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CMH Receives $250K in KDOC tax credit program Community Memorial Healthcare (CMH) has received $250,000 in tax credits from the Kansas Department of Commerce (KDOC) to be used in the construction of the new hospital facility. KDOC recently awarded a total of $4.13 million in Community Service Tax Credits to 21 nonprofit organizations around the state. These future Kansas income tax credits are a major fund-raising tool for community organizations engaged in services for children and families, health care or crime prevention. Businesses and individuals who contribute to the awarded organizations are eligible for a 70 percent tax credit in rural areas or a 50 percent tax credit in urban areas. The Community Service Tax Credit Program is a way for charitable organizations and public health care entities to improve their ability to undertake major capital fund-raising drives for projects involving children and family services, non-governmental crime prevention and health care. Each year, non-profit community service organizations submit proposals to the Department of Commerce. If the organization is awarded tax credits, it is then authorized to offer tax credits to donors making contributions to the approved fund-raising project. “We’re very excited to receive these tax credits,” said hospital administrator Curtis Hawkinson. “The tax credit program will allow CMH access to capital for the hospital rebuild project while providing benefits to our donors.” Hawkinson noted that it was a win-win situation for the hospital and the community at large. “The program supports CMH, provides tax benefits to our donors and keeps tax dollars in our community,” he added. Construction of the new $17.3 million hospital is progressing nicely. Despite weather setbacks, the 48,092-square-foot hospital facility will be fully operational in January 2011 with the project totally completed in May 2011. The critical access hospital will have 15 private patient rooms, four semi-private patient rooms and two labor and delivery rooms. Emphasis in the new hospital is being placed on improvement of patient care areas. Vast improvements are being made in accessibility, enhanced services, and patient privacy, as well as energy-efficient heating and cooling systems. CMH holds beam signing event for replacement hospital Community Memorial Healthcare (CMH) reached a major milestone in construction recently when CMH hospital leaders, staff and board members marked its progress with an informal beam signing ceremony on Tuesday morning, May 18th. The final steel beam will be raised into place within the next week. CMH Beam signing ceremonies are typically held to commemorate the placement of the last beam in a building’s construction process. “Today’s beam signing event marks a key milestone in our hospital rebuild project and brings us one step closer to completing our new state-of-the-art facility,” said Curtis Hawkinson, hospital administrator. “It’s exciting to watch the steel structure take shape and now we are looking forward to moving into the next phases of building construction.” Despite the harsh winter weather and seasonal rains, hospital officials expect the project will come close to meeting the move-in dateline of January 2011, with a completion date sometime the end of May. 
CMH Breaks Ground on New Hospital Building Community Memorial Healthcare (CMH) ceremonially broke ground on November 17th for a replacement hospital that will advance the way healthcare is delivered for decades to come. The $17.3 million, 25-bed critical access hospital is one of the largest projects in county history not just in terms of cost, but in terms of social and economic impact. 
A groundbreaking photo shoot was held at the hospital at 1 PM with CMH Board of Directors, special guests, and staff donning hard hats and gold shovels. The formal program at Marysville City Hall started at 2 PM with welcome and opening remarks by Curtis Hawkinson, president and chief executive officer of Community Memorial Healthcare. "Today marks the beginning of a new era in healthcare in our community,” said Hawkinson. "Our new facility will be dedicated to providing superior care to families and children in northeast Kansas and southeast Nebraska. The new CMH and its dedicated physicians and caregivers will change the face of healthcare,” he added. Dr. Randall Brown, speaking on behalf of the CMH Medical Staff, shared his thoughts about the new hospital facility from a medical perspective. “Our goal is to provide the best medical care and provide it in a rural situation to the people of our city and our community.” He added, “We look forward to being able to practice medicine in our new facility. We think it will be an asset, not only to health care, but to the entire community.” Tim Kitchens, Project Manager, spoke on behalf of Hoefer Wysocki Architects. Hoefer-Wysocki Architects of Kansas City, MO designed the new hospital facility. “We have put together a more efficient hospital and one that will be pleasing to both staff and patients, and something that the community will be proud of as a whole,” Kitchens stated. Bill Spillar, Assistant Vice-President for JE Dunn Construction, was present, along with John Johnston, Senior Project Manager, Dave Underwood, Project Manager; and Tim Taylor, Superintendent. JE Dunn Construction of Kansas City, MO serves as general contractor. Demolition on the site has begun. Construction will take 16 months with completion of the building expected by spring of 2011. “Keeping a good vibrant hospital and a building facility like this will help Marysville for many years to come, said Spillar. “We will stay in budget and on schedule,” he added. Gary Smith, Community Facilities Program Director for USDA Rural Development talked about the role of USDA in the hospital building project. USDA rural development funds will be used to build the new 48,092 square-foot hospital, along with nearly 16,000 square feet of the original 54,000 square-foot building to be remodeled. “We at USDA Rural Development have many programs for rural communities like Marysville....that’s what we’re here for,” Smith stated. “A $17 million project is a big deal to us and a big deal for you. This is the largest guaranteed loan that USDA has made in the state out of the Communities Facilities Loan Program.” Kelsey Holste, District Representative for US Congressman Jerry Moran, Salina office, attended the ceremony and read a letter from Congressman Jerry Moran which extended congratulations on a much anticipated groundbreaking for CMH. “The hospital board, staff and community members deserve special thanks,” stated Moran. “With great determination, you overcame significant obstacles to make this day possible. Because of your leadership, exceptional health care service will be available to the citizens of Marshall County for many years to come,” Moran added. Although unable to attend the ceremony, Representative Sharon Schwartz sent the hospital a letter of congratulations. An excerpt from the letter follows: “The people of the community obviously understand the value of healthcare to the area and the need to have a state of the art facility to provide the necessary services,” stated Schwartz. “While some areas of the State of Kansas continue to lose population, Marshall County is growing. This hasn’t just happened but is the result of a proactive community such as Marysville planning for today and the future,” she added. Hawkinson made closing remarks and extended thanks to all those who have played a role in making the hospital rebuild project a reality. “Today’s event is our way of saying thank you to all the individuals who helped us get here---board members, physicians, managers, staff, volunteers, consultants, architects, planners, contractors, and government officials.“ Following the program, refreshments were served and attendees were invited to view Hoefer Wysocki architectural renderings of the new hospital site plan, floor plan, building elevations, and perspective drawings of the exterior and interior. A sample board was also on view showing the hospitals interior color scheme of warm earthy tones with wood trim throughout. “This ceremonial groundbreaking marks a truly momentous day for Community Memorial Healthcare and the entire community," said Curtis Hawkinson. "The new hospital will allow us to reach more people with new services, to improve patient outcomes, and to enhance patient safety and comfort. We were also very deliberate in designing the site and building to allow future expansion in several directions as growth dictates.” More hospital photographs Hospital Rebuild LTC Building Demolition |
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