Mitchell County | Health Scene | Summer 2019

I n the past two years, Mitchell County Regional Health Center (MCRHC) has added 24,000 square feet of space and reno- vated nearly 17,000 square feet, with the goal of adding services, improv- ing privacy and increasing safety, according to Shelly Russell, MCRHC CEO. “Construction is complete with the entirety of our affected areas open for patients. We are excited to better serve you with a safer entry, more privacy and broader services,” Russell says. All patients should enter through the main entrance where the canopy is located. Patients will register at a newly designed central registration area for all types of clinic appoint- ments and hospital-based services, such as laboratory, physical therapy and radiology. The only exceptions are Emer- gency Department patients and those going to the Optometry Center to pick up glasses or con- tacts or have their glasses checked. These patients may enter through the Emergency Department doors facing Pine Street on the North side of the building. JOIN THE CELEBRATION! To celebrate the completion of MCRHC’s addition and renovation construction project, you’re invited to a well-deserved community celebration. Saturday, Aug. 24 ●  ● 10:30 a.m.: “Past and Present” Brunch for all past and present em- ployees. RSVP required. ●  ● Noon to 5 p.m.: “Eat, Play & En- joy!” FREE games, music and food— for community members of all ages! Now open: MCRHC Auxiliary Gift Shop Sunshine Boutique, the new MCRHC Auxiliary Gift Shop, is now open and features a fresh, new selection of gifts and home décor items. Whether you are looking for a birthday or baby shower gift or are visiting a friend or family member in the hospi- tal, Sunshine Boutique can meet your needs. Stop in and visit us for all your shopping needs! Sunshine Boutique offers: ■  ■ Clothing ■  ■ Hats ■  ■ Baby items ■  ■ Fresh flowers, through a partner- ship with Osage Floral and Gifts ■  ■ Greeting cards ■  ■ Candy ■  ■ Home décor ■  ■ Seasonal/holiday décor and gifts “We thank you for your continued patience and support through this project and invite you to join in for the Rise Up Celebration on Aug. 24.” —Kara Naig Meet our senior team members Shelly Russell, CEO Greg Burkel, CFO Judy Brown, CNO Vicki Brandau, Senior Director of PHO Clinics HEALTH SCENE SUMMER 2019 ® HEALTH SCENE is published as a community service for the friends and patrons of Mitchell County Regional Health Center, 616 N. Eighth St., Osage, IA 50461, telephone 641-732-6013. Samantha Taets, Senior Director of Process Excellence and Quality Assurance Angie Konig, Senior Director of Human Resources Kara Naig, Senior Director of Public Relations and Foundation Information in HEALTH SCENE comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your health care provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. 2019 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Facility tours will be avail- able throughout the event from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Watch local media and mcrhc.com for additional details and RSVP information. NAMING OPPORTUNITIES STILL AVAILABLE There is still time for your family or business to support the recent construction project through a donation to the Mitchell County Memorial Foundation. Naming opportunities—such as for exam rooms, physical therapy treatment rooms and waiting areas—are available for financial contribu- tions of $10,000 or more. For more information, contact Kara Naig, Senior Director of Public Relations and Foundation, at 641- 732-6013 or via email at naigkl@ mercyhealth.com . 1 Sue Johnson and Sue Mullenbach are two of MCRHC’s many volunteer guides who greet patients and visitors as they enter the newly designed main lobby and assist them during their visit. MCRHC is regularly in search of new volunteers to join the MCRHC team. Volunteers opportuni- ties are available in the gift shop and as patient guides. Scheduling is flexible, to accommodate your busy life! Contact Ashley Wilberding at 641- 732-6018 or via email at wilberda@mercyhealth .com for more information or to apply. 2 New Rehabilitation Services gym. This area has since been combined with the renovated space of the pre-construction physical therapy space. It is nearly double in size, providing a light-filled, roomy space for MCRHC patients to receive rehabilitation services. Stop in during the Aug. 24 Rise Up Celebration to check it out in person! 3 Main entrance canopy built to protect patients and visitors from inclement weather while visiting the MCRHC Osage campus. 4 Patients are greeted by a volunteer at the welcome desk when they enter MCRHC’s newly renovated main lobby. 1 2 3 4 New space and services to better meet your needs