Clinton, Mo. – (September 15, 2026) – Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is honored to recognize Emily Kilgore, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Osceola Clinic, as its September Employee of the Month.
As a Certified Medical Assistant, Kilgore is essential in preparing for provider visits, coordinating care and helping ensure clinic operations run smoothly. Beyond her daily responsibilities, she serves as the clinic’s Vaccines for Children coordinator, assists with provider scheduling and supports administrative functions that contribute to efficient patient care.
Kilgore joined GVMH in 2021, and colleagues describe her as dependable, proactive and team oriented. She routinely steps in to assist coworkers, helps manage changing workloads and works collaboratively with providers and staff to meet the needs of patients and the clinic.
She is recognized for her dedication to patients and the community, working to connect individuals with essential resources and services that improve access to care. She also supports hospice care coordination and medical stabilization efforts, helping ensure patients and families receive compassionate, individualized support during some of life’s most challenging times.
“Emily embodies what it means to provide exceptional patient-centered care,” said Taylor Elwell, Executive Director of Clinic Services at GVMH. “She consistently puts the needs of patients first while serving as a resource for providers and coworkers.”
