Heart Institute
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
Infirmary CVICU, CVSD & Heart Teams Complete Training
The Infirmary’s CVICU, CVSD and Heart teams recently completed their annual competency training. During the week-long training, team members from these units received additional education on the latest updates on the high tech equipment, including ECMO machines, used to serve our patients and the community. The Heart team has more ECMO machines than any other… View Full Post
‘Ready for a Different Challenge,’ Coworker Uses Tuition Benefits to Return to School
The following story was featured in the Spring 2019 issue of the OneSpirit Magazine. CHI St. Vincent has made professional growth a priority and offers many opportunities for coworkers to enhance their personal and professional lives. In this excerpt from the latest OneSpirit Magazine, hear from coworkers who have chosen to pursue higher education and… View Full Post
Coworkers Invited to Commissioning Ceremonies for New Presidents
Coworkers are invited to the commissioning ceremonies for the newly-installed Presidents. The ceremonies will be in each’s location’s chapel, followed by a reception, at the following times: Dr. Doug Ross, president of Hot Springs, on Wednesday, April 17 at noon. Reception in the Dublin Room. Shawn Barnett, COO at the Infirmary, and Marcia Atkinson, president of the… View Full Post
Better You Magazine In Mailboxes
Our latest issue of the magazine highlighting advanced cardiovascular services of the CHI St. Vincent Heart Institute comes as we raise awareness during Heart Month. Better You is full of patient stories, health tips and other content. The February 2019 issue features our cardiac surgery team, LVAD program and awards achieved for our chest pain… View Full Post
Meet Your Leaders at Common Grounds Chats
Forums are changing in February. We’re introducing Common Grounds chats–a chance for coworkers to talk with our leaders. These chats will be relaxed and informal. Coworkers can grab a cup of coffee and spend a few minutes getting to know our new leaders or visiting with leaders who have been in their roles for a… View Full Post
Taylor Crow Named Outstanding Emerging CPA
Congratulations to Taylor Crow, senior financial analyst at the Heart Institute, who was recognized with the Outstanding Emerging CPA Award by the Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants during the group’s annual awards reception. The award recognizes a CPA who has passed the CPA exam within the last 10 years or is 40 years or younger… View Full Post
Dr. Konstantinos Kossidas Joins CHI St. Vincent Heart Institute
Dr. Konstantinos Kossidas joined our team of leading cardiologists at the CHI St. Vincent Heart Institute. Dr. Kossidas specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology and is now seeing patients at CHI St. Vincent Heart Clinic Arkansas at 10100 Kanis Road in Little Rock, Arkansas. The CHI St. Vincent Heart Institute offers access to the state’s largest and most diverse network of heart… View Full Post