News & Notes
Save a Life! Donate Blood at North on Feb. 5
You can save a life when you donate blood during North’s upcoming blood drive, sponsored by the Arkansas Blood Institute. Wednesday, Feb. 59:30am-1:30pmNorth’s Admin. Conference Room All donors will receive a FREE Friends-themed Tshirt and a ticket for one free adult admission to the Museum of Discovery. Walk-ins are welcome or visit arkbi.org to schedule your appointment.
Longtime CEO Kevin Lofton to Retire June 30
Kevin Lofton, CEO of CommonSpirit Health, has announced he will retire June 30, 2020. When he retires, Lofton will have served 17 years as CEO and 22 years as an executive with Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and now CommonSpirit, and 42 years as a health care leader. Lofton and Lloyd Dean will continue to lead… View Full Post
Celebrate Wear Red Day on Feb. 7
CHI St. Vincent is supporting the fight against heart disease by wearing red on Friday, February 7! Show your support by joining in! Take your best group and individual Wear Red Day pictures and send them to chistvincent1@gmail.com. Everyone can do it – even within dress code. Socks, earrings, lipstick, nail polish, barrettes, headbands and bows for… View Full Post
Submit Your Nomination for the 2020 Outstanding Nurse
The 2020 Nursing Compassion Award will recognize the outstanding nurse in Arkansas. Do you know a nurse who is the most compassionate, caring and empathetic caregiver? A nurse who has given comfort or care to you, a family member or a friend? Do you know a nurse educator that has been a driving force in… View Full Post
Your Input Will Help Shape the CommonSpirit Values
The CommonSpirit Health mission statement, introduced last November, states why we exist as a health care ministry. Our vision statement, to be shared soon, will convey what we intend to accomplish together. Now, we need less than five minutes of your time to help us create the values for CommonSpirit that will guide our actions… View Full Post
Hot Springs ED Reaches Benchmarks Worth Celebrating
The emergency department at Hot Springs is the only Level II trauma center in southwest Arkansas and the highest volume Level II trauma center in the state. That alone speaks volumes about the staff and the work they do. However, in an effort to continue to improve, they have set a goal to also be… View Full Post
Sign Up Now for Kindness Matters Sessions
Kindness Matters sessions are continuing at all four hospitals. Coworkers can sign up to attend the class through Knowledge Hub. Click on Learner Home and type “kindness” into the search bar to find the available sessions at your location. All coworkers are required to attend this course. Sessions are 3-4 hours long and will include… View Full Post
CommonSpirit Launches Podcast Series About Mission Statement
The rich language of the CommonSpirit Health Mission Statement provides an opportunity for each of us to find unique, personal meaning in the words. CommonSpirit will share a series of podcasts that explore the creation, language and impact of our Mission Statement. For a preview of the podcast, click here. The Office of the CEO… View Full Post