December 2016
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WHAAS 2017
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Be More Adventurous
February 8th – 10th
Join us for three days of adventurous tales from world-class keynotes, networking, information on hot topics in healthcare, education, and more. view details
February 8th
Trend Forum & Networking Reception
February 9th
WHAAS Main Event, Keynotes, Board / Peer Network Meetings & Corporate Partner Exhibition
February 10th
Effective Leadership Class
Thank God it's Monday!
Creating a Positive Work Culture
Taught by Jo Anne Preston read bio
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| Happy Holidays! |
The WHA, HCM, and CCA offices will be closed on Monday, December 26, 2016 in observance of Christmas, and Monday, January 2, 2017 in observance of New Years. The WHA offices will also be closed Tuesday – Friday, December 27 – 30, 2016.
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| Alphabet Soup |
Let WHA help you navigate all the crazy healthcare acronyms. December's acronym is QRUR. read more
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| Just for Fun |
WHAt's Your Adventure Contest
Want to have some fun and show off your favorite adventure at WHAAS 2017?
Send us your best adventure pic for a chance to win a GoPro. see details
HRRMC Family Center Birthday Party
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WHA Welcomes The Durango Network as our Newest Member
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WHA is pleased to welcome The Durango Network as the newest WHA member! Voted in at the November Board meeting, The Durango Network is a locally owned and operated network for independent healthcare providers. read more
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| Connie Mack to Join WHA as New Executive Director of the CCA |
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We are pleased to announce that we have selected a new Executive Director of the Community Care Alliance (CCA). Connie Mack, former VP of Business Development for Community Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado, will officially join the CCA team on January 9, 2017.
As a senior leader at Community Hospital, Connie was responsible for business relations, physician relations and recruitment, health promotion and coaching, employee wellness, and the retail pharmacies. During the last five years with Community, she was instrumental in creating innovative strategies for delivering healthcare for local employers like the school district. read more
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| WHA Members Rock! |
Leaders from rural health communities across the US celebrated National Rural Health Day on November 17th to recognize the tremendous accomplishments that are achieved in rural healthcare.
Western Healthcare Alliance would like to join the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) and iVantage in recognizing the following WHA members on their recent ranking in the top quartile performance status in Quality, Outcomes, Patient Satisfaction, and Financial Strength compared to other rural hospitals in the nation. see who won
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HRRMC Family Birthing Center Receives High Marks in
CDC Survey |
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center's Family Birthing Center exceeded both state and national standards on a nationwide survey of maternity care practices conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Every two years, the CDC administers the Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care (mPINC) survey to all hospitals and birth centers in the U.S. and its territories that routinely provide maternity care. HRRMC was one of 2,582 facilities that responded to the mPINC survey in 2015, representing 82 percent of facilities across the nation that provide maternity services. read more
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West Springs Hospital
Planning Expansion |
At any given time, the 32 beds at West Springs Hospital, a psychiatric hospital under the Mind Springs Health umbrella in Grand Junction, are filled and up to 22 people are on wait lists each day.
More local people could receive needed psychiatric mental health treatment if West Springs Hospital is able to raise roughly $7 million by next summer to build a new facility. They are planning to break ground in mid-July to build a new 63,000-square-foot facility to include 48 beds. With an additional $8 million in funding, West Springs will be able to add an additional 16-bed unit in the future.
In total, the project is expected to cost $34 million and double the amount of beds available on the Western Slope, from 32 to 64. read more
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| WHA Leadership Academy, Effective Leadership Series |
We know that finding quality training for healthcare leaders can be challenging in our rural communities. Often times staff will have to travel far for expensive classes while managing their very busy schedules. WHA's Effective Leadership series can help!
Our next class is just around the corner on February 10, 2017. Jo Anne Preston will join us again this year to lead participants through the nuances of creating a positive work culture. Thank God It's Monday! Creating a Positive Work Culture promises to give students the tools to be a true leader and inspire team members through inspiration and positivity. Be more effective and register for a class today!
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The Memorial Hospital Donates Money to Inter-Faith Food Bank
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The Memorial Hospital at Craig donated $3,342 to the Moffat County Inter-Faith Food Bank in support of the food bank's mission to provide Christmas food baskets to community members in need.
"We are so grateful for this donation," said Bonnie Hampton, treasurer of the Inter-Faith Food Bank. "I have already had 140 requests for baskets, and am expecting we'll get 10 to 20 more before the holiday," she said. read more
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St. Mary's Hospital Adopts
Baby-friendly Initiative
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St. Mary’s Hospital recently completed a four-year education program designed to help improve the bond between a new mother and her baby.
The hospital adopted what's called the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative.
The program includes 10-steps, which help teach staff to provide the best care for infant feeding and mother/baby-bonding. read more
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| Dr. Luanne Freer Slated as Opening Keynote for WHAAS 2017 |
WHAAS 2017 promises to be bigger and better than ever before! Rural healthcare will take on a whole new meaning of adventure with our opening keynote, Dr. Luanne Freer, a Board certified emergency physician who opened the world's highest medical clinic in 2003 at the Mount Everest Base Camp. Dr. Freer will share her fascinating story of what it is like to provide medical care in one of the world’s coldest and most austere environments.
Join us for three days of adventurous tales from world-class keynotes, networking with new and old friends, information on hot topics in healthcare, and exciting initiatives. Start your adventure today!
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Rob Santilli Gives
KBUT Radio Interview
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Rob Santilli, Chief Executive Officer for Gunnison Valley Hospital, shares the unique challenges and opportunities inherent in running a rural hospital. You'll also learn about plans for expanding, and the area's healthcare system. listen to full interview
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Montrose Memorial Hospital
Unveils Latest Initiative to Improve Women's Health
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The hire of a new Community Health Worker begins Montrose Memorial Hospital's latest initiative to improve women's health.
Cassandra Herrera, also a Pharmacy Technician at the hospital, is transitioning into the new role designed to help improve community health—specifically, health issues for the approximately 25,000 women in the region. Ms. Herrera's roles include educating the community, coordinating transportation solutions for patients in need, offering assistance to help patients schedule appointments and more. read more
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