CHI St. Vincent Announces $5 Million Gift
Gift Will Fund Creation of New Advanced Cardiac Care Center

CHI St. Vincent located in Little Rock, Arkansas is a leading regional health network serving Central and Southwest Arkansas, announces a $5 million gift from Isabel  and John Ed Anthony for the creation of the Anthony Center for Advanced Cardiac Care at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock. This is the largest single gift that CHI St. Vincent has ever received. 

The Anthony Center for Advanced Cardiac Care will be the new standard for the diagnosis and treatment of heart-related conditions. CHI St. Vincent Heart Institute is the largest heart program in the state and ranked #1 for heart care in Central Arkansas by U.S. News & World Report. The Anthony Center for Advanced Cardiac Care will allow CHI St.  Vincent to continue to expand its heart program for the most complex cases, combining  inpatient and outpatient heart care services including cardiac electrophysiology and cardiothoracic surgery programs in one location. 

“This gift signals a bright future for cardiac healthcare in the state of Arkansas,” said Chad Aduddell, Market President of CHI St. Vincent. “We are honored by Isabel and John Ed Anthony’s generosity and for their long-time support of our ministry. Their support over the years has allowed St. Vincent to enhance its healthcare services to the community and create a positive impact across the state.” 

The Anthony Center for Advanced Cardiac Care will provide the following services: 

• Advanced heart failure , including mechanical circulatory support and left ventricle  assist device (LVAD) assessment, treatment, infusion and follow-up services 
• Cardiopulmonary testing and treatment 
• Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) 
• Watchman procedures (minimally invasive technique reducing risk of stroke and bleeding) 
• Transcatheter mitral valve repair 
• Cardiogenic shock program 
• Cardio-oncology program 
• Cardiac ultrasound and stress testing 
• EKG and Electrophysiologic Testing 
• Vein and vascular testing
• Transesophageal echocardiogram procedures 
• HeartSmart heart screening and cardio metabolic evaluation/treatment 

CHI St. Vincent Infirmary heart program is the largest heart program in Arkansas and boasts a patient satisfaction rating of more than 95%. In addition to ranking #1 in Central Arkansas for Heart Care, U.S. News & World Report recognized CHI St. Vincent Infirmary as high performing for Pacemaker Implantation, TAVR, Aortic Valve Surgery, and Heart Bypass Surgery. CHI St. Vincent is 1 of 80 hospitals nationwide to receive the American College of Cardiology’s 2025 NCDR Chest Pain - MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award. Patients at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary have come to expect the best outcomes through our advanced, noninvasive diagnostic techniques and surgical expertise, as recognized by a 3-star rating by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the highest rating that can be achieved. 

“I am honored to receive such a gracious gift from Isabel and John Ed Anthony for the expansion of our heart program at the Infirmary.” said Infirmary President, Dr. Gerry Jones.  “Not only does the Infirmary heart program treat the most complex cases in Arkansas, but has the best patient outcomes. This gift will allow us to expand our mission of treating the most vulnerable in the communities we serve.” 

Isabel and John Ed Anthony are long-time supporters of CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs. Their generosity established the Cooper Anthony Advocacy Center, funded new 3D Mammography equipment, and expanded cardiac services at the St. Vincent Heart Center in Hot Springs. More recent gifts from Isabel and John Ed Anthony led to the creation of the Anthony Childbirth Center at CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs, which addressed the maternal-fetal healthcare desert in Arkansas. The Anthony Childbirth Center features 12 private birthing suites, which are designed to keep mothers and their babies together during the entire birthing process. The center cares for more than 1,000 births every year. 

CHI St. Vincent is a regional health network serving Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Headquartered in Little Rock, the network includes primary care, specialty clinics, urgent care, hospitals, home health, rehabilitation and surgery centers across  the state. U.S. News & World Report ranks CHI St. Vincent as No. 1 in Central Arkansas  for cardiology, heart and vascular surgery, and as “high performing” in multiple areas,  including abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, aortic valve surgery, colon cancer surgery,  heart bypass surgery, pacemaker implantation, spinal fusion and transcatheter aortic valve  replacement. CHI St. Vincent is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. Learn more at commonspirit.org/ stvincent.

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