april 2006
SOMC One of Ohio’s Best Places To Work
Apr. 25, 2006. Southern Ohio Medical Center has been named one of the top 10 large companies to work for in the state of Ohio. The distinction was given based on an evaluation of workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems, demographics and opinions of the employees of SOMC.
Several companies across the state were evaluated, but only 10 large and 10 small-to-medium companies were named as a best place to work. The awards are presented by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and the Society for Human Resource Management. Data was collected and ranked by the company ModernThink.
"This is quite an honor for our organization," Randy Arnett, president and CEO of SOMC, said. "It only further proves that SOMC houses some of the best employees in the state of Ohio."
Arnett said the distinction will not only emanate pride to our community through employees, but will also help with recruitment and retention.
"People want to be a part of something great. This distinction will be a way to show those seeking employment, that SOMC is the place to be," he said.
In the next few weeks, SOMC will receive a feedback report and the ranking of the organization based on data accumulated from the evaluation process. Arnett said SOMC is always searching for methods of gathering information to make adjustments and improvements in work life.
"Listening to our employees is important. Based on feedback from various venues such as the Employee Opinion Survey and distinctions such as this, we have made changes to our organization that will continue to make SOMC a great place to work. We will continue to listen and learn from those who make the greatest impact on our organization - our SOMC team," he said.
Children Make Blankets For Hospice Patients
Apr. 17, 2006. Wheelersburg students Cassidy Walker, Ally Darnell, Cassidy Spradlin and Lyndsey Johnson recently presented Inpatient Hospice Nurse Manager Donna Holcomb (right) with blankets for patients in Hospice of Southern Ohio, part of Southern Ohio Medical Center. The four students have volunteered in numerous community efforts, and after their neighbor became a Hospice patient, they decided to work on getting blankets for the patients that could be comforting as well as a keepsake for the patients’ families.
Ag Baby Named
Apr. 10, 2006. The Scioto County Farm Bureau named the newborn son of Mark and Tonya Edington (seated) of West Porsmouth the 2006 County Ag Baby in conjunction with National and Ohio Agriculture Day March 20. The bureau’s Promotion and Education chairs, Leanne Fuhrmann (standing, center), Paul Fuhrmann (right) and Michelle Henry (left), visited the Ag Baby and family and presented gifts from the bureau, Mark Harner of Nationwide Insurance, Koch’s Hardware, Bob Evans Restaurant, Fuhrmann’s Orchard, Lady Bug Greenhouse, Gampps Sales and Service, Essman’s Landscaping, Michelle Henry of Shady Banks Farm, Scioto Valley Farm Supply of Minford, Ponderosa Restaurant, Bahner’s Auto Parts, Hall’s Auto Part and Subway of Minford.
SOMC Peds At Valley Health Fair
Apr. 10, 2006. Southern Ohio Medical Center Pediatric Department’s Alice Gardner (pictured) attended the Valley Health Fair held March 28 at Valley High School. Gardner presented information about the dangers of smokeless tobacco. About 400 students participated in the event.
Friends Present Hollydays Proceeds
Apr. 10, 2006. Ruth Ann Logan, treasurer of the Friends of SOMC, presents a check for $25,000 to Randy Arnett, CEO of Southern Ohio Medical Center, during a luncheon honoring SOMC volunteers April 5. The donation supports the Friends’ $400,000 pledge for the new Vascular Suite at SOMC, a dedicated surgical suite for procedures involving problems of the circulatory system.
Hope Guild Supports Vascular Suite
Apr. 10, 2006. Members of the Hope Guild, part of the Friends of SOMC, present a check for $10,000 to Randy Arnett, CEO of Southern Ohio Medical Center, in support of the Friends’ $400,000 pledge for the hospital’s new vascular suite. Pictured are (from left) Arnett and Hope Guild Members Mary Ellen Thuma, Jackie Pass, Carol Burnheimer and Sandra Hall. The vascular suite is a dedicated surgical suite for procedures involving the circulatory system.
