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The Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary just made its third and final payment to fund the $37,000 remodeling project of the hospital’s Women’s Health and Childbirth Center.
“Our OB staff does a fantastic job, but the unit itself was somewhat dated,” said Tom Keim, hospital CEO. “With help from our Auxiliary, we now have a wing that modern parents expect.”
Sharen Gettinger, OB nurse manager, said the rooms are much more patient friendly with a warm, comfortable feel. A local carpenter built custom cabinetry for each room and a new, more functional nurse’s station was built. New flooring and paint completed the make-over.
“We’ve heard nothing but good comments from our moms and their families,” said Gettinger. “Many of our returning moms who deliver here for the personal care we’re able to give, were pleasantly surprised with the remodeling efforts and said that made their experience all the better.”
The make-over began in July 2009.
“The Auxiliary was very pleased to help with this project, said Shirley Bishop, Auxiliary president. “The smiling faces alone were worth it, We’re glad to help, and can’t wait for Mr. Keim to hand over another project.”
Keim said the changes on the OB floor reinforce the hospital’s commitment to women’s services.
“Our OB staff is second to none, and we have outstanding practitioners. “We offer women’s services at our Bloomsdale Family Health Center, and we offer water births to our list of options for expectant moms. We are not only committed to women’s services, we’re committed to growing our service as well.”

August 14, 2010 Auxiliary makes final installment to OB renovation

August 14, 2010
Auxiliary makes final installment to OB renovation