Clinton, Mo. – (February 20, 2025) – Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to welcome Molly Teichman as its Chief Operations Officer (COO). As a key member of the Administrative Leadership Team, Teichman will drive operational excellence, efficiency and scalability across the organization and plays a critical role in ensuring GVMH achieves its strategic goals. She will oversee clinical and non-clinical services, and is responsible for budgeting and resource allocation, policy development and regulatory compliance. Teichman will manage Environmental Services, Information Technology, Materials Management, Physician Clinics and Surgical Services. Prior to joining GVMH, she was the Vice President of ...
Clinton, MO. – (Feb. 13, 2025) – Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to welcome Hadassah Hitefield, a Dietitian, and Jennifer Maggard, an RN and Diabetes Educator, to its team. They will assist with the Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT) program, which teaches people how to manage diabetes. Hitefield received her Master of Arts in Nutrition and Dietetics from Union Institute and University, Cincinnati, Ohio. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Health and Wellness from the University of Arizona Global Campus, Chandler, Ariz. As a Dietician, she is responsible for the optimal nutritional care of all our patients. Maggard ...
Clinton, MO. – (February 6, 2025) – Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to announce that Frank Mesh is the February Employee of the Month. Mesh has been an employee of GVMH for two years. He started as a Systems Administrator in the Information Technology Department and was then promoted to Security Administrator. In his nomination, it stated that Mesh has been focused on making GVMH as safe as possible from attackers and getting security up to standards. He always has a smile on his face and a great attitude. Mesh also provides exceptional customer service. As the Employee ...
Clinton, MO. – (Feb. 6, 2025) – Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to announce the promotion of Casey McCartney to the role of Director of Provider and Employee Engagement. In this newly elevated position, McCartney will be responsible for driving initiatives that actively engage providers and staff with the goal of improving job satisfaction, fostering a positive work environment and enhancing patient care quality. As Director of Provider and Employee Engagement, McCartney will oversee the development and implementation of programs aimed at strengthening the connection between employees, providers and the organization. Her responsibilities will include assessing engagement levels ...
Clinton, MO. – (Feb. 6, 2025) – Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare is proud to announce that Amy Guynn, Director of Emergency Services and Preparedness at GVMH, has been chosen for the Missouri Emergency Medical Services Association (MEMSA) Board of Directors to serve a two-year term. This prestigious appointment reflects Guynn’s deep commitment to improving emergency medical services in the region and her leadership in providing quality care through GVMH’s ambulance services. MEMSA professionals participate in legislative and lobbying issues, share important industry information with other Missouri EMS professionals, host networking opportunities, provide events to earn continuing education units (CEUs) and ...
Clinton, MO. – (Jan. 23, 2025) – Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Bellamy, MD, as its new Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Bellamy, a seasoned physician with more than 25 years of experience in the Clinton community, will take on this leadership role while continuing to practice […]
Clinton, MO. – (Jan. 23, 2025) – Black Tie, Boots and Bling is the theme of the annual Golden Valley Memorial Hospital Foundation Gala, set for March 1 at the Benson Center in Clinton. “This seems like the moment for people to polish up their two-step, put on their fanciest cowboy duds and come out […]
Clinton, MO. – (January 23, 2025) – Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to announce that Crystal Cumley is the January Employee of the Month. Cumley is a Certified Medical Assistant at the Clinton Clinic and fills in as a Clinical Float/Trainer as needed. She has been an employee of GVMH four years. In her nomination, it stated that Cumley has a giving heart and the desire to help people. She is an amazing teacher and always helps her co-workers learn new things. Cumley goes above and beyond to advocate for patients and their needs. She is trustworthy, accountable ...
Clinton, MO. – (Jan. 16, 2025) – The Joint Commission has certified Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) as a Level III Stroke Center. This Level III Stroke Center certification means GVMH can provide timely diagnosis and begin treatments when indicated. Then, if deemed necessary, the patient can be transported to a Primary Stroke Center via helicopter or ambulance for more advanced care. This allows local patients to quickly begin the treatments they need to minimize the detrimental effects of a stroke. The American Stroke Association developed B.E. F.A.S.T., an easy-to-remember acronym that can help you spot a stroke in yourself or another ...
Clinton, MO. – (January 7, 2025) – Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to announce that it has been named a 2024 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey, the global leader in healthcare experience solutions and services. This award is part of Press Ganey’s annual ranking of the top hospitals and health systems in the country, according to performance in patient experience. As a winner of the Press Ganey HX Guardian of Excellence Award®, GVMH is among the top 5% of healthcare providers in delivering home health and hospice services last year. Press Ganey ...
