Two leading nonprofit healthcare systems – Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health – have signed a non-binding letter of intent to explore aligning their organizations and expanding their mission of service in communities across the nation.
The boards and sponsors of the two health systems are evaluating the potential alignment to strengthen their leadership role in transforming health care through increased access and enhanced clinical excellence.
Arkansas Children’s Hospital has named Ann Kruger, RN, MBA, to the position of vice president of Primary Care Services. The announcement was made by Arkansas Children’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Chanda Cashen Chacón, MPH, FACHE.
Conway Regional Health System became the owner and manager of Conway Regional Medical Clinic-Pottsville, effective Oct. 14. While the name of the clinic has officially changed from the Pottsville Primary Care Clinic, the staff will remain the same.
Arkansas Children’s Hospital opposes a ballot initiative aimed at legalizing medical marijuana in the state. The position is consistent with recommendations made last year by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Marijuana has been linked to negative health outcomes in children, including psychological disorders, poor lung function and an increased risk of substance abuse later in life.
The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board today approved a Doctor of Occupational Therapy program to be jointly operated by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (UA).
