http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/ Barnesville Hospital News and Information en-us (c) Barnesville Hospital 2009 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:40:05 EST 60 http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/images/rsslogo.jpg http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/ http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/services/hr/s_job.php?id=44 http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/services/hr/s_job.php?id=44 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST Graduate of approved school of nursing and currently licensed by the Ohio State Board of Nursing. Must have ACLS certification or willingness to complete. Must be able to accept multiple tasks and assignments, possess good organizational skills, and work well with others. Previous Critical Care experience and training preferred. 1 year Med/Surg experience desired. http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/services/hr/s_job.php?id=14 http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/services/hr/s_job.php?id=14 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST High school diploma or GED required. Must possess good communication skills, computer skills, and knowledge of medical terminology, good telephone etiquette, dependability, and the ability to follow instructions. Requires the ability to lift, bend and do repetitive tasks. Experience preferred, but will train if necessary. http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/services/hr/s_job.php?id=20 http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/services/hr/s_job.php?id=20 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST high school diploma or G.E.D. required and CPR certified. Assist patients with activities of daily living, perform clerical duties and provide a safe and clean environment. Must possess good communication skills, computer skills, and knowledge of medical terminology, good telephone etiquette, dependability, and the ability to follow instructions. Experience preferred but will train if necessary. http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/info/s_event.php?sid=87 http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/info/s_event.php?sid=87 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST Rick Doan, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer of Barnesville Hospital, recently became a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), the nation's leading professional society for healthcare leaders dedicated to improving healthcare delivery. "Because healthcare management ultimately affects the people in our communities, it is critically important to have a standard of excellence promoted by a professional organization," says Thomas C. Dolan, PhD, FACHE, CAE, president and chief executive officer of ACHE. "By becoming an ACHE Fellow and simultaneously earning board certification from ACHE, healthcare leaders can show that they are committed to providing high-quality service to their patients and community." Fellow status represents achievement of the highest standard of professional development. In fact, only 8,500 healthcare executives hold this distinction. To obtain Fellow status, candidates must fulfill multiple requirements, including passing a comprehensive examination, meeting academic and experiential criteria, earning continuing education credits, and demonstrating professional/community involvement. Fellows are also committed to ongoing professional development and undergo recertification every three years. Barnesville Hospital's Board of Trustees and 330 employees feel fortunate to have Mr. Doan at the helm of the organization and take this opportunity to congratulate him on his achievement. According to Mel Milburn, Chairman of the Board, "I have seen Rick grow from a new hospital administrator to the leader he is today. Because of Rick's tireless leadership, Barnesville Hospital has become a leading health care provider." Rick Doan, FACHE, CEO of Barnesville Hospital http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/services/hr/s_job.php?id=19 http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/services/hr/s_job.php?id=19 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST Must be a graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing, currently licensed in the State of Ohio. Must be CPR certified and be able to pass medications. Good communication skills and flexibility with scheduling required. Prefer 1 year of med/surg experience. http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/info/s_event.php?sid=86 http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/info/s_event.php?sid=86 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST The Barnesville Hospital Employee Wellness Program recently conducted an "October 2009 Pedometer Challenge" for its employees and their family and friends. A total of 77 participants wore pedometers and recorded their daily steps for the 31 days of October. The 10 teams made up of different hospital departments walked 24,039,868 steps