New weapon against COVID-19 ready for patients at Fitzgibbon Hospital

Two different monoclonal antibody treatments - for mild to moderate Covid-19 symptoms in adults - are in supply at Fitzgibbon Hospital.

Front-Line Healthcare Workers Vaccinated at Fitzgibbon and TLC

Collaboration between Fitzgibbon Hospital and the public health departments of Saline and Johnson counties resulted in the first doses of Covid-19 vaccine being administered Monday to front-line healthcare workers at the hospital in Marshall. Following hours of planning meetings and a flurry of preparation spearheaded by Fitzgibbon Hospital’s Chief Nursing Officer Angela Igo, MSN, R.N., in the hours leading up to the Christmas holiday, the team at Fitzgibbon Hospital successfully vaccinated its first 10 workers on Dec. 28.

Collaboration benefits patient care close to home

In fact, a neighborly act by a Kansas City metro hospital named in Harry S. Truman’s honor recently helped provide life-saving equipment for a patient at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall. And medical experts at metro-area facilities agreed the medical management taking place at Fitzgibbon was spot-on.

Fitzgibbon Hospital administers First Unit of Convalescent Plasma

Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall recently administered its first unit of convalescent plasma, which is an emerging therapy for treatment of patients with COVID-19. This marks the first time Fitzgibbon has used the investigational therapy. By all reports, the procedure went well.

Fitzgibbon Hospital announces Capital Campaign

To make a tax-deductible donation in 2020 and to take advantage of deductions in this calendar year, please contact Jackie Finnegan, Foundation Coordinator, at (660) 831-3850 or click on the “Giving Back” button found on the hospital’s website at www.fitzgibbon.org.

Mother’s Milk Depot Helps Moms Give and Babies Live

Breast feeding is one of the healthiest choices a new mom can make for their new baby. But what if the new mom is not able to produce enough milk? What if there are considerations that cause a mother’s milk to be unhealthy for their child. Is formula the only option for them?

Fitzgibbon Hospital focused on Safety during Pandemic

Here are just a few of the measures implemented by Fitzgibbon Hospital to reassure community members while visiting for care.

August 4 Ballot Initiative to Bring Economic Benefits and Health Insurance to Working Poor

On Tuesday, Aug. 4, Missouri voters will decide whether the state will expand its income eligibility standards for Medicaid, a state-run health insurance plan providing coverage for low-income Missourians.

COVID-19 Testing Changes Announced

Due to a shortage of testing supplies nationwide, we can only provide COVID-19 tests to individuals with a doctor’s order.

Attention Vendors - COVID-19 Update

Fitzgibbon Hospital will be opening up to vendors by appointment only effective Monday, July 6th, 2020.

Cargill Awards Grant to Local First Responders

Cargill Marshall has awarded a total of $150,000 to several community agencies who were – and continue to be – on the front line of the pandemic response. These agencies include Fitzgibbon Hospital, together with the Marshall Fire Department, Saline County Health Department, Community Food Pantry and Missouri Valley Community Action Agency.

Fitzgibbon to end curbside testing; moves COVID testing to inside hospital

The makeshift tent outside the Emergency Department will be coming down, and all patients will be directed to a new testing station inside Fitzgibbon Hospital near Ambulatory Care.

Fitzgibbon Implements Universal Masking

In an effort to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19 to staff and other patients, Fitzgibbon Hospital has implemented a universal masking policy that requires all individuals entering the hospital to wear a mask.

Fitzgibbon Hospital adopts best practices, innovative technologies and cutting-edge techniques from hospitals at the epicenter

When the COVID-19 pandemic was declared on March 13, 2020, the epicenter of the virus seemed a half a world away. But that’s when Fitzgibbon Hospital leaders began exploring ways to protect their healthcare workers and the community, while ensuring access to care. Members of the organization’s leadership team studied best practices of world-class institutions on the front lines of the battle, like the Bio-containment Unit at the University of Nebraska-Omaha and Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.

