| Focus On Healthy Living program in Jan. will be on Obstructive Sleep Apnea treatment options. |
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Cathie Thompson, CRT will be a speaker for the Jan. 19th program starting at 6:30 p.m. in the MMH Conference Center. This is a free community program.
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| Nov. 10th MMH hosts next Focus On Healthy Living Program |
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Teaming up to help you cook healthier are: Joanne Searl, Registered Dietitian and Barb Westman, from Cottage Gourmets
Thurs., Nov. 10th starting at 6:30 p.m. in the MMH Conference Center
Remember to register online at: www.meekermemorial.org
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| Focus On Healthy Living
Community Programs Designed to Educate and Support Healthy Living |
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Meeker Memorial Hospital offers a number of classes and programs focused on your health and well-being. Whether it is childbirth classes, support programs, screenings or a community co-sponsored class in CPR or first aid or health education, Meeker Memorial is continuing to offer classes designed to support your health.
Follow us for new offerings by subscribing to the RSS feed for calendar updates, events or register online for many of the classes and programs happening at the hospital or events or classes in area communities.
See the most current offerings starting for new classes, support programs and screenings on the website: www.meekermemorial.org
Click on the Calendar/Events Tab and Register Online
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| Meeker Memorial Hospital, ACMC & Thrivent Financial will sponsor the Lake Ripley Walk on Sat., July 9th starting at 9:30 a.m. from Ripley Memorial Park |
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A full list of activities for the 55th Annual - 2011 Litchfield Watercade Celebration, July 7-10 can be found on the website: www.watercade.com
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| Focus on Healthy Living Program on June 29th at 1:30 p.m. in the MMH Conference Center. Legal Issues for Chronic Care Self-Management - Getting Your Legal Documents In Order |
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| Taking Root ...
Meeker Memorial Hospital (MMH), Litchfield High School FFA & Youth Service students team up to offer a garden to table program. |
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(5-25-11) Robert Cole, FFA Advisor for the Litchfield High School gets student volunteers to dig in and plant the Taking Root garden at Meeker Memorial Hospital.
In an effort to promote wellness and connect with the community, Judy Barka, MMH foundation assistant is leading a project between A'viands nutrition services and the Litchfield High School to “bring the garden to the table” at the hospital. “Through this project we hope to expand the students' knowledge of the agricultural food system, create an understanding that good nutrition comes from the soil by growing healthy food, and to foster a sense of community service," says Barka, grant coordinator. The Taking Root grant project is funded in-part through the Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council.
 
The grant objectives are aimed at:
*Providing fresh, locally grown vegetables to Meeker Memorial Hospital patients and people eating in the Prairie Winds Cafe'.
*Involving 8th grade students, student from the Alternative Learning Program, FFA members, FFA Alumni, Meeker Memorial Volunteers and staff in a gardening project.
*Increasing students' appreciation and understanding of agriculture, nutrition and the food system through education.
*Increasing the students knowledge of community and the community needs through service.
For more information about the Taking Root grant project or to volunteer maintaining the garden contact, Judy Barka at: (320) 693-1402.
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| Relay for Life in Litchfield is June 24 & 25, 2011! FREE Admission! Community Invited!
New location ... Meeker County Fairgrounds |
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| Welcome to the new Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr. Jay Barry and Dr. Gordon Walker! |
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Dr. Barry and Walker will begin seeing patients in the Meeker Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinics every Mon. and every other Thursday.
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| Beyond All Service Expectations (BASE) Recipients receive recognition at Meeker Memorial Hospital |
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Meeker Memorial Hospital BASE award recipients honored for fourth quarter - 2010.
Photo includes: award recipients, committee members and administration.
Left to Right, back row: Mary Stormo, Suzanne Hansen, Kyle Rasmussen, CEO
Front row: Lonna Stifter, RaeAnn Carlson, Hope Rieck, Suzanne Smith
1/28/11
Each quarter, Meeker Memorial Hospital staff members are recognized for work that goes Beyond All Service Expectations (B.A.S.E.). The people often recognized are doing what comes natural to them, but when we see it we know it is something special. The staff members recognized this quarter are excellent examples of the type of individuals that make Meeker Memorial special for the patients we serve everyday. Four people were honored for the fourth quarter in 2010.
