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Air-Evac Lifestream, the only medical emergency helicopter that has performed roadside pick-ups in Drew County, which they have done twice, is now offering memberships to individuals and groups.

As a part of that program, Air-Evac landed a rescue helicopter on the yard of the Courthouse, Thursday, to be seen by local officials, and members of the public.

The Drew Memorial Hospital board met on January 25, 2012. Discussion items included:

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Phase one, a $14 million dollar modernization construction project got under way at Drew memorial Hospital in 2011.

Phase one of the overall project will include a new 42 bed inpatient wing . The 26,041 square foot unit will include large well furnished, spacious inpatient rooms. The unit will feature an atrium garden area for inpatients to relax and socialize with friends and family in a tranquil environment. Also included in the initial phase will be a 25,968 square foot Allied Health Building. This will include a Cancer Care Center providing infusion treatment and chemotherapy, Sleep Disorder Center, state of the art Rehabilitation Center ( including speech therapy, occupational medicine and physical therapy), an Intensive Outpatient Psychiatric Treatment Center and a large Conference Center with leading edge technology, providing for hospital and community education . In addition a new $30 thousand dollar helicopter landing pad is included in the project. Scheduled completion of these projects are projected for March 2012.

Phase two planning and development is now under way for an all new 8.5 Million dollar Surgery Center, construction anticipated to begin in 2013. Also a 6.2 million dollar, 42 bed Assisted Living Facility planned ground breaking in late 2012. 

These projects will serve to improve the overall health/ wellness and economic growth of Drew county and SE Arkansas for decades to come.

On an side note, DMH auxiliary member of the year Monteene McCoy was also named the MEDC / Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Please be advised that effective January 3, 2012, Dr. John Tedesco will be closing his medical practice at Drew Professional Services, 750 H L Ross Drive, Monticello, Arkansas.

His medical records will be available at that address upon written request. However, if you wish to leave your medical records at Drew Professional Services, they will be happy to maintain them for you. If you have questions, please feel free to call (870) 367-3922.

Tyrone Smith was named 2010 DMH Health Hero of the Year. Tyrone Smith was honored last week at Drew Memorial Hospitals Annual Christmas party in front of approximately 150 people. Tyrone received a $600 cash award, a fleece pullover, a beautifully engraved clear glass trophy and a standing ovation! (more…)

Drew Memorial Hospital’s Allied Health Project, is still on schedule to be open for use in March, and will house several new and existing services for our local hospital.

Arkansas Business, the state’s leading business magazine, lists DMH current renovation as the state’s 38th largest building project that is underway.

2 other local projects also made their list.

UAM forestry annex came in a #77, and the recently completed Ridgeway Apt. renovation earned the magazine’s #91 Ranking.

The Drew Memorial Hospital board met on November 23, discussing many issues.

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The Drew County Health Unit recently provided over 1,850 free flu shots to local residents, including 916 flu shots and 35 mist for a total of 951 at the mass clinic, Thursday, as well as around 900 flu shots that were given at the local school in recent weels.

Karen Brown, Administrator of the Drew County Health Unit, expresses their appreciation to the nursing students from UAM-Monticello and UAM College of Technology – McGehee and Crossett, along with nurse volunteers from the community and UAM nurse.  Volunteers also helped with paperwork and data entry from DHS, The Woods, CIS Department @ UAM, as well as fraternity members from UAM and volunteers from the community.

The Drew Memorial Hospital Board met recently, discusson covered several items, including;

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The dates for Drew County’s mass flu clinics have been set. 

Clerks and nurses are needed, please call the Drew County Health Unit at 367-6234.

November 10th – community mass clinic @ First Assembly of God Church 7am – 6 pm

During Monday night’s regular meeting, the Court approved a resolution to apply for a grant on behalf of the Collins Community Fire Department to help them build a new fire station. The grant is for $50,000.

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Mainline Health Systems, Inc. is one of 23 applicants from across the state of Arkansas which will receive a Governor’s Quality Award at the 2011 Governor’s Quality Award Celebration. The event will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 17th at the Peabody Hotel in Little Rock. 

Mainline Health Systems, Inc. provide medical and dental services to Chicot, Drew, Desha, and Ashley County, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. Patients at Mainline Health Systems include people with insurance, those without insurance, and those with not enough insurance. They accept patients regardless of race, sex, or economic level. A “sliding fee” scale is offered, based upon income.

The Drew Memorial Hospital Board met on Wednesday, September 28, 2011. Discussions from the board covered a wide variety of issues.

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At their regular meeting Monday night, the court voted yes to authorize resolutions passed by the hospital board to purchase used equipment from Dr. Kelly Shrum. The hospital has been using the equipment, free of charge, for over two years. Dr. Shrum offered to sell the equipment, which includes items such as lobby furnishings, office equipment, computer system, ultrasound equipment, scopes, and so on.

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Drew Memorial Hospital’s phase I and Phase II of the building modernization project were discussed. The new inpatient wing under construction should be completed and ready for occupancy by February 1, 2012. The allied health building should be completed and ready for occupancy by March 1, 2012. The final phase of this project, which is the new surgery center and a new concept and a line drawing, was reviewed. A cost estimate should be available within the next few weeks, based on the new concept of locating the Women’s Center on the front side of the hospital rather than on the backside and relocating the new geri-psych unit closer to the hospital.

Reports indicate that the construction of the new Pre-Post/Op area should be complete by October 1, 2011.

Reprinted from DMH Hospital Report.

The Drew Memorial Hospital Board recently discussed several topics at their board meeting, including……..

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Delta Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the affiliation of Ralph M. Maxwell.

Dr. Maxwell was in private practice in Monticello for 20 years. Most recently he has been practicing in Northwest Arkansas.

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The Arkansas Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense, announced today Mainline Health Systems, Inc. was honored with an “Above and Beyond” award in recognition of extraordinary support of its employees who serve in the Arkansas National Guard and Reserve.

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Jo Ann Adcock has been selected as the 2011 Auxiliarian of the Year at Drew Memorial Hospital.

DMH wishes to express their appreciation to all of the Hospital Auxiliary for their dedication to the patients of Drew Memorial Hospital.

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Father’s Day is a celebration honoring fathers, celebrating fatherhood, parental bonds, and the influences of fathers in society.  An estimated 70.1 million fathers prepare to celebrate Father’s Day in the United States. (more...)

Representatives from Drew Memorial Hospital, Drew County Public Facilities Board, and Cromwell & Associates Architects met in Little Rock Wednesday, to discuss further plans on the proposed assisted living center to be facilitated by the public facilities board, and managed by Drew Memorial Hospital.

The facilities design and layout were discussed, as was funding for the project.  They are researching possible grants that are available only to 501c3 non-profit organizations.

The 42 bed assisted care living project will reportedly provide each unit with a mini-kitchen, nurse call button, and an external door that accesses it’s own private covered patio.

The proposed design will include 4 two bed units, a media room, a treatment room, and an 80 person dining area (where Drew Memorial will cater meals to it’s residents).

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Construction continues, with noticeable progress being made, as seen by these update photos of Drew Memorial Hospital’s new patient room wing, on the southwest corner of the hospital, and the allied health building, located on the north.

The Drew Memorial Hospital Board met last week, here are the meeting topics.

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