Construction Update on St. Bernards Tower

Construction on the new St. Bernards surgical and intensive care tower continues! 

All roofing on the new tower is complete. Elevators in the building will be complete within the next 60 days, and construction has begun on the new Washington Avenue and promenade entrances. 

Chris Barber, president and CEO of St. Bernards Healthcare, said of the continuing construction, " As progress continues on the new tower, all of us at St. Bernards are excited about what this means for patient care. This building will house the latest, most cutting-edge surgical technology, as well as state-of-the-art intensive care services. This expansion will enable us to offer Christ-like healing to even more patients and we are looking forward to the official opening later this year."

The tower will open in December. Visit us online to learn more about these new developments at St. Bernards.

Cancer Survivors Day Celebration Saturday, June 2

St. Bernards is hosting the annual National Cancer Survivors Day celebration at the Valley View Multipurpose Building from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, June 2. Doors open at noon and lunch will be served starting at 12:30 p.m.
 
National Cancer Survivors Day is held every year on the first Sunday in June to celebrate the strength and life of cancer survivors across the United States.
The luncheon hosted by St. Bernards is free and open to all cancer survivors.
 
Registration is not required for this event. For more information, please call 870.207.7300 or visit stbernards.info
St. Bernards Project SEARCH Interns Graduate

In May, interns from St. Bernards Project SEARCH officially graduated from the program, which is an opportunity for young adults with developmental disabilities ages 18-35 to gain the skills necessary to obtain competitive, integrated employment in their communities.

Learn more about this program at stbernards.info !

The Importance of Vaccinations for Children

Dr. Justin Yancey, a pediatric hospitalist at St. Bernards Medical Center, was recently featured in a KAIT piece about the rate of immunizations in the Northeast Arkansas area. 

Check out the full video on the Region 8 News website

Knowing the Symptoms of Stroke Can Save Lives

When it  comes t o a stroke, every second counts in terms of healing and preventing further brain damage. Recognize the symptoms of 
a stroke FAST,  as this can make the difference between recovery and permanent damage.

Face      Facial drooping or uneven smile

Arm       Arm numbness or arm weakness

Speech  Slurred speech, difficulty speaking or understanding

Time      Call 911 and get to the hospital immediately

Those at higher risk for stroke include individuals with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, heavy alcohol or drug use, obesity, atrial fibrillation, and sleep apnea, as well as family history of stroke. 

To learn more, visit the St. Bernards blog!