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The Inside Story
January 2024 Happy New Year!
Monthly News & Updates
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Dear team,
As we welcome the new year, I am very excited for the upcoming year and all that 2024 will bring to LCMH and the community.
We have begun work and will be working through most of 2024 with our partners from Deaconess Health System on adopting and implanting Deaconess’ Epic System. EPIC is a state-of-the-art and the industry gold standard electronic health record (EHR). By adopting this new technology, we will be able to improve the efficiency and convenience of the services our providers and staff provide to our patients.
In the coming months, we will be turning our focus to our Master Facility Plan. We will be expanding our facilities to accommodate the growing needs of our patients and to provide a more comfortable and welcoming environment for all who come through our doors.
We are excited to bring several new physicians to our team in 2024. This list of new physicians includes a general surgeon, Dr. Michael A Boyd who will begin seeing patients in January and provide general surgical services right here at LCMH.
None of this would be possible without the dedication and hard work of our incredible team. Your passion for delivering exceptional care, day in and day out, is what makes LCMH such a special place to work and receive care.
Thank you for your continued commitment to our mission and know that I am looking forward to all the exciting things to come in the new year!
Happy New Year!
Keith Miller, CEO
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 | Diversity Equity Inclusion | |
At Lawrence County Memorial Hospital, we believe that every voice matters. That's why we're proud to announce the formation of our new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee "DEI". This committee will be dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusivity, respect, and belonging for all members of our community - including our patients, employees, and partners. We want everyone to feel valued and heard, no matter their background or identity.
If you're passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, we invite you to join our DEI Committee today! This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in our hospital and community. You'll have the chance to collaborate with other dedicated individuals, share your ideas and insights, and help shape our policies and practices. Together, we can create a more welcoming and supportive environment for everyone.
So don't hesitate - speak up and be heard! Join Lawrence County Memorial Hospital's DEI Committee today and help us build a brighter, more inclusive future for all.
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Dr. Michael Boyd
General Surgeon
Lawrence County Memorial Hospital is thrilled to announce the arrival of Dr. Michael Boyd, a highly skilled and board certified General Surgeon, to our team. With his extensive experience and expertise, Dr. Boyd will be able to offer a wide range of general surgery services to our patients. We are confident that his addition to our team will enhance our ability to provide the highest quality of care to our community. Dr. Boyd will begin seeing patients in January.
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Employee Wellness Programs
Employee wellness is a top priority at LCMH, and we offer a range of programs to support our employees' health and well-being.
Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program-Magellan Healthcare. Mental Health Counseling for Employee and family members. Discounts on child and elder services, car buying, theme park and movie tickets, travel, hotels and car rentals, financials and legal products and more. Call 1-800-523-5668 or see HR for details.
• Employee Fitness Program To encourage good health and wellness for our employees, LCMH is joining with New Leaf Fitness & Spa (if you attend another fully staffed fitness center, please contact Administration to discuss this offer and policy details) to offer a rebate to employees. All rebates are reportable on your W2.
New Leaf Fitness & Spa
Your amount will be determined by the average number of days you work out, as below:
3 times per week (12 days) = $20 / month
4 times per week (16 days) = $25 / month
5 times per week (20 days) = $30/month
Route 50 CrossFit
Is pleased to offer a group of fitness benefits to LCMH employees. Route 50 CrossFit is designed for all fitness levels and can be adjusted to fit each daily workout.
Join us in prioritizing your wellness at LCMH.
If you have questions regarding the programs, please contact Kristi Safranek, HR.
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Healthcare Awareness Days
1/12 National Pharmacist Day
1/25 National IV Nurses Day
Healthcare Awareness Weeks
23-29 CRNA Week
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Meet Our Board
Carl Aten, Board Chairman
Carl grew up in the small town of Hidalgo in Jasper County, IL, graduating from Greenville University and eventually began a career with the IDNR. Carl and his family move to Lawrence County following a promotion as the Park Superintendent of Red Hill State Park. Carl and his wife Linda, raised their three children in Lawrence County and are blessed to surrounded by 10 grandchildren.
Carl was nominated by the County Board to serve on the Lawrence County Memorial Hospital Directors in 2002, two years later being elected as Board Chairman of LCMH where he still remains Board Chairman. "I was raised in a county that did not have a local hospital, which made it nearly impossible to recruit and keep doctors. That perspective greatly influences the depth of my commitment to LCMH and the services it provides for our community." said Carl Aten.
During his tenure, LCMH has transitioned from a county hospital to a 501C Not-for-Profit Critical Access facility, retained one of the largest and most successful hospital management companies in the nation, and more recently entered in to partnership with Deaconess Health Care Systems while still retaining local ownership and control. We have successfully completed three major building projects and are moving forward with an even larger expansion with the Master Facility Project. We have continued to improve the availability of our primary care and specialty services with more to come. "Although, progress is sometimes slow and frustrating, I have had the great pleasure of working with wonderful Board Members and Administrators who are equally committed to making LCMH a desirable and viable health care facility for generations to come." said Carl Aten.
