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…)

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

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

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

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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...)

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

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At Monday night’s Drew County Quorum Court meeting, the court voted unanimously to approve the board of directors of Drew Memorial Hospital’s request for a status change to a 501C3 non-profit organizaiton.

The hospital board will remain the same.  The board will not be paid or otherwise compensated; and board members will continue to  be chosen by the Judge and the quorum court.

DMH CEO Interview Q&A 

Between the final board meeting and the Quorum Court presentation, MonticelloLive visited with Drew Memorial Hospital CEO, Mike Layfield, and asked several questions about the 501C3 status change.

Here are those questions, along with Layfield’s explanation.

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1. Labor Day was first observed on September 5th, 1882.
2. President Grover Cleveland declared Labor Day to be the first Monday of September.
3. Labor Day is celebrated in Canada as well as the United States.
4. There are 2 different traditions concerning who founded Labor Day: Some state Peter McGuire, the general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, while others contend that it was in fact Matthew McGuire, a machinist, who founded Labor Day in the United States.
5. The first Labor Day was celebrated in New York City.
6. Oregon was the first state to declare Labor Day as law.
7. 10,000 workers took an unpaid holiday to march in the first Labor Day parade.
8. Labor Day was founded when many in America worked 16 hour days in harsh work environments.
9. Labor Day is unofficially celebrated as the end of summer in America.
10. Thank Walter Reuther for paid vacation and paid sick leave. He campaigned hard for these rights in the 30’s.

Reprinted from the Drew Memorial Newsletter

Always read directions
Always have an adult present
Use fireworks outdoor only
Light one at a time
Keep a safe distance
Never experiment with fireworks
Never use near dry grass or flammable item
Never point or throw fireworks at another person
Have a bucket of water & hose handy
Never attempt to re-light or “fix” fireworks
Do not wear loose fitting clothing
Never carry fireworks in your pocket
Fireworks are not toys

Father’s Day is a celebration of fatherhood and male parenting. Father’s Day is celebrated on a variety of date’s worldwide and typically involves gift-giving, special dinners to fathers, and family gatherings. Also, remembering what our fathers taught us, both good and not so good. We usually tell special stories about our fathers, bringing to mind, why we love them so very much.

As you make plans to honor your father, stepfather, or forefathers; let’s all pause for a moment and think about what your father has done for you or is currently doing, in his role as a father. And all fathers, you need to think about your role too. Fathers play a very important role in the development and lives of their children. They are best friends, mentors, coaches, protectors; typically providing mental, physical, spiritual and financial support. A father influences the shape and direction of a child’s character and values by giving respect, care, love, discipline, encouragement, guidance, being there to just talk to, ask a question and leading through example. (more…)

Article taken from DMH Newsletter, by DMH CEO Mike Layfield.—

Mother’s Day celebrations take place all around the world, although at different times. The feelings are the same no matter where in the world it is that you may celebrate Mother’s Day.

Children and their husbands love to celebrate Mother’s Day with their Mother’s (or mother of their children), showering them with love or remembering them with love. (more…)

I was thinking the other day  about how everyone seems to want a “Business Card”. Many of us have one, serving to identify us, by providing our name, title, e-mail address and phone number, as a way to “connect” with us. (more…)

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Just because diet soda is low in calories doesn’t mean it can’t lead to weight gain.

It may have only 5 or fewer calories per serving, but emerging research suggests that consuming sugary-tasting beverages-even if they’re artificially sweetened-may lead to a high preference for sweetness overall. That means sweeter (and more caloric) cereal, bread, dessert-everything. Considering there are 15 calories in every teaspoon of sugar, that’s not good news if you’re watching your weight.

Information provided by Drew Memorial Hospital.