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HEALTHCARE JOURNAL OF ARKANSAS I  NOV / DEC 2022 63 For weekly eNews updates and to read the journal online, visit HealthcareJournalAR.com as they will provide our community with better access to healthcare.” The blessing was conducted by Father Paul Fetsko, vice president of mission at Mercy Fort Smith, who offered prayers for the new helipad and for Mercy co-workers and the community. Northwest Health Has NewTechnology to Help Detect Lung Cancer Northwest Medical Center – Bentonville (NMCB) is now offering robotic-assisted, minimally inva- sive biopsies of the lung to help better detect lung cancer. With this new system, physicians can obtain tissue samples from deep within the lung while maintaining the stability and precision needed for biopsy. Biopsy involves obtaining a tissue sample from the suspicious area and examining the cells under a microscope to determine if cancer or another disease is present. “This new technology helps address a chal- lenging aspect of lung biopsy by enabling us to obtain tissue samples from deep within the lung,” said Jason Bailey, MD, pulmonologist at North- west Pulmonology – Bentonville. “The system fea- tures an ultra-thin, ultra maneuverable catheter that allows navigation far into the peripheral lung and also stability enabling the precision we need for biopsies.” “What I like about this technology is that it allows me to stay close to the patient during the procedure so I’m able to monitor their airways the entire time while getting live views of the lung on the system’s screen,” Bailey said. Pack Joins Conway Regional as NewCFO Bill Pack has accepted the position of chief finan- cial officer for Conway Regional Health System. As CFO, Pack will be responsible for the financial operations of the health system which includes Conway Regional Medical Center, Con- way Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, Darda- nelle Regional Medical Center, Conway Regional Surgery Center, and numerous outpatient cen- ters and clinics located throughout north Central Arkansas. He will lead Conway Regional Health System’s accounting, business office/admissions, and medical information teams. Pack has more than 30 years of experience at healthcare systems in Colorado and Texas, most recently serving as a system vice president with Centura Health in Denver. Prior to Centura, he was vice president of finance/CFO with organizations such as CHI St. Luke’s in Houston, CHRISTUS in San Antonio, and SCL Health in Denver. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare Management fromMarylhurst University in Lake Oswego, Oregon, and a bach- elor’s degree in accounting from Louisiana State University in Shreveport. Baptist Health Announces Associate VP of Hospital Operations in North Little Rock Callie Parks, who has worked in various roles at Baptist Health since 2018, was recently named associate vice president of hospital operations at Baptist Health Medical Center-North Little Rock. Parks’ time with Baptist Health started with her serving as an administrative resident before she became an administrative fellow. In September 2020, she was named associate vice president of ambulatory innovation at Practice Plus and Bap- tist Health. While in her associate vice president role, she had operational oversight of a number of clinics in central Arkansas and oversaw ambulatory proj- ects with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Most recently, she served as the interim vice president of operations for the hospital’s Western Region, which includes Baptist Health’s Fort Smith and Van Buren hospitals. Parks received a Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of Central Arkansas and Master of Health Administration at the University of Arkan- sas for Medical Sciences. She is a member of the Medical Group Management Association and American College of Healthcare Executives. CHI St. Vincent Morrilton Recognized by AHA for Commitment to Quality Heart Attack Care CHI St. Vincent Morrilton has received the Amer- ican Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline STEMI Referring Center Gold Plus recognition for its commitment to ensuring science-based treat- ment for all people experiencing a specific type of heart attack known as an ST elevation myocar- dial infarction (STEMI), known to be more severe and dangerous than other types of heart attacks. “We know that fast access to quality care is a priority when a patient suffers a heart attack and we’re honored to have the compassionate care we offer our community recognized in this way by the American Heart Association,” said CHI St. Vin- cent Morrilton President Leslie “Bubba” Arnold. “This highlights our daily commitment to imple- menting best practices and improving outcomes for our patients.” Each year, more than 280,000 people in the U.S. experience this type of heart attack, caused by a complete blockage in a coronary artery. Nearly 40% of people who go to the emergency room with acute coronary syndrome are diagnosed with a STEMI. Like all heart attacks, this requires timely treatment to restore blood flow as quickly as possible. Mission: Lifeline is a national, community-based initiative improving systems of care for patients Bill Pack Callie Parks