1999-01-21 Memorial Community Hospital; Mini ParkHeaKh
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Memorial Community Hospital
MCH Physicians
Burt -Washington Home Health & Hospice
January 21, 1999
Mr. Rod Storm, City Administrator
City of Blair
218 S. 16th Street
Blair, NE 68408
Dear Mr. Storm:
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Memorial Community Hospital (MCH), of Blair; Nebraska, has provided superior healthcare services
to the residents of Washington and Burt Counties for over forty years. The hospital was founded
through the vision, energy and organization of people in Blair, Herman, Arlington, Fort Calhoun, and
Tekamah. Volunteers in these and other rural townships provided the leadership and raised the funds
enabling hospital construction in 1956.
Through the years, Memorial Community Hospital has healed and nurtured its patients and now takes
an active rale in wellness. As the focus on staying well has come to the forefront of healthcare,
Memorial Community Hospital prides- itself on providing education, training and services necessary
for healthier communities, healthier people.
Since 1993, Memorial Community Hospital has been engaged in a long-term capital investment
program. This program was developed to improve the delivery of healthcare in our communities. It
was divided into three phases and cost in excess of $11 million. Phase I, now complete, cost $4.5
million and provided for the renovation of 60% of the original hospital and for the construction and
acquisition of clinic buildings- in Ft. Calhoun, Tekamah and Blair. The purchase and implementation of
new equipment and advanced technology systems was also a part of this phase.
It is the goal of MCH to better serve patients by recruiting additional excellent family practice
physicians. These doctors are accustomed to state-of-the-art equipment and modern medical facilities.
In order to attract physicians from the best medical schools and hospitals, MCH must offer competitive
facilities and resources. Currently; the -size and layout of the 25 year-old Blair Clinic hinders services
and deters physician recruitment. In order to provide the best care for patients and the best resources
for medical staff, MCH must make major improvements. It is only with the assurance of these
improvements that we will be able to persuade physicians to commit to Memorial Community Hospital
and to Blair.
"The area's trusted provider in health care, for every phase of life."
810 North 22nd Street e Blair, Nebraska 68008 ® (402) 426-2182 ® (402) 426-1260 fax
www.mchhs.org
Storm/Shaner
January 21, 1998
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Phase 11 of the long-term plan entails the construction of a 16,000 square foot primary care center,
which will replace the existing Blair Clinic. The new center will be attached to MCH and provide all
patient services in one location, and will more effectively meet the healthcare needs of the burgeoning
patient population.
Currently, the on -duty physicians use the office space of the off-duty physicians and attending nurses
work at the opposite side of the physician's desk. The new center will provide space for ten family
practice physicians giving each an office, three examination rooms (a total of thirty) and a nurse's
station within a pod modality. The pod design will replace the current linear configuration whereby
patients are seen in two exam rooms per doctor (a total of sixteen available). The new layout will
enable physicians to serve patients more efficiently will less leadtime required for appointments and
will reduce waiting time in the office.
MCH has begun a $2.5 million capital campaign to raise funds to help to offset construction costs of
the new building. We are raising funds from the Hospital "family" and have completed the Board of
Directors and Employees phases. We achieved 100% participation from board members and the
employees raised an impressive 154% of their $40,000 goal, contributing over $61,500. The Medical
Staff has begun its phase and has a goal of $200,004: To date, we have raised a total of $1,596,084
from various contributors including a $500,000 contribution from the Mary Virginia Korshoj
Foundation.
Phase III will begin upon completion of the clinic construction. it will provide for renovation of the
remaining 40% cif the present hospital, to include: the emergency room, radiology, laboratory, and
patient rooms and will add a second operating suite. The completion of construction and renovation is
expected by 2003.
We respectfully ask the Blair City Council to consider a contribution of $25,000 from the Blair Keno
Fund to assist in this project; this represents 1% of the total campaign goal. All residents of Burt and
Washington Counties, and especially the community of Blair will benefit from an improved hospital.
We have attached additional information for your perusal.
If you require further information or have any questions, I may be reached at (402) 468-5852.
Thank you for your interest and consideration.
Sincerel
G. Neale Shaner, Chairman
Board of Directors
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