What's Happening

3.1.2010 - Stambaugh is New Chief Executive Officer at CMH
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Lynn Stambaugh began her new duties as CEO of Culbertson Memorial Hospital on Monday, March 1, 2010. Stambaugh has been a fixture at CMH from the time she was 16 when she started working after school in the Dietary Department. Even after she became a nursing student, Stambaugh spent summers and weekends working at CMH as a nurse’s assistant. She graduated from Graham Hospital School of Nursing on one day and began working at CMH the next day. Then, in between working as a registered nurse, getting married, and raising a family, she earned her bachelor’s degree in professional arts with an emphasis on health care administration. Eventually Stambaugh developed an interest in obstetrics and served as the Maternity Services Supervisor for 12 years. In 2003, Stambaugh made the switch from direct patient care to an administrative role when she accepted the position of Quality Improvement and Utilization Review Coordinator. In 2008, the CMH Board of Directors appointed Stambaugh as the hospital’s Chief Operating Officer under the tutelage of then CEO David Sniff. Sniff’s term officially ended on February 28 and Stambaugh stepped into her role the next day. “This position comes with its own set of challenges,” said Stambaugh. “We are trying to cope with an aging physical plant and preparing for an electronic medical records system. Physician recruitment is extremely difficult, as is finding answers to other workforce shortages. Fortunately, I am at a stage in my life where I have the time to devote to a demanding career and I am eager to begin. I know I will have the support of the hospital staff, physicians, department managers, and our Board of Directors. Some of the decisions we will be making in the future will require conversations with the community and I look forward to hearing their input.”

2.11.2010 - Employee of the Quarter
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Culbertson Memorial Hospital’s newest employee of the quarter is Chris Taylor. Chris has worked in the Maintenance Department for four years where he performs a wide range of duties, including electrical repair, welding, construction, and painting. Co-workers who nominated Chris spoke of his easygoing personality, strong work ethic and his ability to accept varying work assignments with ease. Chris lives in Rushville and owns Taylor Made, his welding and sandblasting business. In his free time, Chris serves as a board member for the local Moose Lodge, enjoys four wheeling, and tries to stay mentally and physically healthy through intense exercise. He also enjoys spending time with his ten-year old granddaughter Payton. As employee of the quarter, Chris will receive a savings bond, a free parking space, and eligibility in the Employee of the Year award in December.

2.11.2010 - Moose Donates to Hospital
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Members of the Rushville Moose Lodge 506 and the Women of the Moose presented a $500 donation to the CMH Foundation’s Chemotherapy Glove Box project on Friday. Foundation members launched the project in November. They are seeking $30,000 to purchase a glove box that would protect hospital employees from the dangers of repeated exposures to potent chemotherapy medications. On Friday morning, donations had totaled over $25,000.

12.21.2009 - 2009 Employee of the Year

Certified Nursing Assistant Cindy Rhoades was named Employee of the Year at the annual CMH Christmas party held on December 11. Rhoades, who is cross-trained to work in numerous departments, has been a member of the CMH family for ten years. Lisa Downs, Director of Nursing, praised Rhoades for her willingness to learn new skills and accept responsibility. “Any of Cindy’s co-workers will tell you that she is always willing to lend a hand. Any supervisor will tell you that Cindy is always willing to go above and beyond her job description. Any patient who has had Cindy for a nurse can sense that her compassion is genuine. We know that she puts her heart into her job and we are fortunate to have her on our team.” As Employee of the Year, Rhoades will receive a Savings bond and two extra paid holidays.

11.11.2009 - Weight Loss Winners

Winners of the Exercise Rushville weight loss category were (left to right) Mickey Reed, Ruth Thompson, Janet Bone, Rose Baer, Sandy Stambaugh, and Lynn Stambaugh. Exercise Rushville is a free, community-wide program that encourages individuals to exercise and/or diet to enjoy the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. It helps individuals set realistic and achievable goals, stay focused and motivated and identify the obstacles that keep them from looking and feeling their best. The program starts in the spring and runs through Smiles Day each year.

10.24.2009 - Exercise Rushville

Culbertson Memorial Hospital, Cargill Meat Solutions, and the City of Rushville sponsored Exercise Rushville this year. The schedule ran from May 30- September 15. Brian and Teresa Haines of Camden were the winners who logged the most exercise hours and miles, running, biking and swimming. Brian logged 960 miles and 126.5 hours. Teresa logged 625.5 miles and 108 hours. Pictured left to right are, CMH DON Lisa Downs, Brian and Teresa Haines, and CMH COO Lynn Stambaugh.

8.24.2009 - New Anesthesia Machine

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Diane Snyder inspects the new anesthesia machine at Culbertson Memorial Hospital. This sophisticated device helps Snyder safely administer anesthesia to patients so they will not feel pain during surgical or diagnostic procedures. Donors to the CMH Foundation contributed over $46,000 toward the purchase of the $85,000 piece of equipment. “We want to thank everyone who contributed to this project,” said Snyder. “It’s a wonderful machine and we feel fortunate that we received such generous support from the community.”