News Releases

Clinton, MO. – (Feb. 3, 2026) – Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to welcome Joann Couch, MD, a board-certified Pediatrician to its medical staff in Clinton. Dr. Couch brings more than 20 years of experience providing comprehensive pediatric care for children of all ages, including outpatient and inpatient services, nursery coverage and chronic […]

Clinton, MO. – (Jan. 28, 2026) – Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is proud to announce the addition of the state-of-the-art da Vinci® 5 (DV5) robotic surgical system to its surgical program. This cutting-edge technology represents the latest advancement in minimally invasive surgery, while helping reduce pain, shorten recovery time and provide an overall improved […]

Clinton, MO. – (Dec. 23, 2025) – Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Bentley as Director of Imaging Services. In this leadership role, Bentley will oversee Imaging Services and personnel while supporting department strategy, staff development, regulatory compliance and operational performance. He will work closely with providers to maintain […]

Clinton, MO. – (Jan. 22, 2026) – Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is proud to recognize Venecia Roesener as its January Employee of the Month.   Roesener serves as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant at the Warsaw Clinic. In her role, she assists physicians in coordinating timely, efficient and courteous patient care while maintaining confidentiality. […]

Clinton, MO. – (Jan. 20, 2025) – Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is proud to announce that it has once again been nationally recognized for excellence in stroke and STEMI care. As the American Heart Association prepares for its upcoming International Stroke Conference in February 2026, the organization has released the U.S. News & World […]

Clinton, MO. –  (Jan. 15, 2026) – Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to announce the promotion of Savanna Facklam to Executive Director of Development. In her new role, Facklam will lead system-wide efforts to expand patient access, strengthen physician relationships and expand GVMH’s presence across its regional footprint. She will be responsible for […]

Clinton, MO. – (Jan. 13, 2026) – Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is proud to announce that Arthur Evensen, DPM, a Podiatrist at GVMH, has achieved a major professional milestone by earning board certification from the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM). This accomplishment officially makes Dr. Evensen dual board certified, adding to his existing […]

Clinton, MO. – (Jan. 6, 2026) – Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is earning national recognition for excellence in orthopedic innovation as James Womack, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, has been published in the Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics for his pioneering work with a next-generation handheld robotic system designed for total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This peer-reviewed study, […]

Clinton, MO. – (Jan. 6, 2026) – Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) and Children’s Mercy Kansas City have been recognized by the Missouri Hospital Association (MHA) with the Compass Honor, an award that celebrates Missouri hospitals for outstanding efforts in partnering with patients and families to improve care. The Compass Honor, sponsored by MHA’s Statewide […]

Clinton, MO. – (Dec. 30, 2025) – Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare is pleased to welcome Michelle Fields, FNP-C, to its Clinton Clinic as a Family Nurse Practitioner, bringing extensive clinical experience and a strong commitment to patient care. Fields has more than 15 years of healthcare experience, including critical care and direct patient care in […]