News Releases

Clinton, MO. – (Aug. 15, 2024) – Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare recently donated a decommisioned ambulance to the Clinton Technical School for use as part of its Emergency Medical Technician program. The emergency vehicle will offer students opportunities to develop hands-on healthcare skills and simulate real-world scenarios. “By providing this ambulance to the Clinton Technical School for the training, we are investing in future healthcare providers,” said Amy Guynn, RN, Paramedic, Director of Ambulance Services at GVMH. “Practical, hands-on experience is invaluable in healthcare education, and we are proud to support their EMT program as it cultivates skilled and compassionate healthcare ...

Clinton, MO. – (Aug. 15, 2024) – Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare is pleased to welcome Kimberly Jones, M.D. as a General Surgeon. She will diagnose and manage a broad array of medical conditions before, during and after surgery. Dr. Jones received her Doctor of Medicine degree from the Saba University School of Medicine in Saba, Caribbean Netherlands and completed her general surgical residency at the University of Missouri in Kansas City, MO. She also received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington University, St. Louis, MO. “We are delighted to have Dr. Jones join our Surgical Services team,” said Savanna Facklam, Executive ...

Clinton, MO – (August 8, 2024) – Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) has received two American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® and Mission: Lifeline® achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital. Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke or heart attack, and heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively. Studies show patients can recover better when providers consistently ...

Clinton, MO. – (Aug. 8, 2024) – Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to announce that Sonya Cole is the August Employee of the Month. Cole has been an employee of GVMH since 2022. She started as an Emergency Room Nurse and was promoted to Charge Nurse in 2023. In her current role, she completes daily staff assignments, assigns daily tasks, supervises staff, serves as a liaison for staff, providers and other departments, and works as a staff nurse when needed. In her nomination, it stated that Cole has a charismatic personality and treats everyone she meets like a ...

Clinton, MO. – (Aug. 1, 2024) – Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to welcome Stephen Miller, Physician Assistant, to the Orthopedics team. In this role, Miller will work alongside Dr. James Womack, Orthopedic Surgeon, to develop treatment plans for patients and assist in orthopedic surgeries. He will also see patients in the clinical setting, evaluate imaging, provide post-operative care and plan for rehabilitative treatment. Miller received a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Missouri State University, Springfield, MO and a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology at the University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. He is ...

Clinton, MO – (July 25, 2024) – Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is opening a new facility in Warsaw for its Therapy Services. Located at 103 Cottonwood Lane, the site is conveniently located across the street from the GVMH Warsaw Clinic, and will offer physical, speech and occupational therapies. The new facility will provide more space for staff to work with patients, plus upgraded equipment and aquatic therapy services. On August 21, 2024, GVMH will host an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony from 5-6 p.m. at the new Therapy Services location. There will be a short presentation at 5:30 ...

Clinton, MO – (July 25, 2024) – Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to welcome Colton Wilkins as the Director of Clinic Operations. In this role, Wilkins will oversee administrative and clinical operations at all the GVMH clinics in Clinton, Osceola, Warsaw and Windsor. He will collaborate with clinic directors, physicians, mid-level providers, clinic staff and other departments to plan, direct and evaluate the care provided to patients and their families. Wilkins will also lead project and process improvement efforts that impact all clinics and ensure regulatory compliance. Wilkins received a Bachelor of Science degree in public health and ...

Clinton, MO – (July 18, 2024) – Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to announce the promotion of Brooke Johnson Director of Medical Billing. In her new role, Johnson will be responsible for the coordination and supervision of all functions and activities related to billers, cashiers, collectors and data processing. She will set and monitor department goals, establish priorities and implement performance standards for the Business Office. Johnson will also assist with ways to optimize billing processes, enhance revenue collection, reduce denials and maintain compliance with relevant regulations. “GVMH is lucky to have Brooke as the Director of Medical ...

Clinton, MO. – (July 4, 2024) – Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to announce that Marlene Simmons is the July Employee of the Month. Simmons has been an employee of GVMH for 12 years. She started as a Medical/Surgical Nurse, then moved onto Medical/Surgical Assistant Director and is now a House Supervisor. In her current role, she directs and supervises nursing service functions and activities during the assigned shift. In her nomination, it stated that Simmons takes pride in being a resource to all units and is frequently mentioned by Directors for her reliability and prompt response to ...

Clinton, MO. – (June 20, 2024) – Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to announce that Lynnette Hayes, MSN, BSN, RN, CENP, NE-BC, SANE, Chief Nursing Officer, recently became a Certified Executive in Nursing Practice and is Board Certified as a Nurse Executive. The Certified Executive in Nursing Practice (CENP) certification is a professional credential for nurse leaders at the executive level. This certification signifies advanced expertise in nursing leadership and administration and is designed for nurse executives who are responsible for strategic planning, organizational management, financial stewardship and leading large segments of healthcare organizations. The Nurse Executive (NE-BC) ...