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7/30/2010: Fullenkamp receives nursing scholarship
Margaret Mary Community Hospital, in conjunction with the Ripley County Community Foundation, announces Rachel Fullenkamp as this year’s recipient of the Doris A. Brelage Nursing... [more]
7/9/2010: Nurse Practitioners join MMCH staff
Margaret Mary Community Hospital announces the addition of two new nurse practitioners to its staff – Cindy Allen and Joyce Howell. Nurse practitioners are registered nurses who are... [more]
7/9/2010: Local girl wins national essay contest
Sarah Boyken of Cross Plains recently won the “How does Girls on the Run Make You Fearless?” essay contest sponsored by Secret antiperspirant. A seventh-grade student at South Ripley... [more]
6/21/2010: Hospital announces Board of Directors
Jim Roberts was elected as a new director at the annual meeting of the Margaret Mary Community Hospital Corporation held May 24, 2010. He replaces retiring director John Grossman who has served on... [more]
6/17/2010: More than 300 women attend Speaking of Women's Health
On Saturday, June 12, more than 300 women were educated and pampered at Margaret Mary Community Hospital’s 12th annual Speaking of Women’s Health Ò conference. Held... [more]
6/3/2010: Putnam earns degree of Doctor of Health Administration
On May 21, Margaret Mary Community Hospital president Timothy Putnam received his degree of Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) from the Medical University of South Carolina. The Doctor of Health... [more]
5/6/2010: Students enjoy Farm Fit field trip
On May 4 and 5, second-grade students from Batesville, Sunman and Milan elementary schools had the chance to experience farm life through Margaret Mary Community Hospital’s Farm Fit... [more]
3/16/2010: MMCH awarded accreditation from the Joint Commission
By demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission‘s national standards for health care quality and safety, Margaret Mary Community Hospital has earned the Joint Commission’s Gold... [more]
1/29/2010: Immunization Clinic Changes Location
MMCH’s Immunization Clinic has a new name and address. Now called the MMCH Wellness Clinic, immunizations for both children and adults are offered at 4 West Pearl St. in Batesville (located... [more]
1/4/2010: MMCH welcomes first baby of 2010
Born at 3:37 a.m. on Jan. 3, Grant Albert Bohman became the first baby born at Margaret Mary Community Hospital in 2010. Grant is shown with his parents, Mark and Hope Bohman of St. Peters.... [more]
11/11/2009: MMCH enforces new visitor restrictions
Margaret Mary Community Hospital is joining a growing list of hospitals across the region that is putting tighter restrictions on visitors to curb the spread of the H1N1 virus. On Wednesday MMCH... [more]
8/31/2009: Get Your Rear in Gear 5k set for Sept. 12
On Sept. 12, Margaret Mary Community Hospital and the national Colon Cancer Coalition are teaming up to offer the first Southeast Indiana Get Your Rear in Gear 5k. The event begins at 9 a.m. at... [more]
7/27/2009: New athletic trainer at MMCH
Margaret Mary Community Hospital welcomes athletic trainer Eric Fledderman to its staff. In addition to leading the hospital’s new sports medicine program, Fledderman will be the athletic... [more]
7/14/2009: Podiatrist now seeing patients in Batesville
Margaret Mary Community Hospital is excited to announce the addition of Podiatrist Amy Jelinek to its medical staff. Amy Jelinek, D.P.M. is now seeing patients from 8 a.m. to noon every Friday at... [more]
6/19/2009: Women "earn degrees in healthy living" at SWH conference
On Saturday, June 13, more than 300 women were educated and pampered at Margaret Mary Community Hospital’s 11th annual Speaking of Women’s Health Ò conference. Held... [more]
6/16/2009: More than 200 celebrate Cancer Survivors Day
On Sunday, June 7 more than 200 people, 65 of whom were cancer survivors, gathered at The Hansen Center to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day. Survivors from Ripley, Franklin, Decatur... [more]
6/16/2009: MMCH completes construction on Women's Imaging Center and ESD
On Sunday, June 28, Margaret Mary Community Hospital is holding a community open house for its newly renovated Emergency Services Department and Women’s Imaging Center. The event will be... [more]
5/27/2009: Dr. Glaser receives public service award
We’ve all heard the phrase, “Actions speak louder than words.” This saying is especially appropriate for Dr. Steve Glaser, a family practice physician in southeastern Indiana who... [more]
4/17/2009: Rededication ceremony held for MMCH's chapel
On Friday, April 10, employees of Margaret Mary Community Hospital held a rededication ceremony for the MMCH chapel, located on the first floor of the hospital’s 1932 building. The chapel... [more]
