After committee approval of the agenda and minutes, CEO Monte Neitzel brought those present up to speed concerning GRH developments.
Dr. Julia Zhu, neurologist, has started at GRH. Liz Hensley, formerly in Urgent Care, has returned to take over for Dr. Walker. Dr. Walker is covering the Mount Ayr clinic three days a week until July.
Recruitment is continuing for positions in family practice, OBGYN and internal medicine. The proposed four-plexes on Adams Street are on hold at this time. The Highway 34 building is busy with the visiting doctors, public health and the spa. Marketing will be moving to rented space downtown.
The house at 100 S. Sumner St., was deemed not viable and will be coming down.
Inflation has caused the Event Center plans to be pushed back as those funds are needed for the lab relocation and remodel. Upgraded utility plant space will be at the top of the list. About 4,000 square feet needs to be added to the south end of the building.
The child care building is coming along with a projected completion date of March or April 2023. State matching funds of $500,000 have been received, along with several sizeable business donations. 2026 will find GRH debt free. There hasn’t been a tax increase from GRH in 20 years.
The public library has expressed an interest in using space in the old Walmart building.
The financial report was approved. A linen sale is tentatively scheduled for April.
Linda, Martha, Carolyn, Joan, Nancy, Marcia, Betty Jordan, and Rhonda welcomed Suzanne Carlson as a new board member. Suzanne asked if she could trade GRH banners for GRH easels; Approved. Approval was made to give the bloodmobile canteen $500 to help pay for food for donors.
Tammy and Martha conducted a very successful membership drive. An additional drive may be set up in the local grocery stores.
The annual healthcare scholarship information as been sent to area schools. Patty, Cindy, and Carolyn will review applications after April 8.
Next meeting will be held April 11.
Greater Regional Health Auxiliary Gift Shop
March 14, 2022
Attending the March 14, 2022, meeting of the GRH Auxiliary Gift Shop Buying Committee were: Joan, Nancy, Jordan, and Rhonda.
Approval was given for the agenda, minutes and financial report. Since the committee was in a good place financially, Jordan asked to put out some feelers to see if any departments were planning new projects.
Suzanne Carlson will be a new volunteer in the gift shop.
Small pill holders that were requested by a customer have been purchased.
Next meeting will be held April 11.