TLC Staff perform Double Duty

With the onset of the pandemic in the United States came revisions to visitation policies for nursing homes and long-term care facilities that limit exposure to their medically vulnerable residents. Policies restricting non-essential personnel mean that services such as haircuts, hair styling and pedicures also have been stopped. Enter the multi-talented TLC staff members with backgrounds in cosmetology to help out by providing these personal care services.

Fitzgibbon Hospital launches new method to connect patients to caregivers amidst COVID-19 concerns

Video communications platforms like Skype, FaceTime and Zoom allow people to connect “virtually.” The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - the governmental agency which regulates much of how healthcare providers operate in this country – recognized the value of these communication platforms and loosened the rules around their use to provide telemedicine services.

Heart meets Technology during COVID-19 Pandemic in Saline County

When giving hearts intersect with new technology, you get solutions to problems you may not have realized were possible. Jason Wasson, Josh Teague and Jeremy Lucas utilize 3D Printers to help healthcare staff.

First Positive Case of COVID-19 for Saline County

Fitzgibbon Hospital has received results from its first two positive cases of COVID-19 coronavirus for patients originating in Saline County. The results were returned this afternoon by its partner commercial laboratory and communicated to the Saline County Health Department.

Hand-sewn masks offer colorful pick-me-up in COVID-19 preparations

While hospitals across the country are reporting supply shortages, Fitzgibbon Hospital is thankful for the many individuals in the community who have showed their support to these front line warriors by providing hand-sewn masks.

First Positive COVID-19 Test Conducted by Fitzgibbon

Fitzgibbon Hospital has received results from its first positive case of COVID-19 coronavirus for a patient originating in Lafayette County. The results were returned overnight by its partner commercial laboratory and communicated to the Lafayette County Health Department. At the point of testing the patient was advised to self-quarantine at home and given educational materials from the Centers for Disease Control.

Steps your hospital has taken for Safety and Care

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the country, Fitzgibbon Hospital is working hard to make sure all patients, staff, vendors and guests are safe and well cared for. A cross-functional team has been meeting daily to ensure an organizational-wide approach to policies and procedures, with the needs of patients at the forefront.

UPDATED FITZGIBBON HOSPITAL VISITOR POLICY

As part of continued efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), effective June 4, Fitzgibbon Hospital has adopted a 1 visitor policy.  Providing quality patient care to our community remains the focus of everything we do.

Fitzgibbon to establish exterior triage tents for patient and visitor safety

Several tents will be going up near the exterior entrances to Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall to help facilitate screening of patients and visitors prior to entering the facility and to serve as temporary triage areas to evaluate patients who are referred for further testing including COVID-19 testing.

Harris Appointed as Chief Financial Officer

                Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall has appointed Nancy Harris as Chief Financial Officer. Harris, who has served as Director of Financial Services since 2012, is succeeding Angela P. Littrell, CPA, MBA, who will take the reigns as President and CEO effective Feb. 14, 2020.

Littrell to succeed Haug as Fitzgibbon CEO

The Board of Trustees at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall has announced that Angela Littrell, CPA, MBA, who currently serves as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, will be succeeding Darin Haug, D.O., as President and Chief Executive Officer during the first quarter of 2020.

Cancer Center Staff Shows Compassion for Patients in their Fight

The nurses, radiation therapists and other staff are passionate about their patients and the opportunity they have to walk with them through the very challenging fight with cancer. Their reassuring presence reminds patients that they are not in the fight alone. Here’s a chance to learn more about the compassionate staff at the Fitzgibbon Community Cancer Center.

Fitzgibbon Community Cancer Center Celebrates 10 Years

The Cancer Center will mark its tenth year of operation with an event at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 15.

2019 Pink Out Activities - 12th Annual

You’re not mistaken. You are starting to see pink pop up around town. That’s because pink is the color signifying breast cancer awareness.

Fitzgibbon Receives Re-Designation as Baby Friendly Hospital, a Prestigious International Award for top Birthing Centers Supporting Breast-feeding

Baby-Friendly USA, Inc., the United States authority for the implementation of the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) recently announced that Fitzgibbon Hospital has received prestigious international recognition as a Re-Designated Baby-Friendly birth facility.

