Hot Springs
97-Year-Old Time Capsule Discovered in Hot Springs to be Opened December 4
It may look like an ordinary old metal box, but it actually contains 97 years worth of history! Workers preparing to demolish the former St. Joseph Hospital location in Hot Springs recently discovered a 97-year-old time capsule that had been placed in the cornerstone of the building on December 6, 1927. The time capsule had… 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
Dawne Sokora’s Work With Moms and Babies Earns Her a Service Hero Award
Congratulations Dawne Sokora, Healthy Mom-Thriving Baby Program Manager, for being named a Hot Springs Service Hero! The Healthy Mom-Thriving Baby grant provides support and service to expectant mothers struggling with drug addictions. Over the past three years, Dawne has spent numerous hours with pregnant mothers changing outcomes for the mom, babies and families. She has… View Full Post
Stephanie Bailey Praised for Rebuilding Hot Springs Volunteer Program
Congratulations Stephanie Bailey, Manager of Volunteer and Guest Services, on being named a Hot Springs Service Hero! CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs has a dedicated group of volunteers and are considered instrumental to the functioning of the facility. After COVID, volunteer numbers have been down. “The process of rebuilding our volunteer program was a daunting… View Full Post
Olivia Diaz Named DAISY Winner for Comforting Grieving Parents
Congratulations Olivia Diaz, RN, for being named a DAISY Award winner. She was nominated by a patient for being compassionate, comforting and kind after a heartbreaking loss and procedure. “If you have ever experienced any type of loss you know that it changes you forever.” The patient described the day the doctor informed her and… View Full Post