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August 2019
IMPACT
Advancing the Mission of CHI St. Vincent Foundation
INVEST IN Join Community 1888 today. It’s time to renew your annual Community 1888 membership. Your partnership with our ministry makes an impact on the health of the people around you. When you give back, it is one of the most powerful expressions of compassion. You are the reason we can connect every Arkansan to the quality care they need, when they need it most. Your annual gift enhances the lives of people in the communities we serve; it ensures we have the tools to provide the highest quality of care today, and allows us to improve patient care and outcomes for future generations.
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS MINISTRY $1,000 Annual Gift
COMPASSION $2,500 Annual Gift
MISSION $5,000+ Annual Gift
Provides access to quality health and dental care for 10 underserved families
Supports preventative programs across the state
Provides the tools necessary to advance patient care
YOUR KINDNESS CREATES A HEALTHIER TOMORROW.
Advanced Cardiac Care
Growing Oncology Program
Destination Neurosurgery Program
COMMUNITY 1888 BENEFITS •
Physician referrals and assistance in navigating your healthcare needs.
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Invitation to our annual donor celebration event.
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Exclusive ministry updates with our quarterly newsletter.
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Donor identification card.
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Deluxe meals as approved by physician
Expanding Behavioral Health Services
Community Outreach
To make a donation: Call the Foundation at 501.552.2380 or visit chistvincent.com/giving
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CHI St. Vincent Saves Walter Anger’s Life! W alter Anger expected to be in a little pain after moving his son into the dorms. But, he didn’t expect to end up in the emergency room the following night. Although the patient’s symptom was back pain, the emergency department physician at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary noticed when he examined Walter’s x-ray that his heart looked enlarged. A CT scan was ordered immediately and it was determined
that Walter had a large aneurysm in his aorta, which created a complex split in the wall of his aorta, referred to as aortic dissection. Fortunately for Walter, Frederick Meadors, MD, an experienced cardiac surgeon, was on hand to do this complex surgery. Explaining the gravity of this situation, Dr. Meadors says that approximately 90 percent of people who have aortic dissection die within 14 days if it is not operated on emergently.
Patient Story
“An aortic dissection is not common,” says Dr. Meadors, “but we do see several of these cases a year because they are referred to us from across the state. We have a lot of experience with fixing these, and it’s a delicate surgery.
Within eight weeks of the surgery, Walter was back to work and able to travel. After surgery and 12 weeks of cardiac rehab, Walter says he’s feels better than ever. “I was able to go on hikes, take walks,....I’m in a lot better shape now than I was.”
Learn more about heart disease symptoms, our comprehensive heart program, and CHI St. Vincent Cardiac Rehabilitation at chistvincent.com/heart
Early Detection of Breast Cancer Inspires Advocacy for Awareness Patient Story
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Labor and Delivery nurse at CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs, Kristin Dunn discovered she had breast cancer at a young age. She was 29 years old and two months from her wedding date. Fortunately, her early detection meant early intervention. Because of her family history with breast cancer, Kristin decided to have a bilateral mastectomy to avoid the possibility of the cancer returning. The surgery took place before her wedding and two days following, she began a three-month course of chemotherapy.
obtain her doctorate degree as a nurse practitioner. She’s also mother to a baby girl, Dorothy. When she questioned why God placed this on her, Kristin decided it was so that she could be an advocate, share her story to help other women in similar situations through their journey, and to raise awareness in hopes of helping women avoid a similar path. In addition to monthly breast selfexams, 3D mammography can mean early detection for more women in Arkansas. CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs is bringing 3D mammography to southwest Arkansas.
Through it all, Kristin has continued working and going to school to
To make a donation, visit chistvincent.com/fightcancer
Message from Chad Aduddell, CEO: I am excited to announce the grand opening celebration for the Anthony Childbirth Center at CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs set for December 2, 2019. Our ministry delivers more than 1,000 babies annually. Transforming our Mother & Baby Unit into the Anthony Childbirth Center will increase our capacity to meet the growing needs of the Southwest Arkansas community and enable us to improve our patient and family care model.
Thank you to our generous donors for supporting our growth: • Anthony family & Katherine C. Anthony Charitable Trust • Cabe Foundation • Carol and Lawrence Levi • Hot Springs Auxiliary • Ira S & Jean B Gershner CRT • Middleton Heat & Air • Morris Foundation, Inc. • Walton Family Foundation
JOIN US IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER And fully fund 3D Mammography for Southwest Arkansas CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs Cancer Center is committed to advancing treatment to save women’s lives. Early detection is key when it comes to crushing cancer! Every woman deserves the latest advancements in technology. 3D mammography offers women a more accurate way to detect abnormalities that could be life threatening. Today, 3D mammography is not locally accessible in Hot Springs and Southwest Arkansas. • • •
Arkansas ranks 8th in Breast Cancer deaths in US Arkansas ranks 41st for breast cancer screening of women 40+ Only 58% of Arkansas women are diagnosed with breast cancer at a localized stage when survival is highest
3D mammography helps doctors find small tumors that may not be clearly visible with 2D mammography. Screening with 3D mammography detects up to 40% more invasive cancers, allowing earlier diagnosis and treatment. And when you’re dealing with the second leading cause of death for women in the U.S., early detection is your best defense. You can make an impact in your community and save lives with a gift to our 3D Mammography fund dedicated to investing in advanced technology at CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs. Visit chistvincent.com/fightcancer Our Hot Springs Cancer Center is one of only 5 centers in Arkansas accredited by the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer. We are the leading oncology program serving Southwest Arkansas. Our comprehensive women’s program includes breast ultrasound, breast biopsy and genetic testing. CHI St. Vincent Infirmary recognized 7 years in a row by US News and World Report as High Performing in 4 categories CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs named best place to work in Garland County
CHI St. Vincent Foundation 2 St. Vincent Circle Little Rock, AR 72205
Year-End Giving Your partnership with our ministry makes an impact on the health of the people around you. We offer the most comprehensive network of specialists, including the largest cardiology network and a destination neuroscience institute. You are the reason we can connect every Arkansan to the quality care they need, when they need it most. Your annual gift enhances the lives of people in the communities we serve.
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CHI St. Vincent Foundation Board of Directors Barbara Bender Susan Blair Rick Blank, Chair Matt Chandler Ray Dillon Elizabeth Farris Rick Fleetwood C. Ann Fleming Denise Hanson John Meadors, M.D. Mark Middleton Chris Roberts Wendy Saer Robert Seay John Wade Kirby Williams
Legacy Board Members Gus Blass, III Ellon Cockrill CHI St. Vincent Representatives Chad Aduddell, CEO Laura Cook, Senior VP, Marketing & Development
Kathy Taylor, Laura Cook, and Tracey Chesser