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Albert Soriano Named Wright Memorial Hospital 2024 Employee of The Year

Albert Soriano, an information security site analyst II at Wright Memorial Hospital, was presented with the award at a ceremony held in his honor on February 24.

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The Impacts of Mental Health on the Heart

Understanding how mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and chronic stress affect cardiovascular health in older adults is crucial for promoting holistic care and improving quality of life in this population.

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Gentle Exercises for Cold Days

Regular movement helps keep your body strong and flexible while boosting your mood and reducing stress.

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Albert Soriano Named Wright Memorial Hospital’s Employee of the Quarter – Fourth Quarter 2024

The Employee of the Quarter Award recognizes an employee who provides exemplary service, going beyond the call of duty to support fellow employees or to comfort or assist patients and their families.

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Swing Bed Program Helps Janet get Back on Her Feet

Typically, patients use the swing bed program to be closer to home so family and friends are nearby during their recovery. Having worked as the CFO for both Wright Memorial Hospital and Hedrick Medical Center for many years, Janet knew Hedrick was exactly where she wanted to go to do rehabilitation and regain her strength.

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Hedrick Medical Center and Wright Memorial Hospital Nationally Recognized for Commitment to Providing High-Quality Cardiovascular and Stroke Care

Get With The Guidelines put the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association to work for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest evidence- and research-based guidelines.

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BJC Health System Receives National Recognition for LGBTQ+ Equality and Inclusion

Multiple hospitals earned high marks as Healthcare Equality Leader and High Performer designations.

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Wright Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Now Accepting Applications for 2024 Scholarships

The Wright Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is pleased to announce the continuation of the scholarship program for area residents. Students already enrolled in or admitted to a degree program in a health care field are eligible for the scholarship.

Catherine Hamilton Named Administrator of Hedrick Medical Center and Wright Memorial Hospital

Hamilton has been serving in this role in an interim capacity since August 2023, leading the day-to-day operations of the two North Central Missouri hospitals.

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Wright Memorial Hospital Retains Local Emergency Department Physician Team

As of January 1, 2024, Wright Memorial Hospital entered into a new contract with the emergency medicine physicians providing care in the hospital’s emergency department.