Category: Press Releases

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

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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 13-14th from 8 am to 7 pm or until they are all gone. Mums sell for $15.00 each, pre-order is not required. Choose from 1,000 beautiful mum plants ready for fall decorating.

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 more than 25 recipients have been assisted, many over multiple years to complete their educational goals.

Woolfolk is CRMC’s June DAISY Honoree

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Coffeyville Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce Chelsea Woolfolk as the June 2023 DAISY Honoree.  Woolfolk was recognized for her professionalism and confidence in her role working in the ICU.

DAISY Honoree: Chelsea Woolfolk, RN
Department: ICU
Nominated by: a patient

I went into the hospital for two scopes: A colonoscopy and upper endoscopy. Unfortunately, I ended up being hospitalized for severe aspiration pneumonia with respiratory failure. I required ventilator assistance. I was in ICU for five days and did not think I was going to make it. Chelsea was one of the most compassionate people that I have ever met. I appreciated her healing words and kind touch. She is a big blessing for CRMC. I wish her all the best. Also, Dr. Kolette Smith for saving my life. I am asking the lord to bless this nurse and doctor.

Smith is CRMC’s June 2023 Bee Winner

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Coffeyville Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce Cammy Smith in Primary Care Clinic as the June 2023 BEE Honoree.  She is recognized for her hard work and helping others.

BEE Honoree: Cammy Smith
Department: Primary Care Clinic
Nominated by: a patient

Cammy is very polite, helpful, and cheerful, and is always going above and beyond the duties of their job when it is needed. Thank you.

 

BEE Honoree: Cammy Smith
Department: Primary Care Clinic
Nominated by: a patient

Cammy is the most pleasant front desk attendant I have ever had help me. I recently moved to Kansas from California and my mom needed help with a doctor’s appointment to establish care. Cammy went above and beyond to help us and was so kind. It feels like a family member when she talks to us. She always has the biggest smile and words of encouragement.

Announcing the recipients of the 2023-2024 Best Family Scholarship

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August 11, 2023 

For Immediate Release 

Contact: Amy Taylor, altaylor@crmcinc.org 

The Coffeyville Regional Medical Center Foundation would like to announce the recipients of the 2023-2024 Best Family Scholarship. Four students pursuing an education in various medical fields were selected for the upcoming academic year:  Luciana Alonzo, Rachelle Goddard, Kylie Speer, and Tieraney Thornburg. 

The Best Family recognizes the healthcare worker shortage facing our rural communities. The family’s goal is to encourage others to enter the healthcare field by offering financial support. The Best Family Scholarship received several applications which were evaluated by a committee of healthcare professionals in the industry.   

“The Best Family has generously supported healthcare professionals since 2014 with the award of their scholarship,” said Amy Taylor, Director of Foundation and Guest Relations. “The Coffeyville Regional Medical Center Foundation is honored to partner with the Best Family on their mission to promote healthcare education.”  

Luciana Alonzo is a first-year nursing student at MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, Kan. She will complete the 2-year nursing program in 2024. Previously, she graduated from Field Kindley High School as well as Coffeyville Community College.  

Rachelle Goddard is a graduate of Field Kindley High School, Coffeyville Community College and Community Care College in Tulsa, Okla. She is currently attending Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting in Nashville, Tenn. She plans to graduate in the summer of 2024. 

Kylie Speer is studying radiology at Labette County Community College. She is a graduate of Field Kindley High School and Coffeyville Community College. Kylie plans to complete her degree at LCCC in 2025. 

Tieraney Thornburg, a Best Family Scholarship winner in 2023, will receive the award again for 2024. Thornburg is a Field Kindley High School graduate who completed her Bachelor of Science from Oklahoma State University. Tieraney is studying for an Occupational Therapy Doctorate from the University of Kansas Medical Center. Tieraney should graduate in the spring of 2024. 

The Best Family Scholarship was created by the children of Jerry and Norma Best in memory of their father and to honor their mother. The intent of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to students in the area who have been accepted into an accredited health-related program. All donations to the Best Family Scholarship are generated by fundraisers held by the family, including their fall mum sale. 

For more information about CRMC Foundation Scholarships, please visit www.crmcinc.org/foundation. 

Keleher is May 2023 Bee Winner

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Coffeyville Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce Samantha Keleher in Utilization Review as the May 2023 BEE Honoree.  She is recognized for her hard work and helping others.

I would like to nominate Kim Knight for the Bee Awards for her continued demonstration of amazing customer service and for showing pride in her work. Kim is always inviting and friendly to all who enter the cafeteria – from early morning breakfast to serving us during lunch. Even when the crowd gets large and sometimes rowdy, she handles the situations with grace and kindness. Recently, the cafeteria received an amazing gift of grant dollars to purchase a new cooler and salad bar. Kim immediately began work on showcasing all of the department’s fine food in the new cooler – making everything look so inviting and good! The salad bar is always kept very neat and clean and it too looks amazing. I know that the cafeteria is a team effort and I applaud them all for their hard work and team efforts. Nevertheless, I believe it is necessary and very much appropriate to call out Kim for going the extra mile and making us all have a better day by always being a bright spot we see first thing in the morning.

Thank you, Kim!

Campbell Recognized For Exceptional Nursing at CRMC

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Coffeyville Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce Brandi Campbell as the April 2023 DAISY Honoree.  Campbell was recognized for her professionalism and confidence in her role working in Acute Care.

I would like to nominate Brandi Campbell RN for the Daisy Award. Brandi truly went above and beyond while taking care of my mother-in-law. I am a nurse myself so I had many questions. Brandi took the time to answer all of our questions and explained them in a way my family could understand. My father-in-law can be a handful; he often shares information that is not appropriate. Brandi just rolled with it and was always very pleasant. I have tried to think of a word to describe how Brandi treated us. Amazing is not a big enough word to describe her treatment of my mother-in-law as well as our family. We just want her to know how much we truly appreciate the care and compassion she provided to all of us! Thank you so much!

 

Knight Recognized for BEING EXCEPTIONAL EVERYDAY!

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Coffeyville Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce Kim Knight in Nutrition Services as the April 2023 BEE Honoree.  Knight was nominated by Melissa Summer.  She is recognized for her hard work and helping others.

I would like to nominate Kim Knight for the Bee Awards for her continued demonstration of amazing customer service and for showing pride in her work. Kim is always inviting and friendly to all who enter the cafeteria – from early morning breakfast to serving us during lunch. Even when the crowd gets large and sometimes rowdy, she handles the situations with grace and kindness. Recently, the cafeteria received an amazing gift of grant dollars to purchase a new cooler and salad bar. Kim immediately began work on showcasing all of the department’s fine food in the new cooler – making everything look so inviting and good! The salad bar is always kept very neat and clean and it too looks amazing. I know that the cafeteria is a team effort and I applaud them all for their hard work and team efforts. Nevertheless, I believe it is necessary and very much appropriate to call out Kim for going the extra mile and making us all have a better day by always being a bright spot we see first thing in the morning.

Thank you, Kim!

 

 

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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