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CRMC ANNOUNCES 2023 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

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Coffeyville Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce Stephen Miller, DO, and Donald White, MD, have been named the 2023 Inductees to the CRMC Hall of Fame.

This award honors the people who have made an outstanding, long-lasting contribution to healthcare in our community. CRMC Hall of Fame nominations may recognize healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, administrators, board members, advocates, and others for their impact on our community, concern for patients and services offered.

“This award is truly a way for us to celebrate the life and legacy of pioneers who have made CRMC the amazing organization it is today”, said Brian Lawrence, MHA, President and CEO. “Dr. White began reading x-rays at CRMC in 1973 and served in many capacities. He was instrumental in the expansion of radiation oncology as he recruited Dr. Terry Powell to be our first Radiation Oncologist. Dr. Miller has delivered well over 20,000 babies in his career here. His passion and dedication to women’s health has extended over many generations.”

An official Hall of Fame Inductee Ceremony will be held in the Fall.

Allen Gillis, DO, and Chan S. Han, MD, were inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2022, adding to the list of exceptional healthcare professionals honored. The Hall of Fame is located on the walls of the first floor main corridor of CRMC.

CRMC Foundation Accepting Applications

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The Coffeyville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) Foundation is currently accepting scholarship applications to the CRMC Auxiliary and for the Best Family Scholarship Fund.

The CRMC Auxiliary Scholarship supports CRMC Associates and their family members. Students must be enrolled in a degreed medical program such as Paramedic, Lab, Radiology, Nursing, or Medicine.

The Best Family Scholarship was established by the children of Jerry and Normal Best. This scholarship supports students who need financial assistance in the four-state area and that have been accepted into a degreed medical field program.

Scholarship information can be found on the CRMC website, under the Foundation tab. All applications must be received electronically by midnight or postmarked by May 31st. All applications are scored individually by an independent scholarship committee, incomplete applications will not be considered. For more information about scholarships, contact the Foundation Office at 620.252.1674 or email foundation@crmcinc.org.

The Coffeyville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) Foundation operates as a separate 501©3 corporation. It is our mission to provide financial support and assistance to the hospital so that they may achieve and maintain excellence as a healthcare provider and leader for the communities that we serve.

94-year-old twins reminisce on 4 decades of volunteering at CRMC

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COFFEYVILLE, Kans. —A pair of 94-year-old Coffeyville twins have volunteered at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center for the last four decades. Laudine Luhn and Florene Carnes volunteer at the front desk every Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Florene started volunteering in 1977 after her parents got sick and spent time in the hospital.
She wanted to give back and has been doing it ever since. “To put on my uniform every Wednesday morning and I think, oh, I’ve been doing this for forty-five years,” said Florene.
The hospital CEO, Brian Lawrence, says the twins are a blessing to guests and staff. “I bet ya we’re the only hospital around with 94 year old twins,” said Lawrence. “Our patients are blessed by them. Our staff is blessed by them. I cannot think of a better representation of our organization and what we strive to be that’s what we’re trying to do is make people happy and keep them here instead of going out of town to other hospitals,” said Lawrence.
Laudine joined her sister about ten years later when Laudine retired from the bank after 35 years.”We do everything together,” said the twins. The twins also volunteer at the Salvation Army and go grocery shopping and attend church together. “I call her every morning at 10:30 and she calls me every night at ten so we check on each other,” said Florene. A year ago, their doctor told them to stop pushing patients in wheelchairs. “We still push them sometimes. It’s not work to us.
We just thank the lord every morning and every night for getting us through the day and that we’re able to be with each other, god has certainly blessed us. He really has blessed us,” said Florene.
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INNOVATIVE MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY DEMONSTRATES SHORTER OPERATING TIME, LESS PAIN AND QUICKER RECOVERY FOR HYSTERECTOMY PATIENTS

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Advanced Procedure Now Performed at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center

Coffeyville, Kansas (November, 2022) – A new minimally invasive option for hysterectomy procedures is now available to CRMC Medical Group Women’s Health patients. Known as vNOTES (vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery), the advanced gynecologic technique provides many benefits to female patients, such as a shorter hospital stay, less postoperative pain, no visible scars, and a faster recovery time.

