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McCurtain Memorial
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Talent isn’t always waving at us. Sometimes, we have to seek it out.
One of the greatest responsibilities I carry as a rural hospital CEO isn’t just managing budgets or navigating regulations—it’s recognizing people. Rural America presents challenges for every industry, but healthcare feels it most. Limited resources. Smaller talent pools. Fewer “traditional” candidates with perfectly linear resumes. If we waited only for the ideal, textbook hire, many rural hospitals simply wouldn’t survive. That reality forces us to look deeper. In rural hea
Brian Whitfield
Jan 212 min read
A Voice Restored: How Teamwork Changed a Patient's Life
Meet Nancy Graham For 17 years, Nancy Graham lived without the ability to communicate in a way most of us take for granted. Everyday conversations, expressing needs, and sharing thoughts were major challenges due to aphasia. But today, Nancy’s life looks very different—thanks to collaboration, compassion, and a team that refused to give up. Amanda Rosson, Clinic Care Coordinator with McCurtain Memorial Rural Health Clinics, recognized that Nancy needed more than routine care.
kayla.manginell
Jan 91 min read
McCurtain Memorial Hospital Launches New Inpatient Hospitalist Program in Partnership with OSU Medicine
McCurtain Memorial Hospital is proud to announce an exciting new development in our ongoing partnership with Oklahoma State University...
kayla.manginell
Aug 25, 20252 min read
Campbell, Straley and LaRue elected to MMH Board of Trustees
Campbell, Straley and LaRue elected to MMH Board of Trustees
Brian Whitfield
Jul 1, 20251 min read
Regaining Strength and Independence: How MMH Swing Bed Program Helped My Grandmother
The McCurtain Memorial Swing Bed Program is designed to bridge the gap between hospital care and home.
kayla.manginell
Mar 3, 20252 min read
Press Release: National IV Fluid Shortage Impacting McCurtain Memorial Hospital
For Immediate Release November 12, 2024 – Idabel, OK Due to the recent impact of Hurricane Helene on Baxter International’s IV fluid...
kayla.manginell
Nov 12, 20242 min read
Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day?
Alan Jackson’s lyrics echo in our hearts, causing us to pause and remember where we were on that tragic morning 23 years ago. It’s a...
kayla.manginell
Sep 11, 20242 min read
Preparing for the Unexpected: McCurtain Memorial Staff Trained in Emergent Obstetrics Care
Our dedicated staff at McCurtain Memorial Hospital recently completed specialized training in emergent obstetrics care, led by Medical City.
kayla.manginell
Aug 19, 20241 min read
McCurtain Memorial Therapy Staff Provides Education and In-Service at Local School
Last week, McCurtain Memorial Hospital's Therapy Department provided an engaging in-service at a local school for staff and parents,
kayla.manginell
Aug 15, 20241 min read
Ramblings of a small town hospital CEO: Can I borrow a pen?
I remember from as early as 5 years old my appreciation for a fine ink pen and my pursuit to have as good a penmanship as my elmentary...
Brian Whitfield
Aug 3, 20244 min read
Path for new build or rehab of hospital becomes complicated
On Tuesday, hospital president and CEO Brian Whitfield announced that following conversations with County Commissioner and Chairman, John...
Brian Whitfield
Jul 30, 20243 min read
MMH speaks to Lions Club on plans for the hospital
On Thursday, hospital President and CEO, Brian Whitfield, and Chief Marketing Officer, Kayla Manginell, were invited to speak to the...
Brian Whitfield
Jul 11, 20243 min read
Attorneys for both the hospital and McCurtain County begin reviewing language for a potential November ballot to fund remodel of existing hospital
IDABEL, OK - McCurtain Memorial Hospital president and CEO, Brian Whitfield, began holding talks with the hospitals legal counsel the...
Brian Whitfield
Jul 5, 20243 min read
Hospital Lockdown lifted 12:41AM on 6/21/2024
At 12:41AM on 6/21/2023, hospital CEO Brian Whitfield announced an “all clear” and the lockdown was lifted. The hospital was placed on...
Brian Whitfield
Jun 20, 20241 min read
Hospital Lockdown: 6/20/2024 at 9:49PM
MMH on lockdown
Brian Whitfield
Jun 20, 20241 min read
MMH receives on-site visit from SQSS President/CEO Bainbridge
McCurtain Memorial Hospital, in a separate visit paid for through federal grant dollars, received an on-site visit on Thursday, June 13,...
Brian Whitfield
Jun 16, 20241 min read
MMH recipient of HRSA grant for TTAP
In early 2024, McCurtain Memorial Hospital was selected to participate in the Targeted Technical Assistance Program (TTAP) at no cost to...
Brian Whitfield
Jun 16, 20242 min read
Oklahoma Supreme Court rules against MMH and County Commissioners on 2% lodging tax
On Wednesday, McCurtain Memorial Hospital, President and CEO, Brian Whitfield, took to a live streamed social media platform to inform...
Brian Whitfield
Jun 12, 20241 min read
Hospital, litigation survey closes with no suprise results
IDABEL, OK- McCurtain Memorial Hospital launched a survey recently across the county to poll local residents on their views of the need...
Brian Whitfield
Feb 29, 20243 min read
Survey: How do you feel about the 2% lodging tax that was passed in 2022?
In November 2022, the voters of McCurtain County voted overwhelmingly to pass a 2% lodging tax to fund the building of a new hospital. In...
Brian Whitfield
Feb 16, 20242 min read
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