UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, PJC Enter into Articulation Agreements
New avenues to scientific careers have been opened for students Paris Junior College students, thanks to five articulation agreements now in effect with the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center School of Health Professions in Houston. PJC is the first college in Texas to enter into such agreements with the Center. “The articulations with UT MD Anderson are an extraordinary opportunity for area students interested in...
Memorial Hospital Restricts/Limits Visitors Under the Age of 12 & Those With Flu-Like Symptoms
Memorial Hospital Restricts/Limits Visitors Under the Age of 12 & Those With Flu-Like Symptoms At the request of our chief medical officer and hospital administration we are limiting visitors at our facility. We are requesting that all children under the age of 12 and anyone with flu-like symptoms to not visit patients in the hospital. Flu like illness and flu are widespread in northeast Texas. According to the Texas Department...
Hospital Employee Breakfast a Success
Friday morning the Memorial Hospital management staff hosted, cooked and served an employee appreciation breakfast for all hospital and clinic employees. According to Sherry Moore, Director of Marketing/Managed Care/Volunteers approximately 290 hospital employees attended and enjoyed the event. While the number of employees was approximate the amount of food prepared was not. The staff prepared: 240 Hash browns...
Lights of Life Tree Lighting is Scheduled for Thursday at 6 p.m
The 19th Lights of Life tree lighting is scheduled for Thursday at 6 p.m. The tree is located at The Gardens of Memorial. A reception will take place in the Hopkins County Memorial Hospital lobby and will feature Santa Claus, the High School Jazz Band, Kevin Woolley’s Haystack Youth Choir and a Doctor’s Chorus. Lights on the tree can be purchased for $25 in memory or honor of someone special.
Hospital CEO Michael McAndrew Handles Physicians Concerns and Recruiting Issues
Hopkins County Memorial Hospital Administrator Michael McAndrew says a neurologist is one of the hardest positions for any hospital to fill. Memorial Hospital has been without a neurologist since their last one left in late 2011. McAndrew is cautiously optimistic that he may have found one. There was some discussion about the matter during the hospital board meeting Monday night. Hospital Chief Medical Officer Chris Gallagher...
Hopkins County Memorial Hospital Board Meets Monday Night at 6
The Hopkins County Memorial Hospital Board will consider one budgeted and one non-budgeted item during a regular meeting Monday night at 6 p.m. The budgeted item is an overhead light for a hospital operating room. The non-budgeted item is a weight-bearing platform for Orthopedics at Memorial Clinic. The board will also consider approving an additional partner for its’ nursing home UPL program.
Dr. Philip White Retirement Reception
Dr. and Mrs. White were honored today by the Memorial Hospital and their daughter Meredith an RN for his 34 years of service to the hospital and his patients. Memorial Hospital CEO Michael McAndrew and Dr. Philip White Mr. and Mrs. Philip White ...
H.C.M.H. Recognized By iVantage Health Analytics For Excellence In Outcomes And Financial Stability
Hopkins County Memorial Hospital today announced it has been recognized by iVantage Health Analytics for overall excellence in Outcomes and Financial Stability, reflecting top quartile performance among all acute care hospitals in the nation. Memorial Hospital CEO, Michael McAndrew said, “Along with our patient satisfaction scores in the top quartile and great quality measures, Memorial Hospital continues to demonstrate its commitment...
