Archbold

07/30/2025

Congratulations to Jackie Meeks, PT, for being named Employee of the Quarter for second quarter of 2025 for Archbold Memorial’s Clinical Support category!

Her nomination reads, “She is consistently a super producer. She is always dependable and committed. For more than 30 years, she has gone above and beyond to please her patients and our providers, and is always available to prioritize their needs. She is never sick, has no call-ins, comes to work, works independently and all without a word of complaint. I can’t say enough about how much of an asset she is to this organization. We are very fortunate to have such an awesome team member!”

Way to go, Jackie! We’re so glad that you’re a part of the Archbold team!

07/30/2025

Congratulations to Angela Sellers, RN at Archbold Mitchell emergency department, for receiving her 25-year service award!

Thank you, Angela, for your years of service, commitment and contributions to our mission of providing safe, innovative and compassionate care for our communities!

07/29/2025

🧲 Last week, we celebrated MRI Safety Week — a time to recognize the incredible work of our MRI team!

Their commitment to safety, quality, and compassionate care ensures every patient experience is both secure and supportive.

07/29/2025

“You snore like a freight train!”

It might sound funny… but could it be something more?

Snoring can be more than just a noisy nuisance—it might be a sign of sleep apnea, a serious condition linked to heart disease, high blood pressure, and more.

We sat down with Dr. Jackson Hatfield, MD, of Archbold Primary Care, to break down the difference between just snoring and something more serious.

Check out our latest blog post to learn more!

https://www.archbold.org/articles/2025/july/simple-snoring-or-sleep-apnea-heres-how-to-tell-/

07/28/2025

Check out these reviews our team from the Archbold Women's Center received!

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07/27/2025

Check out this review our team in Radiology at Archbold Memorial received!

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07/26/2025

🎉 We’re proud to recognize our dedicated team members for their outstanding years of service to Archbold! 🎉

Congratulations to these Archbold employees for their years of service, commitment, and contributions to our mission of providing safe, innovative, compassionate care for our communities. Employees like them make Archbold a great place to work!

Pictured from left to right: Marilyn Bean, 40 years; Janice Rauls, 20 years; Erica Bryant, 20 years; John Carter, 35 years; Julie Dumas, 20 years; Tongila McIntyre, 25 years; Vickie Hundley, 25 years; Jeffery Crawford, 30 years; Cheree Croft, 35 years; Paige Nicholson, 20 years; Michele Ughetto, 25 years; and Dawn Maassen, 25 years.

07/25/2025

John Dustin Archbold, the namesake of John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital, was born on July 26, 1848, 177 years ago tomorrow.

Archbold was of Irish and English descent, born in Leesburg, Ohio, to Methodist Episcopal minister Rev. Israel Archbold and his wife, Francis Foster (Dana) Archbold. The early death of his father and the absence of his older brothers left John with the responsibility of supporting his family. He dropped out of school to work at a grocery store, took on odd jobs, and studied in the evenings to educate himself.

He was physically short of stature, but had a big personality. He was described as “religious but ambitious and possessed of a cheerful humor, ready wit, and the whole-souled way he went about his work.” He was “bright, alert, fearless, quick at figures and bubbling over with high spirits.”

He was just sixteen years old when he first worked in the oil business in Pennsylvania. By 1867, he had earned enough to purchase a home for his mother and send his sisters to college. While he originally worked to organize the independent oil companies against the Standard Oil Company, his company was later absorbed by Standard Oil. By 1911, Archbold was the president of the company. According to C. L. Bragg, “his relationship with Rockefeller and Standard Oil would be greatly beneficial to all parties.

In 1931, an oil industry colleague described John D. Archbold as “one of the quickest, shrewdest thinkers I ever knew, and one of the most buoyant characters. He was unassuming and democratic. He would permit no one to address him except ‘Johnnie,’ even when he was chairman of the board.”

Less than a decade after his death, John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital opened in Thomasville, Georgia. Funded by his son, John F. “Jack” Archbold”, the hospital remains a lasting memorial to his father and a testament to the generosity of the Archbold family.

To read more about the life of John D. Archbold, please visit http://www.archbold.org/news .

07/24/2025

Archbold is pleased to announce the appointment of Loren J. Rials, CPA, as the health system's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Rials most recently came to Archbold from LifePoint Health in Brentwood, Tennessee, where he served as Senior Vice President and CFO of the multi-state hospital system since 2023. Previous to his time at LifePoint, Rials served in various financial leadership roles and has over 23 years of experience in healthcare finance.

“Loren’s decades of experience in healthcare finance were earned through tireless work to improve healthcare facilities from Oklahoma to South Carolina,” said Darcy Craven, Archbold President and CEO. “His expertise is a valuable addition to Archbold, and we are pleased to welcome Loren to our leadership team.”

Rials attended Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, where he earned a Bachelor's and Master of Science degrees both in Accounting. He is married to Melissa K. Rials, and they have two children. Their son, Michael, lives in South Carolina with his wife, Madison, and is a golf instructor at Quixote Club. Their daughter, Jennifer, is an upcoming senior at the University of South Carolina in Columbia.

Rials will begin his role at Archbold in August. He comes to Archbold upon the retirement of Greg S Hembree, who has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Archbold since 2017. Archbold thanks Greg for his dedicated service to our organization and the guidance he offered through the pandemic and throughout his tenure here.

07/24/2025

Congratulations to Marlie Brown, RN, Nurse Manager, Med/Surg, at Archbold Mitchell for being named Archbold’s Leader of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2025!

Her nomination reads, “This nominee is a wonderful leader. Recently, I transitioned to a new role and Marlie has been here to help guide me. Although we work in different departments, she has been more than willing to step up and help me in my time of need. She is thoughtful and caring for her staff and coworkers. She has brought her creativity and fun spirit to our recent Nurse’s Week and National Hospital Week activities. Bringing joyfulness and laughter to the workplace is a special talent for a leader to possess. Big smiles and warm welcomes are the first thing any staff, patient or visitor receives from her. She will tell you that Archbold Mitchell is a family of people who are here to care for their community! Marlie embodies the results of the Great Place to Work Survey because she is a leader who makes Archbold Mitchell a great place to work!”

We are so grateful that Marlie is a part of the Archbold team! Way to go, Marlie!

07/23/2025