What is your plan for enhancing healthcare in Starkville going forward? OCH: OCH completed the 2016 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Report. This process involved targeting 81 key participants from the OCH service area and statewide for the community advisory committee. Of these, 54 participated in answering the survey questionnaire regarding community health needs. Committee […]
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The press release regarding the bids for OCH, to me, does not give enough information to meet the expectations of Oktibbeha County citizens. It appears Supervisor Miller has misled the county by stating the bidders “will be announced at a special meeting of the BOS Tuesday, September 26, at 3 p.m.” The board refuses to
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After the release on Tuesday of OCH Regional Medical Center’s interim financial report for fiscal year 2017, the question was asked by an Oktibbeha County citizen, “Will my taxes increase to cover the hospital’s loss?” The answer is no. OCH has never asked the Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors to cover any hospital operational losses
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The most recent interim financial statements for OCH Regional Medical Center from October 2016 to July 2017, that were presented to the OCH Board of Trustees on August 22 and recently requested by the Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors, show a cumulative operational loss for the current 10 month period. Although the hospital has experienced
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OCH Regional Medical Center has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Silver Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment and success ensuring that stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence. These quality measures are designed to
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OK, today I want to talk about hormones – which ones are important and why. Hormones have just as much impact on your health as the three other big pieces of the puzzle – physical health, mental health and nutrition. Don’t believe me? Well, you will by the end of this, so keep reading! This will
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My dad had a triple bypass when I was a first-year medical student, or M1 as we call it. I remember the months leading up to the day. My father was (and still is) a big hunter and I remember us walking through the woods and he’d have to stop, as he said, ‘to catch
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The Mississippi Hospital Association recently named Richard G. Hilton, Administrator/Chief Executive Officer of OCH Regional Medical Center, to serve on the Board of Governors as the Prairie Council Representative through June 2020. This is Hilton’s second time to be appointed to the Board. Hilton has a long tenure with OCH, serving as the Chief Financial
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OCH Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce Charles “Chip” Wall, MD, FACS, to its medical staff and the OCH Center for Breast Health & Imaging. Dr. Wall is a breast-health specialist and will provide increased access to care as he joins Travis Methvin, DO, and Dana Brooks, FNP-C. “My family and I are so
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OCH Regional Medical Center is excited to announce a career shadowing opportunity on Wednesday, July 26 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Students who are at least 16 years-of-age and have completed the 10th grade level or higher are welcome to participate. This experience is observation-only and will include
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