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Gooding’s North Canyon Medical Center Update

Board members took a tour of the soon to be open North Canyon Medical Center in Gooding this morning.    With the ribbon cutting coming up on February 12th, it is all but complete with most of the equipment , artwork, and furnishings in place.    What an impressive facility!  Administration is to be congratulated for a great job.  The public will be able to take tours on February 12th following the 2 PM ribbon cutting and again on February 13th.  After public tours are complete the process of sterilization will begin to prepare the facility for its opening on March 2, 2010.  If you can’t attend the public tours, here are a few pictures to show you what to expect.

North Canyon Medical Center UPdate

Another Wonderful Update on our New Hospital

Earlier this week, we received fire & safety Certificate of Occupancy

Today, we received verbal approval by the Department of Health and Welfare for Hospital Occupancy (they were very impressed)

We have some final minor inspections for the pharmacy, but at this point we can occupy the facility and provide healthcare services.

Final signoff by administration will most likely occur late next week, after the contractor completes all the final painting and cleaning touchups.

Furnishings are 90% installed. Artwork shows up tomorrow, and our Big Rock with our logo has been placed at the front circle (go check it out!)

Final equipment comes now through the 3^rd of February.

Sunday at Midnight begins our big IT changeover. I wish everyone the best of luck!

Earl Fitzpatrick

CEO

Partners In Healthcare, Inc.

dba Gooding County Memorial Hospital

dba North Canyon Medical Center (opens 3-2-10)

1120 Montana Street

Gooding, ID 83330

(208) 934-4433 X1105

(208) 934-8760 (fax)

(208)

358-0733 (cell)

earl.fitzpatrick@ncm-c.org

“Quality Care Close to Home”

Good News! Idaho has a Plan to Keep Parks Open

I was glad to read the article  in the Times News written by Ben Botkin that stated  “Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter and Idaho Parks and Recreation Department Director Nancy Merrill announced on Friday plans aimed at shifting the agency’s dependence away from the state’s general fund and making Idaho’s parks more self-sustaining through business plans tailored for each park. . . . “  This welcome plan should have been addressed years ago before they become a drain on our state’s general fund.  According to the article the plan will go before JFAC on February 1.  I have said in several conversations that if they raised the fees slightly, it would help with the cost.   I’m certainly willing to pay $1 more to camp in a state park.  The article didn’t mention any changes to the cost of the annual state parks pass, but a small increase there certainly shouldn’t affect sales.  Until now, I figured very few would even buy the annual pass, not knowing if there were going to be very many state parks still open.  Cudos to those who have worked hard and provided input to come up with a plan.  As a Hagerman resident I am pleased that we will not be looking at closure of the state parks in our area.  Read the entire Times News article.

North Canyon Medical Center in Gooding, Idaho Will Provide . . .

. . . Medical care in an all new, spacious facility using state of the art equipment openning 3/2/10.  This 50,000 square foot medical center will house 15 spacious private inpatient rooms with wireless access and family sleeping space, digital diagnostic imaging, and an emergency room with 2 trauma bays and 6 exam rooms.  Also available will b e 2 spacious operating rooms in the large surgical suite for the 8 surgeons who will be providing services at the facility.  These services will be provided  with paperless electronic charting  enabling integrated clinic and hospital records. Also available will be a Charity Clinic for the working poor or recently unemployed.  The clinic will be provide a variety of services through volunteer efforts of physicians and nursing staff.  The Charity Clinic is slated to start in mid-March 2010 operating on Thursday evenings except Holiday for 2 hours.  Learn more at your community hospital’s new website and from this presentation:  North Canyon Medical Center and Charity Clinic.

Gooding Hospital CEO Speaking Schedule

Hear about the services that will be available at the  North Canyon Medical Center in Gooding, Idaho, opening in March 2010 and the upcoming Charity Clinic at several community meetings where CEO, Earl Fitzpatrick will be speaking.  The schedule is:

Thursday, 12/3 – 7 PM Wendell City Council

Monday, 12/7 – 7 PM Gooding City Council

Wednesday, 12/9 – 12 Noon Hagerman Chamber

Monday, 12/14 – 7 PM Richfield city Council

Wednesday, 12/16 – 7 PM Bliss City Council

Thursday, 12/17 – 7 PM Fairfield City Council

Monday, 1/11 – 6 PM Gooding Lion’s Club

Tuesday, 1/12 – 7 PM Glenns Ferry City Council

Wednesday, 1/13 – 12 Noon Wendell Chamber

Gooding Hospital Progress Report

Construction of the North Canyon Medical Center in Gooding, Idaho is 90% complete on on schedule for the February 12, 2010 ribbon cutting and March 2, 2010 opening.  Completion of flooring is in progress, with final coat of paint being applied in some areas.  Kitchen equipment is in place, and the two reception desks are installed.  Exterior construction is substantially complete with the landscaping completed and flag pole to be installed.  The residents and medical providers of Gooding County and the surrounding area are anticipating the completion of their new hospital and the enhanced “quality healthcare, close to home” that we be available.

Gooding County Memorial Hospital Festival of Trees

Festival of Trees Schedule:   10: AM – 5:00 PM daily

• Gala celebration & Silent auction
  • Thursday, December 10th
  • 7:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Light Appetizers & Wine Tasting
  • $20 per person
• Ladies Luncheon & Style Show
  • Friday, December 11th
  • 11:15 AM & 1:00 PM seatings
  • $10.00 per person
• Santa Visit & Photo plus Live Entertainment
  • Saturday, December 12th
  • 10 AM – 4 PM

The Gooding County Memorial Hospital Foundation helps the community through scholarships and tuition assistance for students entering the medical field, and enhancing hospital serves through fund raising efforts which include the Festival of Trees.  This year’s festival will be held December 10 – 12 at the Gooding Fairground Community Room located at 203 Lucy Lane, Gooding.

Gooding County’s North Canyon Hospital Progress Update

The construction of North Canyon Hospital in Gooding, Idaho is on schedule for ribbon cutting in February 2010.  This new facility will be a great asset to Gooding County and the surrounding area with the availability of surgery, and a more specialty disciplines offered.   They are putting on doors, …

North Canyon Hospital Progress

The construction of North Canyon Hospital in Gooding, Idaho is on schedule for ribbon cutting in February 2010.  This new facility will be a great asset to Gooding County and the surrounding area with the availability of surgery, and a more speciality diciplines offered.   They are putting on doors, doing tile work, and starting the landscaping.  Parking lot asphalt is also complete.

Agriculture provides stability amid economic downturn

The Magic Valley economy is strongly influenced by agriculture similar the to Treasure Valley.   Supply and demand has a large effect on prices as does the cost of production.  If it weren’t for this stabilizing force in the area economy we would feel greater effects from the economic downturn.  An Idaho Press Tribune article stated, “the Treasure Valley’s agriculture players have continued churning out wheat, meat, milk and other essentials as other industries stumble through their biggest slump in decades. Profit margins are down because of softened worldwide demand during the recession, but employment numbers remain stable, according to Boise State University economist Don Holley.”  The entire article can be read at  Idaho Press Trubune

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