which would be 12,020 miles. This would be like walking to Kabul, Afghanistan and back! The top 5 walkers in the challenge were Mary Kay Cook, Aimee Kozusnik, Dale Landefeld, Dee Dee Howell, and Bill Meier. The winning team was the team from the Pharmacy with team members Joe Jeffries, Dee Dee Howell, Amy Carpenter, and Amy Perry. They walked 1,690,291 steps which would be 845 miles. Prizes were given to the top walkers and top team winners. The Barnesville Hospital Employee Wellness Program plans to conduct a weight loss challenge at the beginning of 2010 for its employees and their family and friends. For more information on the Barnesville Hospital Employee Wellness Program, contact Raquel McGee at (740) 425-5187 or email to rmcgee@barnesvillehospital.com. http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/info/s_event.php?sid=85 http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/info/s_event.php?sid=85 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST On December 11, 2009, Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center Home Health, Barnesville Hospital Home Health, and American Nursing Care (ANC) will join forces to create Southeastern HomeCare, a joint venture dedicated to providing patients in southeastern Ohio with the highest quality homecare available. Ownership of Southeastern HomeCare will be shared by the three partners and a board of managers consisting of representatives from each will oversee the business. American Nursing Care specializes in homecare management and will serve as the managing partner. American Nursing Care is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TriHealth sponsor Bethesda, Inc., and has been in the homecare business over 30 years, operating 23 locations in three states. ANC has a track record for successful joint ventures with homecare providers, including partnerships in Springfield, Ohio; Cincinnati, Ohio; Richmond, Indiana; Florence, Kentucky; Vincennes, Indiana; and Lexington, Kentucky. "This collaboration creates a wealth of opportunities that might not be available to an individual home care business," said Ray Chorey, CEO of Southeastern Regional Medical Center. "Merging the strengths of each organization will provide our home care operations with the resources, talent and organizational stability to deliver improved levels of service to the communities we serve." Quality patient care will be the focus for Southeastern HomeCare. American Nursing Care was one of the first home care agencies in the nation to earn accreditation from The Joint Commission, demonstrating a commitment to provide high quality and safe patient care. Barnesville Hospital Home Health has been named to Home Care Elite 3 consecutive years. This annual review identifies the top 25 percent of agencies ranked by quality outcomes, quality improvement and financial performance. All 3 partners have also achieved deficiency-free Medicare surveys. "The more we looked at this joint venture, the more sense it made," said Barnesville Hospital CEO, Rick Doan. "The three organizations have similar missions and values and, more importantly, we share the same commitment to delivering excellent, compassionate patient care." "This joint venture is really about doing what each of us already does well - delivering high quality home care - and working together to do it more efficiently and grow our opportunities in the market," said Dan Dietz, President and CEO of American Nursing Care. http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/info/s_event.php?sid=84 http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/info/s_event.php?sid=84 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT Effective immediately, Barnesville Hospital will enact tighter visitor restrictions to protect our patients, visitors, and employees during this flu season. In order to limit the spread of the influenza virus, restrictions are needed to reduce exposure to those who may have the potential to spread the virus. The visitor restrictions are: Children under the age of 18 are NOT PERMITTED to visit patients. One visitor per patient will be permitted in the room. Visitors experiencing cold or flu like symptoms are PROHIBITED from visiting patients. Only those providing transportation or emotional support are permitted to accompany those seeking outpatient services. All visitors must wash hands or use alcohol hand rub upon entering the hospital. If you are seeking treatment in the Emergency Room for flu or cold like symptoms please obtain a mask provided at the entrances. To further prevent the spread of the virus, Barnesville Hospital encourages you to get vaccinated by your healthcare provider, local health department or watch for vaccination clinics in your area, and take the following everyday preventive actions: Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Wash your hands often with soap and water. Avoid touching your nose or mouth Avoid close contact with sick people If you are sick with flu-like symptoms, stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone. Your fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine. While sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them Follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and other measures to keep your distance from each other to lessen the spread of flu. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), younger people have been more likely to be infected with 2009 H1N1 flu than older people. Most cases have occurred in people younger than 25 years of age. At this time, there are relatively few cases of 2009 H1N1 in people 65 or older, which is unusual when compared with seasonal flu. In addition, statistics show that pregnant women are very vulnerable to H1N1. While they make up only 1 percent of the population, they account for 6 percent of H1N1-related deaths. If friends or loved ones wish to contact individuals while a patient at Barnesville Hospital, they are encouraged to call or send cards, letters, or "Send A Smile" E-cards: Most patients can be reached by calling (740) 425-5045 with the appropriate extension number for a direct connect to the patient's room or by calling (740) 425-3941 to utilize the hospital switchboard operator. The patient was given a phone information card on admission which listed their extension number. Cards and letters can be addressed to Barnesville Hospital, 639 West Main Street, Barnesville, Ohio, 43713. "Send-A-Smile" E-cards allow get well wishes to be sent from anywhere in the world. Cards are printed and delivered daily, Monday through Friday. Barnesville Hospital understands the concern of family members and friends for those who are hospitalized; however our efforts are intended to minimize the spread of this contagious virus. Information on the status of flu restrictions is available on the website's front page, or call Peggy Douglass, Director of Education & Outreach at (740) 425-5158. http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/info/s_event.php?sid=83 http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/info/s_event.php?sid=83 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT On August 26, 2009, Rick Doan, CEO of Barnesville Hospital, was announced as the recipient of the "Administrator of the Year" award by the Ohio State Office of Rural Health. The goal of the Ohio State Office of Rural Health is to help strengthen rural health care delivery systems by creating a focal point for coordinating rural health initiatives statewide. Their award recognizes an administrator who displays strong leadership in community needs assessment and program implementation of health care services at a Critical Access Hospital in Ohio. Criteria used by the evaluation committee in selecting Mr. Doan included his effectiveness as a leader at Barnesville Hospital, his effectiveness as a leader in the community, and his lasting contribution to the rural health care system. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts from Miami University and a Master of Hospital & Health Administration from Xavier University, Mr. Doan, a Barnesville native, returned to Barnesville in 1987 to become Administrator and Chief Executive Officer of Barnesville Hospital. In that role, Doan has worked tirelessly to bring new healthcare services and state of the art technology and equipment to Barnesville and surrounding communities. He has worked to recruit physicians and qualified health professionals. He has actively partnered with Ohio Hills Health Services, a federally qualified health center, to bring quality health services to the area. Mr. Doan was instrumental in formation of the Ohio State Health Network, a consortium of independent Ohio hospitals whose mission is cost containment, information sharing, and education. During his tenure as Chairman of the Board, Doan was instrumental in initiating several cost savings opportunities for member hospitals. Mr. Doan's professional memberships include Ohio Department of Health FLEX Advisory Board; Diplomate, American College of Healthcare Executives; Board Director, past Chairman, Ohio State Health Network; Past Chairman, Ohio Hospital Association, CEO Committee on Advocacy & Policy; Adjunct Faculty, Ohio University Eastern; and Recipient, Senior Level Healthcare Executive Regent's Award of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Doan's civic memberships include Member, Past President, Barnesville Rotary Club; Member, Past Administrative Chair, First United Methodist Church, Barnesville; Voting Member, Past Trustee, Barnesville Education Foundation; and Past Member, Village Review Board, Village of Barnesville. Barnesville Hospital's Board of Trustees and 330 employees feel fortunate to have Mr. Doan at the helm of the organization and take this opportunity to congratulate him on this award. According to Mel Milburn, Chairman of the Board, "I can think of no one that deserves it more. I have seen Rick grow from a new hospital administrator to the leader he is today. Because of Rick's tireless leadership, Barnesville Hospital has become a leading health care provider." Rick Doan, Chief Executive Officer of Barnesville Hospitaland recipient of the "Administrator