A Glance Back at 2024
We all know about Spotify Wrapped, the Top Tens of Netflix and Oprah’s Favorite Things, but what about the best things that happened at CHI St. Vincent this year? Here’s our Top 10 (in no particular order):
- Not one, but TWO new hospital presidents this year
In January, Megan Bonney was appointed President of CHI St. Vincent North, after having served as CHI St. Vincent Director of Orthopedics and Cardiovascular Services since 2022. Following Bubba Arnold’s retirement in November, Angie Longing, MHSM BSN RN NE-BC, was named CHI St. Vincent Morrilton Hospital President. Angie continues to serve as the Chief Nurse Executive for our Arkansas Market. - “A View from the Bed” Podcast Launched
We launched our patient podcast, “A View from the Bed: A Patient’s Perspective,” in February. New episodes drop the second Tuesday of each month and each episode explores one patient’s unique healthcare experience, offering insights from their individual health journey. If you’ve missed out this year, catch up on past episodes. - CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs Recognized by Local and State Awards
CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs was again named “Best Places to Work,” for the sixth year in a row! Hot Springs was one of only 50 companies in Arkansas to be named to the list. Hot Springs was also recognized as a Large Business of the Year by the Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce. - CHI St. Vincent Morrilton Named Top 100 Critical Access Hospital
CHI St. Vincent Morrilton was recognized as a 2024 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Chartis’ annual Top 100 award program recognizes outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals. - Waste Not Program
The Waste Not Food Program was created this year to reduce food waste. Leftover retail and patient food is flash frozen to be given to those in need of a meal. At the Infirmary, meals are handed out twice a week to coworkers and at North, the frozen meals are donated to Potluck Food Rescue. This year, over 7,300 meals have been served at the Infirmary and over 5,300 pounds of food have been donated to Potluck. - U.S. News & World Report Rankings
U.S. News & World Report recognized the Infirmary, North and Hot Springs hospitals as high performing in multiple specialty areas this year. CHI St. Vincent Heart Institute was named the #1 heart program in the state for the third year in a row! See the whole list of recognized areas here. - CHI St. Vincent North and Hot Springs Recognized for Top Quality Care
Our Sherwood and Hot Springs hospitals received the highest patient safety ratings this year, a Leapfrog “A” grade. An “A” grade recognizes their commitment to providing quality, compassionate care to patients and protecting them and their families from errors, injuries, accidents and infections. - Two Hospital Locations Recognized as Top Performing in Heart Attack Treatment
Both CHI St. Vincent North and Infirmary received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award for 2024. This is the first time North has received the award, and the hospitals were among only 80 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. The Infirmary was also recognized with Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI. - Time Capsule Opened in Hot Springs
A 97-year-old time capsule was discovered in the cornerstone of the former St. Joseph Hospital location in Hot Springs when workers were preparing the site for demolition. The capsule was opened in early December in front of a large crowd. Multiple historical items were removed, including a telephone directory; a bill for $108,000 for the plumbing company that was contracted for the hospital’s plumbing, heating, ventilation and refrigeration; a deed; an issue of The Sentinel-Record and a page from the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, both of which had articles about the hospital’s construction; a $1 silver note; lists of names of the Sisters of Mercy and student nurses; religious medallions; and various coins. The time capsule items will be preserved and displayed in Hot Springs. - CHI St. Vincent Became First Hospital in Central Arkansas to Offer FARAPULSE™
FARAPULSE™ Pulsed Field Ablation System uses a high frequency electrical pulse to treat atrial fibrillation (Afib). It is proven to be an effective treatment option for patients while minimizing risks associated with thermal ablation. This procedure will minimize risks for patients and shorten the procedure time significantly.