Latest West Branch Regional Medical Center News:
WBRMC hires new COO
May 8, 2013
West Branch, Mich. -- West Branch Regional Medical Center's Board of Trustees yesterday voted unanimously to hire Jerry L. Worden, CPA, of Marquette, as the medical center's new chief operating officer. Worden accepted the position pending contract finalization.
Prior to accepting the WBRMC position, Worden served as chief financial officer and chief compliance officer at Marquette General Hospital in Marquette, MI. Marquette General Hospital is a 315-bed hospital with a net revenue of $315 million.
"Jerry is going to be a great addition to our hospital," said Edward Napierala, chief executive officer. "The combination of his education, financial skills and experience will help us navigate the many challenges we face in this increasingly competitive marketplace."
Worden and his wife plan to move to West Branch and his tentative start date is slated for July 8.
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Brown Bag Lunch Seminar Schedule Announced
May 9, 2013
The following Brown Bag Lunches have been scheduled. They begin at noon and are held in the Executive Dining Room at the medical center. They are free and open to the public. You many purchase lunch in our cafe for $4, bring your own lunch or not eat. For more information contact the Tolfree Foundation at (989) 343-3700.
May 23 -- "How Physical Therapy Can Help With Balance Issues" by Hima Gali, director, WBRMC Rehabilitation Services
June 20 -- "Veteran's Building a Bridge to Healing: Side Effects of War" by Rhonda Copeland, RN, Hospice of Helping Hands
June 26 -- "Hip, Hip, Hooray -- Treatment Options for Hip Pain" by Luke Wyzlic, PA, and Dr. Patrick Morse, MD.
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WBRMC wins West Branch chamber's Outstanding Business Award
Feb. 14, 2013
West Branch, Mich. -- West Branch Regional Medical Center recently was awarded the 2013 Best Outstanding Business Award in the area of "Excellence" by the West Branch Chamber of Commerce. The hospital was selected from a field of three in the category including Evergreen Clinic and West Branch Veterinary Service.
"I am very proud of our employees, medical staff and volunteers for their dedication to excellence," said Edward Napierala, chief executive officer. "Who better to judge us in this aren than the community we serve?"
John Tolfree Health System partners the Tolfree Foundation and Hospice of Helping Hands each won chamber awards in 2012.
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West Branch Regional Medical Center's Lab earns CAP accreditation.
July 18, 2012
West Branch, Mich. -- West Branch Regional Medical Center's Laboratory Services has been awarded accreditation by the Accreditations Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP), based on the results of a recent onsite inspection....Read More Here
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Michigan Blood named exclusive provider for West Branch Regional Medical Center.
July 16, 2012
West Branch, Mich. -- Michigan Blood has been named as the exclusive provider of blood components for West Branch Regional Medical Center as of July 1. "We are delighted to partner with Michigan Blood," said Edward Napierala, chief executive officer of WBRMC. "We believe partnering with Michigan Blood will provide quicker turnaround for both routine and specialty blood products. We are proud to partner with a Michigan-based blood supplier who is committed to serving the needs of Michigan hospitals first..."
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WBRMC begins offering minimally invasive neuro/spine and pain management clinics.
July 9, 2012
West Branch, Mich. -- West Branch Regional Medical Center has partnered with Michigan Rural Healthcare Preservation (MRHP) to bring minimally invasive neuro/spine and pain management clinics to the medical center. The new program will be led by. . .Read More Here
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New Neoprobe assists West Branch Regional Medical Center surgeons staging breast cancer.
March 14, 2012
West Branch, Mich. -- West Branch Regional Medical Center recently installed a "Neoprobe" gamma detector to help surgeons stage cancer of the breast. The new probe uses blue tooth technology and is the most highly sophisticated system on the market today, according to Operating Room Manager Don Thorner. . . . Read More Here
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CMU medical program nears accreditation, WBRMC to get students
Feb 9, 2012
Central Michigan University’s College of Medicine, currently under development, has been granted preliminary accreditation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education. WBRMC eagerly awaits the college’s full accreditation as it has signed an affiliation agreements to serve as a site for the clinical education of CMU medical students. . . . Read More Here
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WBRMC Offers the Latest in Breast Cancer Screening: Digital Mammography
Feb 7, 2012
West Branch Regional Medical Center is proud to announce that it now provides the latest in mammography screening technology: Digital Mammography: WBRMC's new system is the Selenia® Dimensions® 2D full field digital mammography system - utilizing the newest technology and software available. The new digital mammography unit was made possible at WBRMC thanks to generous donations by the Tolfree Foundation and the WBRMC Auxiliary . . . Read More Here
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