CHI St. Vincent Infirmary cardiovascular surgeons, part of the CHI St. Vincent Heart Institute, have received the highest rating for quality of care and outcomes for isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) procedures from the distinguished Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS). CABG procedures are used to treat coronary artery disease and only six to 10 percent of participating groups receive this highest three-star rating, placing the CHI St. Vincent Heart Institute among the elite cardiovascular surgery groups in the United States.
April 12, 2021
Providing COVID-19 vaccines for patients awaiting elective surgery could save 58,687 lives worldwide over the next year, according to results of an international study in which the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) participated.
The study findings, based on data gathered in 2020 by COVIDSurg Collaborative, an international network of surgeons, suggests that patients should receive a COVID-19 vaccine before surgery to reduce risk of postoperative death.
April 5, 2021
On April 11, UAMS Health will host its sixth annual forum – this time virtually -- to discuss Parkinson’s disease.
The Sunday event will run from 1-2:30 p.m. and is open to Parkinson’s patients, their caregivers and family members, clinicians, and anyone else interested in learning about the disease, treatment options, and research initiatives.
April 5, 2021
CHI St. Vincent, in partnership with Bradford Health Services, announces an addiction recovery program that offers the full continuum of care through an integrated approach that includes both outpatient and hospital inpatient components. The new program, located at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock, marks a significant step forward for the hospital system’s 133-year healing ministry and recognizes the growing need for integrated, compassionate care programs that offer recovery support for addictive diseases in Arkansas.
April 5, 2021
The 2021 Virtual Family Medicine Spring Review at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will offer up to 16 hours of online continuing education April 27-30 for primary care physicians, doctors of osteopathic medicine, advanced practice registered nurses, registered nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, and certified health educators.
The conference is completely virtual. Courses are offered in two-hour blocks, twice daily, at $40 per block. Attend all four days at a discounted price of $250.
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