One Last Hurdle; Two Doctors Moving to Metroplex; Appointments to New Board: Memorial Hospital Board Met Monday Night
“Beyond patience,” is the description Memorial Hospital CEO Michael McAndrew uses for not only his feeling but that of others as each day moves Hopkins County’s lone hospital and CHRISTUS closer to partnership. Tuesday morning’s email may have presented the best news yet as only one obstacle stands in the way and an email that McAndrew had yet to study when KSST interviewed him regarding the Monday night hospital board meeting may...
Memorial Hospital/Clinic Not in Blue Cross Blue Shield Advantage Care HMO Network
Tuesday, December 15 was the deadline to enroll at HealthCare.gov. Wednesday morning, an extension was given until December 17 to sign up under the Affordable Health Care Act. In Texas, the plan or plans available to those using the National Health Care program are limited according to zip code. In Sulphur Springs and most of Northeast Texas, your choice for government subsidized health care is limited to Blue Cross Blue Shield...
Hopkin County United Way at 36% of Goal
The Hopkins County United Way had another solid report meeting Tuesday morning. The drive is well ahead of last year’s pace as they strive for a goal of $160,000. Drive Chair Price Orwosky said the second report meeting puts the drive at 36% of goal with $58,108 collected. UPS contributed 12,000 to the campaign this year. 100% Club for October 13, 2015; companies/individuals meeting or exceeding the posted...
Memorial Hospital Celebrates 66th Birthday
Although no formal events have been planned, Hopkins County Memorial Hospital celebrates its 66th birthday Saturday, September 5. The hospital replaced private, small hospitals owned and operated by doctors in the area. The hospital was established by business leaders in 1949 and later the state legislature created a hospital district for Memorial. The hospital has never been owned or operated by the county but rather by the hospital...
Hospital Board Questions Additional Surgery Center; Negotiations with CHRISTUS Continue
At Monday night’s meeting of the Hopkins County Memorial Hospital Board, a figurative curtain was pulled back at one point revealing what negotiations may be like as the board and CHRISTUS Health attempt to hammer out an partnership agreement. CHRISTUS, affiliated with the Catholic Church, recently raised an ethical and religious directives question because of sterilization surgeries such as tubal ligations and vasectomies done...
“Updated” District Judge Injured in Bicycle, Auto Accident
Due to the fact that 8th Judicial District Judge Eddie Northcutt had no broken bones and did not require surgery and a full slate of surgery patients for the local orthopedic doctor, Judge Northcutt will undergo an MRI Tuesday afternoon. Sunday afternoon 5:24 p.m. 8th Judicial District Judge Eddie Northcutt was struck by a vehicle on State Highway 11 East, 2 miles East of Walmart, according to the Hopkins County Sheriff’s...
“Updated” Memorial Hospital Partners with CHRISTUS Health
Hopkins County Memorial Hospital Board of Directors has announced the selection of CHRISTUS Health as its proposed partner in the ongoing management and operation of the hospital. The organizations have signed a non-binding letter of intent, taking the first step toward finalizing their relationship. When the deal is completed, CHRISTUS Health will acquire the majority share of and will manage the hospital, clinic, and related...
Memorial Hospital Board Hears Reports; Pursues Lease
Although March revenue was up, the deductions and expenses for Hopkins County Memorial Hospital created a little more than a one million dollar loss to the hospital district for the month, according to Donna Wallace, hospital CFO. She said that cash-on-hand is holding strong with 83-days of cash-on-hand. The hospital board met Monday night in the hospital plaza board room for their regular March meeting. During the meeting, the board...
Memorial Hospital Board Meeting 3/05/15
Board of Directors Meeting March 5, 2015 5:30 PM Plaza Conference Room AGENDA Item/Issue Responsible Person Time Tab 1. Call to Order Board Chair I min. 2. Invocation 3. Public Forum 4. Finance A) Review/Approve Capitals 1 HOSPITAL Budgeted 1. Stretcher mattresses for ER i 2. Patient care bed mattresses for the facility Terri Bunch ii 3. Computers for the facility iii Non Budgeted-None. CLINIC Budgeted 4. 30 computers & 10 laptops...
Hopkins County Memorial Hospital Board Meeting Notes
The Hopkins County Memorial Hospital Board voted at give all current employees of the Hospital District a 2% raise retroactive to October 1, 2014 at a meeting Monday night. The idea came from board member Joe Bob Burgin. Financial officer Donna Wallace told the board December was a good month for revenue. She added both the clinic and hospital met budget. The board also helped CEO Michael McAndrew in a quest to accomplish two things...
