Memorial Medical Center of West Michigan

MMC "Clean Team"
Members of the MMC "Clean Team" stand behind their "rock star" leader, Marlene Chiesa following their latest clean-up of the hospital's adopted section of US 31 between Scottville and Manistee. From left: Mike Eastway, Pam Chimel, Sara Spore, Jerry Wright, Pam Shilander, Deana O'Hagen, Cathy Giles, Greg Soper, and Bruno Bettin. Others participating in the April 23 clean-up were Daryl Crowley and Bill Kerans. The team will next be out in July and again after the summer vacation season, as will other groups who volunteer for the Michigan Department of Transportation program.

Strategic Plan—Mapping MMC's Future
This past Spring, the Memorial Medical Center (MMC) Board of Trustees and administration kicked off a strategic planning process to redefine the Medical Center's mission, vision and guiding principles as well as establish organizational priorities over the 2008 - 2010 timeframe.

Mission, Vision, Values

Mission:
To enhance life through exceptional healthcare

Vision:
To be the hospital of choice

Guiding Principles:

Respect
Integrity
Compassion
Commitment
Responsibility
Quality
Continuous Improvement
Community Enhancement

Krusniak Vipperman 101 Board chair Connie Krusniak with Mark Vipperman. The board and executive leaders collaborated on the strategic plan and sought input from key stakeholders.

Major Donation. The Memorial Medical Center Auxiliary donated $30,000 to the hospital foundation at the August board of trustees meeting. Presenting the check is auxiliary president Lorraine Shafer. Next to her is president-elect Terry Greer. Accepting on behalf of the hospital and foundation are, from left, board vice chair Jeanne Oakes, president/CEO Mark Vipperman, and VP for development Bob Johnson. The funds will help purchase a new state-of-the-art central fetal monitoring and infant security system for the hospital’s birthing center.

For New Fetal Monitoring and Infant Security System
The Memorial Medical Center Auxiliary has raised and donated $30,000 to the MMC Foundation. The funds will help purchase a new state-of-the-art central fetal monitoring and infant security system for the hospital’s birthing center.
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Members of the staff of Memorial Medical Home Care gather to celebrate being named among the top 20 percent of home health care agencies in the nation. Cheryl Mitchell, director, is second from right.

Memorial Medical Home Care Earns Elite Status
Memorial Medical Home Care (MMHC) has earned a place in the nation’s HomeCare Elite, putting the Ludington-based agency among the top 20 percent of home health care organizations in the United States. Memorial Medical Center’s home health care department is the only home care agency in northwest Michigan to achieve the distinction for 2007.
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MMC Medical Staff Officers Elected
The Memorial Medical Center Board of Trustees has formally approved the medical staff officers elected by the medical staff for 2007-8. They are: John Persson, D.O., chief of staff; Stanley Seuferer, D.O., vice chief of staff; Sue Ellen Hufstutter, M.D., secretary; John Cooney, D.O., member at large; and Richard York, M.D., past chief of staff.
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