West Burlington, IA- Great River Health Systems has announced their new President and CEO. On Wednesday, November 16th, The Great River Health System Board of Directors unanimously approved the selection of Dr. Michael McCoy as the full-time President and CEO of Great River Health. Douglas Martin, Great River Health System Board Chair stated, "The board is confident that Dr. McCoy has the experience and qualities to lead the organization. We are committed to our mission of empowering our people to provide compassionate, high-quality care while being good stewards of our resources in Southeast Iowa." Dr. McCoy had been serving as Interim President and CEO since October 14th, following the resignation of the previous President and CEO Matt Wenzel. "I look forward to continuing my work with the board, medical staff, and employees of the health system. Our priority is to continue to deliver outstanding services close to home and to strengthen our relationships in our communi
West Burlington, IA- Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center will build a new childcare center on its Fort Madison campus and enlarge the existing facility in West Burlington. The "Kid Zone" is for children of hospital employees. Great River Health Systems President and CEO Matt Wenzel said that "Providing a high-quality, convenient childcare center is a priority on both Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center campuses." "The West Burlington Kid Zone was built in response to employee requests. Besides benefitting our existing employees, having our own childcare center helps in the recruitment of future employees and physicians," Wenzel said. The 5,600 square-foot West Burlington Kid Zone opened in 2006. It is licensed for 89 children. The same blueprint will be used for the Fort Madison facility. It will be the first new structure built on the campus since the 2011 addition of the Outpatient Rehabilitation Services Center. A 3,381 square-foot addition to Kid
Burlington, IA- Health Care workers are facing a choice due to a federal mandate, get a COVID-19 vaccine or lose their job. It's a choice that could put an even greater strain on an industry already facing worker shortages. Great River Health Systems CEO Matt Wenzel told the Burlington Beacon that "Like any other industry right now, there is a workforce shortage." The Federal Mandate comes from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which oversees reimbursement for hospitals. If a hospital fails to comply with the mandate, they would lose their CMS funding. The deadline for healthcare workers to get vaccinated is January 4th, 2022.