Hospital board meets in regular session                6/29/09
The Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees met
in regular session on Monday, June 22.
The board heard an update on the front lobby construction from Tom
Keim, hospital CEO.
“We’ve pretty well completed the demolition stage of the project,” said Keim. “Concrete has been poured and steel supports are now in place. We can now visibly see the footprint of how the lobby will be expanded.”
Keim said overall the project is moving along very well, although there were
a few delays with the recent rainy weather.             full text

Annual charity golf classic hotter than a firecracker on the 4th of July
6/29/09
Every reference to hot weather was heard Friday, June 26 when the Friends of Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital held their 6th annual charity golf classic. And rightfully so as the temperature hovered in the mid 90s, but spirits ran even higher.
Keith Johnson, Friends board member and tournament chairman, welcomed the 32 team field.
“I especially want to thank our sponsors,” he said. “We appreciate what all of these people do for us, and without their help and the help of our volunteers we couldn’t hold this tournament.”                     full text

 

Hospital celebrates 5th annual Baby Days        6/22/09
The conference center at Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital was a buzz of activity as babies, their parents and siblings celebrated Baby Days. Special invitations were extended to the babies born in the last year to attend the punch and cookie reception.
The Women’s Health and Childbirth Center hosted the reception that included car seat checks; taking updated photos of the babies; and a few vendors. Staff was on hand to give prospective parents a tour of the OB unit.                               full text

SGCMH makes it easy to make payments/donations online   6/17/09
Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital has just released its newest online tool, online bill payment which offers patients at its hospital and physician clinics the convenience of paying for hospital bills online.
“By using Online Bill Pay, we’re able to offer our patients an easy way to make payments from the comfort of their own homes and offices,” said Theresa Gegg, business office director.  “This is another way that we are working to make our payment experience friendlier for our patients. ”In addition to paying hospital invoices, residents may also make donations to the hospital’s Friends Foundation.                    full text

SGCMH to sponsor blood drive June 30                   6/17/09
Blood donations typically decrease across the nation during the summer months. In the summer, families tend to take vacations out of town, enjoy the hot weather and are focused on summer fun.
“Summer is also the time of year that we see the most accidents and traumas due to the use of summer "toys" (all terrain vehicles, motorcycles, dirt bikes, etc.),” said Jean Otte, Director of Lab Services at Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital. “These traumas require large quantities of blood to be on hand so that we can provide the best possible care for our patients. This is why we’re requesting the community to donate blood.”
The hospital has a blood drive scheduled for Tuesday, June 30 from noon to 5:00 p.m. in the hospital conference center.        full text

Apple Kids Pediatrics will be undergoing a well-deserved face lift   6/12/09
“We’re very excited about this project,” said Tom Keim, Hospital CEO. “Apple Kids is a 40-year-old building that is showing its age,” said Keim. “We plan to add a gabled roof, change out windows and redesign the floor plan."
The current Apple Kids location will close for construction as of June 26 and re-open at its temporary location in the lower level of the Park Drive Family Health Center (930 Park Drive) on June 29. Dr. Bhargav Kanani, pediatrician at Apple Kids for 14 years, is excited about the renovation.
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Hospital Board meets in regular session          6/12/09
The Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees met in regular session for a relatively short meeting on Monday, May 25.
The board heard an update on the front lobby construction from Tom Keim, hospital CEO.
“The footings have been poured and we’re awaiting the delivery of steel,” said Keim. “Most of the demolition work has now been completed. It won’t be long and we’ll start to see a visible footprint of how things will be laid out. We know there’s been a lot of noise and we certainly appreciate everyone’s patience during this construction.”
Keim said overall the project is moving along very well and he anticipates a completion date as early as mid November.            full text

Registered nurse receives special certification     6/10/09
Committed, passionate, and service-oriented are words that describe a Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital nurse who recently completed the Medical Surgical Certification Exam to continue to provide clinical expertise to patients.
Terry Burgert, RN, CMSRN, is a medical surgical nurse who cares for a wide variety of surgical and medical patients. As a registered nurse, she desired a challenge as well as an opportunity to bring the best health care to the community.
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Medical Staff awards scholarships                       6/10/09
These two 2009 graduates will each receive $1000 scholarships on behalf of the Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital Medical Staff and the Perry-Ste. Genevieve Medical Society. Dr. Bhargav Kanani, Chief of Staff at Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital, formally presented the scholarships on Monday, June 8. Audra Hermann, far left, a Ste. Genevieve High School graduate, is the daughter of Mike and Cathy Hermann and plans to pursue nursing at Missouri State University in Springfield. Audra is currently a nurse aide at SGCMH. Kelly Hermann, a Valle graduate, is the daughter of Vicky and Jerry Hermann, and plans to major in nursing from Maryville University.                 full text

 Auxiliary awards scholarships             June 8, 2009
The Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary recently awarded two $1,000 scholarships to students pursuing careers in the medical field. Seated (l-r) are scholarship recipients Katie Bergtholdt and Julie Flieg. Katie is a junior at Southeast Missouri State University’s nursing program. She is a nurse aid at SGCMH and is enrolled in the CNA program offered here. Julie Flieg is currently a CNA at SGCMH, working in the Women’s Health and Childbirth Center. She is enrolled in the nursing program at Jefferson Community College.  Pictured standing (l-r) are Gale Beyatte, auxiliary treasurer and member of the scholarship committee; Toni Vaeth, auxiliary president; and Rosella Grobe, auxiliary scholarship chairman.  The scholarship recipients will be guests of the auxiliary at its annual dinner meeting.              full text   

2009 Relay for Life raises nearly $44,000                 6/1/09
Beautiful weather prevailed for the annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life Friday, May 29 at the Ste. Genevieve High School track.
Dr. Alan Lyss, medical director at the Alan P. Lyss Center for Cancer Care and Clinical Research at Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital, was the keynote speaker during the opening ceremonies. He expressed how the concept of a relay is a particularly apt analogy. 
“The idea of taking strides on a track is a really appropriate image for what we do in cancer care and cancer research,” he said. “As I look back over my years taking care of cancer patients and participating in cancer research, I'm struck by how much progress we've made.         full text