of the Year" award. http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/info/s_event.php?sid=81 http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/info/s_event.php?sid=81 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT The 7th Annual Barnesville Hospital Auxiliary Golf Scramble was held on August 10th at Belmont Hills Country Club. 102 golfers participated in the event that has become one of the premier golf events in the Valley. The golf scramble would not have been possible without the numerous volunteers. Hospital employees, Auxiliary members, and other volunteers contributed numerous hours throughout the day to keep the event running smoothly. Performing tasks such as registration to providing refreshments, their hard work should be commended in making this year's event another success. This scramble would also not have been possible without the gracious support of many local business partners, hospital employees, and other friends of Barnesville Hospital. Over 50 sponsors for the event helped with donations of cash, food, door prizes, and much more. These sponsors should also be applauded for their efforts. Platinum sponsors for the event were McKeen Security, Inc., Barnesville Hospital Medical Staff, Midwest Ultrasound, Avid Medical, and Radiology Associates, Inc. Gold sponsors included WesBanco, Biosite, The Doctors Company - OHIC Insurance, and URS. Silver sponsors were Valley National Gas, AVI Vending, Belmont Petroleum, Economy Linen, Gordon Food Service, Forms Plus, Flag Floors, Staley Paging, MedFlight, Project Construction Services (PCS), Berry Grading & Excavating, Belmont Professional Associates, DDP & Associates, Russell Lee-Wood, MD, Blue & Company, AT & T, OM Workspace, ComDoc, Quadax, Cintas, Plante & Moran, Rick Doan, Bill Knox, Linda Phillips, Bricker & Eckler, St. Clair Cleaners, Elarasys, Barnesville Hospital Management Council, Joseph Durkalski, DO, Artworks, Gurmeet Singh, MD, Monsignor Mark Froehlich, and Heinrich Paper Company. Bronze sponsors included Sam's Club, GE, Med Light, Pepsi, Ohio State Health Network, Belco Works, PDI, Healthland, Wendy's of Dayton, Smith Medical, AT&T, Dick's Sporting Goods, and US Foodservice. Special thanks also goes to Barnesville Medical Staff for golf cart sponsorship, Economy Linen for golf towels, Doan Ford for hole-in-one sponsorship, Two Stack BBQ for providing dinner, and the Ladies of the Auxiliary for providing desserts. Overall winners in the event were the 4-person team of Mike Mick, Rick Doan, Bill Finnical, and Dave Hissom. 2nd place went to the team of Tony Hines, Matt Lucki, Dave Stack, Jr. and Shawn Monroe, while 3rd place went to the team of Jason Perkins, Eric Kemp, Jason Balcar, and Chuck Newell. Skill prize winners were Dave Stack, Jr. for closest to pin, Josh Stephen for longest drive men, Rocky McGee for longest drive women, and Bob Vota for longest putt. Winners of the putting contest were Matt Lucki, Tony Hines, Dave Stack, Jr., and Shawn Monroe. Once again, Barnesville Hospital and the Auxiliary wish to extend their gratitude to all golfers, volunteers, and sponsors. Because of these individuals, the Barnesville Hospital Auxiliary Golf Scramble continues to be a major fundraiser for the Auxiliary. "This year's golf scramble has again been a great success and we would like to thank all the volunteers, golfers, and sponsors who made it possible." commented Jeff Britton, co-chair of the 2009 golf scramble. Winning foursome of Mike Mick, Rick Doan, Bill Finnical, and Dave Hissom http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/info/s_event.php?sid=80 http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/info/s_event.php?sid=80 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT Barnesville Hospital is going tobacco-free on November 19, 2009. As of that date, tobacco use of any kind will not be permitted - inside and outside - of hospital property including Barnesville Medical Center, Morristown Clinic and Morristown Pharmacy. This initiative also includes the elimination of designated areas outside Barnesville Hospital and its affiliate buildings where employees, patients and visitors currently use tobacco products. Barnesville Hospital has joined 85% of all hospitals across Ohio to become tobacco-free. "As a health care organization, we are committed to the health and safety of our employees and patients. Hospitals should to take a leadership role on this major health issue. The tobacco-free initiative is a concrete way we can demonstrate our ongoing commitment to healthy living." states Richard Doan, CEO of Barnesville Hospital. Tobacco causes the death of more than 53,000 Ohioans annually and is the root cause of many illnesses and lost productivity. Tobacco use in and around hospitals poses health and safety risks for patients, employees and visitors. Barnesville Hospital's decision to go tobacco-free requires the cooperation of the entire community as our tobacco-free date approaches. For more information, call Jeff Britton, Director of Cardiopulmonary and Physician Relations at 740-425-5144, or see this