4/14/2009: McClure first "capped" candy striper in 1968
As Faye McClure, of Somerset, Ky., dug through her memorabilia from past years, she came across a red and white striped cap from 1968. As a volunteer in the candy striper program at Margaret Mary... [more]
3/5/2009: Volunteers play important role at MMCH
There are many reasons why people volunteer at Margaret Mary Community Hospital. Some are retirees who still want to make a valuable contribution of their time and talents. Some are... [more]
12/31/2008: Pediatric pulmonology clinic available at The Hansen Center
Margaret Mary Community Hospital is now offering a new pediatric pulmonology clinic for children with asthma and other conditions of the airway and pulmonary system. Carolyn Kercsmar, MD and Karen... [more]
11/13/2008: MMCH Board announces hospital CEO
Melanie Riehle, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Margaret Mary Community Hospital, announced today the appointment of Timothy L. Putnam as the new hospital president and chief executive... [more]
9/11/2008: MMCH now offering new wound care clinic
For people with diabetes, poor circulation or other health conditions, a wound can be a serious and life-altering medical condition. In some cases, chronic wounds can even lead to serious... [more]
9/4/2008: ESD entrance closed
Due to construction at Margaret Mary Community Hospital, the emergency services department entrance will be closed starting Sept. 15. All patients visiting the ESD will have to enter through the... [more]
9/4/2008: MMCH recognized for technology improvements
Do patients prefer hospitals with advanced information technology? A recent analysis of data from the 2008 Most Wired Survey and Benchmarking Study suggests they do. That’s good news for... [more]
8/18/2008: Cancer program approved by Commission on Cancer
The Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) has granted Three-Year Approval with Commendation to the cancer program at The Hansen Center. The CoC approves only... [more]
8/12/2008: MMCH begins $12 million renovation project
MMCH has recently begun a new $12 million expansion and renovation project. Highlights of the project include a bigger and better Emergency Services Department, an expanded Radiology Department... [more]
7/2/2008: MMCH awards local students $51,000 in financial aid
Margaret Mary Community Hospital recently awarded financial aid to six new students this year. Students who receive assistance are seeking careers in nursing or allied health care fields including... [more]
6/27/2008: Local students receive SWH scholarships
Sponsored by Margaret Mary Community Hospital, two area students were recently awarded financial assistance through the Speaking of Women’s Health (SWH) scholarship fund. Lisa Meyer, of... [more]
6/18/2008: Hospital announces Board of Directors
The Margaret Mary Community Hospital Board of Directors elected its 2008-2009 officers at its annual meeting held May 19, 2008. Melanie Riehle, of Batesville, was re-elected Chairperson and Don... [more]
6/18/2008: MMCH celebrates 10 years of Speaking of Women's Health
On Saturday, June 14, 550 women gathered to be educated and pampered at Margaret Mary Community Hospital’s tenth annual Speaking of Women’s Health event, held at Batesville High... [more]
5/29/2008: MMCH loses more than half a ton!
When you enter the doors of Margaret Mary Community Hospital, you may notice the staff is a little lighter on their feet – 1,225 pounds lighter to be exact.
In January, approximately... [more]
5/5/2008: MMCH’s diabetes program receives re-certification
The diabetes self-management program of Margaret Mary Community Hospital has been awarded continued recognition from the American Diabetes Association (ADA). The ADA recognition effort is a... [more]
3/6/2008: MMCH offers new services
Margaret Mary Community Hospital’s Occupational Therapy Department is now offering two new services – vision rehabilitation and a monthly wheelchair clinic.
MMCH’s low-vision... [more]
2/20/2008: Colon cancer more common than people think
Even though cancer runs in Kevin Clark’s family, he certainly wasn’t expecting the diagnosis he received last May – Stage III colon cancer. It started when 49-year-old Clark, of... [more]
2/20/2008: MMCH’s Echocardiography Lab receives accreditation
One American dies every 32 seconds of cardiovascular disease or disorders of the heart and blood vessels. However, due to echocardiographic testing, many types of heart disease are now detected... [more]
1/3/2008: MMCH welcomes first baby of 2008
Born at 4:51 a.m. on Jan. 1, Mylie Jo Marcum became the first baby born at Margaret Mary Community Hospital in 2008. Mylie was born to Brandie Dean and Derek Marcum of Versailles. Delivered by... [more]