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May 3, 2013 - Town Hall Meetings & Hospital Week
May 03, 2013 by Francine Pina
It's taken me six weeks to do my first blog. I am excited about this way to communicate with our employees. Last week we held our Town Hall meetings. It was a first for me here. If I hadn't met you before that was an opportunity for me...
February 21, 2013 - Resignation
Feb 21, 2013 by Marc Strode, CEO
Folks, I made a very, very difficult decision to resign my post as CEO earlier this week from VVRMC. I did this for personal reasons and am in the process now of figuring out what is next for me and my family. I am incredibly proud to...
January 31, 2013 - Already a month behind us....some updates
Jan 31, 2013 by Marc Strode, CEO
Folks, Did that happen fast or what? Seems like I was just opening Christmas gifts w/ the kids yesterday....well, tomorrow we'll be in February! It has been an extremely busy month for VVRMC, and I thank you again for making it happen--busy...
January 18, 2013 - Busier than a one-armed paper hanger.....
Jan 18, 2013 by Marc Strode, CEO
Folks, We are off to the races in 2013. I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for humping it and pulling together to take care of our patients during this busy time. This is busier than it was last winter--maybe flu has...
January 3, 2013 -- Dr. George Bauer (1948-2012)
Jan 03, 2013 by Marc Strode, CEO
Folks, Wanted all of you to know that VVRMC and Del Rio lost a good man last week as Dr. Bauer succumbed to cancer while at home with his family. He will be missed by all who knew him. He had been part of the VVRMC family for over 35...
January 3, 2013 -- Happy New Year!!
Jan 03, 2013 by Marc Strode, CEO
Folks, I hope Santa was good to you at Christmas and that you rang in the new year with celebrations with friends and family! First, for those that worked during the holidays, particularly Christmas day and New Year's day while many of us...
December 20, 2012 - Security no longer chauffers
Dec 20, 2012 by Marc Strode, CEO
Folks, For many years at VVRMC it's been a longstanding practice for one of our fine security officers to make a quick trip to run someone to the airport or to their house. We've done this out of the spirit of service, but last weekend it...
December 14, 2012 - Drs. Manning, Oviedo and Salama to join Amistad Medical Professionals
Dec 14, 2012 by Marc Strode, CEO
Folks, I am pleased to report that Drs. Manning, Oviedo and Salama will be joining Amistad Medical Professionals beginning March 1, 2013. We are super excited about retaining these three key doctors in our community and having them closer...
December 11, 2012 - Vista Verde Medical Complex under contract w/ VVHD
Dec 11, 2012 by Marc Strode, CEO
Folks, I wanted everyone to know that our hospital district intends to purchase the Vista Verde Medical Clinic up the road from us. The building is under contract, and the intention is to close on the property at the end of February. We...
December 7, 2012 - Party Time!
Dec 07, 2012 by Marc Strode, CEO
Folks, Very much looking forward to our team Christmas party to take place tomorrow night at the Civic Center. I also want to go ahead and thank those of you who will be here in the shop working and taking care of our patients while most...