Senators Jil Tracy and Senator Neil Anderson visited Memorial Hospital on March 6 during a visit to Hancock County. Ada Bair, Memorial Hospital CEO, and team members discussed various innovations, patient experiences, growth, and more with Tracy and Anderson regarding Memorial Hospital, Memorial Medical Clinics, and Hancock County Senior and Childcare Services.
Chris McKay, Executive Director of Hancock County Senior & Childcare Services, shared a testimonial from a family member that moved their loved one into the Maple Grove memory care community. Next, Teresa Smith, CFO, spoke to Tracy and Anderson about the positive economic impact the organization offers the community and discussed the financial challenges of delivering care. Raigan Brown, Chief Nursing Officer, shared insights on nurse staffing. Finally, Dr. Victoria Popela, Chief Clinical Officer, spoke on medical staff recruitment and board engagement.
The team also shared various topics regarding the organization where legislative support is needed.
Memorial Hospital CEO, Ada Bair, stated, “We are truly grateful for the opportunity to meet and collaborate with Senator Tracy and Senator Anderson as we work together with the universal goal of bettering health care for Hancock County and our region.”
After the panel discussion, staff members participated in a question-and-answer session with Tracy and Anderson.
Pictured from left to right: Teresa Smith, Chief Financial Officer; Senator Neil Anderson; Dr. Victoria Popela, Chief Clinical Officer; Ada Bair, Chief Executive Officer; Senator Jil Tracy; Raigan Brown, Chief Nursing Officer; and Chris McKay, Executive Director of Hancock County Senior & Childcare Services
