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Medical Group Coworkers Share Humankindness and Snacks with Jacksonville Residents
The Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) recently hosted a health fair in Jacksonville bringing together a diverse group of providers to help residents in need. CHI St. Vincent Medical Group coworkers volunteered at the event. The City of Jacksonville faces significant gaps in services, especially transportation, therefore, transportation to and from the event was provided.… View Full Post
Brandy Hopkins Wins First CommonSpirit Health Pharmacy Enterprise Leadership Award
Congrats Brandy Hopkins, Pharm.D. BCCP Residency Program Director, for being recognized with the first CommonSpirit Health Pharmacy Enterprise Leadership Award! She was nominated by a coworker for the award. The coworker said for more than two years Brandy has been fully engaged in keeping the quarterly system residency agendas relevant to their RPDs. For example,… View Full Post
Kayla Piker Wins North Honey Bee Award
Congratulations Kayla Piker, PCA, on winning a Honey Bee Award! Kayla works on at CHI St. Vincent North’s 3N Neurosurgical Medical-Surgical Floor. She is a 3-peat Honey Bee winner just within the last 2 years! “This PCA treated me like family. Very loving and caring and helped me take a bath. They showed care greater… View Full Post
Infirmary ED Holds Mock Pediatric Disaster Drill
The Infirmary’s Emergency Department recently held a pediatric disaster triage drill. James Fose, ED Nursing Manager, said they worked in collaboration with the Office of Preparedness and Emergency Response Systems (OPERS) in the Arkansas Department of Health (pediatrics). MEMS employees were also included in the drill as well as the Arkansas Trauma System (TraumaCom). The setting… View Full Post
DAISY Winning Nurse Stays to Watch TV with Patient After Shift
Congratulations John Bondhus, RN, for being named a Hot Springs DAISY Award winner! John was nominated three times by visitors for this award! First, a patient’s family member who was under his care on 5 East. The family member said their dad was feeling down after a long stay in the hospital. One night after… View Full Post
Mission Helps Provide Blankets to Hot Springs Residents as Colder Months Arrive
As colder temperatures arrive in the Natural State, CHI St. Vincent’s Mission team is working to keep people warm. Mission connected with Linen King and they donated nearly 50 blankets to the Samaritan House. The Samaritan House is an overnight shelter for men experiencing homelessness in Hot Springs. The shelter provides meals, showers and clothes.… View Full Post
Brenda Rios Altamirano Makes Impact on Patient During Stay
Congratulations Brenda Rios Altamirano, PCT, for being named a Hot Springs Service Hero! She was nominated for the award by a patient who said that Brenda “stood out and made a difference” in her care. The patient said they had a very stressful and scary event with their heart. Brenda was one of the first… View Full Post
Julie Clift-Hays & Megan Savage ‘Praised and Celebrated’ for Work in Praise and Celebration
Congratulations Julie Clift-Hays, Respiratory Care Manager, and Megan Savage, Rehab Service Manager, for being named Service Heroes! Julie and Megan were praised and celebrated for their two years of serving as the chairs of the Praise and Celebration team in Hot Springs. Even after moving out of the roles officially, they’ve continued to help the… View Full Post