page. http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/services/hr/s_job.php?id=7 http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/services/hr/s_job.php?id=7 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing and currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing of Ohio. Must demonstrate effective communication skills, have the ability to make independent judgments, and be able to provide professional nursing care for assigned patients. http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/info/s_event.php?sid=78 http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/info/s_event.php?sid=78 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT Barnesville Hospital has recently been approved to be an official research study site for The Ohio State University. The collaboration, which includes six other rural hospitals in addition to Ohio State University Medical Center, will be studying the spread of infections caused by a germ called Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, better known as MRSA. MRSA has received lots of attention recently as a few outbreaks have caused some more serious infections throughout the US. Most staph infections are not serious, but people who have weakened immune systems - typically those in hospitals and health care facilities, have a harder time fighting off the infection on their own. Since MRSA tends to be resistant to many antibiotics, there is little choice of which will fight off the infection. By studying the transmission of MRSA, the researchers hope to gain a better understanding of ways to prevent the spread of this hardy germ. The team will be looking at the specific types or "fingerprints" of MRSA in each community. The study is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Epicenter Program. CDC began the Prevention Epicenter as a way to work directly with academic partners to address important scientific questions regarding the prevention of healthcare-associated infections, antibiotic resistance, and other adverse events associated with healthcare. To learn more about this project, please contact JoAnn Barylak, R.N., Infection Control Coordinator at Barnesville Hospital, (740) 425-3941, ext. 3237. http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/info/s_event.php?sid=77 http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/info/s_event.php?sid=77 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT In 1920, Robert Frost wrote a now-famous poem that talked about "the road less traveled". A fitting verse that can best describe the journey Dr. Amy C. Leech has taken and how it has brought her to Barnesville. Born and raised in the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia, Dr. Leech began her career in the medical field as a laboratory technician at Belmont Community Hospital where she worked for approximately 8 years. In 2000, Dr. Leech received her Bachelors of Science degree in biology from West Liberty State College. It was during this time Dr. Leech found herself at a "professional" crossroads. "I was told by a former boss I needed to make a decision between working and going to school. I had raised my family so I decided to follow my life-long dream and become a doctor." states Leech. And so she took that "road". In June of 2006, Dr. Leech received her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, West Virginia. In July of that same year, Dr. Leech began her Residency program at Mount Clemens Medical Center in Mount Clemens, Michigan were she served as the Chief Resident for the 2008-2009 year. Attracted by the Cosmopolitan lifestyle, most graduate physicians' journey towards the big cities to begin their practice as a doctor. This however was not the case for Dr. Leech. "I had job offers to stay in the Mount Clemens and Detroit area to practice medicine but after much thought, I really wanted to return home to my family. I enjoy the small town atmosphere and knew Barnesville was the place for me" commented Leech. Recently joining the Medical Staff at Barnesville Hospital, Dr. Leech will be providing family medicine services to patients in Barnesville and the surrounding communities. She is Board-Certified by the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians. Dr. Amy Leech is married to Dr. William Leech who is Professor Emeritus of Physics at West Liberty State College. Amy has two sons, a stepson and five grandchildren. Her son Charles just completed his second tour of duty in Iraq as a helicopter mechanic in the United States Army while her son Jonathan is a recent graduate of the Pennsylvania Culinary Institute in Pittsburgh. Her Stepson Albert is a jet mechanic for Bombardier Services Corporation in Bridgeport, West Virginia. Both Dr. Leech and her husband enjoy spending time with their family and friends and attending baseball games. Dr. Leech is located in Suite 121 at the Barnesville Medical Center and can be reached at 740-425-5780. Dr. Amy Leech http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/info/s_event.php?sid=76 http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/info/s_event.php?sid=76 