JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Craig Thompson, CEO of Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare in Clinton, Mo., has been honored with the Missouri Hospital Association’s Visionary Leadership Award. The award, established in 1999, recognizes hospital executives who have taken innovative approaches improving health in Missouri. The award was presented on Nov. 14 at MHA’s 102nd Annual Convention in Kansas City, Mo. “Craig is a true champion for patient care in Missouri.,” said Jon D. Doolittle, MHA President and CEO. “His leadership, and dedication to improving health in the region Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare serves — and statewide — provide a powerful example ...
Clinton, MO. – (Nov. 21, 2024) – Since 2013, the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital Foundation has decorated a Lights of Life tree to support the local Share Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group, which serves those touched by the death of a baby during pregnancy, still birth or in the first months of life. This year, the Lights of Life ceremony will be held on December 5 at 5:30 p.m. in the GVMH Hospital Lobby. An ornament can be engraved and added to the Share tree for a $20 donation. These ornaments will be displayed throughout the holiday season and ...
Here are some things about Tuesday I will bet you did not know. Tuesday, in English, gets its name from the Norse god Tyr (Tyr’s-day) while other languages took it from the Roman god of war, Mars. That is why Tuesday is “Mardi” in French and “Martes” in Spanish. Tuesday, not Friday, the 13th is unlucky in Spain and Greece and it is the day of the week least likely to be Christmas Eve. It is also said to be the most productive day of the week. But that is not why I am telling you all this. Tuesday, December ...
Clinton, MO – (Nov. 14, 2024) – Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) has named Richard (Richie) Dysinger, Skilled Maintenance II, as its Employee of the Month. Working in the Engineering department over the last two years, Dysinger has quickly left his mark on the entire GVMH community with his positive attitude and smiling face. Kurt Bolinger, Assistant Director of Engineering at GVMH, commented, “Richie seldom misses work unexpectedly and always volunteers to cover open shifts — even if the shift requires working on weekends, holidays or overnight.” Placing patients’ comfort and safety first, Dysinger prioritizes work orders based on the ...
Clinton, MO. – (November 14, 2024) – Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to announce the promotion of Taylor Elwell to Executive Director of Therapy and Specialty Services. In his new role, Elwell oversees the management and coordination of all services provided within the Outpatient Treatment Center, which includes cardiology, dermatology, pulmonology and a variety of other specialty outpatient clinic services. Elwell also oversees the operations of Therapy Services, with emphasis on strategic planning, budgetary and financial statistics and participation in development and review of policies and procedures. Elwell earned his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Truman State ...
