OMCNews The Right Care, Right Here June 2009 www.ozarksmedicalcenter.com Issue 1:7 OMC 50th Anniversary Community Celebration For more on the 50th celebration, see page 2
Ozarks Medical Center 2 OMC 50th Anniversary Community Celebration In 1959 Imogene Dold became the 1,000th patient of Ozarks Medical Center. To recognize this milestone, then-hospital administrator Charles Hall presented her with a single carnation. In honor of OMC's 50th anniversary, Dold, seated, was presented with 50 carnations by current OMC President and CEO David Zechman, far right. Also pictured are members of Dold's family. Standing, from left, are her granddaughter Billye Williams, who is a Systems Network Tech at OMC; greatgranddaughters Elle and Emma Williams; daughter Denise Roberts; and husband Bill Dold. O th zarks Medical Center celebrated its 50 anniversary on Saturday, May 23 with an all-day community event at the Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds. It was estimated that more than 1,000 people attended the celebration. The free event included a health fair, petting zoo, inflatable rides for children, silent auction, car cruise in, the giveaway of two Nintendo Wiis and Wii Fits, 50s fashion show, and concerts by local band Reloaded and Branson performer th Mesa Mitchell. For more information about OMC's 50 Anniversary, please contact the OMC Public Relations Department at 417-257-6735. Rebecca Cooper of Cabool was the winner of a Nintendo Wii and Wii Fit video game system given away in a prize drawing at the community celebration on May 23. Pictured from left are Samantha, Johnny and Rebecca Cooper, OMC Public Relations Specialist Carla Perisho and Bobby Cooper. Connie Perkins, right, of West Plains, was the winner of a Nintendo Wii and Wii Fit given away in a prize drawing sponsored at the OMC 50th Anniversary Community Celebration. With Perkins is OMC Public Relations Specialist Carla Perisho. Left, a community health fair was part o f t h e 5 0 t h A n n i v e r s a r y Celebration. More t h a n 3 0 l o c a l o r g a n i z a t i o n s participated in the fair.
Ozarks Medical Center 3 Annual OMC Fun Run draws 222 participants On April 30, 222 men, women and children laced up their running shoes to promote wellness and raise funds for cancer patients at the annual Ozarks Medical Center Fun Run. The run, which was held at the Parkway Shopping Center, raises money to benefit patients at the OMC Cancer Treatment Center. One of our missions at OMC is to promote wellness in the communities we serve and this annual Fun Run event is just one way we try to make a healthy difference in our area, said OMC President and CEO David Zechman. We appreciate every one who participated in the Fun Run. The support for this event shows the dedication so many have to leading a healthy lifestyle. The Fun Run consisted of a competitive 5K run, a 1.5-mile walk for all ages, and a walk, stroll, crawl, anyway-you-can-finish race for children ages 6 and younger. All participants received an OMC Fun Run T-shirt and goodie bag. Prior to the race, Paul Murray, Brett Hall and Theresa Speake, physical therapists at OMC Rehabilitation Services, conducted a free stretch clinic for all participants. Age divisions for the 5K event included: 9 and younger; 10-12; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; and 50 and older. Medals went to the top three male and female finishers in each age division, except for those already placing in the top five overall. Continued to page 4 Divisional Winners Women 9 and under: Kameron Woody, first place, and Kaitlynn Woody, second place Women 10-12: Hannah Watkins, first place; Rosemary Driscoll, second; and Samantha Bishop, third. Women 13-19: Laura Grisham, first place; Peyton Bolander, second place; and Jennifer Kraus, third. Women 20-29: Laura Jens, first place; Christy Chambers second; and Jessica Romans, third. Women 30-39: Mary Fine, first; Karen Layman, second; and Michelle Binkley, third. Women 40-49: Deanice Jones, first place; Valerie Bailey, second place; and Theresa Speake, third. Men 9 and younger: Mason Cockrum, first; Nathan Harris, second; and Myles Cockrum, third. Men 10-12: Jordan Inman, first; Jeremy Inman, second; and Chase Collins, third. Men 13-19: Seth Parnell, first place. Men 20-29: Brandon Romans, first place, and Brian Jens, second. Men 30-39: Allen Brinkman, first place, and Mike Cockrum, second place. Men 40-49: Paul Murray, first; Jason Roberts, second; and John Bailey, third place. Men 50+ : Mike Austin, first; Steve Driscoll, second; and Jeff Blue, third place; For top five finishers, see page 4
Ozarks Medical Center 4 Fun Run - Continued from page 3 In the 5K run, trophies were awarded to the top five female and the top five male finishers. The male first place overall winner in the 5K race with a time 17 minutes, 36 seconds was Charles Hogue. Taking first overall for the women for the second consecutive year was Carly Shannon with a time of 20 minutes, 14 seconds. Another big winner of the evening was the Junction Hill School District. The school once again won the Thick with Spirit award of $250 for its athletic department for having the most students completing the event. According to Junction Hill Coach Danny Taylor, the school had more than 50 participants. Assisting with the event was the West Plains High School Cross Country team members, who conducted the race and tabulated scores. Coaching staff members include Alicia Gunter, Marvin Hatley, Joe Bill Dixon and Ted Wilkening. For more information about the Fun Run or OMC events, call OMC Public Relations at 417-257-6735. The top five male finishers in the OMC Fun Run 5K and their times were, from left; Charles Hogue, 17:36; Trevan Andrews, 19:18; Greg Shannon, 20:27; Dalton Farrell, 20:42; and Jeffrey Foes, 20:47. The top five female finishers in the OMC Fun Run 5K and their times were, from left; Carly Shannon, 20:14; Melinda Ray, 21:03; Sarah Hess, 22:17; Cynthia Duvall, 23:12; and Bailey Wagner, 26:09. More than 50 Junction Hill students and their parents celebrate after winning $250 and the Thick with Spirit award for their school's athletic department for having the most participants in the 2009 OMC Fun Run.
