Digging Deeper with Don (How to look more profound)

The Downside of Holidays and How to Get the Upside

11/21/2011 09:40
Thanksgiving and Christmas are holidays that bring a lot of excitement. Thanksgiving is pretty low-keyed compared to Christmas, but I think it’s special just for its simplicity.  No big expectations—just get together to be thankful and eat a lot. We always approach these days with...

When there’s nothing more that can be done, there’s still hope!

01/11/2011 17:16
  Healthcare encompasses so much. Doctors invest many years and lots of money to become prepared to treat the sick. Nurse practitioners and dental hygienists also commit a lot in preparing to serve the sick and educate people in managing their health. But even with all this preparation, even...

Harvey Defines Respect

11/30/2010 08:32
When I think of respect, another one of our four key company values, I sometimes think of Rodney Dangerfield. He was known for saying, “No respect, I get no respect at all,” as part of his standup comedy routine. His routine always brought lots of laughs, but really being treated disrespectfully...

ACCESS at Camp Barnabas

10/11/2010 10:45
  Access is one of the values of our health center. Compassion, access, respect, and excellence are the values that identify our organization, but when I think of access, there is no way one person can make “access” happen. This is one of those words that will only work when it’s in the team...

Compassion

09/09/2010 09:13
Several years ago, our community board of directors crafted a set of values for our organization and one of the most important things I can do as the CEO is to make sure those values are standardized throughout the organization. Since more than half of our board members are consumers of our...
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Joplin Tornado Relief Updates

The Joplin Tornado: Laura’s story

07/27/2011 17:11
  It’s been just over two months since the devastating EF5-rated tornado ripped a wide path through Joplin, and in that short amount of time, it’s amazing how much has been cleaned up. Nearly everyday I express my thankfulness that none of our employees lost their lives, even though four of...
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ACCESS Health Blog

Everyone Needs A Medical Home

07/30/2010 17:24
 By Dr. Charles Bentlage, Medical Director A medical home, sometimes referred to as a health care home or a patient centered medical home, is a system in which a patient receives all of their primary medical care in one location, ideally from a practitioner who knows them and their health...

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