News & Notes

CommonSpirit Health is committed to providing an online patient-centered experience by integrating market specific websites, such as chistvincent.com, into commonspirit.org. Today, chistvincent.com will automatically redirect to its new digital home, integrated within commonspirit.org. Users within Arkansas will automatically be geolocated to see information about services that CHI St. Vincent offers within the larger CommonSpirit website… View Full Post

The Inclement Weather policy might go into effect this week for the Arkansas market. This includes the Infirmary, Hot Springs, Morrilton, North and our clinics. Click here to for the inclement weather policy. Continue to check back for more updates. You can also get the latest updates by calling 501.552. ICEE (4233).

The CHI St. Vincent Morrilton Auxiliary recently donated $170,644.50 to help the hospital purchase much-needed equipment. $150,000 of the donation purchased a video tower for surgery and the remainder helped to purchase a direct digital plate for Radiology. The donated funds have been raised over the past several years by various fundraising projects, including gift… View Full Post

Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women, and chances are you know someone who has been affected. The National Heart Association has designated February 7 as National Wear Red Day and we invite you to rock your red that day in support of those you know and love as a kickoff to National… View Full Post

Coffee lovers, rejoice! Starbucks at the Infirmary will soon move from the small kiosk inside the lobby to the current gift shop location as a large cafe. Employees at North will also soon be able to indulge in Starbucks coffee with a new cafe in their current gift shop location. Both new locations will open… View Full Post

Have health insurance questions? Wonder why something was denied on a claim? Curious about how much your deductible is? A representative from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield will be onsite to help answer these questions and more! When: Tuesday, February 4, 9 – 11 a.m. Where: Infirmary Cafeteria

The Infirmary medical staff recently purchased new adirondack chairs for the outdoor courtyard area near the cafeteria. The 12 new chairs include cup holders and 4 of the sets include a table with the chairs. Thank you, Infirmary med staff, for your kind gesture for our coworkers!

Patients at CHI St. Vincent North will soon have a highly improved MRI experience. Construction began earlier this week on a GE Healthcare 1.5T Signa Artist MRI, which will replace the current 1.5T Siemens magnet. Patients will benefit from a 50% reduction in scan time and increased image resolution, which will allow for scanning of… View Full Post