Dr. Perry Lin of CRMC Medical Group Women’s Health has been specially trained on this innovative approach to hysterectomy and other common gynecologic procedures. Dr. Lin, who is the only surgeon in the southeast Kansas/northeast Oklahoma region performing this technique, has been offering vNOTES to enhance patient care for women.

“As a surgeon, I am continually seeking opportunities and training to offer the most cutting-edge techniques to my patients,” said Dr. Lin. “As a less invasive option, vNOTES provides many benefits to my patients, including quicker recovery time, less pain and no visible scarring.”

The vNOTES technique, which uses the vagina as a surgical access route, is the newest approach to hysterectomy procedures. For the surgery, a vNOTES device known as the GelPOINT® V-Path transvaginal access platform is placed through the vagina into the pelvic cavity, giving access to the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. The vNOTES device is the means by which the abdomen is inflated with carbon dioxide gas to give the surgeon the space needed to see and operate. A high-definition camera and specialized instruments are inserted through the device, allowing surgeons to operate with the utmost precision and visualization. Once the surgery is completed, the vNOTES device is removed and the gas is evacuated.

“Some of my patients are able to leave the hospital the same day they were admitted for their vNOTES hysterectomy procedure. They appreciate the fact that they can return to their busy lives more quickly and get back to what matters most,” said Dr. Lin.

“The surgery and recovery went more smoothly than I expected. I was able to get back to working and spending time with my family with minimal downtime. I would recommend the vNOTES approach to any of my friends,” said Alice Hite.

 

About Dr. Perry Lin

Dr. Lin is an Obstetrics & Gynecology physician board certified by the American Board of OB/GYN and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Lin is also American Board Certified in the sub-specialty of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.

Dr. Lin is accepting new patients at CRMC Medical Group – Women’s Health in Coffeyville and Independence. Call 620-251-0777.

CRMC Auxiliary, Foundation and Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas partner to purchase new patient wheelchairs

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Auxiliary pictured (left to right) front row is Betty Neville, Carlene Helgason, Beverly Hamlin, Florene Carnes, Judy Hiner, Laura Nicastro, Celia Shultz, and Laudine Luhn. Back row is Nancy Wright, Ken Brown, Betty Kearns, Jackie Barlow, and Diane Earnest.

The Coffeyville Regional Medical Center Auxiliary championed a project to bring new wheelchairs to the front lobby of CRMC for patient transportation. Auxiliary doubled the availability of wheelchairs at the west entrance with their latest purchase of six Staxi wheelchairs. Auxiliary can often be seen in their red vests pushing patients from one department to the next in their bright red chairs.

A General Fund grant through the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas helped support the Auxiliary’s wheelchair project. The CRMC Foundation and the CRMC Auxiliary split the remainder of the cost of this project.

The CRMC Auxiliary support CRMC by volunteering their services and financially sponsoring a variety of projects in the facility. If you would like to know more about becoming a part of the Auxiliary, please contact Crystal Morris at 620.252.2294.

The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas hosts individual charitable funds created by donors who have a passion for giving back to their community. Grants from these funds assist people throughout Southeast Kansas and beyond. Call the Foundation at 620-231-8897 with questions about the Community Foundation.

Since 1949, Coffeyville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) has been serving the health care needs of patients in southeast Kansas and northeast Oklahoma. The CRMC Foundation operates as a separate 501©3 corporation. It is our mission to provide financial support and assistance to the hospital so that they may achieve and maintain excellence as a healthcare provider and leader for the community served.

CRMC INDUCTS HAN AND GILLIS TO HALL OF FAME

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On Friday, September 30th, Coffeyville Regional Medical Center inducted Dr. Chan S. Han and Dr. Allen Gillis to the CRMC Hall of Fame. CRMC introduced the Hall of Fame to celebrate CRMC medical professionals who have made significant contributions and a lifetime of accomplishments in advancing healthcare in our region.

