HJAR Nov/Dec 2020

HEALTHCARE JOURNAL OF ARKANSAS I  NOV / DEC 2020 65 For weekly eNews updates and to read the journal online, visit HealthcareJournalAR.com and Master of Public Health in 2017. Okong received family medicine residency training at Morehouse in Atlanta, Ga., where she served as chief resident for the past year. In addi- tion, she received a Master of Public Health in 2017 from the University of Oklahoma – Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City. Malik received family medicine residency train- ing at the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff. He is a graduate of St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, and an alum of Hendrix College. The primary professional focus for hospitalists is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, and leadership related to hospital medicine. CHI St. Vincent Infirmary Named Best Hospital in Arkansas for Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Pulmonology by U.S. News andWorld Report CHI St. Vincent Infirmary ranks first in gastro- enterology, geriatrics, and pulmonology among Arkansas hospitals according to the latest Best Regional Hospital rankings released by U.S. News & World Report . Rankings for 2020–21 Best Hos- pitals from U.S. News &World Report were based on independent analysis of multiple data catego- ries, including patient outcomes, volume of high- risk patients, patient experience, nurse staffing, and advanced clinical technologies. “We’re honored to celebrate this milestone with all of our doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers at the Infirmary,” said CHI St. Vincent CEO Chad Aduddell. “Providing compassionate care for Arkansans in gastroenterology, geriatrics, and pulmonology is paramount in our mission to achieve optimal health for those we serve in our central Arkansas community.” The team of gastroenterology specialists at CHI St. Vincent practices a personalized approach to care, focusing on the comfort and dignity of patients. The pulmonology and sleep medicine team diagnoses and treats a variety of breathing problems related to diseases of the lungs and bronchial tubes. CHI St. Vincent Infirmary also ranked first in car- diology, heart surgery, and orthopedics among Arkansas hospitals, while receiving a High Performing distinction in heart failure, hip replace- ments, knee replacements, and colon cancer sur- gery. High Performing is the highest rating U.S. News awards for those types of care. Arkansas Children’s Offers Families Access to FreeWiFi Hotspots in Parking Lots Arkansas Children’s and Windstream are provid- ing free community WiFi hotspots in parking lots of three Arkansas Children’s facilities to help fam- ilies with children who are learning virtually dur- ing the pandemic. “We hope by extending this service we can pro- vide a convenience to the families in our neighbor- ing communities,” said Marcy Doderer, FACHE, president and CEO of Arkansas Children’s. “Arkansas Children’s is committed to helping fam- ilies find solutions that ensure their kids are learn- ing and thriving through the pandemic.” Access to the internet through these hotspots will be safe and secure and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As Arkansas Children’s internet provider, Windstream has strengthened signals so families can access the WiFi in park- ing lots. “Windstream is delighted to join with Arkan- sas Children’s to make free WiFi available to fam- ilies that are relying on virtual learning during the health crisis,” said Adena Handly, vice president of sales for Windstream Enterprise. “We under- stand that reliable internet connectivity is more vital than ever now, and we’re proud to assist our fellow Arkansans.” n Arkansas Children’s and Windstream are providing free community WiFi hotspots in parking lots of three Arkansas Children’s facilities to help families with children who are learning virtually during the pandemic.