Fitzgibbon Hospital Earns ACR Accreditation

Women who receive mammography services at Fitzgibbon Hospital can be confident they are receiving the highest level of image quality and safety in their examinations, as the hospital recently was awarded accreditation for an additional three years by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

Fitzgibbon Sends Aide to Brunswick

In support of the flooding relief efforts in Brunswick, Mo., Fitzgibbon Hospital has donated supplies from Grand River Medical Clinic for use in a makeshift medical relief center operated by Brunswick native Trent Link, FNP-BC. Link is working with city officials in a local church to provide hydration and other medical care to volunteers who may become dehydrated or injured during their work. Link is a nurse practitioner in the Emergency Department at Fitzgibbon Hospital and lives in the Brunswick community.

Deborah Herrmann, MD joins Marshall Family Practice

     Fitzgibbon Hospital announces that Deborah Herrmann, M.D. has joined the staff of Marshall Family practice, providing an outlet for her patients in the Sweet Springs and surrounding areas to continue to see their family’s doctor.

Fitzgibbon Hospital makes economic investment into the community

For most people, buying health insurance ensures their access to healthcare. But one of the most important roles Fitzgibbon Hospital plays, along with other Missouri hospitals, is serving as a safety net for anyone who needs medical care – even those who can’t afford their care.

Fitzgibbon Receives Gaming System for Patients

Children who are admitted to Fitzgibbon Hospital will have a new way to pass the hours due to the donation of a new portable gaming system. The GO Kart (Gamer’s Outreach Kart) is a portable, medical-grade video game kiosk that enables hospital staff to easily provide bedside recreation to children who are unable to leave their rooms in hospitals.

Stroke is tough, but Rehab is Successful for Heying

“I woke up, and my arm was limp like a noodle,” said Heying. “I couldn’t use it at all. It was just hanging there. When I tried to make coffee, I had to lift my hand and set my arm on the counter.”

Fitzgibbon’s “Most Wired” Designation Proves Ongoing Commitment to Patient Care, Safety and Satisfaction

“Our patients and community can be proud of the fact that Fitzgibbon Hospital achieved this honor alongside just eight other hospitals in the state. Those eight are all larger health systems that include Mercy, Mosaic Life Care, Saint Luke’s Health System, SSM Health, Truman Medical Centers and University of Missouri Health Care,” said Jones.

Fitzgibbon to begin Grief Recovery Program

The grief recovery program at Fitzgibbon Hospital will last eight weeks and will be repeated regularly throughout the year. This is not a “drop in” program, meaning that the group that is formed in session one will remain intact for the full eight weeks with no new additions. Once the eight week cycle is complete, a plans will begin to begin a new group.

Winter in as New Administrator at The Living Center

Stacey Winter, M.A., RD, has been named the new administrator for The Living Center, a long-term care facility on the campus of Fitzgibbon Hospital and operated by Fitzgibbon Health Services Inc. Winter is a resident of nearby Alma, Mo., and has worked in Saline County for nearly 20 years.

Fitzgibbon Hospital makes economic investment into the community

More than 12,000 people were treated in its Emergency Department, nearly 69,000 outpatient procedures were performed, and more than 200 new lives were brought into the world at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall during its last fiscal year.

The Living Center Nationally recognized for Reducing Anti-psychotic Use

The Living Center is leading the way in reducing the use of some types of medications and recently received recognition by the Missouri Local Area Network for Excellence (MoLANE) for their efforts.

The Living Center Nationally recognized for Reducing Anti-psychotic Use

The Living Center is leading the way in reducing the use of some types of medications and recently received recognition by the Missouri Local Area Network for Excellence (MoLANE) for their efforts.

Fitzgibbon Mary Montgomery Hospice among Top Performers in National Study

Fitzgibbon Mary Montgomery Hospice performed significantly higher than other agencies in the 30-mile territory it covers. And many of the indicators were ranked significantly higher than the national average.

First Baby of 2018

Fitzgibbon Hospital and Marshall Women’s Care announce the birth of the first baby born in 2018!  Landon Joseph Thomas was born on January 2 at 4:56 p.m. to Chasitie Payton and Tyler Thomas.