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT The Junior Women's Club of Barnesville (JWCB) is dedicated to creating a positive change in the community. As part of their commitment to community service the JWCB has made a donation in support of Barnesville Hospital's application for funding for hospital equipment through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). The ARC requires that the hospital provide matching funds and documentation of community support. "The Junior Women's Club support will be instrumental in our achieving funding for the much needed, clinical hospital equipment we are requesting," said Richard Doan, Chief Executive Officer, Barnesville Hospital. "One of the criteria the ARC uses to decide which project to fund is whether there is evidence of community support. The Junior Women's Club support strengthens our proposal and also helps to maximize their gift." Health care is an ever changing field, one in which organizations have to move quickly just to keep pace. Medical equipment is expensive but an integral part of providing quality health care to the community. Barnesville Hospital is requesting $250,000 through the Appalachian Regional Commission to upgrade and replace clinical medical equipment in the emergency department, operating rooms, and in diagnostic imaging (radiology). These three departments are facing increasing volumes and each department provides essential and life saving services for the hospital and the community. The number of patients seen in the Emergency Department has increased by over 10% in the past year and the number of patients being seen continues to grow. "This generous gift from the Junior Women's Club will be used as part of the matching funds the hospital is required to have to secure ARC funding," said Doan. "We are extremely grateful to the Junior Women's Club for their ongoing support and for their dedicated service which benefits our entire community." The Junior Women's Club is comprised of members who are diverse in age, interests and experiences. The members are committed to volunteer community service and dedicated to addressing the needs of the community. Visit the JWCB web site at www.gfwc-JWCBarnesvilleohio.org to learn more about the organization and their efforts to support the Barnesville community and its citizens. To inquire about potential JWCB membership, e-mail barnesvilleJWCB205@yahoo.com or contact membership chair, Sherry McClellan at 740-425-2343. Junior Women's Club of Barnesville officers Rodona Dunfee, left, and Peggy Meola, right, are shown presenting a check to helpfund much needed clinical hospital equipment to Richard Doan, Chief Executive Officer, Barnesville Hospital. http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/info/s_event.php?sid=75 http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/info/s_event.php?sid=75 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT The Barnesville Hospital Auxiliary installed new officers for 2008-2009 at its May meeting. Officers include Nancy Murphy, President; Julie McCort, Vice-President; Lynn Atkinson, Secretary; Verna Kaiser, Corresponding Secretary; and Janet Hudson and Belva Tychonski, Co-Treasurers. New 3-year Directors include Cindy Ferguson, Bernice Rowley, and Wanema Hagan. Polly Potochnik is a new member of the Auditing Committee. Twig contributions for the 2008-2009 year were as follows: Acorn: 10 members, magazines donated Buckeye: 15 members, $88.52 cash; helped with bake sales; Dorothy Morris crocheted tea towels for gift shop Cedar: 9 members, $150 cash; food and money donated to the hospital, $100; 408 hours worked at the gift shop Cottonwood: 6 members, bake sale items, $107.50; Christmas favors for patients, $10; Martha Thompson - 232 Red Cross hours, Ladonna Moore - 160 Red Cross hours Cypress: 8 members, $100 cash; bake sale items, supported book sale Laurel: 6 members, $100 cash; donated 1 pecan pie, 4 custard pies, 4 raisin pies, 10 plates of fudge, cupcakes, 1 upside down pineapple cake, and a pan of brownies for the bake sales; donated $69 worth of knives to Dietary; 190 volunteer hours worked at hospital Magnolia: 8 members, $117 cash; $20 bake sale contribution Mistletoe: 11 members, $150 cash; volunteer hours in Gift Shop - Rosemary Jones, 102 hours; Frances McCort, 156 hours Red Cross and Meals on Wheels; Nancy Murphy, 22 hours, delivering Meals Philodendron: 7 members, baked goods donated for bake sales; purchased 3 scales; supported fundraisers; sold pastry dough Poplar: 13 members, $300 cash; worked and donated items for bake sales; volunteer hours - Meals on Wheels, Information Desk, and Gift Shop; supported book sales; sold pastry dough Sugarberry: 12 members, $300 cash; donated to bake sales; made tray favors; donated magazines; donated kitchen supplies to Dietary; donated 3 DVD players to Information Technology Department; donated 2 scales to Nursing Department; donated 2 cases of coloring books to Registration Department. Everyone's continued support is appreciated. For more information about joining an existing Twig, forming