Baptist Health, on April 9, performed its first procedure utilizing the new Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy system, aimed to improve early detection and provide faster access to life-saving treatments.
Physicians at Baptist Health’s hospitals in Little Rock, North Little Rock, and Fort Smith use the Ion technology.
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation and its partners are continuing to build the state’s community health worker workforce following Gov. Sarah Sanders’ signing of House Bill 1258 on April 3, establishing the Community Health Worker Act.
The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) and Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) have announced the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (Summer EBT) application is now available, though many families will receive the benefit automatically and won’t need to apply. The Summer EBT initiative provides essential nutritional support to children during the summer months when school meals are unavailable, ensuring they receive the food they need to grow and thrive.
CHI St. Vincent announced the launch of a new website experience to enhance digital access to care. Visitors to chistvincent.com will be automatically redirected to a new digital home for CHI St. Vincent within commonspirit.org, providing an updated and enhanced patient-centered digital experience.
CARTI is expanding its team of fellowship-trained breast imaging specialists with the addition of Stephen Routon, MD. Routon will see patients at the CARTI Breast Centers in Little Rock, North Little Rock, and Pine Bluff.