Fitzgibbon Hospital Food Drive Breaks Records

The staff at Fitzgibbon Hospital and The Living Center have conducted an annual food drive during the holiday season as a way of giving back to our community.

Caregivers are Strong Presence for our Community

The month of November is considered National Hospice and Palliative Care month, and alongside this observance, it is also National Family Caregivers Month. National Family Caregivers month seeks to raise awareness of family caregiver issues as they provide care to their loved ones, often times sacrificing their own personal needs in the process. The month was first instituted during the NFC Month Proclamation by former President Barack Obama in 2012.

Rural Health Day spotlights Healthcare in Rural Communities

Hospitals and clinics around the United States observed National Rural Health Day this past Thursday, Nov. 16. The annual observance focuses on telling the stories of healthcare delivery in rural settings where options for care are significantly less than metropolitan areas. For Saline County and our neighboring counties, managing chronic health conditions such as diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),

Auxiliary Bazaar Promises Family Fun

For over 50 years, the Fitzgibbon Hospital Auxiliary Ambassadors have hosted a Holiday Bazaar to raise funds for Fitzgibbon Hospital. The event has changed in its makeup and its location through the years, but it is always a great time for a good cause!

DeFord earns Chaplaincy Board Certification

Rev. Richard DeFord, BCC, Chaplain for Fitzgibbon Hospital and Fitzgibbon-Mary Montgomery Hospice has received dual board certification from the Association of Certified Christian Chaplains (ACCC) and the Spiritual Care Association (SCA).

Fitzgibbon to Show Technology Upgrades with Event

The community will get to see this new, powerful health record system at a free event planned on September 6 at the Martin Community Center.

Fitzgibbon Hospital has Readiness Plans for Crowds during Eclipse Weekend

Fitzgibbon Hospital is prepared to support Marshall, the surrounding communities and the influx of people coming to view the solar eclipse during the weekend of August 19 through eclipse day on August 21. Plans in place include additional physician and staff availability in the Emergency Department and other hospital services areas.

Fitzgibbon Hospital installs state-of-the-art radiology equipment

Increasing access to the latest technology without leaving our community is the goal of recent upgrades to the radiology department at Fitzgibbon Hospital.  A new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner was installed at the facility in June. This unit joins the new CT scanner which was installed at the end of 2016. 

Fitzgibbon Hospital Announces Sleep Lab Accreditation

Fitzgibbon Hospital’s sleep lab has received accreditation by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. While the sleep lab has continually provided quality care through its sleep studies both on-site and administered in the home setting, the formal accreditation – together with the requirement to name a specialized medical director who is board-certified in sleep medicine - followed new regulations implemented by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services regional contractor earlier in 2017.

Fitzgibbon Marketing wins Statewide Recognition

Fitzgibbon Hospital received eight awards at the recent Show-Me Excellence Awards for Healthcare Marketing on Thursday, June 22, at the Lake of the Ozarks. The annual Show-Me Excellence Awards are held each June at the Missouri Association for Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing Conference (MAHPRM).

Community Meeting to Address Alzheimer’s

The National Alzheimer’s Association will hold an organizational meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12 in the classroom suite on the second floor of Fitzgibbon Hospital. The free, informational meeting is open to the public, and refreshments will be provided.

Fitzgibbon Hospital Conducts Critical Incident Drill

Fitzgibbon Hospital, in conjunction with Marshall Police Department, the Saline County Medical Reserve Corps and the local Emergency Planning Coalition conducted a critical incident drill during the evening hours on Monday, June 13.

America’s Farmers Grow Communities Monsanto Grant Awarded to Fitzgibbon

Stapleton Family Farms in Saline County has won the opportunity to direct a $2,500 dollar donation from the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, to Fitzgibbon Hospital.

Pre-school Collaborative teaches Health Literacy to Youngest in Community

When organizations collaborate, the community wins. This is a perfect description of what is happening after Fitzgibbon Hospital established an educational partnership with some of the community’s youngest students enrolled at the Missouri Valley College Viking Learning Academy.