Ozarks Medical Center 5 RN and LPN of the Year chosen from hospital, clinic systems Congratulations to Nurse of the Year recipients Lisa Wade, RN Judy Foht, RN David Huddleston, LPN Stacee Pleasant, LPN Anna Lockett, LPN OMC honors nurses during National Nurses Week Ozarks Medical Center recently presented Nurse of the Year Awards to five outstanding nurses who demonstrate superior service and teamwork in recognition of National Nurses Week. Each year, OMC presents the award to a registered nurse (RN) and licensed practical nurse (LPN) from both the main hospital and the clinic system. The RNs of the year were Lisa Wade and Judy Foht. LPNs of the year were David Huddleston, and Stacee Pleasant and Anna Lockett, who tied for the honor. The nurses were selected from nominations submitted by their peers and the awards were presented at banquets, hosted by OMC in honor of National Nurses Week, May 6-12. Wade, a nurse on OMC's Second Floor South, was nominated by her peers for going out of her way to make her patients and their families informed and comfortable in their care. Not only is she a great nurse, she's a great person, the nomination states. Wade began at OMC as an LPN, went on to become an RN and is currently continuing her education to obtain her master's degree. Foht has been with Riverways Home Health for 17 years and has been a positive role model and mentor for many of her co-workers. Any of the nurses or aides can go to her for advice anytime, her nomination reads. She always takes the time to listen and offer support. Continued to page 6 OMC Behavioral Healthcare Manager Joy Anderson, left, and Medical Director Dr. David Fontaine, back, present Behavioral Healthcare LPNs Stacee Pleasant, second from left, and Anna Lockett, right, with Nurse of the Year awards.
Ozarks Medical Center 6 Nurses Week - Continued from page 5 Huddleston recently retired after 37 years as an LPN at OMC. He was nominated by his co-workers on Second Floor South for his hard work, compassion, caring spirit and great attitude. Patients have always come first with David and he has been an excellent nurse to be a coworker with, his nomination states. Everyone, patients and all, love David and I think he is an outstanding nurse. Behavioral Healthcare nurse S t a c e e P l e a s a n t m u l t i p l e nominations highlight her positive attitude. Stacee is constant in her g r a c i o u s, h e l p i n g a t t i t u d e, consistently caring about patients and her co-workers as well, her nomination reads. Lockett, a nurse at Behavioral Healthcare, also received several nominations. One reads Anna expresses genuine concern for her patients. She is reliable, she takes the time to explain issues and, more importantly, she listens. Nominees for Nurse of the Year honors included: Heather Wood, Ruth Hall, LaDonna Sullivan, Leasa Cottingham, Jennifer Rhoads, Angela Nettles, Sherra Reeves, MaLissa Reardon, Morgan Akers, Alyse Anderson, Darlene Workman, Colleen Haynie, Sue Hunsucker, Patti Carson, Pam Soloman, Lorrie Snider, Joy Anderson, Andrea Murrell and Melinda Hollis. OMC Nurse of the Year awards were recently presented during National Nurses Week festivities. From left, OMC Chief Nursing Officer Marcia Robson, RN Nurse of the Year recipient Lisa Wade, LPN Nurse of the Year recipient David Huddleston, and Second Floor South Nurse Manager Karen Brotherton. Judy Foht, an RN with OMC Riverways Home Health, center, was recently presented with the OMC Nurse of the Year honor. Presenting the award were Cheryl Smith, Riverways Home Health Manager, left, and Mary Dyck, OMC Director of Home Care Services, right. For a free Directory of Physicians call 417-257-6735 OMCNews is a produced and published by the Ozarks Medical Center Public Relations Department. For more information, call 417-257-6737 or e-mail Shandi.Brinkman@ozarksmedicalcenter.com