August 24, 2012 - Post-Town Hall Report
Aug 24, 2012
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Marc Strode, CEO
Folks,
As promised, I thought I would "check-in" and provide some updates around the shop. I had a nice time off w/ the family. We were like traveling gypsies moving down I-10 w/ stops w/ friends and kin in SA, Houston, Baton Rouge and...
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July 25, 2012 - Current Events at VVRMC
Jul 25, 2012
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Marc Strode, CEO
Folks,
I just returned from a very nice reception held today to recognize Dr. Joe Saunders' 40 years of service to the radiology department here at Val Verde Regional Medical Center. While I have only worked with him for a bit over a year...
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December 12, 2011 -- Party debrief and house guests
Dec 12, 2011
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Marc Strode, CEO
Folks,
Merry Christmas! It's here! Hard to believe, and if you are like me still lots to do before Santa makes his way to Del Rio next Saturday night. For those that made it out to the Christmas party on Saturday evening, we hope you had...
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September 17, 2012 - Mid-month report
Sep 17, 2012
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Marc Strode, CEO
Folks,
Happy Monday! I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend and enjoyed some of the many fun events that went on in Del Rio this weekend. From Brown Plaza celebration of Mexico's Independence Day to our United Way Carnival--one of 3 events...
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April 27, 2012 - Remembering Dr. Gutierrez
Apr 27, 2012
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Marc Strode, CEO
Folks,
Our hearts are heavy this week as we mourn the loss of Dr. Alfredo Gutierrez, Jr. who passed away earlier this week. Dr. Gutierrez was 80 years old and had been on staff here at VVRMC since 1961. His medical career in Del Rio...
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June 21, 2012 - Escort Service
Jun 21, 2012
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Marc Strode, CEO
Folks,
OK now, get your mind out of the gutter.....not that kind of escort service!
I do want to talk about something very important both from a patient safety and patient experience standpoint. We've spent a bit of time on this one w/...
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October 7, 2011 - Emergency Room Physician Change
Oct 07, 2011
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Mark Strode, CEO
Folks,
I want to report to you that today we gave our 90-day notice to EmCare, who currently staffs our emergency room. Beginning January 6, 2012 we will be staffed by Level 5. Level 5 is a local company that staffs EDs across Texas in...
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October 18, 2011 -- lots o' updates....long Blog....
Oct 19, 2011
by
Marc Strode, CEO
Folks,
We got a lot of irons in the fire! It is busy at VVRMC! But first, how bout this weather? Just outstanding. It ought to be perfect this weekend for what some on our team are calling the "best weekend in Del Rio". I was wondering...
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June 24, 2011
Sep 28, 2011
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Francine Pina
Folks,
For those of you that turned out for the Town Hall Meetings last week, you were part of a record crowd for such an event! 265 of your colleagues attended and not only heard about our progress and initiatives around patient...
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November 4, 2011 - Revised VVRMC Organizational Chart
Nov 04, 2011
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Marc Strode, CEO
Folks,
I want to share with you some news that will impact just about everyone on the team. I've been here now for 5 months, which has been enough time to get a really good feel for the place and our team members, particularly our leaders....
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