New Laser Therapy at Fitzgibbon Hospital

People suffering from chronic pain or inflammation have a powerful partner in the fight, thanks to new laser therapy available at Fitzgibbon Hospital. With laser therapy, there is very little risk and virtually no side effects.

Auxiliary holds annual banquet, donates more than $40,000 to Fitzgibbon Hospital

The Fitzgibbon Auxiliary Ambassadors held their annual banquet on Monday, April 17, at St. Peter Catholic Church. One of the highlights of the evening was the check presentation to Fitzgibbon Hospital. All of the proceeds raised over the past year go toward equipment and programs which improve patient care across the Fitzgibbon Hospital organization.

Training focused on the Unthinkable

Safety is of utmost importance for Fitzgibbon Hospital which includes the safety of both patients and employees alike. The possibility of an armed violent intruder was the subject of a recent training event held at Fitzgibbon Hospital by Mitigation Dynamics, a consulting, protection and training firm from Lee’s Summit, Mo.

Fitzgibbon Hospital Launches New Website

In conjunction with last week’s annual Health Fair, Fitzgibbon Hospital unveiled its completely redesigned website. The website is mobile responsive, which adapts automatically to device size, whether you are viewing the site on a desktop computer, tablet or mobile device.

Saline MRC Recognizes Fitzgibbon Hospital

Fitzgibbon Hospital received the Outstanding Business for 2016 award from the Saline Medical Reserve Corps at a banquet held April 25 at the Saline County Health Department.

Fitzgibbon Clinics Recognized as Patient Centered Medical Homes

The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) recently recertified Marshall Family Practice as a level three (highest level) designated Patient Centered Medical Home.

Igo Named MONL Leader You Should Know for April

Angela Igo, MSN, RN, NE-BC, Chief Nursing Officer for Fitzgibbon Hospital, was named as the Missouri Organization of Nurse Leaders (MONL) “Leader You Should Know” for the month of April.

Fitzgibbon Hospital contributes to local economy

Fitzgibbon Hospital recently updated its Community Investment Report for fiscal year 2016. The report, summarizing its yearly community benefit and economic investment data, underscores the valuable role it plays in the community.

2016 A Year of Progress!

2016 saw great growth of services and medical staff at the independent, 501c3 not-for-profit community hospital

Antibiotics can lead to other health problems and are not always necessary

While the opioid addiction epidemic, mental health concerns and cancer prevention are health topics that are often in the news headlines, one health issue receiving attention recently is the increase in antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria, often referred to as “superbugs.” Superbugs are becoming more prevalent as they adapt to the over-prescription of antibiotics.

Schreckhise joins Grand River Medical Clinic

Brunswick, Mo. - Grand River Medical Clinic announces the arrival of Brooke Schreckhise, Family Nurse Practitioner. Schreckhise will work in conjunction with Sandi Moser, FNP, to deliver primary care to Chariton County residents. In addition to these advanced practice nurses at Grand River Medical Clinic, physicians Lorenzo Romney, D.O., and Sonal Brizendine, M.D., also treat patients at the rural health clinic which follows the Patient Centered Medical Home model of care.

Auxiliary Bazaar Promises Family Fun

For 50 years, the Fitzgibbon Hospital Auxiliary Ambassadors have hosted a Holiday Bazaar to raise funds for Fitzgibbon Hospital. The event has changed in its makeup and its location through the years, but it is always a great time for a good cause!

Pickett retires uneven shoes after life-changing surgery

It was a surgery 45 years in the making. But the results were worth the wait. Randy "Griff" Pickett recently traveled from south Kansas City, Mo., for a life-changing orthopedic surgery at Fitzgibbon Hospital. The surgery not only gave him a new knee, but it also lengthened his left leg by almost four inches, relieving him of a disability he had endured for the last four decades.

New Chiropractor Hopes to Help Expectant Moms and Children

Fitzgibbon Chiropractic is now open inside the Fitzgibbon Medical Clinic with Kylie Heying, DC as the Chiropractic Physician. The new service added by Fitzgibbon Hospital will be a valuable compliment to Marshall Family Practice and Marshall Women's Care, as they work to treat holistically to treat the whole person.