Each person honored goes beyond all service expectations, like Hope Rieck, Centralized Scheduler who is that “can do” fellow staff member who does what is necessary to see work is done to help a fellow staff member or the patient get the resources they need without question - the work is done with care. And, Maralyn Stormo, Surgery Nurse who delivers care after her work is done at the hospital to extend the support and care in the community - she goes above all service expectations to see that people are cared for in a special way. Or, the extraordinary attention to detail that Lonna Stifter, Ultrasonographer demonstrates on an everyday basis to help a patient or Suzanne Hansen, Occupational Therapist who takes the time and extra care to see that a patient is given extra assistance beyond the hospital walls ...
Hope, Maralyn, Lonna and Suzanne demonstrate extraordinary service and are shining examples of people deserving special recognition representing Meeker Memorial Hospital providing quality care experiences for our area residents - Care as is should be.
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| 2011 First Baby of the Year arrives At Meeker Memorial Hospital |
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At Meeker Memorial Hospital the First Baby of the Year is always a special event! On, Jan. 6th at 10:57 a.m., AJ Bonnifield was born to parents, Nancy and Jerry Bonnifield of Dassel.
"We live in Dassel so seeing our doctor at the Meeker Memorial Clinic is convenient. We love Dr. Schminke," said Nancy Bonnifield. "Since we doctor in Dassel we decided to come to Meeker Memorial Hospital. Things went smoothly. And, all the attention is kinda fun!"
Each year the First Baby of the Year is the recipient of many gifts from the business community organized by the Independent Review. Nancy is a high school business teacher in Kimball and Jerry works at Litchfield Flooring of Litchfield. "We are very thankful to the businesses who donated gifts and welcomed AJ as the First Baby of the Year!"
Congratulations to the Bonnifield family!
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| Making a Healthier Choice!
Meeker Memorial Hospital launches healthier entrees for lunch |
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On 11/22/2010 Prairie Winds Café launched healthier entrees at lunch Monday through Friday at the Meeker Memorial Hospital (MMH).
The healthy entrees are selections from A’viands’ Fit Choices 4 Life menus and each will be calorie controlled, low sodium, and low saturated fat for our health-conscious employees and others who use our dining room," says Joanne Searl, Registered Dietitian. There will be a number of new items to trial for the first four weeks. "Hopefully, this will give everyone a chance to experience some different recipes while being assured that the nutrition content meets the parameters of a healthy lunch. We will also be asking for feedback on each menu item and plan to make adjustments as we go along and learn more about what our customers want," said Searl.
MMH is one of nine pilot worksites in Meeker County for the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) grant aimed at longterm health improvement.
As a result of the worksite grant activities and through the new wellness initiatives at the hospital, new menu offerings and vending options are now available to the employees and the community. A primary focus of the SHIP initiatives is to reduce obesity which also supports MMH's mission to help make Meeker County a healthier place to live.
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| MMH Auxiliary Holiday Salute 2010 on Fri., Oct. 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
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Don't miss this annual event. This year the Auxiliary will host the Masquerade Jewelry and Accessory Sale
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| Welcome Patricia Freund, M.D. to our medical staff and the community. |
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Meeker Memorial Hospital welcomes a new Family Medicine Physician to our medical staff, Dr. Patricia Freund.
We are excited to welcome Patricia Freund, M.D. to the Affiliated Community Medical Clinic (ACMC) - East in Litchfield and the community. She will provide Family Medicine services. Dr. Freund is now accepting new patients. Call (320) 693-2804 for an appointment. She will work directly with ACMC's full team of healthcare providers to offer comprehensive medical care to our patients.
Family medicine emphasizes comprehensive medical care for families as a whole and as individual members, caring for patients from birth to advanced age. Medical concerns are managed through diagnosis, treatment and preventive of common illness and chronic diseases.
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| Check out ... Open Door Gifts at Meeker Memorial Hospital & Don't Miss the fun Masquerade Jewelry and Accessories Sale event on Tues., May 11th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Lower Level Conference Center at Meeker Memorial Hospital |
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All the Jewelry & Accessories are just $5. Proceeds from the Masquerade Jewelry & Accessories Sale will benefit the MMH Auxiliary.
Stop by Open Door Gifts at Meeker Memorial Hospital right now, we have a Mother's Day Sale going on with 10% off all purchases plus Free Mother's Day card w/ $20 purchase or more sale through Sat. May 8th.
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| MMH Open House brought many through the hospital on tour |
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Open House Tours and Program on Sun., April 18th - Fun for Everyone!
Between a VIP Event hosted on Sat., April 17th and the Open House on Sun., April 18th, Meeker Memorial Hospital had over 800 people come through the completed expansion/renovation project.
