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McCurtain Memorial
Since 1953
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Inside MMH: The Mission
"A hospital's greatest asset isn't its building. It isn't its equipment. It isn't even the incredible people who walk its halls each day. A hospital's greatest asset is its mission, because a mission is what gives purpose to every decision, every sacrifice, and every life it touches."

Brian Whitfield
Aug 46 min read


Medicare Part D Subsidies Ending
Healthcare organizations, senior advocates, and many policy analysts have expressed concern that ending the stabilization payments could increase monthly premiums for many Medicare beneficiaries.

Brian Whitfield
Jul 304 min read


Inside MMH: Who 'Owns' the Hospital
"The truth is that McCurtain Memorial Hospital doesn't fit neatly into any of those categories, and understanding why requires us to take another short journey through history."

Brian Whitfield
Jul 284 min read


Inside MMH: Before There Was a Hospital
"Every hospital has a beginning. Ours didn't begin with bricks, concrete, or steel. It began with people who refused to accept that their neighbors deserved anything less than hope."

Brian Whitfield
Jul 286 min read


McCurtain Memorial Hospital: A look inside
An Inside Look at Your Hospital.

Brian Whitfield
Jul 282 min read


McCurtain Memorial Management Inc. Board of Trustees and MMH responds
The work is not finished, and neither are we. We invite this community to reject rumor, demand truth and stand with the people working every day to preserve local healthcare.

Brian Whitfield
Jul 2117 min read


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 21, 20241 min read
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