McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center

10/30/2025

What is Medicare Enrollment and when is it?

• Initial Enrollment Period: A seven-month window starting three months before you turn 65, including your birthday month, and ending three months after.
• Medicare Open Enrollment (Oct. 15 – Dec. 7): Change your Medicare coverage for the following year, with new coverage starting Jan. 1, 2026.

To learn more, visit MedicareMcKenzie.com or call 541.702.1109 .

10/30/2025

McKenzie Heart Group welcomes Dr. Colter Wichern, interventional cardiologist, to their group.
Dr. Wichern has a strong commitment to delivering comprehensive cardiovascular care and is driven by a passion to help his patients achieve their optimal wellbeing.
Learn more about Dr. Wichern at https://ow.ly/a2Rx50Xjmss.

10/24/2025

When do you sign up for Medicare? The initial enrollment period starts three months before the month you turn 65 and ends three months after. If you have qualifying employer insurance, you may defer your enrollment.

The Medicare Open Enrollment period is October 15 through December 17.

McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center has partnered with Chapter, a team of licensed independent Medicare advisors, to offer you personalized, one-on-one counseling on every available plan option at no cost.

To learn more, visit MedicareMcKenzie.com or call 541.702.1109

10/21/2025

What are the dates for Medicare Enrollment and how do I choose a plan?

Medicare Open Enrollment Period: (Oct. 15 – Dec. 7): During this period, you can change your Medicare coverage for the following year, with new coverage starting Jan. 1.

Chapter’s Medicare Advisors take into account dozens of personal factors to provide the best recommendation. With Chapter’s proprietary technology, patients can choose from every single plan option in the country.

Call us at 541.702.1109 and we can review the list of Medicare plans accepted at McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center.

10/21/2025

We’re pleased to announce that Dr. Ashley St. Germain and Dr. Lea Lacar will be joining McKenzie Medical Group in November, with privileges to deliver at McKenzie Women’s Health and Birth Unit. They are accepting OB patients with delivery dates after mid-January.

Obstetrician-gynecologists Dr. St. Germain and Dr. Lacar bring experience in women’s health, from routine and high-risk pregnancy care to annual exams, fertility treatments, and menopause management.

We are proud to help women in our community continue delivering right here in Springfield.

10/19/2025

10/16/2025

Hiring an OB/GYN Physician to join the McKenzie Medical Group Clinic and deliver at the Women’s Health, Birth, and Children’s Center at McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center. Open to PRN (as needed), Part-time, and Full-time employment.

To learn about our community, visit https://ow.ly/zea550WWb47
To learn more about the medical group and birth unit , visit https://mckenziemedicalgroup.com/ and https://ow.ly/Xzlt50WWb49
To learn more about the position, visit https://ow.ly/5cAX50WWb46

10/16/2025

10/16/2025

What is Medicare? Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people aged 65 and older. The Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15 through December 17.

McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center has partnered with Chapter, a team of licensed independent Medicare advisors, to offer you personalized, one-on-one counseling on every available plan option at no cost.

To learn more, visit MedicareMckenzie.com or call 541.702.1109.

10/15/2025

McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center is nationally recognized for its Cardiac Surgery program.
McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center earned a 3-star rating—the highest possible—from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons in their new multiprocedural category. This places our program among the top heart surgery centers nationwide, based on the outcomes in valve, CABG, and
combination procedures. https://mckweb.com/heart/

10/14/2025

10/13/2025

MRI TECHNOLOGIST WANTED
McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center is looking for an MRI Technologist to join our diagnostic imaging team. MWMC is a community hospital with a family work culture. If that interests you, check out the opportunity https://ow.ly/7z5o50X9Z4T.
$20,000 Sign-On Bonus offered too!

09/11/2025

Congratulation to Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, Kentucky for being recognized in Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the "529 Top-Rated Hospitals for Nurse Communication." The list of hospitals were rated 5 stars for nurse communication, according to CMS’ Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey.

We are proud of the nursing team that recognizes communication is a key part of a caring healthcare experience.

