), is celebrating her 60 Year Anniversary Diamond Jubilee this year. Sister became an SCN in 1953 and made first vows December 8, 1955. She taught elementary school for more than 20 years and was also a Religious Education Instructor for other teachers in that time. She continues… View Full Post
Our Co-Workers Give Thanks and Say Thanks
“It’s that time again when we reflect on our many blessings — Thanksgiving. The CHI St. Vincent “family” has a lot to be thankful for as well. We’re blessed with so many people who have answered the call to our ministry to heal. As we move to have a greater focus on health, we’re fortunate… View Full Post
Media: CHI St. Vincent, Conway Regional Form Alliance
Arkansas Medical News, a publication for and about healthcare professionals in Arkansas, published a front-page story in their November – December issue about CHI St. Vincent and Conway Regional forming the Arkansas Health Alliance to meet challenges. Click here to read the story
Concierge Bright is GEM of Month
Congratulations to concierge Carl Bright for winning the November GEM of the month for Crothall Healthcare, our partner for transport, concierge and environmental services. GEM stands for “Great Employees Make Magic” and is an employee recognition program that focuses on quality, customer service, safety, attendance and Crothall core values. “Carl provides excellent customer service to… View Full Post
Media: Dr. Raj Chakka Talks Syncope
Syncope is temporary loss of consciousness and posture, described as “fainting” or “passing out.” It’s usually related to temporary insufficient blood flow to the brain. It most often occurs when the blood pressure is too low (hypotension) and the heart doesn’t pump a normal supply of oxygen to the brain. Dr. Raj Chakka with CHI St.… View Full Post
Cardiology Team Receives Best Poster Award at STEMI Conference
Cardiologist Aravind Rao, M.D., and Deborah Meiklejohn, MNSc, RN, were recognized for Best Poster Presentation at a recent conference in Dallas. Between the two is William Bledsoe, RN, Director, CHI St. Vincent Infirmary Cath Lab, who also attended the conference. The poster, Do Symptom Onset to Arterial Reperfusion (SOAR) Times Differ in Patients Experiencing a ST-Elevation… View Full Post
All Three CHI St. Vincent Health at Home Locations Named “Elite Winners”
HomeCare Elite identifies the top 25 percent of all Medicare-certified agencies in the country and highlights the top 100 and 500 agencies overall, along with the top agencies of the year. Out of 9,718 agencies considered, only 2,431 are recognized as HomeCare Elite. CHI St. Vincent Health at Home in Morrilton, AR was name a… View Full Post