Strange Named Director Plant Operations

Gary Strange has been named Director of Plant Operations at Magnolia Regional Medical Center.  Strange succeeds Darrell Chatelain who retired in August.

Strange has been with MRMC for the past four years as a member of the Maintenance Department.

"We are very excited to see Gary step into the role of Director for the Plant Operations Department," said Margaret West, CEO of MRMC.  "Gary has worked hard the past four years and really knows the workings of the plant operations side of our facility. He will be an asset to our team."

Strange and his wife, Teresa, live in Stamps.  Gary has one daughter and one granddaughter, as well as a stepson.

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For more information:
Karen Weido
870-235-3212
kweido@magnoliarmc.org

Chatelain Retires From MRMC

Magnolia Regional Medical Center announces the retirement of Darrell Chatelain, Director of Plant Operations.  Chatelain has been with MRMC for 11 years.

"Darrell has been a huge asset to our facility over these past 11 years," said Margaret West, CEO of MRMC.  "He is very detailed orientated and we can always count on him to offer his assistance with any project we have going on."

Chatelain was instrumental in the planning and execution of the new facility.  He worked directly with the architecture firm during planning, and then with the construction team over the course of building the new building.

Darrell and his wife, Debbie, have six adult children between them, and nine grandchildren.  He says he is looking forward to hunting, fishing, traveling, working in the garden, and "whatever Debbie tells me to do!"


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For more information:
Karen Weido
870-235-3212
kweido@magnoliarmc.org

MRMC Weight Loss Challenge Winners

Magnolia Regional Medical Center employees recently completed a 21-week weight loss challenge.  The program was created as a part of the facility's employee wellness program.

The program kicked off on March 5 with over 80 employees signing up to participate.  Employees checked in on a bi-weekly basis for a weigh in and body fat calculation.

The program ended with approximately 65 employees and a total weight loss of over 400 lbs.

Winners were named in two categories for their success in the program.  For percentage of weight lost, the top prizes went to Judy McGee, Cori Willis and Alesha Miller.  For percentage of body fat lost, the winners were Diana Owens, Adriane Delaney and Sharon Meeler.

Winners included, (l to r) Diana Owens, Judy McGee, Alesha Miller and Cori Willis.  Not pictured are Adriane Delaney and Sharon Meeler

MRMC is utilizing the wellness program to encourage a healthy and active lifestyle among its employees through competitions and incentives.

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For more information:
Karen Weido
870-235-3212
kweido@magnoliarmc.org

Ainsworth Selected for NCLEX Board

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), headquartered in Chicago, is responsible for developing and administering the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) for RN and LPN/LVN nation-wide.

Kim Ainsworth, BSN, RN, Med-Surg Director at Magnolia Regional Medical Center was approved by the Arkansas Board of Nursing and selected by NCSBN to participate on the NCLEX item development panel of subject matter experts that was held in Chicago, IL, on June 10-13, 2013.

Ainsworth was one of seven nurses from across the nation to be selected for this assignment.  She was nominated on the basis of clinical specialty and nursing expertise.

All nurses in the United States and its four U.S. territories must take the NCLEX.  The licensing exam identifies those candidates who demonstrate minimal competence to practice nursing at the entry level.  Passing the NCLEX exam is one of the requirements necessary for attaining a nursing license.




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For more information:
Karen Weido
870-235-3212
kweido@magnoliarmc.org

Marlar Named Employee of the Month

Molly Marlar has been named Employee of the Month for the month of June.

Molly came to Magnolia Hospital in 2002 as a Radiology Tech.  In 2004 she became a Mammography Tech.

Molly and her husband have one daughter, and they live in the Magnolia area.

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For more information:
Karen Weido
870-235-3212
kweido@magnoliarmc.org

Crank Retires from MRMC

Magnolia Regional Medical Center announces the retirement of Becky Crank after 25 years of continuous service at our facility.

Becky first came to work at Magnolia Hospital in the late 60's and served in various Business Office roles on and off for about five years.

In May of 1988, Becky joined the collections department where she has remained for the past 25 years.  In 2001 she became Manager of the department.

"Becky is an asset to Magnolia Regional Medical Center," noted Margaret West, CEO. "She will be missed, but we wish her the best in her retirement."

Becky plans to enjoy retirement with her husband, Larry.  They have one daughter, Robin Watkins, and a four year old granddaughter, Kensleigh.

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For more information:
Karen Weido
870-235-3212
kweido@magnoliarmc.org

Employee of the Month: May

Devan Walker has been named Employee of the Month for the month of May at Magnolia Regional Medical Center.

Devan is a Registered Nurse and has worked at MRMC for two years.  She works on the Medical/Surgical unit.  Devan and her husband have two children, and they live in Magnolia.

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For more information:
Karen Weido
870-235-3212
kweido@magnoliarmc.org