MRMC Welcomes New Physician

Magnolia Regional Medical Center announces the addition of Dr. Reid Pierce to the Magnolia medical community.  Dr. Pierce specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Pierce will see patients at the Magnolia Women's Center beginning in mid-January.  The Magnolia Women's Center will be located at 707 N Washington in the former Rural Health building.

Dr. Pierce received his medical training from Tulane University and completed his OB/Gyn training at the University of Virginia.  He has been in practice for over 26 years in Pine Bluff.  He is board certified through the American Board of Obstetrics/Gynecology and holds his Fellowship in the American Congress of Obstetrics/Gynecology.

Dr. Pierce and his wife, Barbara, will make the move to Magnolia at the end of the year.  They have five adult children.

The Magnolia Women's Center will begin taking appointments in mid-December.  To stay up to date on the clinic's opening, be sure to like our Facebook page at facebook.com/mrmcwomenscenter.

Kid's Health Fair & Fall Festival

Magnolia Regional Medical Center invites area children to attend a Fall Festival and Kid's Health Fair event on Monday, October 29th from 3:00pm - 6:00pm.  The event will take place at the LifeSmart Center, located at 1005 N Jackson.

The event will feature free pumpkin decorating as well as face painting, a bounce house, and tours of emergency vehicles.

Education booths will be provided by Magnolia Regional Medical Center, Magnolia Police Department, Magnolia Fire Department, Smiles of Arkansas, Columbia County Ambulance Service, AHEC - South Arkansas, AR Children's Burn Unit, Columbia County Health Unit, Serenity Hospice, Kid's First, Quota of Magnolia, and the MHS Nursing Assistant Program.

Attendees will be eligible to win door prizes.

The event is for children ages 3-10.  All children must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information, please contact Karen Weido at 235-3212.

Disaster Drill

Magnolia Regional Medical Center will participate in the County Wide Disaster Drill on Tuesday, October 16, beginning at 4:30pm.

Those who are interested in keeping up with MRMC's real-time participation in the drill are invited to follow along on our Diaster Drill Blog located at http://mrmcdisaster.blogspot.com

Nurses Complete Training

Magnolia Regional Medical Center graduated four nurses from the Intensive Coronary Care Course on Thursday.  Amber Kestler, Alma Turner, Paula Sweet and Jennifer Hawkins each completed the six-week course and received a certificate of completion and recognition pin from Joycelyn Watkins, Chief Nursing Officer.

The course serves as a prerequisite to the Advanced Cardiac Life Support class, and was taught by Kim Ainsworth.  During the class the nurses focused of the anatomy and physiology of the heart and treatment of coronary arteries.  They gained advanced knowledge in the treatment of heart attacks as well as interpretation of EKG.

Paula Sweet, Alma Turner, Jennifer Hawkins, and Amber Kestler

Each of the nurses work in the ICU department at Magnolia Regional Medical Center.

Breast Cancer by the Number

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Jackson Named Employee of the Month

Anita Jackson has been named the Employee of the Month for October at Magnolia Regional Medical Center.

Jackson has been with MRMC for just over a year and works as an Admissions Clerk primarily in the Emergency Department.

In a ceremony held Tuesday afternoon, MRMC CEO Margaret West gave high praises for Jackson for her outstanding customer service and her dedication to the organization.

Anita Jackson (left) is presented a certificate of recognition by Margaret West, MRMC CEO

Anita Jackson has three children and serves as a Youth Minister with her church.  She is involved in the lives of her own children as well as her youth group members.

MRMC Partners with UAMS for Safety Baby Showers

Magnolia Regional Medical Center is proud to be a host site for the UAMS Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Safety Baby Showers.

Held bi-monthly, the Safety Baby Showers provide education and resources to expectant moms.  The program covers child passenger seat safety, sleep safe practices, injury prevention, and many more useful topics for moms-to-be.

The Safety Baby Showers are funded by grants through State Farm Insurance and Blue & You.  The grants allow for attendees to not only receive valuable information, but also take home some great items.

According to Rebecka Wendling, Community Outreach Coordinator for AHEC South Arkansas, each participant receives a car seat, play yard, and a bag full of items to make your home a safer environment for your child.

Following the event, expectant moms make appointments to have their new car seats installed in their vehicles by a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician.

Safety Baby Showers are held bi-monthly at Magnolia Regional Medical Center free of charge to the attendees.  To sign up or receive more information, expectant moms should call Tiffany Ross at 870-881-4428, or Adriane Delaney at 870-235-3532.

Vincent Rogers named Employee of the Month

Vincent Rogers was named the September Employee of the Month in a ceremony this week.  Rogers has been with Magnolia Regional Medical Center for one year as Systems Administrator for the IT Department.

Rogers is a Magnolia native, a graduate of the AR School for Math and Sciences, and received his Bachelor in Business Administration from Southern Arkansas University.

Rogers was presented his certificate by CEO, Margaret West.

Study Shows MRMC as Area Economic Force

A new report shows Magnolia Regional Medical Center as an economic leader for Columbia County, directly and indirectly employing 243 people and generating $31,946,000 annually in economic activity, which percolates throughout communities and the entire area.

