HJAR Sep/Oct 2019

HEALTHCARE JOURNAL OF ARKANSAS I  SEP / OCT 2019 25 For weekly eNews updates and to read the journal online, visit HealthcareJournalAR.com medical education and healthcare through Proj- ect H.E.A.R.T., a four-day camp hosted by New York Institute of Technology College of Osteo- pathic Medicine-Arkansas. Project H.E.A.R.T. stands for Health Education Advocacy Reflection and Training, and the pro- gram is designed for rising high school juniors and seniors to explore healthcare careers, learn about healthcare needs in the Delta, and dis- cover ways they can make a difference in health care challenges in their communities. Project H.E.A.R.T. is aimed at students who would ben- efit from an opportunity to excel. “The program is a one-of-a-kind experience that can open doors to enlighten students about a future career opportunities in healthcare and to the overall well-being of their community,” said Dr. Amanda Deel, Assistant dean of clinical edu- cation and Project H.E.A.R.T. Director. During the first day of the camp, Project H.E.A.R.T. attendees participated in interactive activities in NYITCOM’s medical simulation lab, osteopathic manipulative medicine lab, and edu- cational medical clinic. Later, students led a ser- vice project at VPA Elementary School during the day, and that evening, they participated in a suture lab through which they’ll learn about how physicians repair lacerations. Other activities focused on preparing for col- lege and choosing a career as guests from multi- ple universities spoke about the higher education process, financial aid, and potential career oppor- tunities. Participants received basic life support training before attending a graduation ceremony. Dr. SyedMustafa Joins CHI St. Vincent Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine Clinic in Hot Springs CHI St. Vincent announced that Dr. Syed Mus- tafa has joined the team of pulmonologists at the Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine Clinic in Hot Springs, and will begin seeing patients in July at the clinic, located at 1 Mercy Lane, Suite 401. Mustafa attended medical school at the Deccan College of Medical Sciences in Hyderabad, India, and completed a residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, where he also completed fellowship training in pulmonary and critical care medicine. Mustafa has certifica- tions in critical care medicine, internal medicine, and pulmonary disease from the American Board of Internal Medicine. The CHI St. Vincent Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine Clinic diagnoses and treats breathing problems related to diseases of the lungs and bronchial tubes, which often involve the upper respiratory tract as well as the heart. Common conditions that the Pulmonology and Sleep Med- icine Clinic treats include apnea, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, lung cancer, pneumonia, pulmonary hyperten- sion, sleep disorders, snoring, and sleep apnea. Baptist Health Urgent Care NowOffers HoldMy Spot Online Scheduling Baptist Health Urgent Care now offers online scheduling at its six locations across Arkansas: Benton, Bryant, Cabot, Jacksonville, Little Rock, and North Little Rock. Hold My Spot allows patients to rest in the com- fort of their home and head to the center at a time convenient for them. Benefits include 24/7 online scheduling for center time slots within 48 hours via computer, tablet, or mobile phone; text reminders about when to head to the center; and the option to take a snapshot of the insurance card before they arrive. “With Hold My Spot, we’re offering consum- ers scheduling convenience at their fingertips, with less time in the waiting room,” said Tom Dent, chairman and CEO of Urgent Team. “This scheduling tool, through a partnership with Solv Health, further advances our always-present goal of providing an exceptional customer experience – every patient, every time.” “We’re excited to add Baptist Health Urgent Care to the Solv app. This partnership helps both of us give patients seeking quick, convenient care access to the services they need, when they need them,” said Heather Fernandez, Solv CEO and co-founder. Patients can schedule same-day and next-day visits at any Baptist Health Urgent Care location by going to BaptistHealthUrgentCare.net/Hold- MySpot or through Solv at SolvHealth.com. St. Bernards Home Health Recognized Nationally for Patient Care, Satisfaction St. Bernards Home Health was recently recog- nized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Superior Performer” for achieving an overall patient satisfaction score that ranked in the top 20 percent of all eligible SHP clients for the 2018 calendar year. The annual SHPBest™ award program was cre- ated to acknowledge home health agencies that consistently provide high quality service to their patients. The 2018 award recipients were determined by reviewing and ranking the overall satisfaction score for more than 2,500 home health providers. St. Bernards Home Health provides skilled and non-skilled services in patient homes. “Patient care and satisfaction are our top priorities in the St. Bernards Home Health program,” said Mil- dred Lamberth, director of the Home Health pro- gram at St. Bernards. “We are happy to be rec- ognized nationally for the great work done every day by our nurses and team members.” Conway Regional GI Clinic Welcomes Lindsey Sierra, APRN Lindsey Sierra of Conway, an advanced practice registered nurse, has joined the Conway Regional Gastroenterology Center. She is practicing along- side Drs. Martin Moix, Owen Maat, and O.T. Gor- don as well as Brandy Eason, APRN. “We are excited that Lindsey has joined the growing staff of our gastroenterology cen- ter,” said Rebekah Fincher, Conway Regional’s chief administrative officer. “The addition of new providers at the GI center enables Conway Regional to continue meeting the needs of our community.” Sierra achieved a Master of Science in Nursing Syed Mustafa, MD