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Mercy Hospital

Dr. Larry Seals Earns Fourth Five-Star Excellence Award

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For the fourth consecutive year, Trina Arndt, RN; Dr. Larry Seals, OBGYN; and Crystal Roberts, RN; rank in the nation’s top 10 percent through patient surveys by PRC.

Patient satisfaction scores rank him/team in the nation’s top 10 percent

 Forget about a three-peat: Dr. Larry Seals and his team take it another level.

For the fourth consecutive year, Seals and the Mercy Clinic Fort Scott OB/GYN team have earned the Professional Research Consultants, Inc. (PRC) Five-Star Excellence Award for Provider Services and Overall Care.

Once again, Seals has been recognized for scoring in the top 10 percent nationally for “excellent” responses in patient satisfaction surveys.

Like a legendary sports teams, consecutive awards take commitment and hard work. Going into his 32nd years in practice – and thousands and thousands of beautiful babies delivered in his hands – Seals gives all the credit to teamwork.

“I’m happy because my nursing staff does a great job of treating patients with superb clinical skill and unmatched compassion,” Seals said.

Seals attributes his practice’s success to putting patients first.

“When precious life in your hands, it’s important to empathize and share genuine care for everyone,” he added. “Every day we give our best to those who trust us for excellent medical care and understanding.”

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Mercy Hospital

Funds Still Available to Assist with Mammogram Costs

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Patients who cannot afford a mammogram because they are uninsured or underinsured will benefit from a $3,000 donation from Mercy Health Foundation Fort Scott.

Between now and Dec. 31, 2018, patients who are due for a mammogram and have not received the screening are encouraged to take advantage of this offer at Mercy Hospital Fort Scott. Funds donated by Mercy Health Foundation are used to provide mammograms and breast imaging for patients who meet certain criteria such as those not insured, or insured but their coverage does not include mammograms.

Funds are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

For more information about digital mammography or to schedule a mammography appointment online, visit mercy.net/ScheduleMammo or call Mercy’s Imagining Services at 620-223-7015.

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Mercy Health Foundation—Fort Scott, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, raises money and community awareness for Mercy Hospital. It is dependent on the support of individuals, corporations and foundations to help Mercy meet community health care needs. Mercy Health Foundation invests its philanthropic support in facilities and the advancement of technologies and programs to enhance Mercy’s ability to provide excellence in health care. For more information, visit mercy.net/giving.

 

Bourbon County, Government

Bourbon County Commission Special Meeting Dec. 6

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Agenda

Bourbon County Commission Room

1st Floor, County Courthouse

210 S. National Avenue

Fort Scott, KS 66701

 

Date: December 6, 2018, at  4 p.m.

1st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________

2nd District-Jeff Fischer Corrected: _______________

3rd District-Nick Ruhl Adjourned at: _______________

County Clerk-Kendell Mason

Special meeting to discuss Ambulance Service, OMNI Contract, and Donation Agreement

Justifications for Executive Session:

          Personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel

          Consultation with an attorney for the body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship

          Matters relating to employer-employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the representative(s) of the body or agency

          Confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships

          Preliminary discussions relating to the acquisition of real property

          Matters relating to the security of a public body or agency, public building or facility or the information system of a public body or agency, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting would jeopardize the security of such public body, agency, building, facility or information system

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Weekly Chamber Coffee at Sunshine Boutique Dec. 6

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WEEKLY CHAMBER COFFEE REMINDER
Join us for Chamber Coffee
Hosted by:

Sunshine Boutique
 
Location:

18 E. Wall St.
Thursday, December 6, 2018


Click here for Sunshine Boutique’s Facebook page.


Chamber members and guests are encouraged to attend for networking, community announcements, and to learn about the hosting business or organization.
Members may pay $1 to make an announcement about an upcoming event, special/sale/discount, or news of any kind.
Upcoming Coffees:
December 13th- Community Christian Church
December 20th – City Hall
December 27th – No Coffee in Observance of Christmas
January 3rd – Chamber Board
Entertainment, Fort Scott

Free Regular Tours on “Dolly the Trolley” this Saturday!

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Fort Scott’s Trolley.

Saturday, December 8th, marks the end of the regular Trolley Tour schedule in Fort Scott.

To celebrate, the Fort Scott Convention & Visitors Bureau offers free regular tours of Fort Scott on “Dolly the Trolley” this Saturday.

Tours will leave the Fort Scott Regional Tourism Center at 231 E. Wall every hour, on the hour, beginning at 10:00 am, with the final tour departing at 3:00 pm. Seats are first come, first served.

During the offseason, the Fort Scott CVB, with assistance from the Tourism Advisory Board and local volunteers, will reevaluate the tour, adding new stories and new routes.

The 2019 season for “Dolly the Trolley” begins on Saturday, March 9th.

Free tours do not include the “No Humbugs Allowed” Christmas Lights Tours. For more information call 620.670.2750.

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Bourbon County

Animal Foster Program Is Established Locally

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The Shirley Yeager Animal Friends Foundation, which owns and operates Lee’s Paws & Claws Animal Shelter, has established an animal foster program. 
 
Fostering an animal consists of housing a cat or dog in a home until a permanent adoptive home is found. Unlike adopting, fostering is temporary, for anywhere from a week to a few months. The fostered pet must live indoors and be cared for properly.
 
Animals in foster homes benefit by being socialized and learning to interact better with people and other pets. Their human foster families are able to enjoy having a pet without the long-term obligation that comes with adoption. 
Anyone interested in fostering a dog or cat should fill out and return the application form, then schedule an in-home inspection. The form can be found at LeesPawsAndClawsShelter.org/fostering.html. Anyone with questions may contact the shelter at 620-223-2888.
Business, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

McDONALD’S RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY

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 The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Re-Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be held at McDonald’s on Friday, December 14th, 2018 at 2224 S. Main Street in Fort Scott.

The event will begin at 8:00 a.m. with remarks and the ribbon cutting ceremony starting at 8:15 a.m. Chamber of Commerce members will be invited to stay for refreshments and two drawings following the ceremony.

Owners Mark and Mo McCoy are re-opening McDonald’s after major refurbishment. With this significant construction investment of the NEW McDonald’s of Fort Scott, the transformed restaurant will feature: 

• A modernized dining room with globally and locally inspired décor, new furniture and refreshed exterior designs

• An enhanced customer experience, with digital self-order kiosks that make ordering and paying for a meal easier. The kiosks will empower guests to browse the menu, find options and tailor their meal just the way they want 

• A remodeled counter that allows for new table service, offering guests the opportunity to relax while their food is being made

• Bright and easy to read digital menu boards inside and at the drive-thru

• New designated parking spots for curbside pick-up through mobile order and pay

• Expanded McCafé counters and larger display cases


For more information contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 620-223-3566.

Entertainment

Free 1800s Dance Lessons Dec. 8

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1800s Dance Lessons this coming Saturday, December 8th in Fort Scott.

There will be free lessons in the Grand Hall on the grounds of Fort Scott National Historic Site this Saturday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Come join us as we do some period dancing and perhaps even dance to a holiday song or two!

If you have questions contact Dee  Young at 913-269-1632. This is the Candlelight Weekend at Fort Scott NHS. Check out nps.gov/fosc for more information.

Submitted by Dee Young