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Procedural setback in 2% lodging tax litigation
On November 14, the Oklahoma Supreme. Court ruled that Judge Emily Maxwell did not have the jurisdiction over the 2% lodging tax...

Brian Whitfield
Nov 20, 20232 min read


Maxwell orders stay on collection of lodging tax; denies request for bond
Idabel, OK - In a November 1 ruling that McCurtain Memorial Hospital received tonight, McCurtain County district court judge, Emily...

Brian Whitfield
Nov 3, 20232 min read


More than meets the eye
It's so easy to assume that your chosen profession is the only job in the world that has ins and outs that no one will ever understand -...

Brian Whitfield
Sep 26, 20235 min read


Can I be real with you for a moment?
CEO gets real about unpaid bills to the hospita

Brian Whitfield
Aug 13, 20233 min read
BOCC commits $270k for surgery equipment and dialysis
Idabel, OK - On Monday, July 24, all three commissioners in McCurtain County voted unanimously to commit $270,000, respectively, to...

Brian Whitfield
Jul 24, 20232 min read


McCurtain Memorial elects new MEC members
IDABEL, OK - On Tuesday, July 11, McCurtain Memorial Hospital elected two new members to the hospital's Medical Executive Committee...

Brian Whitfield
Jul 13, 20232 min read


Land deal closes for new McCurtain Memorial Hospital
Today, I was invited to join former and current McCurtain County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) in a photo-op with a check for over...

Brian Whitfield
Jul 13, 20233 min read


Land purchased for new hospital; McDaniel gives all clear
IDABEL, OK - On Monday morning after a lengthy agenda, all three members of the McCurtain County Board of County Commissioners voted...

Brian Whitfield
Jul 3, 20232 min read


Maxwell: The 2% lodging tax is valid and approved
For Immediate Release by MMH President & CEO, Brian Whitfield IDABEL, OK - On Tuesday, McCurtain Memorial Hospital was informed by its...

Brian Whitfield
Jun 20, 20233 min read


This isn't Dallas, sir
The CEO's Corner: This isn't Dallas, sir.

Brian Whitfield
Jun 13, 20232 min read


MMH future is brighter than ever
For over fifty years now, McCurtain Memorial Hospital has been a pillar in McCurtain County and over the half century she has stood, many...

Brian Whitfield
May 29, 20234 min read


2 trying to take the 2…
. .You likely saw my recent press release about the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s decision to halt the collection of the 2% additional lodging...

Brian Whitfield
Mar 30, 20235 min read


Hochatown obtains temporary halt of 2% lodging tax
Hochatown wins a small victory that only delays tax collection; lawsuit returning back to Judge Herron.

Brian Whitfield
Mar 29, 20233 min read


Why the wait?
As CEO of the hospital, I am often reaching out to the community and asking what we can do better and the chief complaint and explanation...

Brian Whitfield
Mar 24, 20235 min read


A little bit of unity...
On my drive to work this morning, like almost every morning, I switch from Channel 63 (SiriusXM radio) to FM 96.7 (KBEL) right about the...

Brian Whitfield
Mar 16, 20234 min read


Meatloaf Wednesday!
It’s Meatloaf Wednesday!

Brian Whitfield
Mar 14, 20231 min read


MMH receives recognition from Oklahoma Blood Institute
On Tuesday, March 14, regional leadership from the Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) came to McCurtain Memorial Hospital to present the...

Brian Whitfield
Mar 14, 20231 min read


MMH lockdown lifted, no patients or staff were in harms way
For Immediate Release At approximately 8:30PM, CEO Brian Whitfield was informed that a a person stated he was on his way to McCurtain...

Brian Whitfield
Jan 8, 20231 min read


Update on New MMH Project
I wanted to take a moment to update the residents of McCurtain County on the status of the new McCurtain Memorial Hospital project. Just...

Brian Whitfield
Jan 8, 20232 min read
Update
Sunday, December 11, 2022 Update on New Hospital McCurtain Memorial, members of the McCurtain County Authority Board and McCurtain...

Brian Whitfield
Dec 11, 20221 min read
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