Heart Health Around the Holidays

Dr. Morris Kelley, CHI St. Vincent Heart Institute cardiologist, discusses how overindulging in holiday festivities and the pressures of the season can increase the stress on your heart.

Be Mindful of Your Heart Over the Holidays

Dr. Morris Kelley, CHI St Vincent Heart Institute cardiologist, discusses how the stress of the holidays can lead to potential heart attacks.

Conquering and Surviving Aortic Stenosis

Aortic valve stenosis is one of the most common and serious heart problems, but many patients like John Dinofrio don’t recognize symptoms until their blood flow becomes greatly restricted.

Treating and Preventing Diabetic Foot Ulcers

About half of diabetics experience some kind of nerve damage which can cause them to lose feeling in their feet. For one Arkadelphia resident, that nerve damage and the inability to feel pain eventually led to serious foot ulcers.

Advancements in Brain Tumor Treatment

A brain tumor can be frightening for patients, but advanced treatments have allowed Dr. Ali Krisht and other neurosurgeons to do more to help patients.

How to Manage Diabetes

Patients can drastically improve their quality of life and prevent or delay health complications by understanding and prioritizing diabetes management.

Recognizing and Treating Addiction of All Kinds

An increase in anxiety, stress and isolation can sometimes be associated with an increase in consumption or other addictions that go far beyond alcohol and drug abuse.

Colonoscopies Remain the Most Reliable Method for Detecting Colorectal Cancer

About 150,000 people are diagnosed with colorectal cancer each year, but a regular colonoscopy allows both early detection and treatment in a single procedure.

HeartSmart: How to Detect Early Signs of Heart Disease

Even if you have no symptoms, you may still be at risk for heart disease. That's why CHI St. Vincent created the preventative HeartSmart Screening Program.

Nurse’s Compassion Gives Former-Marine Battling COVID-19 a New Lease on Life

A former-Marine battling COVID-19 was running out of options in Alabama, but then encountered the compassionate care of a nurse at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock.

Colonoscopies and Early Detection for Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer often presents without symptoms, but can be treated early or even prevented with regular screening like a colonoscopy beginning for most adults at age 50.

Understanding Holiday Depression

The holidays often bring joy, but for some can also bring feelings of stress, anxiety and depression. That's why it's important to recognize the signs of holiday depression and get help when it's needed.

Healthy Eating Habits for the Holidays

The holiday season truly is a wonderful time of the year with celebrations and sweet treats, but overindulgence can also lead to weight gain and a number of health concerns.

Quantity Versus Quality When It Comes to Sleep And Your Health

The quality of your sleep can be just as important as the quantity. Pulmonologist Dr. Raghu Reddy offers tips to increase the quality of your nighttime slumber.

Prioritizing Vascular Health and Care for the Heart

Vascular surgeons at CHI St. Vincent work to address the root causes of heart disease throughout the body.

Diabetes Boot Camp Provides New Options for Patients

Diabetes increases the likelihood of heart disease, stroke and other serious conditions. That's why Dr. Paul Valentin-Stone and his team came up with a successful solution to manage the disease with what they call a diabetes boot camp.

How Has Heart Care Changed During the Pandemic?

Daily life has certainly changed during the pandemic and for many that includes how they receive heart care. Dr. Anthony Fletcher says we should take this opportunity to refocus on the basics.

Treating and Preventing Dehydration During Summer Heat

As temperatures rise, dehydration and heat exhaustion are increasing concerns, which makes drinking water before and during outdoor activities essential.

Heat Stroke Recovery, Treatment and Prevention

With summer comes heat across Central Arkansas along with the risk of heat stroke and related illness. That’s why everyone should understand the fundamentals of heat stroke recovery, treatment and prevention.

The Aboud Model Receives International Attention

Dr. Emad Aboud's patented method is changing the way future brain surgeons learn in the lab. The method of simulating life-like conditions on cadavers has drawn recognition.