News & Notes
Donate Life-Saving Blood at the Infirmary on Dec. 3
Blood donation is especially important right now. However, hundreds of blood drives have been canceled, resulting in the loss of thousands of blood units. The Arkansas Blood Institute will be at the Infirmary on Thursday, Dec. 3. You can help save a life when you donate. Thursday, Dec. 310am-3pmVincent dePaul Room All donors will receive… View Full Post
Shop the CHI St. Vincent Pop Up Store Through Dec. 15
Shopping for your favorite coworkers (and yourself!) is easy this holiday season when you shop the CHI St. Vincent Pop Up Shop. The shop is open now through Dec. 15. Click here to shop. The store offers great items, including: Super soft long-sleeve Tshirts Soft jackets Puffy vests Fleece pullovers Polo shirts Beanies and fleece… View Full Post
A Letter of Thanks from Bishop Anthony Taylor
To print Bishop Taylor’s letter, click here.
Think You’ve Been Exposed? Take Our COVID-19 Questionnaire
As COVID-19 cases increase in Arkansas, Employee Health has experienced increased call and email volume related to COVID-19 questions. Please see the below updates, reminders and resources to assist coworkers during this time. If you suspect that you or you coworker may have been exposed to COVID-19 or are experiencing symptoms, please take the following… View Full Post
Immediate Need for Convalescent Plasma Donors
There is an immediate need for plasma from donors who have recovered from COVID-19. The plasma is used to treat seriously ill patients. Who Is EligibleTo provide convalescent plasma, donors must: Have a prior diagnosis of COVID-19, documented by a laboratory test Be symptom-free for 14 days prior to donation Be 7 days post blood… View Full Post
Heart Institute Recognized as First to Enroll Patient in PROACT Xa Clinical Trial
The Heart Institute’s Dr. Thomas Rayburn III, and Lynn Bass have been recognized for their contributions to the PROACT Xa clinical trial and high-priority heart care research. The Heart Institute is working with the cardiac and vascular surgery company CryoLife, Inc. on a trial to answer vital clinical questions in the care of heart patients… View Full Post
Holiday Gift Box Distribution Dates Set
Celebrate the Christmas season by picking up your Petit Jean holiday gift box. There are three gift box options this year. Coworkers will be able to choose between: An 8-pound fully-cooked smoked ham A meat box with smoked bacon, peppered bacon, summer sausage and Arkansas-style sausage A brunch box with cinnamon coffee cake, coffee and… View Full Post
Couple Honors Son with Caring Cradle Donation
Brady and Shelbi Garner donated a Caring Cradle in honor of their late son Owen Lewis. The Caring Cradle is a basinet with a contained cooling system that allows families to spend more time with an infant who has passed away. Below is an excerpt from the letter they included with the donation: On July… View Full Post