“We are extremely grateful and fortunate that these individuals made the decision many years ago to make Coffeyville their home,” said President and CEO Brian Lawrence.

This award recognizes the people who have made an outstanding, long-lasting contribution to healthcare in our community. CRMC Hall of Famers include healthcare professionals, doctors, nurses, administrators, board members, and advocates who have had an impact on our community. Hall of Fame bronze plaques line both walls in the hallway leading to the surgery department at CRMC.

“Associates, physicians, volunteers, patients, and visitors are often seen taking a moment to stop in the hallway and read the names of those Hall of Famers who have been honored,” said Lawrence. “These leaders have had an amazing, lasting impact on our communities and our hospital. We could not have selected two more deserving of this honor to add than Dr. Han and Dr. Gillis.”

Dr. Allen Gillis and Dr. Chan Han were inducted into the CRMC Hall of Fame.
Dr. Allen Gillis and Dr. Chan Han were inducted into the CRMC Hall of Fame.

Dr. Chan S. Han arrived in Coffeyville in 1974 and served as our community Pediatrician until 2014. He cared for our community children and often kept patients who refused to leave his care well into adulthood. Dr. Han was recognized at the ceremony by Hall of Famer Judy Hiner and with a letter written by Dr. Baba Abudu regarding Dr. Han’s commitment to our community.

Dr. Gillis arrived in Coffeyville in 1977 and served our community until 2020. He cared for patients of all ages and served our community and the hospital in a variety of roles. Dr. Gillis was recognized by Dr. James Christiansen at the ceremony who also read a nomination by Cari Redden.

CRMC is proud to recognize these providers who had a tremendous impact on our community.

 

 

Since 1949, Coffeyville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) has been serving the health care needs of patients in southeast Kansas and northeast Oklahoma. As the region’s local healthcare partner, CRMC is providing the latest in medical technology and care.

CRMC Foundation Announces the CRMC Auxiliary Scholarship Winners

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The Coffeyville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) Auxiliary has awarded four students the CRMC Auxiliary Scholarships through the CRMC Foundation.  The students awarded (in alphabetical order) are Beverly McCoach, Briana Paolini, Katelyn Wallace and Sara Wellington.

“The Auxiliary members are a huge part of who we are at CRMC,” said CRMC CEO Brian Lawrence.  “We are blessed by their generous donations and the many hours they give to our patients daily.  We appreciate their support of our CRMC associates and family members.”

Beverly McCoach is Specialty Clinic Charge Nurse at the CRMC Medical Group. She is pursuing her Bachelor of Nursing degree from Fort Hays State University.

Briana Paoloini is a Certified Nurse Assistant at CRMC.  She is currently pursuing her nursing degree from Coffeyville Community College.

Katelyn Wallace is a Clinic Assistant for the Cancer Treatment Center at CRMC. She is currently pursuing her nursing degree from Coffeyville Community College.

Sara Wellington is a lab assistant at CRMC.  She will be pursuing her Medical Laboratory Science degree from George Washington University.

The CRMC Auxiliary are an integral part of CRMC.  They are recognized by their red vests and shirts and perform a myriad of jobs at the hospital including escorting patients to different areas of the hospital, delivering flowers, or carrying trays to patients. You can also find them working in the hospital gift shop and greeting patients in both the Tatman Cancer Center and the Jerry Marquette Radiation Oncology Center.

The Coffeyville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) Foundation operates as a separate 501©3 corporation.  It is our mission to provide financial support and assistance to the hospital so that they may achieve and maintain excellence as a healthcare provider and leader for the communities that we serve.

CRMC Foundation Announces the Han Educational Scholarship Award Winners

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The Coffeyville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) Foundation has awarded four students the Dr. and Mrs. Chan S. Han Family Educational Scholarships.  The students awarded (in alphabetical order) are Beverly McCoach, Dusty Miner, Danielle Sallee, and Sara Wellington.

“We are thankful that the CRMC Foundation encourages our employees who are pursuing healthcare careers,” said CRMC CEO Brian Lawrence.  “We are blessed to have amazing donors like the Han Family who generously donate and support the next generation of healthcare workers.”

