Harrison County Community Hospital

Docs Who Care (DWC) hosted a celebratory breakfast reception at Harrison County Community Hospital (HCCH) on Tuesday, July 23rd. This event marked the 20th anniversary of an essential partnership dedicated to providing quality healthcare to the Bethany community. “Rural hospitals have small staff and limited abilities to do many of the tasks Docs Who Care manages for us in our Emergency Department,” stated Tina Gillespie, CEO of HCCH. ” Not only have they provided consistent, reliable services, but their physicians took time to connect with our patients and their families personally. The DWC providers have become known by name in our community. They work well with our local team of physicians and nurses, and without DWC, we couldn’t have sustained adequate coverage in our ED.” In recognition of this milestone and as a token of appreciation, Docs Who Care presented a financial gift of $10,000 in support of HCCH’s new hospital facility. Docs Who Care partnered with rural hospitals to deliver high-quality healthcare services, including staffing for emergency departments, inpatient care, and clinic work. Their mission was to support understaffed, rural communities and prevent burnout among local hospital medical staff. “We are proud to celebrate two decades of collaboration with Harrison County Community Hospital,” said Graham Morsch, CEO of Docs Who Care. ” Our commitment to providing exceptional healthcare to rural communities remains steadfast, and we look forward to many more years of partnership with HCCH and the Bethany community.”

As of Tuesday, June 25, the newly constructed 39th Street is officially open for traffic, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing infrastructure project. The project’s next phase will concentrate on developing the parking areas west of the new road. This includes installing underground utilities, curbing, and preparing parking lot surfaces. Once completed, the parking areas will serve as staging grounds for materials needed for the project’s remainder. The relocation of overhead power lines is nearing completion, and the City of Bethany is actively working on the relocation of light poles along the new 39th Street. Top-soil backfilling along the road and sidewalk is in progress, enhancing the new hospital’s aesthetics and functionality. A small portion of the public sidewalk remains unfinished and will be completed once the storm drain work is finalized near the southernmost approach. Along with these developments, the old 39th Street is being demolished and removed by the county. The concrete from the old road has been donated to the Harrison County commissioners for use in various projects throughout the county, ensuring the materials are repurposed effectively.

Pivotal stages of construction are currently underway for the new Harrison County Community Hospital facility 🚧 Key developments include: ▪ Road Closure and Sidewalk Construction: 39th Street is closed for essential tie-in work and is scheduled to reopen around June 24. Concurrently, sidewalk construction along the new 39th Street is nearing completion to ensure seamless pedestrian access upon reopening. ▪ Entrance Approaches: Three of the four entrance approaches to the hospital site have been completed, enhancing accessibility for future patients, visitors, and staff. ▪ Infrastructure Relocation: The City of Bethany has begun relocating street lights and overhead power lines to accommodate the new road layout and support ongoing construction efforts. ▪ Site Preparation: Removing the existing 39th Street is underway to facilitate the final grading of parking areas and the preparation of the new building pad, marking significant progress toward site readiness. Read more at www.hcchospital.org

HCCH seeks a dedicated and experienced Emergency Department Supervisor to join our healthcare team! Our team is committed to providing high-quality healthcare services to our community. This position offers the opportunity to oversee ER operations, ensuring exceptional patient care, staff management, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. Make a difference in the lives of others and grow professionally in a supportive environment at HCCH! To learn more about the position or to apply online, visit https://lnkd.in/gWH-ZEAu

Shovels are officially in the ground! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate the groundbreaking for Harrison County Community Hospital District's new facility on Thursday, April 4. A special thank you to our board of directors, senior leadership, ACI Boland Architects, MW Builders, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Representative Sam Graves's office, and District 2 Representative Mazzie Christiensen for attending, supporting HCCH through this project, and making this event a success.

We are thrilled to announce that dirt work has commenced on the new Harrison County Community Hospital site. This marks a significant milestone in our journey toward a state-of-the-art facility that will enhance healthcare services for our community. The relocation of 39th Street is estimated to be completed by the end of July 2024. This will improve access to the new hospital and ensure smoother traffic flow. The new facility’s enhancements and new services include: Private inpatient rooms and bathrooms. -MRI scanning will be located inside the imaging services suite. -Enhanced emergency room with a behavioral health safe room, decontamination entry and rooms, and shared nurse’s station. -Expanded therapy services department with increased treatment space and a larger rehabilitation gym area. -Expansion of outpatient specialty clinics. -Planned infusion area for IV therapy and future oncology services. -A surgery suite with a large operating room, a separate procedure room, and a separate gastroenterology room. Learn more at www.hcchospital.org

Exciting news! Join us on Thursday, April 4th, at 4:00 PM for the groundbreaking ceremony of Harrison County Community Hospital's new facility at 514 North 39th Street, Bethany, MO 64424. MW Builders of Lenexa, KS, will lead this two-year construction project, bringing their expertise to develop this state-of-the-art hospital. Austin Shephard, Operations Manager for MW Builders, emphasizes their commitment to quality craftsmanship, safety, and collaboration for this project. Tina Gillespie, CEO of HCCH, is thrilled about the partnership and confident that together they will create a facility that meets the community's healthcare needs for years to come. Join us for this celebration with community members, local officials, and healthcare partners. We look forward to seeing you there!

Harrison County Community Hospital has officially signed a construction contract with MW Builders of Lenexa, KS, making a significant step forward in developing the new facility. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, April 4, at 4 PM at the location of the new hospital on 39th Street. The initial steps will involve dirt work to prepare the site for the new hospital’s foundation. Additionally, work will begin redeveloping 39th Street to accommodate the new facility footprint. Tina Gillespie, CEO of Harrison County Community Hospital, remarked, ” This marks a pivotal moment in our hospital’s history, symbolizing our unwavering commitment to advancing healthcare in our community. The design of our new hospital reflects our dedication to excellence, aiming to elevate healthcare services and provide state-of-the-art facilities that prioritize the well-being of patients and our exceptional staff. Together, let us lay the foundation for a healthier and brighter future for all.”

Harrison County Community Hospital proudly announces a significant milestone in its commitment to advancing healthcare in the community. This groundbreaking new building project, aimed at expanding and modernizing healthcare facilities, reflects HCCH's dedication to providing state-of-the-art medical services and enhancing overall community well-being. Continue reading at https://lnkd.in/gmWecskd

Harrison County Community Hospital CEO Tina Gillespie, MBA, Selected to The Missouri Hospital Association Board of Trustees MHA President Jon D. Doolittle shared, "Tina's history as finance officer and experience as a rural hospital leader allows her to offer expertise and perspective that helps hospitals throughout the state. Her service on the MHA board and her role as treasurer in 2024 are greatly appreciated."