To read the full article click: https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/rankings-and-ratings/529-top-hospitals-for-nurse-communication/

09/11/2025

Congratulation to Mountain West Medical Center in Tooele, Utah for being recognized in Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the "529 Top-Rated Hospitals for Nurse Communication." The list of hospitals were rated 5 stars for nurse communication, according to CMS’ Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey.

Why does this matter? Nurse communication can contribute to better patient experiences and patient outcomes. Congratulations to the nursing team on this important recognition!

To read the full article click: https://ow.ly/S1EL50WU1h9

09/11/2025

Welcome David Summers who joined Quorum Health as Vice President, Division Controller. This new position is a key member of the operations leadership team. In this role, David works closely with corporate and local hospital leadership on operations finance efficiency and best practice projects.

David is a seasoned financial leader who has served as CFO for hospitals across the country. He brings a wealth of operational and strategic experience to Quorum Health, and we are excited about the perspective he will add to our organization.

09/10/2025

Welcome to Tim Matney, Chief Financial Officer at Big Bend Regional Medical Center in Alpine, Texas. With over 30 years of experience in hospital finance and executive leadership, Tim is a valuable addition to the Big Bend family. We look forward to the leadership and insight he’ll bring as we continue working together to serve our community with excellence.

08/22/2025

We are proud of the Kentucky River Medical Center team for receiving the Impact Award from the Kentucky Office of Rural Health. This honor recognizes organizations that enhance access to care, foster healthier communities, and inspire innovation in rural healthcare.

Learn more about the award: https://medicine.uky.edu/news/kentucky-office-rural-health-presents-2025-impact-2025-08-20t11-19-00

08/18/2025

Communities coming together to help local kids start the school year prepared and confident. BBRMC recently joined forces with the U.S. Army, Alpine Police Department, and the community to host its Backpack Giveaway Open House. Wishing all a safe and successful year ahead!

08/15/2025

Join us in giving a warm welcome to Tammy Schreiber! Mesa View Regional Medical Center recently welcomed Tammy as Chief Financial Officer. With more than 15 years of experience in hospital finance, Tammy is a valuable addition to the Mesa View family.

08/15/2025

This week, Quorum Health welcomes Patrick C. McVey, MBA, BSN, RN as Vice President of Operations.

In his new role, Patrick partners with our Chief Operating Officer to develop long-term strategies and advance operational effectiveness in contracting, staffing, budgeting, analytics, physician relationships, service line implementations and strategic planning.

He brings more than a decade of leadership experience across clinical and operational roles, including COO, Interim CEO, and Compliance Officer at HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital.
We’re excited for the experience and insight Patrick brings to Quorum Health as we continue to grow. Welcome to the team, Patrick!

08/15/2025

Congratulations to the Forrest City Medical Center Emergency Department!

We’re proud to share that the hospital received the American Heart Association Mission: Lifeline Regional Award, honoring the team’s commitment to heart care.

This recognition reflects the dedication, skill, and compassion the hospital’s ED team demonstrates every day—making a lifesaving difference when every second counts.

Learn more about this achievement here: https://forrestcitymedicalcenter.com/forrest-city-medical-center-nationally-recognized-for-its-role-in-providing-quality-care-for-severe-heart-attacks-in-east-arkansas/

08/14/2025

We are inspired by the unity and strength that come together in times of need. Odessa Regional Medical Center and Scenic Mountain Medical Center recently supported flood relief efforts in the Texas Hill Country by donating essential supplies to those impacted by the recent severe flooding. Our hearts remain with the families and communities as they navigate the aftermath of these devastating storms.

05/30/2025

Honored to celebrate EMS Week and the incredible teams who make a difference in the communities we serve. From life-saving care in the field to compassion in crisis, EMS professionals go above and beyond every single day.

If you see an EMS worker, be sure to thank them—not just during EMS Week, but all year long!

05/29/2025

Congratulations to Daysha Castle, Certified Nursing Assistant, for being named Three Rivers Medical Center’s Employee of the Year for 2024!

We applaud her commitment to outstanding service to the Louisa, KY community. Her teammates describe her as compassionate, collaborative, and deeply committed to the patients she serves and her coworkers.