On Sun., Dave Gabrielson, MMH Hospital Chairman, Pastor Keith Carlson, MMH Board member and Kyle Rasmussen, CEO highlighted the program and dedication by giving an account of the hard work, courage, foresight and vision many people gave to complete the $26.5 million dollar expansion/renovation project. They thanked the community for their support and announced that the MMH Invest In the Future Campaign surpassed the $1.5 million dollar challenge goal. This would not have been possible without the many generous donations from employees, medical staff, area businesses and community members.
The community was able to tour the hospital starting at the new Open Door Gift Shop, new business office, multi-denominational chapel, new laboratory patient care area to the Prairie Winds Cafe' with piano music, surgical/endoscopy and radiology departments on the first level. At points along the tour, healthy foods were both on display and provided at different points of interest. Rehabilitation services, cardiac rehab, specialty clinics and the new sleep study suites were on the second level tour. Next, a patient care room and ob suite were shown on the third level with a final stop on the lower level to visit the boiler room for an ice cream cone to round out the tour. An alumni gathering took place on the lower level, giving the chance for past employees to gather and reminisce. Children’s activities and flu shots were also available. All in all, the many volunteers, employees and community had a enjoyable day.
We thank the many people in the community for the tremendous support throughout the project and who joined us in celebration!
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| Meeker Memorial Hospital Community Open House set for Sun., April 18 th from 2-4 p.m. |
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April 5, 2010 - Litchfield, MN - Meeker Memorial Hospital will host a Community Open House on Sun., April 18th from 2-4 p.m. It is a long awaited event for Meeker Memorial Hospital, to mark the completion of Phase One of the 26.5 million dollar Expansion Project.
The 75,000 square foot expansion and renovation project addressed many space and patient flow needs with a new facility design and redesign to include:
• New and expanded Emergency Department with private treatment rooms, Ambulance drive-thru and Heli-pad
• In-house MRI & all new Diagnostic Imaging Department with new Digital Mammography
• State-of –the-art Surgical Suites, Endoscopy Procedure Room & Patient Post-op Rooms
• More privacy at admission, New space for business office, medical records and information desk
• Multi-denominational Chapel
• Laboratory patient care area
• Open Door Gift Shop & Renewed Prairie Winds Café
• Rehabilitation Services complete with PT, OT and Speech treatment areas in one location
• Cardiac Rehabilitation Center
• Sleep Studies Suites & expanded Specialty Clinics
• Expanded Center for Senior Behavioral Health
• All private In-patient Rooms, OB Suites with added family space and waiting rooms
• Conference Center
• Increased parking and Canopied Entrance to the South
With the completion of Phase One, the new and enhanced MMH facility is able to deliver a new patient experience and expanded services to the communities that serve the Meeker County area. Many community members and businesses supported the hospital building project through a capital campaign launched in fall of 2007. The Invest In the Future Campaign was set to raise 1.25 million dollars to help off-set the costs associated with construction. The MMH Foundation passed that goal in the spring of 2009, so a new challenge goal of 1.5 million dollars was set. Thanks to the many supporters - MMH is ready to reach the challenge goal.
In thanks and appreciation, MMH will host a Community Open House event on Sun., April 18th from 2-4 p.m.
The opening Welcome, Invocation and Dedication program will begin at 2 p.m. in the new South Lobby Entrance. From that point there will be tours directed throughout the facility (from the new Patient areas to the Boiler Room) all featuring the new space, services with displays or demonstrations. A theme of health and healing will be promoted with refreshments and accompanied music. Children’s activities will be hosted in the new Conference Center, and free H1N1 flu shots will be offered by Meeker County Public Health from 2-4 p.m.
A special MMH past employee Alumni Gathering is planned to begin at 12:30 p.m. and continue to 4 p.m. in the Conference Center on the lower level of the new facility. To close the Open House Event, a time capsule will be resealed to include the many accomplishments to-date, to mark this time in history.
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| Open House set for Nov. 17th from 2-7 p.m. |
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Mark your calendar: November 17 from 2:00 – 7:00pm join us for our Open House!
Flu Shots at Meeker Memorial Clinic
Through the month of November, Monday –Thursday between 2:00 and 5:00pm to get your flu shot and be prepared for the winter season. You can also receive a free blood pressure check during your visit. Refreshments will be served, so plan to come by Meeker Memorial Clinic this November.
For more information call 320-275-4330.
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| MMH Auxiliary Holiday Salute is on Fri., Oct. 28th |
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Don't miss this annual event. MMH Auxiliary will host the Masquerade Jewelry and Accessory Sale & Quilt Raffle during the Holiday Salute.