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Surgery Department You Rock!!
Our surgery department has something to celebrate! They have received the highest possible score of all 5's on their returned surveys and have had their biggest month in surgery cases for the year. Join us in congratulating them on this impressive achievement.
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Congratulations
Lindsey Culver, Director of Radiology
Congratulations Lindsey, on being named ICAHN “4 Under 40” Hospital Leadership winner!
“We are so proud of Lindsey for all she does for her team and our community through her commitment to providing the highest quality patient care. Her leadership is recognized across the LCMH organization, and this award is validation of the impact she continues to have on our hospital’s mission to be the healthcare provider of choice for our community and achieving excellence in customer service!” said Keith Miller, CEO Lawrence County Memorial Hospital.
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Congratulations
Bobbi Perrott, HIM Manager
LCMH is pleased to announce that Bobbi Perrott will be promoted to HIM Manager.
Bobbi has worked to serve LCMH in various capacities off and on over the past 35 years. Most recently, Bobbi has been a medical transcriptionist, cancer tumor registrar and chart analyst in our HIM department. Currently, Bobbi is pursuing her registered health information technician ("RHIT") certification from Vincennes University.
Outside of LCMH, Bobbi is married to Bob, and they have 5 children and 9 grandchildren. We are excited for Bobbi and her dedicated team.
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Jeremy Brundige
Director of Plant Operations
We are happy to announce that Jeremy Brundige will be joining LCMH as the new Director of Plant Operations. Jeremy lives with his family in Flat Rock, IL and is excited to join our group. Jeremy attained his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Old Dominion University and is currently in pursuit of his master's in business administration. Jeremy comes with an impressive background that includes program management, project management, and leadership in multiple industries. Jeremy's skill set will lend itself to drive value as we march ahead with the master facility planning and future construction of our new facility.
Jeremy will join us mid-January.
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Savannah Kirkwood, Surgical RN | |
Congratulations to our very own Amanda Grissom on the birth of her daughter Natalyn Grace Grissom, born November 1, 2023. | |
Congratulations Dr. Adams, Tyson Jacob (TJ) Ryan Adams made is his entrance on November 3, 2023. He joins his awesome big brothers CJ, 8yr and EJ, 5yr. We are all happy and in love with our new edition, Dr. Adams. | |
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5 Years
Nicole Brown
Tonya Collins
Shawna Fry
Tony Hill
Jamie Loudermilk
Mandy Martin
Jessica Marshall
Michelle Thacker
Shelby Zuber
10 Years
Jessica Brink
Sherry Pierson
Loretta Stevenson
Taryn Waldrop
Lisa Wimberly
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15 Years
Samantha Potts
Jacee Rhinehart
20 Years
Lindsey Culver
40 Years
Kathy Courtney
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Shout Out to Kathy Courtney & Diane Brady for always making ER calls on weekends. I appreciate more than you know! - Sheila Stevenson
Shout Out to Kivi Clark for helping me get OBS charges caught up! - Sheila Stevenson
Shout Out to Surgery Team, Radiology Team, Kevin, Jim & Mark for decorating the bandstand at the park, poll on the square and the LCHD pink tree. You all did a fantastic job decorating items LCMH sponsored. - Heather Shultz
Shout Out to Karlene & Bobbi for helping with Compdata,!! You guys Rock! - Meghan Waldroup
Shout Out to Nicole Masters for helping with pain procedures! - Kelly O'dell
Shout Out to all of the Acute Care & Primary Care Clinic staff for helping take care of influx of acute care patients during their busy season! - Gene Allen
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1/3 Julia Leib
1/5 Cynthia Dorrance
1/11 Danielle Mason
1/12 Sandra Bowen
1/12 Bobbi Perrott
1/15 Rebecca Wagner
1/16 Kathryn Deisser
1/18 Jennifer Gardner
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1/19 James Boyd
1/22 Thomas Falcone
1/22 Hannah Ernst
1/23 Dr. Goldstone
1/23 Douglas Wolfe
1/25 Kathy Ketterman
1/29 Tamara Dohoney
1/31 Kerri Pigg
1/31 Stevie Piper
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Join the Employee Committee | Join the LCMH Employee Committee today and be a part of planning exciting events for our team. Our committee also focuses on employee fundraising and building connections with team members. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to make a positive difference in our workplace! The employee committee meets bi-monthly. | | |
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Employment Opportunities
We're excited to announce that our organization has several job openings available!
We're always looking for talented individuals to join our team and grow with us. That's why we're counting on you, our valued members, to refer your friends and family who you think would be a great fit for our LCMH Team.
Not only will you be helping out your friends and family by sharing this job opportunity with them, but you'll also be helping our organization continue to grow and thrive. Plus, if your referral is hired and meets qualifications, we'll show our appreciation by providing you with a referral bonus!
We're dedicated to providing advancement opportunities within our organization, so rest assured that your referral will have a chance to grow and succeed with us.
Don't wait - share this job-tunity with your friends and family today!
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please email Heather Shultz, Director of Business Development by the 20th of each month.
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