CHI St. Vincent Infirmary ranks first in gastroenterology, geriatrics and pulmonology among Arkansas hospitals according to the latest Best Regional Hospital rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. Rankings for 2020–21 Best Hospitals from U.S. News & World Report were based on independent analysis of multiple data categories, including patient outcomes, volume of high-risk patients, patient experience, nurse staffing and advanced clinical technologies.

“We’re honored to celebrate this milestone with all of our doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers at the Infirmary,” said CHI St. Vincent CEO Chad Aduddell. “Providing compassionate care for Arkansans in gastroenterology, geriatrics and pulmonology is paramount in our mission to achieve optimal health for those we serve in our central Arkansas community.”

The team of gastroenterology specialists at CHI St. Vincent practices a personalized approach to care, focusing on the comfort and dignity of patients. The pulmonology and sleep medicine team diagnoses and treats a variety of breathing problems related to diseases of the lungs and bronchial tubes.

CHI St. Vincent Infirmary also ranked first in cardiology, heart surgery and orthopedics among Arkansas Hospitals, while receiving a “High Performing” distinction in heart failure, hip replacements, knee replacements and colon cancer surgery. “High Performing” is the highest rating U.S. News awards for those types of care.