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Murray-Calloway County Hospital Welcomes Sarah Lashae Petty, APRN, to Murray Medical Associates

Posted on December 3, 2021 by - General News

Murray-Calloway County Hospital is pleased to welcome Sarah LaShae Petty, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, to Murray Medical Associates.

Petty obtained her Doctor of Nursing Practice and completed her Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in August of 2019, as well as her Registered Nurse degree in 2015 from Murray State University.

She most recently worked as an APRN in the Primary Care area of practice and has now joined Murray Medical Associates to work in a similar capacity.

In her spare time, she enjoys camping, crafting, and traveling.

Murray-Calloway County Hospital Welcomes Chase Mcclard, PA-C, to Murray Medical Associates

Posted on December 3, 2021 by - General News

McClard obtained his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Murray State University and continued his education by completing his Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the Bethel University Physician Assistant Program.

He has worked as a CNA at Spring Creek Health Care Nursing and Rehab and has done several rotations in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, OB-GYN, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, and Internal Medicine.

He is married to Alex Arnett from Calloway County, lives in Lynn Grove, and they attend Journey Church in Murray. In his spare time, he enjoys hanging out with friends and family, hunting, and football.

Murray-Calloway County Hospital Welcomes Whitney Pugh, PA-C, to Women’s Health of Murray

Posted on November 29, 2021 by - General News

Murray-Calloway County Hospital is pleased to welcome Whitney Pugh,
PA-C, to Women’s Health of Murray.

Pugh obtained her Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance where she graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin. She went on to complete her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the Bethel University Physician Assistant Program.

She has worked as a Physical Therapy Technician and has done several rotations in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, OB-GYN, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, and Internal Medicine.

She is married to her husband, Evan, and is from Paris, Tennessee. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cooking, and being at Kentucky Lake.  Her favorite part of working in Murray is the huge support of the community, the cute, local shops, and the sweet people that she works with.

Murray-Calloway County Hospital Welcomes Angela Acree, APRN, to Murray Cardiology Associates

Posted on November 29, 2021 by - General News

Murray-Calloway County Hospital is pleased to welcome Angela Acree, APRN, to Murray Cardiology Associates.

She obtained her Master of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain University where she was a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and her undergraduate degree from Indiana Wesleyan University.

She currently works as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Labor and Delivery department at Murray-Calloway County Hospital and will be transferring to work at Murray Cardiology Associates on November 29th.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and attending her daughters sporting events. She lives in Cadiz with her husband Aaron and her daughter Aliviah.

Murray-Calloway County Hospital Welcomes Christina Darnell, MSN, FNP-BC, to Women’s Health of Murray

Posted on November 29, 2021 by - General News

Murray-Calloway County Hospital is pleased to welcome Christina Darnell, MSN, FNP-BC, to Women’s Health of Murray.

She obtained her Master or Science in Nursing from Chamberlain University where she graduated Cum Laude and was on the Dean’s list, and received her undergraduate degree from Murray State University.

She currently works as a Registered Nurse (RN) at Fresenius Kidney Care in Murray and has been at RN on a Medical Surgical Unit as well as a CNA at Spring Creek Healthcare.

She is married to her husband of eight years Matt and they have two boys, Max and Ty. In her spare time, she enjoys trips to the park with her boys, gardening and visiting the beach.

Sholar Named October Employee of the Month at MCCH

Posted on November 24, 2021 by - Employee of the Month

Murray-Calloway County Hospital recently named Julie Sholar, RN, as the October 2021 Employee of the Month. Sholar is the Outpatient Surgery Charge Nurse. She has cared for patients in various areas for over 17 years at MCCH.

Comments from her co-workers:

Julie is a wonderful outpatient coordinator. She is always willing to help us out when things are busy. She is very flexible and accommodating with my schedule (which is much appreciated!). She frequently does extra things to encourage our employees and make us feel appreciated. She does a great job running the OPS schedule both with patients and with our employees.

Julie started down in OPS approximately a year ago as our new charge nurse, and she has done a great job adapting to her new role. She picked up the job responsibilities very quickly and has done an excellent job. She is always there for us when we need a helping hand, and she always treats her patients with kindness and respect. She has been an amazing addition to our team here in outpatient surgery. 

Julie has been in our department 1 year and is an excellent charge nurse. She is easy to talk to and always willing to help. She has a great relationship with staff in other departments and with the physicians. She is reliable and a wealth of knowledge. She has a terrific sense of humor. She is always good with patients making them feel at ease. She is a great asset to our team.

Julie came to our department a year ago this month. We are all so thankful to have her! She has a very kind personality and cares about all of our patients and families and all of US! She is a hard worker and always looks out for her coworkers! She is very understanding of others and is very flexible to all of our needs when it comes to time needed off, whether it be for vacations or heath issues. She has been a great asset to MCCH and our OPS department! I’m so happy that she loves doing what she does and is proud to be our leader. She is very deserving of the honor as Employee of the Month for October!