2016 HOSPITAL BAZAAR TO HONOR VETERANS

Military veterans are accustomed to being honored on Veteran’s Day each year with breakfasts, lunches and other activities throughout the day. This year, local veterans will receive a free chili dinner at the 2016 Fitzgibbon Hospital Auxiliary Ambassadors Holiday Bazaar. The even will be held on Friday, Nov. 11, at the Martin Community Center. The bakery and vendor booths open at 3 p.m., with the children's area opening at 4 p.m.. The bazaar will conclude at 8 p.m.

Fitzgibbon Hospital Recognized as a Most-Wired Hospital

Fitzgibbon Hospital is one of only a dozen Missouri hospitals recently recognized as HealthCare's "Most Wired" Hospitals for 2016. The recognition was announced earlier this month in Chicago at the American Hospital Association's Health Forum.

For Motivated Students, Summer Means Work

What happens when you take three incoming senior high school students and give them a chance to acquire on-the-job training during the summer while their teenage peers are playing video games and sleeping the day away?

New Service Helps Women with age-old problem

Urinary incontinence is an uncomfortable problem that needlessly affects the lifestyle of millions of American women. Many women see it as "just part of living life" after the birth of a child or as a natural part of aging.

Jared Romney, D.O. joins the staff at Fitzgibbon Hospital

Jared Romney, D.O., has joined the medical staff at Fitzgibbon Hospital as part of the team of doctors providing care to hospitalized patients.

Mother-Baby Care at Fitzgibbon continues on path of excellence

Since being awarded the Baby-Friendly Hospital designation in December of 2014, Fitzgibbon Hospital continues to be one of only four hospitals in the state of Missouri to meet the stringent requirements.

Fitzgibbon Hospital Completes Health Needs Assessment

To ensure the services it provides are responsive to the health needs of its community, Fitzgibbon Hospital has completed its second comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessment as required under the Affordable Care Act.

New Orthopedic Surgeon joins Fitzgibbon Hospital

Fitzgibbon Hospital announces the addition of Dr. Clinton Pickett, an orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in hand surgery, who will begin seeing patients on Tuesdays, starting Jan. 26, 2016, in the Marshall Orthopedics and Sports Medicine clinic on the second floor of Fitzgibbon Hospital.

Auxiliary Ambassadors contributed over $42,000 to Fitzgibbon Hospital

The Fitzgibbon Auxiliary Ambassadors held their annual banquet on Monday, April 18, at St. Peter Catholic Church. This year marked the 50-year anniversary of the Fitzgibbon Auxiliary Ambassadors, which raises funds through The Gift Shop, an annual bazaar, bake sales, garden “shopping”event, book fairs and other events.

Big Hope 1 Cancer Awareness Barge Docked at Brunswick River Terminal

Cancer affects millions of Americans every year, and the employees of the Ceres Barge Line Company of East St. Louis, Ill., are no exception. When Vince Schu and wife Julie were faced with a battle agianst cancer, Vince approached the Barge Line Company with an idea to manufacture a giant pink-colored barge that would float on our nation’s rivers to serve as a tribute to those affected by cancer and help raise funds for cancer research.

Fitzgibbon Health Fair Offers Opportunity to Know Your Numbers

Fitzgibbon Hospital has conducted a health fair in Marshall for more than 26 years. The 2016 Health Fair will be held from 7 to 11 a.m. on Friday, April 22, in the Fitzgibbon Hospital atrium.

New Surgeon joins Marshall Surgical Associates

Jason E. Gault, D.O., M.B.A., is a board-certified general surgeon who joins Fitzgibbon after spending the last five years at Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe, serving as the chair of the Department of Surgery from January 2011 until September 2015.

New Orthopedic Surgeon comes to Marshall

Fitzgibbon Hospital has announced the addition of two new providers specializing in orthopedics and sports medicine who will begin seeing patients on Mondays, starting January 4, 2016, in the Marshall Orthopedics and Sports Medicine clinic at Fitzgibbon Hospital.

Igo Named Chief Nursing Officer