Beverly McCoach is Specialty Clinic Charge Nurse at the CRMC Medical Group. She is pursuing her Bachelor of Nursing degree from Fort Hays State University.

Dusty Miner is a Certified Nurse Assistant and Monitor Tech at CRMC.  She is currently pursuing her Phlebotomy degree from Coffeyville Community College.

Danielle Sallee is an Emergency Room Technician/Paramedic at CRMC. She is currently pursuing her nursing degree from Coffeyville Community College.

Sara Wellington is a lab assistant at CRMC.  She will be pursuing her Medical Laboratory Science degree from George Washington University.

Dr. Chan Han began practicing in Coffeyville in 1974 and retired in 2014.  For forty years, he served the community as a dedicated Pediatrician taking care of multiple generations.  The Dr. and Mrs. Chan S. Han Family Fund was established by Dr. and Mrs. Han’s sons: Dr. Yong Y. Han, Dr. Yong S. Han and Y. Sam Han in honor of their parents and as a way to give back to the community they love and call their hometown.

The Coffeyville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) Foundation operates as a separate 501©3 corporation.  It is our mission to provide financial support and assistance to the hospital so that they may achieve and maintain excellence as a healthcare provider and leader for the communities that we serve.

Annual Mum Sale to Benefit the CRMC Foundation Best Family Scholarship Fund

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Annual Mum Sale to Benefit the CRMC Foundation Best Family Scholarship Fund

The Best Family will host their annual mum sale to benefit their scholarship with the CRMC Foundation. Mums will be sold from the CRMC North Parking Lot on September 14-15th from 8 am to 8 pm or until they are all gone.  Mums sell for $12.50 each, pre-order is not required.

The Best Family Scholarship was created by the children of Jerry and Norma Best in memory of their father and to honor their mother. Over the last several years, the family has worked together at a variety of fundraisers to enhance their scholarship fund and in 2020 the family was able to endow their scholarship fund so that the Best Family Scholarship will continue for years to come. This scholarship has been awarded since 2015 and thirteen recipients have been assisted, many over multiple years to complete their educational goals.

The Coffeyville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) Foundation operates as a separate 501©3 corporation.  It is our mission to provide financial support and assistance to the hospital so that they may achieve and maintain excellence as a healthcare provider and leader for the communities that we serve. 

 

For more information contact:
Lisa Kuehn, Sr. Director of Strategic Development & Philanthropy
620.252.1674

Breedwell Recognized for Being Exceptional Every Day.

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Coffeyville Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce Samantha Breedwell as the February 2022 BEE Honoree. Breedwell, nominated by Dr. Landon Vinson and the entire ER Staff. She is being recognized for her hard work and helping others.

Nomination #1 from Dr. Landon Vinson:

On the afternoon of February 11, 2022, Samantha informed the Emergency Department staff that we were on backorder for IV start kits, which is a hugely utilized part of our daily use and routine. She then presented two large plastic totes with 60 kits and took it upon herself to make. She used supplies already available and combined them into individual kits, was able to make 60 additional start kits while we wait for back ordered materials, and did all of this on her own volition. This ingenuity, drive, and ambition is what makes this hospital a great place to work and makes us as providers and bedside caregivers feel supported and taken care of. These actions mean that when patients come in needing life-saving interventions and stabilization, we will be able to carry out our jobs and keep the community safe, all because Samantha realized the importance of her role in letting no detail go unnoticed. Job emphatically well done and my sincerest gratitude for keeping the engine of our hospital going.

Nomination #1 from the ER Staff:

Samantha came to the Emergency Department to inform us that the IV start kits are on backorder. Samantha has the individual supplies that come in the IV start kits but Samantha went out of her way to make up IV start kits to be readily available for use in the Emergency Department to save the staff time to locate each individual item. We as a shift appreciate her going above and beyond for our Department.

 

The BEE (Being Exceptional Everyday) Award honors and recognizes team members outside of nursing who go Beyond Exceptional Expectations. These team members provide extraordinary experiences for our patients, their families, and visitors by exemplifying quality service and extraordinary care.