Murray-Calloway County Hospital’s Foundation Hosts Campaign to Raise Funds and to Support Men in Pink of Calloway County

Posted on November 22, 2021 by - The Foundation

The Foundation at Murray-Calloway County Hospital recently hosted a virtual telethon “Call Out Cancer” in October on the MCCH FaceBook page. The FaceBook Live event featured different personalities and nightly entertainment and recognized our Men in Pink of Calloway County. In conjunction, Calloway County Men in Pink coordinated by Martha Andrus and Kelly Chapman together raised $97,744.

The funds raised will go directly to the Enduring Hope Campaign to build a new Regional Cancer Center. The funds will support new cancer technology including a new linear accelerator, and private infusion bays.

A special thank you to our nightly community sponsors for the virtual telethon, which included the following:

Monday – CFSB & Bacon, Farmer, and Workman Engineering and Testing/Marcum Engineering
Tuesday – FNB & Meineke
Wednesday – Markethouse Realty
Thursday – David Taylor Chrysler
Friday – Murray Anesthesia Group

We would also like to thank our Men in Pink of Calloway County who went above and beyond to raise funds and keep them local to support cancer patients and families in our region. Listed are the MIP in order of funds raised.

Chip Adams – $22,645, Matt Price, $21,939, Colin Fitzgerald, $8,631, Darren Yates, $7,372, Jeffrey Rudy, $6,605, Chuck Williams, $5,320, Dan Otterson, $3,421, Lance Allison, $1,815, Matt Purdy, $1,685 and Trevor Saucier, $790.

“The Men in Pink of Calloway County was just an outstanding effort on the part of these group of guys to really be creative and create awareness in the community to raise funds for a new cancer center that will impact lives for years to come,” said Jerry Penner, CEO.

Jan and Kay Dalton Donate $25,000 for Naming of CT Room at the Regional Cancer Center

Posted on October 7, 2021 by - Donor Stories

Jan and Kay Dalton recently made a major gift in contribution to the Enduring Hope Campaign and the building of the new Regional Cancer Center. The CT room at the new facility will be named in their honor.

“The Dalton’s have been very generous donors to the Foundation and we certainly appreciate their kindness,” said Lisa Shoemaker, Senior Philanthropy Officer.

The Dalton’s have contributed to several additional projects including the purchase of a rescue vehicle used by our ambulance service to do community paramedic home visits and jaws of life transporting. They have also shown their support with endowed funds through the Community Foundation toward the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House and naming of a conference room.

The Enduring Hope campaign continues to raise money for this new $12 million Regional Cancer Center which will bring the oncologists, social workers, pharmacy, and infusion area under one roof. The centerpiece of the new Regional Cancer Center’s equipment will be a state-of-the-art linear accelerator that can deliver stereotactic radiation therapy.

For more information on how you can support the building of a new Regional Cancer Center in Murray, or for naming opportunities please contact Lisa Shoemaker, Senior Philanthropy Officer at 270.762.1291.

The Murray-Calloway County Hospital is the only nonprofit healthcare facility in our county. The Foundation at Murray-Calloway County Hospital is a 501C3. All donations are tax deductible according to Federal and State laws.

To give by mail:
The Foundation at MCCH
803 Poplar St.
Murray KY 42071

 

Pictured left to right:  Lisa Shoemaker, Senior Philanthropy Officer, Jan Dalton, and Jerry Penner, CEO

Murray Pediatrics Offering Flu Shot Clinic

Posted on October 6, 2021 by - General News

Murray Pediatrics will be hosting a Flu Shot Clinic on Wednesday, October 13th from 4:00 pm -5:30 pm in the Murray Pediatrics office, located in Suite 208 East of the Medical Arts Building. Appointments for the shot clinic are required. To schedule, call 270.759.9223.

Parents who would like their children to receive the flu shot should schedule an appointment. At the time of check-in, parents should present their insurance card and have proper identification available. Most insurances will pay for the vaccine. The flu shot is available for anyone 6 months to 18 years of age.

For additional information, please contact Marketing at 270.762.1381

MCCH Celebrates National Rehabilitation Awareness Week

Posted on September 27, 2021 by - General News

Murray-Calloway County Hospital & The Center for Rehab and Sports Medicine recently celebrated the outstanding services provided by their team of rehabilitation professionals. “We want to express appreciation for the therapy experts and assistants who work as physical, occupational, and speech therapists,” said Keena Miller, Director of Rehabilitation Services.

Rehabilitation therapists need both a thorough knowledge of the human body and the right mix of patience and understanding. Their expertise continues to expand, and they work with physicians, nurses, pain management professionals, exercise specialist and other health care professionals to provide a comprehensive plan, which encompasses the full continuum of care for each patient. Therapists not only treat a patient’s injury or illness, but also help to prevent injuries in athletes and employees.

Patients at MCCH share they experience great outcomes from therapy:

“I was very impressed with the therapists. Everyone listened to my concerns and always checked with how I was doing and supported me.”

“Easy to get appointments and change them if needed. It was a good experience and encouraged me to do my best.”

MCCH Chief Operating Officer, John Wilson also expressed his gratitude for the rehabilitation team, “We are very proud of all of our therapists and give them a big THANK YOU for all they do!”

For more information about Rehabilitation Services offered at MCCH, visit our web site at www.MurrayHospital.org or contact Planning & Marketing at (270) 762-1382.