EMRMC United Way Fund-raiser:  Clark Taylor will dye his beard

Ephraim McDowell Health CEO Clark Taylor is taking a brave step to raise funds for the Heart of Kentucky United Way.  He has agreed to dye his beard either blue and white (Danville's school colors) or black and gold (Boyle County's school colors), and to wear it that way for one day before allowing someone to shave it off.  All of this is happening this week at EMRMC!!! 

Wednesday, October 6

This is the final day to ÒvoteÓ for the colors that Clark will dye his beard, by dropping money in one of two jars set up at the Cafeteria.  One jar is a ÒvoteÓ for a blue and white beard and the other jar is a ÒvoteÓ for a black and gold beard.   

Thursday, October 7

Clark will dye his beard the colors that earned the most money and then wear his two-toned beard a full day.  This is also the last day for Associates to bid by silent auction for the right to shave Clark's beard.  Bids may be posted on a sheet available from the cashier. 

Friday, October 8

EMRMC's United Way Wrap-up Party will double as a ÒShaving PartyÓ as one Associate wins the right to shave Clark's beard.  Don't miss the fun!!!

United Way

Wrap-up Party

Friday, October 8

3 p.m. to 4 p.m. & 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Private Dining Room at EMRMC 

Come and enjoy nachos and cheese

and find out how we did with

this year's campaign!

October observed as National

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Help to increase awareness about breast cancer during October, which is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, by wearing a pink ribbon.  Memory tree displays in the lobbies at EMRMC, Russell County Hospital and Fort Logan Hospital allow individuals to honor or remember a loved one who has been touched by cancer.  Names may be written on a pink slip of paper (provided at the display) and taped to the tree. 

Fort Logan Hospital kicking off United Way campaign on Oct. 9

Fort Logan Hospital is kicking off this year's United Way campaign with a Motorcycle Run on Saturday, October 9.  It begins at 11 a.m. at the Specialty Clinic and will cover about 100 miles.  Riders will return to the Specialty Clinic for a meal of chili, sandwiches and dessert. 

Kick-off activities will continue on Monday, October 11, as Associates are invited to a ÒBuild Your Own SundaeÓ party.  It will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Fort Logan's Private Dining Room.  Associates at North Garrard Family Medical Center, Stanford Medical Park and Lincoln Physical Therapy will receive treats that day as well.

Russell County Hospital offering

community health screenings

Russell County Hospital is offering community health screenings the first two weeks in November.  For $18, participants can get a complete blood count, chemistry profile and thyroid profile. PSA blood work for prostate cancer screening is available for $10.

Change the numbers on your scales

The next HMR¨ Weight Management class at McDowell Wellness Center begins October 12.  An added bonus:  Participants in the class that begins October 12 will receive a free McDowell Wellness Center membership (a value of more than $150) while participating in the weight-loss program.  Learn more about this 12-week program and how it can help you lose weight at a one-hour orientation session, held each Monday at 5 p.m. or each Thursday at noon.  Associates may purchase HMR meal replacements without joining the program.  Call 936-9355 for more details.

September Birthday Lunch winners

EMRMC Associates with birthdays in September enjoyed a lunch with Barry Michael, president, pictured in center.  Prize winners were, from left, Steve Williams, remaining cake; Phyllis Avritt, CD case; Carl Wilson, visor; and Rita Gorley, umbrella.

Day of Caring at Fort Logan Hospital

These individuals volunteered a day of work (and sweat) to spruce up the courtyard at Fort Logan Hospital as part of the annual Heart of Kentucky United Way Day of Caring.

Depression Screenings

Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center is offering free depression screenings on Thursday, October 7, from      5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the McDowell Room.

Diagnostics scheduling around-the-clock

The Diagnostic Imaging Department at EMRMC is taking steps to avoid delays in patients being scheduled for services, especially those patients who are discharged from the hospital after normal business hours.  The goal is to enhance the satisfaction of both the patients and their physicians, by ensuring that patients are scheduled for services as soon as possible after their discharge.   

The following changes have been implemented within the Diagnostic Imaging Department: 

á Three Associates have been designated to work weekends from 9 p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Monday.  They will be responsible for scheduling services for patients discharged during this time period.  These three Associates will complete additional training on how to schedule Òfirst availableÓ appointments only.  Patients who need to reschedule their given appointment will be asked to call Central Scheduling at extension 1282 on the following Monday morning. 

á Information Services is working with the Meditech system to allow for inpatients being discharged and patients seen in the Emergency Department to be scheduled by notification between the hours of 9 p.m. and 8 a.m. during the week.