To commemorate Heritage Week, we’ve commissioned four new t-shirt designs that celebrate the history of each hospital campus in a unique and fun way. These shirts are on sale now on the CHI St. Vincent Foundation website. All proceeds go to benefit the Foundation, which helps fund operations and improvements for all hospitals and clinics… View Full Post
We want to congratulate Andrea Garlapati, RN at the Infirmary, on being named a CHI St. Vincent Service Hero! Andrea was nominated by a patient who was facing some stressful news when they were transferred to the stepdown unit. Here’s the nomination: “Andrea was my night nurse on the stepdown unit at SVI. Upon transferring… View Full Post
Congratulations to Hannah Gurney, RN at North, on being recognized with a DAISY Award! This is Hannah’s third DAISY Award and her second in 2025. This honor came after a patient’s family member wrote in a nomination for Hannah’s kindness and compassion. Here’s the nomination: “I would like to nominate Hannah for going above and… View Full Post
We’re proud to announce that Brenda Rutherford, Med History Tech in Hot Springs, has been recognized with a CHI St. Vincent Service Hero Award! Brenda was honored for her actions during a difficult situation in the E.D., when a family arrived after surviving a car crash. Here’s the nomination: “…a four-year-old patient was brought in… View Full Post
As part of CHI St. Vincent’s partnership with Project 120, Aptus Financial is offering a free webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 11:30 a.m. on paying for college. Titled “Debt-Free Degree,” this webinar will cover how to find merit-based scholarships that can pay thousands of dollars, where to find hidden money for college in your… View Full Post
We took a break from our Pets of St. Vincent feature for Heritage Week, but now we’re back with a very handsome gentleman, This is Miko, a beautiful border collie mix belonging to Tori Mellas, BSRT (R), CT tech at the Infirmary! Tori says Miko is an absolute sweetheart. He loves to be with his… View Full Post
Veterans Day is coming up next month, and CommonSpirit Health wants to recognize the veterans in your life! Whether you served or you’re related to somebody who served, we’re taking time this Veterans Day to honor the veterans special to you. To include a veteran in our upcoming Veterans Day celebration, click this link and… View Full Post
Congratulations to Sunshine Raley, RN, at the Infirmary on receiving the DAISY Award! Sunshine was nominated by the family member of a patient who had suffered a brain aneurysm and had some complications after surgery. Here’s the nomination: “…Sunshine took the time to explain procedures, a rapidly changing plan of care, and by giving every… View Full Post