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| Meet Marc Fahey, MMH's New Rehabilitation Director |
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| Meeker Memorial Hospital progress ... again in 2010. |
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This collage shows hospital history of the past 100 years, news clips from many important moments demonstrating progress with some words to describe the significance.
During the hospital dedication program held on Sun., April 18, 2010, David Gabrielson, Hospital Board Chairman read the quote of State Senator Stanley Holmquist. Holmquist made this statement on Aug. 20, 1969 during a MCMH Groundbreaking for the East Addition. "Humans are adverse to change, and if you wait until everyone is satisfied with a proposed change you'd never have progress. I pay tribute to the people who had the initiative to go ahead with the project. Hospital facilities, along with churches and educational facilities, are areas in which no community can afford to lag." Gabrielson went on to tell how this project involved many people who proceeded with courage to complete the new Meeker Memorial Hospital expansion/renovation. He along with Kyle Rasmussen, MMH CEO thanked these people for their vision and foresight and thanked the community for its tremendous community support.
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| Meeker Memorial Hospital Chapel Blessing |
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A formal blessing marks the end of construction and the beginning of use. On Tuesday, February 16th, members of Litchfield Area Ministerial Association (LAMA) joined hands with hospital staff, volunteers and visitor for the blessing of the new Meeker Memorial Hospital Chapel.
Meeker Memorial Hospital strives to provide holistic care that nurtures patients' minds, bodies and spirits; nevertheless, with all the activity that takes place in a hospital, it can be challenging to find a quiet place to gather thoughts. But thanks to the vision of many people a new Chapel was included in the expansion/renovation.
Pastor Mike Zylstra, Litchfield Christian Church provided the theme for the chapel campaign project "Embracing Family Wellness – Nurturing Spiritual Wholeness." His theme summarizes the faith community partnering with the Hospital in a holistic approach to reach our goal. A key point for the ministerial support is as a County Hospital, we want to serve all faiths – churched and unchurched- and be certain that philanthropy is used for all the costs associated with the chapel.
Litchfield Area Ministerial Association (LAMA) is partnering with Meeker Memorial Hospital to enhance spiritual care at the Hospital
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| Meeker County Memorial Hospital (MCMH) Outreach will offer Orthopedic Services Beginning Dec. 20 |
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Thomas E. Nelson, M.D. will begin consulting with patients and performing orthopedic surgery at MCMH. Dr. Nelson is an orthopedic physician specialist from the Orthopaedic Consultants, PA group based in Edina. His first day will be Wed., Dec. 20, then on every other Thursday beginning Jan. 4, 2007. “This is the first step in a long range plan to provide orthopedic coverage at MCMH on an ongoing basis,” said Mike Schramm, CEO of MCMH.
Dr. Nelson completed Medical School and his Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Minnesota. He did his Fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Orthopaedic Oncology. Specialty and special interests include: general orthopedic surgery, joint replacement revisions, joint reconstruction-lower extremities, orthopedic infection, knee surgery, hip surgery and arthritis. For an appointment see your doctor for a referral ... call the MCMH Outreach Specialty Program at (320) 693-4519.
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| Meeker Memorial Clinic Open in Dassel |
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The new Meeker Memorial Clinic is open and brings a “family medicine model” approach to healthcare. Daniel W. Schminke, M.D. will be the full-time primary-care provider in Dassel and will serve the surrounding area. Dr. Schminke’s experience will allow him to offer clinic services to everyone from infants to the elderly to expectant mothers; a place where his patients can care for their families medical needs. Area residents can schedule appointments by calling (320) 275-4330.
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| Meeker County Memorial Hospital (MCMH) welcomes Dr. Simon to the Center for Senior Behavioral Health |
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Dr. John E. Simon
Psychiatrist Specializing in Geriatric Psychiatry
Dr. John E. Simon recently started practicing in-patient care at MCMH and has a wealth of expertise to offer the geriatric community and the facility. Dr. Simon received his medical training at the University of Nebraska and moved to Minnesota to practice medicine shortly after his graduate studies.
His interest in geriatric care started in 1980 when he began working in nursing homes, treating seniors and helping with illnesses.
“The senior community is underserved right now, and I enjoy the work I do with members of the geriatric community,” says Dr. Simon. “I find the work gratifying, and I can apply my experience and training in Litchfield.”
Dr. Simon treats patients at MCMH three days a week (Monday, Wednesday and Thursday) at the eight-bed Center for Senior Behavioral Health in the hospital. He says he finds the community welcoming and enjoys working here.
