Voters have overwhelmingly approved the ‘transfer of assets’ ballot initiative proposed by the Three Rivers Health Authority Board to transition Three Rivers Health from its current status as an ‘authority’ hospital to a 501(c )(3) status. Unofficial results from Tuesday’s (November 8th) election show that nearly 85 percent of the votes cast were in favor [...]
There was a light turnout for the first of two ‘town hall meetings’ on the ‘transfer of assets’ initiative to change Three Rivers Health from its current status as an ‘authority’ hospital under Public Act 47 of 1945 to that of a Michigan nonprofit corporation. The 50-minute event – held Wednesday evening (November 2nd) in [...]
The first of two ‘town hall meetings’ on the Three Rivers Health ‘transfer of assets’ initiative is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday (November 2nd) at the Three Rivers Public Library. The second session will take place Thursday evening (November 3rd) at the Constantine Township Hall/Library, also at 7 p.m. The proposal seeks voter approval to [...]
Three Rivers Health has an initiative on the Nov. 8 ballot asking voters to approve a transfer of assets from its current Act 47 Authority ownership to a community-owned not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation. Act 47 ownership has served this community well since 1979, but is no longer appropriate for today’s economy. Voters may refer to [...]
The ‘transfer of assets’ proposal put forth by Three Rivers Health was the focus of attention during the Three Rivers Lions Club meeting Tuesday evening (October 25th). Bill Russell, President and CEO of Three Rivers Health, was the featured speaker and presented information about the issue that will be on the ballot November 8th in [...]
The November 8th election on a ‘transfer of assets’ ballot initiative was a key focal point of conversation during the October meeting of the Three Rivers Health Authority Board Thursday morning (October 27th). TWO ‘town hall meetings’ in advance of the election – the first at the Three Rivers Public Library on Wednesday, November 2nd, [...]
Three Rivers, MI – Members of the Three Rivers community will have the opportunity to attend town hall meetings in Three Rivers and Constantine to discuss the major healthcare decision on the ballot on Tuesday, November 8, as the Three Rivers Health Authority looks to transfer its assets from Act 47 status to a 501c3 [...]
A regional bank has approved a loan that would trim operating expenses at Three Rivers Health – IF a ‘transfer of assets’ proposal is approved by voters in the November 8th election. That was the word from Bill Russell, president and CEO of Three Rivers Health, while reporting on the ballot proposal during the Three [...]
Health care for middle school and high school students in the Three Rivers school district will soon get a boost through a Community Adolescent Health Center (CAHC). The CAHC is a grant-funded, school-linked health clinic slated to begin operation October 1st as a division of the PAWS (Prevention and Wellness Services) program in a collaborative [...]
Three Rivers, MI – The Michigan Department of Community Health recently awarded the Diabetic Education program at Three Rivers Health state accreditation and approval. The program has received approval by both the American Diabetes Association and the state of Michigan governing board. “Our program at Three Rivers Health was randomly selected to be reviewed by [...]
Three Rivers Health is offering American Heart Association (AHA) classes during July in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Heartsaver First Aid, and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers. Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone at anytime. Less than one third of out-of-hospital victims receive bystander CPR. Effective bystander CPR, provided immediately after sudden cardiac arrest, [...]
Three Rivers Health is developing a new website, an online presence that should become operational in the near future. CEO Bill Russell commented on the project during a River Country Journal interview following the June meeting of the Three Rivers Health Authority Board. He said the current website is “dated” and indicated that, although it [...]
The Three Rivers Health has engaged a new vendor for advertising and public relations services. Beyond Marketing, a firm based in Wheeling, West Virginia, is picking up the responsibilities that have been handled in recent years by Alice Asmus. As noted by Bill Russell, CEO of Three Rivers Health (TRH), in a written report to [...]
The lighting was subdued, but the atmosphere was bright as housekeeping employees at Three Rivers Health were honored Friday afternoon (June 3rd) during a surprise celebration in the hospital cafeteria. The occasion afforded an opportunity to recognize housekeeping workers for a dramatic improvement in the hospital’s HCAHPS (pronounced “H-caps”) scores for environmental services. HCAHPS is [...]
THREE RIVERS, MI – Three Rivers Health is offering American Heart Association (AHA) classes during June in CPR and First Aid for non-medical personnel and also Basic Life Support (BLS) for medical professionals. Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone at any time. Many victims appear healthy with no known heart disease or other risk [...]
The proposed conversion of Three Rivers Health from the present ‘Authority’ to a ‘community-owned, nonprofit, 501(c)(3)’ was in the spotlight Monday evening (May 16th) as hospital officials presented information on the subject to the Constantine Village Council. Bill Russell, President and CEO of Three Rivers Health, was accompanied by Larry Clark, chairman of the Three [...]
Three Rivers Health and its fitness center, HealthTRAC, are offering children’s swim lessons on Saturday mornings this summer. Children will learn water safety and swimming basics. The lessons begin on June 11 and run through July 19 (no class on June 25th). Classes for kids ages 6 years and older are from 8 to 8:45 [...]
The Three Rivers Lions Club learned about the Rehab Pavilion at Three Rivers Health during the regular club meeting on Tuesday, May 10th. Dr. Michael Sandborn, Medical Director for the Rehab Pavilion, and Susan Brown, Director of Inpatient Rehabilitation at the hospital, were the featured speakers. Dr. Sandborn explained that the Rehab Pavilion, a 12-bed [...]
Art and craft works by Three Rivers Health employees and their families are on display now in the hospital’s front entry – near the gift shop – and main corridor. Executive Assistant Kathy Jones said, “Our employees are thrilled about displaying their own work, and it is getting a lot of positive talk.” Members of [...]
