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COVID Vaccine Entering County in Phases

Tuesday, December 29th, 2020

Vaccines Arriving: A health care worker handles a box of 
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. It is the second vaccine to arrive
in Oklahoma since inoculations began mid-December 2020.

By Barbara W. Sessions

(December 28, 2020) Lake Country Nursing Center is anticipating  receipt of COVID-19 vaccine any day. Long-term care residents and staff are in phase one for vaccine distribution in the state. 

Lake Country’s allotment is being fulfilled by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services...


Seasons Greetings 2020

Friday, December 25th, 2020

 

 

Happy Holidays!


COVID-19 Vaccine Administered to Hospital Staff

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2020

 

David Manning, RN, administers the Pfizer-BioNTech
vaccine for prevention of COVID-19 to emergency room
Physician Assistant Kari Cochran on December 17, 2020 

 

Dozens of front-line medical workers and staff at Mercy Health/Love County Hospital, Clinic, and EMS rolled up their sleeves December 17-18 to be inoculated against COVID-19.

The reaction was a collective sigh of relief after months of serving patients infected with the rapidly-spreading virus. As of December 21, 801 county...


ER Replaces Telestroke System with New Model

Monday, December 14th, 2020

Stroke Diagnosis Aids: David Manning, RN,
poses next to the new telestroke camera
and display screen.  From the emergency
room, a two-way video conversation is set up between
a suspected stroke patient and an offsite
stroke physician. Manning holds an illustrated
page from a neurology test that evaluates the
patient’s ability to recall and say the words for
common objects or activities.

In the care of stroke patients, every minute counts toward preventing permanent neurologic damage....


New Drug Dispensing Cabinets Add Slots, Features

Friday, December 11th, 2020

 

Kim Collins, RN, Drug Room supervisor, calls up a patient's
medication list on the computer of the new drug dispensing
cabinets.

Only the drawer containing the patient's medication will open.
The slot containing the drug lights up. These measures of the
new electronic drug dispensing cabinets is intended to prevent
medication errors. Milee Walters, LPN, above extracts a 
patient's dosage as Kim Collins, RN, Drug Room Supervisor, looks on.

 

A new computerized cabinet for patient drugs is...


Refreshed COVID-19 Guidance

Friday, December 11th, 2020

 

How To Prevent and Where To Get Tested for COVID-19


Medicare Enrollment Ends December 7, 2020 for 2021 Plans

Friday, November 27th, 2020

 

See the hospital's certified Medicare Enrollment specialists for free assistance with Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan review and selection.


Hospital Issues Plea for Mask Wearing

Monday, November 16th, 2020

After a significant uptick in local COVID-19 cases in the past two weeks, Mercy Health/Love County Hospital administrator Richard Barker pleaded with the public on Monday, Nov. 16, to take seriously the basic health measures known to slow the rate of infection.

“Wear a mask, be careful to keep your distance in any gathering, and wash your hands frequently,” Barker said. “The coronavirus situation in Love County is getting very dangerous.”

After the pandemic started in March, it took...


Remember the 4 W's at Thanksgiving

Friday, November 13th, 2020

 

 

Washington, George, established Thanksgiving.

Wash hands frequently.

Wear a mask.

Watch distance from others.


Ambulance Has New Disinfectant Spray

Monday, October 19th, 2020

 

Advanced Sanitation: Operations Chief William “Obie” Heath
applies a coronavirus disinfectant spray in the back of a
Love County ambulance.

 

Love County EMS/Fire Brigade has a new cleaning spray to help combat the spread of COVID-19. Medics and firefighters are regularly spraying the solution inside the ambulances. It is supplementing normal cleaning procedures.

The active ingredient is hypochlorous acid. The Tulsa Fire Department came up with the solution six months ago and other...


Medicare Enrollment Underway for 2021 Prescription Plans

Friday, October 16th, 2020

 

 

See Our Medicare Enrollment Specialists During Open Enrollment


Download MyMercy App for Recordkeeping and More

Friday, October 9th, 2020

 

 

Versatile MyMercy App Lets You Message Your Physician


We're Here for Routine Care and Covid-19 Care

Friday, October 2nd, 2020

 

 

Coronavirus and Routine Care Available Here


Patient Interpreter Handles Hundreds of Languages

Friday, September 25th, 2020

 

 

Meet Sheldon the Interpreter


Problem With Needles or Venipuncture? Help Is Here!

Friday, September 18th, 2020

 


Light Up: Megan Stephens, RN, illuminates
blood veins in her hand with the hospital’s
new vein-finding tool.

Do you have trouble having blood drawn for a lab test?  Have you had to undergo multiple needle sticks in a vein? Your discomfort may be over.

Mercy Health/Love County Hospital  has a new device, “AccuVein,” for casting light on blood veins, even those deep below the skin. That helps the nurse or “phleblotomist” quickly locate the target vein and evaluate its condition before...


Don't Ignore Warning Signs - Visit Us for Care

Friday, September 18th, 2020

 

 

Safe Place To Visit


Speech Therapy Appointments Here

Friday, September 11th, 2020

 

Our Speech Therapy Departments Accepts Referrals from Any Physician


Occupational Therapy Appointments Here

Friday, September 4th, 2020

 

Our Occupational Therapy Department Accepts Referrals from Any Physician


Physical Therapy Appointments Here

Friday, August 28th, 2020

 

 

Our Physical Therapy Department Accepts Referrals from Any Physician


Don't Neglect Your Health - See Us in Clinic or ER

Friday, August 21st, 2020

 

Safe To Visit


Try MyMercy App for Medical Records and More

Friday, August 14th, 2020

 

Try the MyMercy App for Conversing with Provider and Reading Medical Records


Hospital Preparing for Possible COVID-19 Surge

Wednesday, August 12th, 2020

 

 

Richard Barker, FACHE
Mercy Health/Love County Hospital
CEO and Administrator

Mercy Health/Love County Hospital is adapting several of its buildings to be able to add surge beds temporarily in case COVID-19 brings a sudden influx of patients.