According to a new study, WHAT’S AT STAKE, released today by Magnolia Regional Medical Center and the Arkansas Hospital Association, the clout comes not just from the hospital’s role as an employer and major purchaser, but also from the “ripple” effect of related dollars as they move through local cities, towns and communities.

Magnolia Regional Medical Center directly employs 243 healthcare professionals, technicians and support workers in the area. They contributed payrolls in 2010 totaling $22,232,000. Those payrolls then served as an important economic catalyst, indirectly supporting another 230 jobs – and $22,232,000 in earnings – through hospital employees’ personal purchases of groceries, clothing, cars, appliances, houses and many other goods and services by hospital employees.

The hospital also spent about $9,714,000 in 2010 (the latest year for which this figure is available) on the supplies and services needed for the day-to-day necessities to provide healthcare—for example, liability and healthcare insurance, electricity for buildings, and bandages, food and other supplies for patients. 

Funds spent to buy the products and services flow to local vendors and businesses before rippling further through the economy, sparking another $2.25 billion in economic activity as these vendors pay their own employees and buy their own operational needs.

MRMC Welcome Adriane Delaney

Magnolia Regional Medical Center is pleased to welcome Adriane Elliott Delaney to its staff as the Director of Labor & Delivery Department.

Adriane is a graduate of Magnolia High School, and holds an Associate of Nursing Degree from Southern Arkansas University.  She is currently working towards her Bachelors of Nursing Degree.

Adriane comes to Magnolia Regional Medical Center with 10 years experience in Labor & Delivery, seven of which she has been a department director.  She is a member of the Association of Women's Health, Obstetrical and Neonatal Nurses, an instructor in Fetal Heart Monitoring, and certified in Obstetrical Advanced Life Support.

In 2009 she was named Nurse Manager of the Year for her work at Minden Medical Center, and led the Labor & Delivery team to several certifications and achievements.

After commuting to Minden for the past 10 years, Adriane is excited to be home.  "You don't have to go to the biggest hospital or out of town to get quality health care.  It just takes people who care about the patients and who continue to grow and learn in their field," states Adriane about her return to Magnolia.

Adriane and her husband, Glenn, have two boys, Ty age 6, and Hastin, age 4.  They live in Stephens where they own D&C Glass and Body.

MRMC Announces 3D/4D Ultrasound

Magnolia Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce the availability of 3D/4D Ultrasound at our facility.  3D/4D ultrasound offers an exceptional view of your baby during the last trimester of your pregnancy.

 

3D/4D Ultrasound is available for $150 for a 30-minute session.  Expectant mothers will receive a CD containing a minimum of four still photos and eight video clips.

To schedule an appointment, call 870-235-3516

Playground Safety

Playgrounds are great places for children to test and grow their physical abilities. But whether they're playing on a backyard swing set or at a public park, there are some dangers at every playground. To keep your kids safe while they play, follow this SAFE checklist:

Supervision is present - Adults should watch kids at playgrounds at all times.  They should be on the look out for any dangers and be ready to step in if a child needs help.

Age-appropriate equipment - Children under the age of five should play in a separate area from older children to keep play fun and safe for everyone. Smaller children also need to play on equipment that is right for their size. Playing on equipment made for larger children may result in injuries.

Falls to the ground are cushioned - A fall to concrete, asphalt of even dirt and grass could result in serious injury. Look for playgrounds that have sand, wood chips or rubber matting under swings, seesaws and jungle gyms. All of these surfaces will cushion your child if he or she falls.

Equipment is safe - Check out the equipment before every play session. Make sure everything is anchored safely to the ground and that all the equipment is in good working order. Look for open S hooks or other pieces that could catch on your child's clothing. Also check for rusted or exposed bolts and shard edges or points. If at home, cover these areas with protective rubber. If at a public playground, report the problem to the appropriate authorities.

Mardi Gras

Employee of MRMC were treated to a Mardi Gras themed lunch to celebrate Fat Tuesday.

Hands On Healthcare

Several MRMC employees participated in the Hands On Healthcare event at SAU.  This event was organized by AHEC South Arkansas and exposed SAU students to careers in the medical field.

Employee of the Month

Congratulations to Chiniqua Frazier on being named February Employee of the Month.  Chiniqua works in our Dietary Department.

Community Advisory Board

Magnolia Regional Medical Center is now accepting applications for membership on the Community Advisory Board (CAB).  The purpose of the CAB is for representatives from the hospital’s service area to provide feedback to MRMC leadership regarding the hospital’s position in the community.  The board serves as an opportunity for community leaders to learn more about the hospital and the effort it makes to provide top-level health care to the citizens of Columbia County.

MRMC is currently accepting applications for membership on the Community Advisory Board.  The application can be found online at http://mrmc.biz/CABapp

Applications must be submitted no later than February 24.  Those who previously submitted an application for membership do not need to resubmit; applications are held over from previous years.

Members will be selected by the CAB selection committee, and will serve three year terms beginning April 2012.  The CAB will meet quarterly.  Meetings will take place in the evening hours with a light meal served.

We look forward to working with our community to enhance the level of healthcare available to us right here at home.  If you have any questions about the CAB, please feel free to contact me at your convenience.

For more information, contact Karen Weido at 870-235-3212, or by email at kweido@magnoliarmc.org