A major CHI St. Vincent initiative was announced and two longtime supporters were recognized at the infirmary's first Community 1888 Annual Dinner. The event took place March 7 in the Great Hall of the Clinton Presidential Center, drawing supporters of the hospital system, hospital leadership and the board of directors from Little Rock, Hot Springs and the CHI St. Vincent Foundation.
Guests enjoyed libations, hors d'oeuvres and a buffet whose main dish -- a stir-fry with the diner's choice of ingredients -- was prepared to order by the attending chefs. Attendees also were the first to learn that CHI St. Vincent's Arkansas Neuroscience Institute, established in 2010, is moving to the hospital's Sherwood campus to meet the growing needs of patients. The Sherwood facility will be renovated to accommodate the move. Meanwhile, construction will begin on an adjacent education and research center for newer surgeons to come and learn the skills for tackling neurological disorders. A video shared infirmary history, told the stories of several infirmary patients and announced the institute move.
The evening also included the announcement of Ellon Cockrill and Gus Blass as inaugural legacy members of the foundation board. Legacy status will be given to board members who have demonstrated a long-term commitment to the foundation and to the CHI St. Vincent ministry through leadership and generosity. Chad Aduddell, chief executive officer of CHI St. Vincent, presented the two.
Also noted was the Jan. 10 death of Sister Margaret Meisner, the last working Sister of Charity of Nazareth at the infirmary.
High Profile on 03/19/2017