A hospital is more than a place where people go to heal, it is a part of the community that fosters health and represents hope. While providing treatment and comfort to the sick, Pike County Memorial Hospital is central to a healthy and optimistic community. PCMH joins organizers in promoting the 2013 National Hospital Week theme “A Guiding Light for Changing Times.” The theme is aimed at uniting health care
Gary Moore has been selected as the Pike County Memorial Hospital (PCMH) Employee of the Quarter. Moore has served as an EMT-B at PCMH for over 15 years and he is routinely known for going above and beyond his normal duties. According to Phyl Becker, ED/EMS director, a co-worker commented, “He goes out of his way to make it the most caring place for the patients and the employees.” Examples
Pike County Memorial Hospital (PCMH) is pleased to announce that Debbie Rothweiler has accepted the director of laboratory position. “We’re proud to provide our community with a 24-hour laboratory in our hospital,” said Lorraine Harness, PCMH CEO and administrator. “We have continued to expand our services over the years to meet the needs of the region we serve. I’m pleased to have Debbie Rothweiler move into the director position.” Debbie
Pike County Memorial Hospital (PCMH) is pleased to announce that Lindsey Krieg, DPT, has joined the staff of PCMH Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine. Krieg will provide treatment for patients through individualized treatment programs at the Bowling Green facility. “We are excited to have Lindsey join Pike County Memorial Hospital,” said Lorraine Harness, PCMH CEO and administrator. “Her experience will contribute to our tradition of quality healthcare of our community,”
Despite concerns about possible funding cuts, the Pike Pioneers Nutrition Centers in Louisiana and Bowling Green continue to serve more than 200 seniors and disabled people four days a week. “We’re still plugging along,” said center coordinator Diane Redd last week in her Louisiana office. Two years ago, the centers, funded through the Northeast Area Agency on Aging, suffered a funding cut from the Missouri legislature. That caused the elimination
As part of BONCL’s recent Spirit Week celebration, the students chose to give back to the community by taking up a collection for the Twin Pike Family YMCA Phase III aquatics center fundraising project. BONCL students raised $56.92 for the YMCA pool project and delivered a total donation of $206.92. Matching $50 donations from the school’s General Mills box tops program, BONCL Student Council and the BONCL Parent Teacher Organization
Pike County Memorial Hospital is a key collaborator in the local effort to highlight the importance of advance healthcare decision-making. The advance directive assists in making future healthcare decisions clear for family, friends, and healthcare providers. Tuesday, April 16, has been designated as National Healthcare Decisions Day. As a participating organization, PCMH is providing information and tools for the public to talk about their wishes with family, friends and healthcare
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President, Donna McMahan opened the meeting leading all, reciting the Lord’s Prayer
The Louisiana City Council decided to not interfere with a municipal court
The Louisiana Rotary Club was presented with the Presidential Citation by Assistant
The five-man Louisiana golf team took second place at the Class 1
The Louisiana High track team will send three individuals to the state
Ecuador — My Journey to the Middle of the World By Lucas
President, Donna McMahan opened the meeting leading all, reciting the Lord’s Prayer