a new Twig, or becoming a leaf member, contact Ruth Anderson (425-5113) or Peggy Douglass (425-5158). http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/info/s_event.php?sid=74 http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/info/s_event.php?sid=74 Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT Community support is a critical component to the success and resilience of Barnesville Hospital. Belmont Grange #889 demonstrated its support of Barnesville Hospital by contributing $3,500.00 to the building fund. This project will enable the hospital to enhance the quality health care it provides to all area residents. Belmont Grange has been an active force in legislation, education, and community affairs. It has always had a close relationship with Barnesville Hospital-many of its members were born there, worked there, had tonsils and cataracts removed there, relied on it for emergency care and recovered from illnesses there. Belmont Grange #889 is a family oriented organization chartered in 1874 and is the home grange of many influential people. One of these, L.J. Taber, was master of the Ohio State Grange and than master of the National Grange, a position he held longer than any other National Master. "We are extremely grateful to the Belmont Grange for their long standing and ongoing support of Barnesville Hospital," said Richard Doan, CEO, Barnesville Hospital. "Community support has always been an essential factor in the success of our hospital and community support will play a leading role in our planned Emergency Department renovation project." The renovation of the Barnesville Hospital Emergency Department will mark a new era in the hospital's history. It has been ten years since the renovation of the hospital's ICU/CCU units occurred and thirty-five years since the hospital experienced an expansion project. The planning and design phase for the Emergency Department renovation and expansion project have been completed, however a start date for the project is contingent upon funding. For additional information regarding supporting Barnesville Hospital's Emergency Department renovation contact the Barnesville Hospital Foundation at 740-425-5789. Officers of Belmont Grange #889 presenting check for Barnesville Hospital Building Fund:(L-R) Rex Kaiser, Master of Belmont Grange; Louis L. Dietrich, Treasurer, Belmont Grange;Verna Kaiser, Secretary and Community Service Chairperson, Belmont Grange; and Richard Doan, CEO, Barnesville Hospital http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/info/s_event.php?sid=73 http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/info/s_event.php?sid=73 Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT Barnesville Hospital showed its appreciation to the dedicated people who give of their time and energy throughout the year at its annual Volunteer Recognition Banquet held at Annie K's Restaurant in April. The banquet was held in conjunction with National Volunteer Week where the theme was "Celebrating People in Action." Providing the invocation and benediction for the evening was hospital volunteer Gene Miller, pastor of the Lloydsville Methodist Church. Entertainment was provided by The Bluegrass Review: Lisa and Chuck Francis and Robert Fraley. By definition, a volunteer is someone who serves in a community primarily because they choose to do so without promise, expectation, or receipt of compensation for services rendered. According to Rick Doan, CEO, "The volunteers are a special and much appreciated part of Barnesville Hospital. They go above and beyond to help the patients and assist the staff." A total of 175 volunteers gave over 12,000 hours during 2008. Meals on Wheel drivers delivered 7,549 meals. Volunteers are used in a variety of areas within the hospital, including gift shop, information desk, diagnostic imaging, solarium, rehabilitation, meal delivery, Red Cross volunteers, and candy stripers. Teen volunteers receiving awards for 300 hours of service were Taylor Christman and Emily Francis. Candy striper patches were earned by Ashley Kindelberger and Kayla Stewart. Adult volunteers receiving awards for 1,000 hours of service were Harriet Carvin, Rosemary Jones, and Maxine Mayhugh. 2,000 hours of volunteer services were provided by Gene Cook and Belva Tychonski, while Freda Powell provided 5,000 hours of service. