Helloooooo, March!
I don’t know about you, but I love the idea of March. I know it seems like I associate colors with months- but I kind of do. March makes me think of green, maybe because it’s when we get that first glimpse of fresh grass and we welcome the first day of spring. That alone makes me want to throw a party (except I’m introverted, so really, it makes me want to think of someone else throwing a party) because, let’s be honest, we barely survived the winter.
March also brings rainbows, pots of gold, and all things lucky. And speaking of luck- have you ever stopped to think about just how lucky we are to have high-quality medical care right here in our community? No long road trips, no big-city chaos, just expert care from people who genuinely care about you.
Let me hit you with some fun facts about our hometown hospital:
🌟We employ over 240 people, making us the largest employer in the area. (That’s a lot of friendly faces dedicated to your care!)
🌟Our employees come from over 15 different counties – but many of them were born and raised right here in Northwest Missouri!
🌟We have 8 incredible providers and a team of dedicated professionals across every department, from Imaging and Therapy Services to Respiratory, Lab, Pharmacy, and beyond.
And let’s not forget the heart and soul of healthcare-our nurses. Every single day, they show up with one goal: to provide the most compassionate, high-quality care possible.
We’ve been chatting with our employees lately about what they love most about working at HCCH, and the answer is always the same:
“We get to care for our friends, family, and neighbors.”
How incredible is that? 240+ dedicated healthcare professionals choosing to stay and serve their own community. That’s not just a job – that’s a calling.
And if you think you need to travel for specialized care? Think again! We bring the experts to you with our monthly specialty clinics, offering:
- Neurology
- Pain Managagement
- Cardiology
- Endocrinology
- Nephrology
- Podiatry
- Pulmonology
- Dermatology
- Rheumatology
- Wound Care
- Orthopedics
- Behavioral Health
Did you know that March is also Colorectal Health Awareness Month? And yes, we offer that here too! So, when it’s time for that dreaded colonoscopy, you don’t have to go far- we’ve got you covered. (No excuses now!)
Personally, I’ve spent most of my life in this community (minus those college years), and I came back because this is home. This is where the best people live– people who show up for each other, who lift each other up, and who celebrate the big wins…. like the fact that we’re getting a brand-new, beautiful, and community-driven hospital.
So, the next time you see one of our 240 employees, take a second to congratulate them, thank them, and remind them how much their work means. Because with a little luck, a lot of dedication, and the support of this amazing community, we’ll be here caring for your families for another hundred years (or two!).
Here’s to March, good fortune, and the power of community! 🍀💚