Bates County Memorial Hospital CEO Announces Retirement

BUTLER, MO - The Bates County Memorial Hospital, located at 615 West Nursery Street in Butler, has announced that one of their CEO’s has announced his retirement. Wendell Harris, Bates County Memorial Hospital CEO, has announced that he will be retiring.

His retirement will take effect in October 2013. KMOE County Beat News will have more information as it becomes available.

BCMH Health Fair Results

BUTLER - Neither heat nor rain stopped the 740 participants in the 2013 Bates County Memorial Hospital Health Fair held on July 9th & 10th in the Education Center at BCMH.

Participants had the opportunity to have free blood test screenings including lipid profile, fasting blood glucose, thyroid (TSH) screenings, Complete Blood Count (CBC) and PSA (prostate cancer).

Other wellness screenings provided were blood pressure, spirometry, pulse oximetry, and carpal tunnel screening.
Wellness booths were provided by Arthritis Foundation, American Cancer Society, LifeFlight Eagle Helicopter, Midwest Transplant Organ Donation, Research Medical Center for Telemed, Stroke and Injury Prevention, Advanced Directives and BCMH Support Groups.

This community service represents a savings to each participant of over $639, totaling over $470,000 in laboratory screenings alone.

Heart Saver CPR/AED Classes

BUTLER , Mo - Bates County Memorial Hospital will be having Heart Saver CPR and AED classes on Thursday June 27th and Wednesday July 24. The classes are 4 hour classes and will begin at 1PM and end at 5PM. Class Sizes are limited so pre-registration is necessary.

For information about pre-registration and cost contact Cheryl at 660-200-7046.