Continued Dedicated Service to Our Community
For Pay Period Ending August 3rd
August has arrived, signifying a lot of things that June recently left behind: teacher orientations ramping up, band practices being designed, and of course football once again arriving in practice fields (do I hear of three-peat conversations – sure to jinx us at this early notice). Heat has yet to die down, so summer lingers for many of us… but signs of seasonal transition are again upon us.
A bit of a redirection from our past two plus month’s pattern at MCH, will not be all unwelcome to me. For just as good weather makes for a healthier and more active population, which for those of us lucky enough to experience are quite grateful…such that we have taken time off for vacations, and now anticipate the next annual life cycle event – isn’t that what each new start of school triggers: one incremental class grade to ours or our kids or our grandkids resumes, it almost feels like the start of school is far more of a “new year start” than that of a mid-winter January 1st..
All in all, our summer business has really not more than leveled off from its busy spring numbers…we have not seen a decline like in prior years. Our day’s cash on hand is holding its own and, as any Flint Hill’s rancher, teacher, or work at home entrepreneur will tell you…cash still rules, as that is what pays expenses. I honestly believe our ER severity levels have continued to grow in the past couple of years, which is a very nice tribute to our resident’s thorough trust in our care. I am proud of our ER support team!
I close with a thank you to all of those student minded folks who are considering either starting or extending training in health related programs. Our MCH Auxiliary gave out two scholarships this week to two recent high school grads now enrolled in college to pursue Physical Therapy and Ultrasound degrees or certifications. This adds to numerous others I am hearing about that are in nursing programs, EMT, radiology, and lab tech programs…all of whom we are eager to make contact with and assist you with your mandatory clinical rotations. We can also assist you with your training costs in exchange for a commitment to work here following completion of your training. It is great to at last see an uptick in folks choosing the health care field, following some disruptive COVID related withdrawals from our space.
And, thanks to all our staff who are daily mindful that our customers and visitors come first!
Kevin Leeper, CEO
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