Fitzgibbon Hospital

Fitzgibbon Hospital celebrates grand opening of Mothers Milk Depot (Updated 12:10 p.m. Feb. 15) (02/14/12)
While many were celebrating their love for family on Valentine's Day, Fitzgibbon Hospital and many community members took some time to celebrate their love for children.

Tree of life tradition continues (12/06/11)
More than 30 people attended the 20th annual Tree of Life lighting ceremony at Fitzgibbon Hospital on Dec. 6. Hospital workers hung ornaments on the tree in honor of those who had passed this year. Hanging an ornament can be a "solemn step in providing healing for someone who's lost someone they care about," according to Hospice Director Roberta Griffitt...

Pink Week begins with cancer panel and fair (10/04/11)
Birthdays! Anniversaries! Give them a colonoscopy--it says you care. Dr. Roy Elfrink held up a greeting card with space for the time and place of a scheduled colonoscopy. The message of the card mimicked the 2011 Pink Week slogan "Prevent It, Treat It, Beat It." On Monday, Oct. ...

After 3 1/2 months, Slater clinic and basketball court have Grand Opening (07/02/11)
After 30 years the dream has become a reality, Mayor Stephen Allegri said of the Akeman-McBurney Medical Clinic in Slater. The community gathered Saturday morning, July 2, for the grand opening, and dedication ceremonies. "We feel blessed to be able to work with the people of Slater and surrounding areas," said Ron Ott, president and CEO of Fitzgibbon Hospital...

SALT Fellowship hears story of Community Cancer Center (04/11/11)
During the Saline Leaders of Tomorrow Fellowship's third meeting, members heard about the success story of Fitzgibbon Hospital and the Community Cancer Center from Ron Ott and Dennis Sousley. "I think this is a great adventure that 37 of you are all are taking," said Ron Ott, hospital administrator, in welcoming the group...

Fitz preps for 2011 Spring Fling (04/04/11)
This April marks the fifth year of Fitzgibbon Hospital's Spring Fling. Originally a benefit campaign to build the Community Cancer Center, the event now continues, this year to support the Patient Care and Assistance Fund. The 2011 Spring Fling is sponsored by Fitzgibbon Fund Development, which strives to strengthen community relations and secure resources. The event begins at 6 p.m. with cocktails and a silent auction. From there, dinner begins at 7 p.m. with a live auction and dance to follow...

Tree of Life honors lost loved ones, provides support (12/08/10)
The 19th annual Tree of Life ceremony offered staff, friends and family of Fitzgibbon-Mary Montgomery Hospice patients an opportunity to celebrate their loved ones' lives Tuesday, Dec. 7. People filled the atrium in Fitzgibbon Hospital as Roberta Griffitt, of the hospice team, and Kathy Borgman, volunteer, offered prayers and support for surviving friends and family...

Cancer center receives community support (11/02/10)
The Community Cancer Center, in Marshall, has now been supporting the community for more than a year. Tuesday morning, Nov. 2, the center was on the receiving end. Cargill Meat Solutions and the Ashford Agency presented a check to center staff and hospital administrators in the amount of $2,560...

Groundbreaking makes more space for area hospital (10/29/10)
Shovels broke the earth Friday, Oct. 29, for I-70 Community Hospital's groundbreaking ceremony. The Sweet Spring's hospital first opened its doors Nov. 16, 2005, and will soon begin construction on a new addition. "We're moving forward," said Dean Koch, advisory board president. "I'm thankful about it."...

Ground breaks in Slater (09/09/10)
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday, Sept. 9, for the new health care facility, in Slater. The project will consist of three phases and is estimated to cost roughly $360,000. "This is one of the greatest things that have happened to this community in a long time," said Mayor Stephen Allegri. "Today the dream became a reality."...

Relay for Life team sets record in Saline County (08/26/10)

Local students contribute to Football in Pink cancer prevention cause (10/06/09)
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The Shepherd's Heart: A collective dream come to pass (09/17/09)
Every once in a while a moment comes along that makes you stop and wonder how it ever came to pass. This is especially true in our modern era of rudeness and "my way or the highway" attitudes. Even so, next week we will all have the opportunity to celebrate just such a moment with the long-awaited dedication of the Community Cancer Center...

Community Cancer Center campaign nears goal as July deadline looms (05/02/08)
"There's no doubt in my mind we will make it." Fitzgibbon Hospital CEO Ron Ott said Thursday, May 1, that he's convinced the Cancer Center Campaign will be a success. "We have a wonderful community here and they won't let it fail," he said. With 90 percent of the needed funds in hand, Ott and Fund Development Officer Gayle Carter firmly believe they will meet a July 11 deadline to claim $200,000 in additional funding from The Mabee Foundation...

Marshall woman recalls work with famed heart surgeon DeBakey (04/29/08)
Just a few days ago, Dr. Michael DeBakey, a pioneer in cardiothoracic surgery, received the Congressional Gold Medal, the nation's highest civilian honor. He adds the medal to a very long list of honors bestowed on him throughout his long career. At the ceremony in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, fellow Texan, Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, said of DeBakey, "(In receiving this award) he joins the company of George Washington, Winston Churchill and Thomas Edison."...

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