United in mission and vision new CEO embraces a promising future.

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Friends and supporters — Thank you for welcoming me so warmly to the St. Mary family. This strong sense of family is one of the first things that impressed me during my first visits to the campus. Among the many colleagues who work here, there is a strong bond of collaboration, friendship and genuine concern for each other and for the patients they serve. This is also true of the community that surrounds the medical center. The faith that you have in the mission and vision of St. Mary is evidenced every day in the support you provide.img_1751

There has been so much accomplished through your partnership with St. Mary over the years. Even in the short time that I have been here, I’ve seen many impressive projects take shape. We recently completed the multi-phase renovation to our Labor & Delivery area and initiated an update to the Central Sterile Supply area that offers crucial support for our surgical services. There has also been major progress in our Cancer Center. Work on our infusion room has begun and when finished will afford our patients a more private and comfortable setting in which to receive treatment, complete with room for visitors and views of the beautiful healing garden. The Bee Well Boutique, located just outside the Cancer Center, is now open thanks to the efforts of the Community League providing clothing, spa products, wigs and other items for patients undergoing chemotherapy and other procedures.

groupAn additional improvement that is both cosmetic and safety-enhancing is taking place in various areas throughout the hospital. Worn carpeting is being replaced with tile flooring that makes pushing wheelchairs and stretchers easier and is simpler to maintain. Plans are also underway for a new MRI suite that will replace the temporary mobile unit and improve patient experience in this area. More about these and other projects will be shared in future communications.red-nose

The world of healthcare is forever changing and always challenging to navigate. However, I am confident that through the knowledge, experience and input of our Board of Directors, Medical Staff, management, colleagues, and support from you, our community, we will keep true to our values and mission.

Thank you for the confidence and trust you place in St. Mary. I look forward to working with you to continue creating the ‘city of healing’ our founders, the Sisters of St. Francis envisioned.

With deepest appreciation,

James L. Woodward

President and CEO

 

Fall 2016 FOCUS – Full Issue
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