WHAT: St. Bernards Medical Center will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, April 23rd in celebration of its two new surgical suites, made possible by a $7 million investment. The funds, which include donations made by one of the hospital’s volunteer groups, St. Bernards Advocates, help expand the region’s largest and most comprehensive surgery services. With the expansion, the dedicated surgical floor at St. Bernards Medical Center includes 12 different surgical specialties performed across 18 state-of-the-art surgical rooms.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 23rd from 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: St. Bernards Medical Center Community Room – 225 E Washington Ave., Jonesboro, AR 72401
PHOTO/VIDEO OPPORTUNITIES:
– Media members may take photos and videos throughout the event.
– St. Bernards will showcase a virtual tour and host a ribbon cutting ceremony
– St. Bernards Medical Center Surgery Services staff members, including physicians, will be available for interviews.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
– St. Bernards Medical Center performs 10,000 surgical procedures on average each year.
– With 48 expert surgeons performing robotic surgical procedures, St. Bernards Medical Center offers the region’s largest and most advanced robotic surgery options. These procedures can enhance a surgeon’s precision and often allow patients to heal sooner with less pain and scarring.
– St. Bernards Medical Center uses six surgical robots to perform minimally invasive procedures, including da Vinci®, ROSA® and Mazor™ systems.
– The St. Bernards Advocates program includes a group of men and women who volunteer their time and resources to support St. Bernards Medical Center. These volunteer efforts include fundraising, education and healthcare programs.