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer or helping deliver Meals on Wheels should contact Ruth Anderson at (740) 425-5113, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Adult volunteers (seated): Maxine Mayhugh, Gene Cook, and Harriet Carvin(standing): Rosemary Jones, Freda Powell, and Belva Tychonski Candy stripers (L-R): Ashley Kindelberger, Brandi Bahmer, and Taylor Christman http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/info/s_event.php?sid=72 http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/info/s_event.php?sid=72 Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT The Barnesville Hospital Employee Wellness Program recently conducted a nine week weight loss challenge for employees, family, and friends entitled "Make Time In 2009." To achieve the target weight loss goal of 936 pounds, each participant made a commitment to lose nine pounds. This goal was surpassed with the group losing a total of 1,046.4 pounds! From entry fees paid, team and individual winners were given cash prizes totaling $1,040.00. The 104 participants competed in weekly immunity challenges, based on "The Biggest Loser" television theme. As one of the weekly challenges, participants brought in non-perishable healthy food items, earning their team one point per item donated. With the assistance of Barnesville Elementary School, five families were identified and benefited from the 511 pounds of food collected. Team winners in total weight lost were: 1st - Chris Mellinger/Crystal Cunningham, 2nd - Norma Cunningham/Polly Potochnik, 3rd - JoEllen/Andy Rataiczak, 4th - Jeannie Stewart/Christina Huck, 5th - Leanna Milhoan/Jennifer Jefferis, 6th - Sue Ward/Willie Cooper-Lohr. Individual winners were: 1st - Chris Mellinger, 2nd - Polly Potochnik, 3rd - Norma Cunningham, 4th - Andy Rataiczak, 5th - Crystal Cunningham, and 6th - Susan Hallstrom. Team winners in percentage lost were: 1st - Norma Cunningham/Polly Potochnik, 2nd - JoEllen/Andy Rataiczak, 3rd - Chris Mellinger/Crystal Cunningham, 4th - Judy Mowery/Susan Hallstrom, 5th - Leanna Milhoan/Jennifer Jefferis, 6th - Jeannie Stewart/Christina Huck. Individual winners were: 1st - Jennifer Jefferis, 2nd - Norma Cunningham, 3rd - Polly Potochnik, 4th - JoEllen Rataiczak, 5th - Susan Hallstrom, and 6th - Melissa Dodd. As a follow up to this weight loss challenge, the Barnesville Hospital Employee Wellness Program is conducting a maintenance program. Monthly, employees, family, and friends participate in a weigh in. For those still having weight to lose, they will be continuing to lose weight with support, encouragement, and guidance. For those reaching their weight loss goal, they will be encouraged to maintain their weight. Participants that maintain their weight or continue to lose will have chances to win cash prizes each month. The Barnesville Hospital Employee Wellness Program encourages participants to exercise, eat right, and live healthier lifestyles. Curves of Barnesville and Corner Fitness participated in the weight loss challenge and were instrumental in supporting Barnesville Hospital's mission to "improve the community's health. (L-R) Raquel McGee, Jennifer Wells, Melissa Dodd, Beth Brill, Jennifer Houston, and Lori Leary L-R standing: Leanna Milhoan, Norma Cunningham, Chris Mellinger, Polly Potochnik, Susan Hallstrom, Judy MoweryL-R seated: Jennifer Jefferis & Willie Cooper-Lohr http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/info/s_event.php?sid=71 http://www.barnesvillehospital.com/info/s_event.php?sid=71 Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT In celebration of Earth Day and hospitals' commitment to the environment, Barnesville Hospital participated with the Ohio Hospital Association (OHA) to plant a tree on the Ohio Statehouse lawn April 22, 2009. The tree, a Gingko biloba, was planted at 11 a.m., and Rick Doan, CEO of Barnesville Hospital, along with Anne Smith, Barnesville Hospital Green Team chair, were there to break ground with the first ceremonial shovel of dirt. Barnesville Hospital is the recipient of OHA's 2009 John Chapman Award, which recognizes a hospital that has shown excellence in initiating or supporting pollution prevention programs. The award is named after John Chapman or "Johnny Appleseed," who planted thousands of apple trees across the Midwest during the 19th century. Doan will accept the award on behalf of Barnesville Hospital on June 17 at the OHA Annual Meeting. The Ginkgo biloba is the oldest living tree species in the world and will be a welcome addition to the Statehouse grounds after winds from Hurricane Ike destroyed several trees last September. OHA funded the tree through its employee aluminum can recycling project. Earth Day founder Gaylord Nelson, a former U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, proposed the first nationwide environmental day to put the importance of the environment onto the national agenda. Hospitals are embracing this idea every day by implementing and improving waste reduction programs, recycling initiatives and plans to help preserve the health of the planet for future generations. In 2008, Barnesville Hospital expanded its hospital-wide recycling program to encourage employees to deposit all paper generated at their desks into recycling bins. Employees successfully recycled 80 tons of paper. Hospital staff is also asked to recycle aluminum cans, plastic, e-waste, fluorescent bulbs, batteries and more. Barnesville Hospital's commitment to "reduce, re-use, and recycle" began in 2005 under direction of Smith and the Green Team and with the cooperation of the Environmental Services Department. (L-R) Richard Finan, Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board, Stacey Conrad, chair of OHA's Team Green,Rick Doan, CEO of Barnesville Hospital, Anne Smith, Chairperson of Barnesville Hospital Green Team