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HEALTHCARE JOURNAL OF ARKANSAS I  MAR / APR 2022 63 For weekly eNews updates and to read the journal online, visit HealthcareJournalAR.com Bayley Halbert, APRN, Now Providing Care inWashington Regional’s NICU Bayley Halbert, APRN, is now providing care for patients in the Washington Regional Neona- tal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Halbert earned a Master of Science in Nurs- ing from the University of South Alabama and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Univer- sity of Arkansas. She has more than four years’ experience as a neonatal nurse practitioner and five years as a NICU nurse. Halbert most recently worked as nurse manager of the Washington Regional NICU. Arkansas Heart Hospital Adds Interventional Cardiologist Arkansas Heart Hospital is expanding its team with the addition of Armaghan Soomro, MD. An interventional cardiologist, Soomro will serve patients at the hospital’s clinics in El Dorado, Lit- tle Rock, Magnolia, and North Little Rock. “Arkansas Heart Hospital prides itself on pro- viding patients with the world’s best care,” said Bruce Murphy, MD, CEO. “We firmly believe that begins with hiring top physicians like Dr. Soomro.” Soomro recently completed a clinical fellowship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He graduated with special honors from Dow Med- ical College and obtained post-graduate train- ing in internal medicine and clinical cardiology at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/North- well at Staten Island University Hospital. He also completed the Clinical Research Certificate Pro- gram at Drexel University. A published researcher, he is board-certified in internal medicine, adult echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and vas- cular ultrasounds. National Multiple Sclerosis Society Names UAMS a Center for Comprehensive MS Care The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has been designated a Center for Com- prehensive MS Care by the National Multiple Scle- rosis Society. The designation recognizes UAMS’s knowl- edge and expertise in treating patients with the potentially disabling disease of the central ner- vous system, and signifies a partnership aimed at connecting multiple sclerosis (MS) patients to the information, resources, and support that is avail- able to help them live their best lives. “We believe individuals with MS receive optimal care and support when strong collaborative rela- tionships exist between health care professionals and the society,” according to the formal agree- ment between UAMS and the New York-based nonprofit corporation. “The goal is comprehensive, coordinated care to manage the disease and promote comfort, function, independence, health, and wellness,” according to the society. “Only by sharing exper- tise in a coordinated and collaborative manner can the complex needs of individuals with MS and their families be met.” The Multiple Sclerosis Program at UAMS pro- vides a multidisciplinary approach to address the complex needs of MS patients. The team includes a neurologist, a neuro-hospitalist, a neuropsy- chologist, a primary care nurse practitioner, and a neuro-oncologist. Arkansas Children’s Hospital Promotes Amy Fallon to Senior Vice President of Operations Arkansas Children’s Hospital has promoted Amy Fallon, PhD, to the position of senior vice presi- dent of operations. Fallon, who was recruited from Texas Children’s four years ago to lead facilities and support services at the 336-bed Little Rock campus, brings to the position experience in oper- ations, logistics, engineering, and healthcare. She also draws on her personal story as the mother of two sons who spent their first months of life in a neonatal intensive care unit to improve patient experience. In her new role, Fallon will have operational responsibility and accountability for all clinical support services, facilities, and patient experi- ence departments at Arkansas Children’s Hospi- tal. Additionally, she will continue to provide stra- tegic system oversight to environmental health and safety; planning, design, and construction; and facilities operations. She will lead a division of more than 800 team members. Jamie Wiggins, who was hired in August as the health system’s chief operating officer, promoted Fallon to the senior operations role, noting her results-oriented leadership style and dedication to teamwork. “Amy is a strategic thinker who is committed to getting to ‘yes’ to support patients, families and staff,” Wiggins said. “I look forward to her con- tinued impact at Arkansas Children’s Hospital as we work to deliver on our promise of improved child health.” Fallon also relies daily on her experience as the mother of two babies who spent a cumulative four Bayley Halbert,APRN Armaghan Soomro, MD Amy Fallon, PhD