One of the biggest challenges Dr. Simon sees for the geriatric community is early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. With early diagnosis, Dr. Simon says medical treatments can hold off the onset of the debilitating disease for up to two years. He says early diagnosis is key and can easily be accomplished if people are looking for it. He encourages people to contact the Alzheimer’s Association to find more information.
Dr. Simon is married with two adult children and resides in the Twin Cities area.
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Meeker County Memorial Hospital Opens Clinic in Dassel Clinic
Will Provide Meeker County Area with Comprehensive Healthcare for Families |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LITCHFIELD, MINN. -- In its strategic plan to bring comprehensive health care to the Meeker County area, Meeker County Memorial Hospital will open its first clinic in Dassel, Minn. Meeker Memorial Clinic will feature a full-time, primary-care physician, clinic staff and state-of-the-art medical equipment. The clinic brings a “family medicine model” approach to healthcare where the family physician treats acute and chronic illnesses, provides preventive care and supplies heath education for all ages (newborns to seniors).
The clinic’s physician, Daniel W. Schminke, M.D., brings a wealth of experience and training to the new clinic and will be a primary-care provider for residents in the Dassel-Cokato area. He received his medical training at the University of Iowa and completed his residency in Saganaw, Michigan. Dr. Schminke comes to Dassel with direct experience practicing medicine in rural areas and is eager to bring his expertise to the people of the area.
“We are pleased to have a physician with Dr. Schminke’s experience inside the new clinic,” said Mike Schramm, CEO of Meeker County Memorial Hospital. “This clinic is part of our strategic initiative to provide quality services and better access to family medicine for the community. Dr. Schminke’s experience will allow him to offer clinic services to everyone from infants to the elderly to expectant mothers; a place where his patients can care for their families medical needs.”
Meeker Memorial Clinic is owned an operated by Meeker County Memorial Hospital and physician services will be provided through Affiliated Community Medical Centers. The clinic is scheduled to open this fall.
About Meeker County Memorial Hospital
Meeker County Memorial Hospital is a nonprofit hospital serving the Meeker County area for more than 50 years. MCMH is committed to fulfilling the mission to provide high-quality health care services responsive to the residents of the Meeker County area.
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| Avoid Colon Cancer with Colonoscopy |
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It was a wakeup call for many Americans when NBC television personality Katie Couric underwent a colonoscopy on national television in March 2000.
Following the tragic death of her husband from colorectal cancer, Couric has been a tireless promoter of colonoscopies.
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| Meeker County Memorial Hospital (MCMH) Receives ACR Accreditation |
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Meeker County Memorial Hospital in Litchfield, MN has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in Mammography as the result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology.
The ACR, headquartered in Reston, Va., awards accreditation to facilities for the achievement of high practice standards after a peer-review evaluation of the practice. Evaluations are conducted by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. They assess the qualifications of the personnel and the adequacy of facility equipment. The surveyors report their findings to the ACR’s Committee on Accreditation, which subsequently provides the practice with a comprehensive report.
The ACR is a national organization serving more than 32,000 diagnostic-interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, and nuclear medicine an medical physicists with programs focusing on the practice of medical imaging and radiation oncology and the delivery of comprehensive health care services.
For more information contact: Don Konietzko, R.T., MCMH Radiology Director at (320) 693-4502.
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| Health Insurance Counseling offered once a month in two locations |
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Health Insurance Counseling Services
Confused … Got Questions?
A Certified Health Insurance Counselor through the MN River Area Agency on Aging will be available to offer free individual health insurance counseling, answer questions about Medicare and other insurances, provide referrals and additional resources. This service is free and confidential.
Offered in two locations: Meeker County Memorial Hospital and
Meeker Memorial Clinic
When: Last Tuesday of the month from 9-11 a.m.
Location: Meeker County Memorial Hospital Financial Consultation Office
612 S. Sibley Ave., Litchfield
Call (320) 693-3242 for an appointment.
Or
When: Last Tuesday of the month from 1-3 p.m.
Location: Meeker Memorial Clinic
740 Parker Ave. (Hwy 12), Dassel
Call (320) 275-4330 for an appointment.
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| Detect and Prevent Cancer at the Earliest Stages with a PET Scan |
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When detected early, cancer can often be cured. One of the surest ways of detecting cancer at its earliest stages and pinpointing the precise location of tumors is through a PET (positron emission tomography) or CT (computed tomography) scan.
We are happy to announce that this state-of-the-art technology is now available to you through a mobile service offered by DMS Imaging, a nationwide mobile imaging services pro provider for over 25 years that is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).
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