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Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare Celebrates 50 Year Anniversary

Clinton, Mo. – (Feb. 3, 2022) – This month, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) will begin celebrating its 50-year anniversary.

On February 29, 1972, Golden Valley Memorial Hospital officially opened its doors in Clinton. Over the past five decades, the organization has continued to expand its facilities, providers and services to ensure its patients can get the expert care they need, close to home. GVMH has also worked to be the employer of choice for the area by offering a wide selection of career opportunities and a culture that is motivating, rewarding and supportive.

GVMH has three campuses in Clinton, plus three multi-specialty clinics in Osceola, Warsaw and Windsor. Its broad range of services include: Bariatric Surgical Clinic, Birthing Center, Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Cardiology, Dermatology, Diabetic Services, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) and Audiology, Emergency Services, Endoscopy, Family Practice, Family Practice/Obstetrics, Food and Nutrition Services, Geriatric Services, Home Health Services, Hospice Services, Imaging Services, Infusion Therapy, Internal Medicine, Laboratories, Nephrology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oncology and Hematology, Ophthalmology and Optometry, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Pediatrics, Podiatry, Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, Sleep Studies, Social Services, Surgical Services, Therapy Services, Urology, Vascular Clinic, Walk-in Clinic, Women’s Health and Wound and Ostomy Clinic.

“It is amazing what we have accomplished over the past 50 years and we have plans to continue that success in the future,” said Craig Thompson, CEO at GVMH. “A large part of what we have been able to achieve is due to our talented employees. To show our appreciation, we have planned several anniversary events throughout the year to recognize their dedication, hard work and perseverance to building the Golden Standard of Care.”

“In addition, we would like to recognize the anniversary with our communities and thank everyone for their support,” said Thompson. “To celebrate, we are hosting a free fireworks event in Clinton on Friday, March 4 at 8 p.m. The set-up will be the same as Olde Glory Days, so you will be able to watch the show from your usual favorite location. We are delighted to be able to celebrate with all our families, friends and neighbors, and hope you will be able to enjoy it with us.”