Contractors will be working on weekends during August and September to make the changes to portal entries without interfering with normal operations. Affected are the main entrance, clinic,  and physical therapy buildings.

Turning what are...


Radiology Dept Does Testing for any Physician

Friday, August 7th, 2020

 

See Our Radiology Department No Matter Your Physician


Laboratory Does Testing for Any Provider

Friday, July 31st, 2020

 

Seeing a Doctor Outside of Marietta? The Hospital Laboratory Can Perform Your Testing

 


We're Here for Coronavirus and Routine Care

Friday, July 24th, 2020

 

 

Appointments and Drop-In Visits Welcome at Clinic


Medicaid, Masks, and COVID Make News

Friday, July 17th, 2020

 

 

 

 


EMS Manikin Trains Medics in Impaired Breathing

Friday, July 10th, 2020

 

 

 

Manikin with "Lungs" and "Trachea" Helps Medics Perform Impaired Breathing Drills


Ambulances Equipped with Ventilators

Friday, July 3rd, 2020

 

 

Love County Ambulances Carry Ventilators for Maximum Breathing Support

 


ER Has Ventilators If Needed

Friday, June 26th, 2020

 

Emergency Room Has Ventilators for Maximum Breathing Support


Breathing Device Assists Children, Adults

Friday, June 19th, 2020

ER Breathing Device Assists Children and Adults


ER Respirator Has 2-Way Breath Support

Friday, June 12th, 2020

ER Respirator Has 2-Way Breath Support


Medical Clinic Urging Patients to Return for Visits

Friday, June 5th, 2020

 

Virtual Visits: Customer Service Representative Dawn
Monetathchi, left, and Clinic Director Connie Barker
look over new software for setting up teleconference
visits between established patients and participating
primary care providers at Mercy Health/Love County.
The 'virtual visits' have been introduced as one way 
to cope with the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
Barker said precautions are in place and medical
environments are safe for in-person appointments.

Welcome Back, Patients: Clinic...


Don't Neglect Your Health - See Us in Clinic or ER

Friday, May 29th, 2020

 

 

Don't Let Virus Fears Stop You From Visiting Us


Refreshed COVID-19 Guidance for Individuals

Wednesday, May 20th, 2020

 

 

Social Distancing and Frequent Handwashing Are Musts; Face Coverings are Recommended


Clean Machines Fight Bacteria and Viruses

Friday, May 15th, 2020

 

 

 

All Buildings and Rooms Subjected to Ultraviolet Light Treatments


All Departments of Hospital, Clinic Operating Normally

Friday, May 1st, 2020

 

 

We're Here for You Whatever Your Illness


PPE: What does it look like? Why is it important?

Friday, April 24th, 2020

 

Ambulance Paramedic and Hospital Nurse Model the PPE of Their Respective Department


Love County Quilt Guild Sews Colorful Worker Gowns

Wednesday, April 15th, 2020

 

 


Legacy Park Open; Trail Users Staying Safe Distance Apart

Monday, April 13th, 2020

 

Antonio Flores and Anna Diaz and their daughter, Avah, age 7,
have been jogging at Legacy Park on hospital grounds in Marietta
since opening day in 2016. Legacy Park remains open during the
COVID-19 pandemic, but visitors are cautioned to keep a safe
distance apart to help stop the spread of the virus. 

 

Gale Holt pauses her lap-walking on Legacy Park
Recreational Trail to enjoy the "no hands" cycling of
her great-granddaughter Leah Harjo, age 7. Holt
became a first-time trail user when...


Routine Care or COVID-19 Care - We Care!

Friday, April 10th, 2020

 

 

 

Except for Initial Screening all Departments of the Hospital and Clinic Are Operating Normally


Seeking Treatment for Coronavirus COVID-19

Friday, April 3rd, 2020

 

 

Symptoms of COVID-19 and What To Do About Them


Hospital Coronavirus Update As of March 24, 2020

Tuesday, March 24th, 2020

 

Hospital Further Restricts Visitors To Limit Spread of COVID-19

As with numerous hospitals elsewhere, Mercy Health/Love County Hospital and Clinic on Monday, March 23, further limited visitation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The restrictions apply to visitors coming to see inpatients in the hospital.

Currently, there is no change to the clinic visitation policy.  The clinic is asking that patients be mindful and limit persons accompanying them to their visit. 

The visitation...


Hospital Starts Screening Patients and Visitors for COVID-19

Tuesday, March 17th, 2020

 

Virus Precautions: On March 17, 2020, Mercy Health/Love County
Hospital and Clinic began screening all arriving patients and visitors for
symptoms or exposure to the coronavirus, COVID-19. Above: Carolyn
Gordon answered questions from Laura Beck, CNA and Curtis 
Hembree, CNA. She accepted a mask and applied hand sanitizer that
was offered.

 

Mercy Health/Love County Hospital in Marietta stepped up its onsite response to COVID-19 virus Tuesday.  Hospital CEO/Administrator Richard Barker...


Mercy Health/Love County Taking Steps To Guard Against COVID-19

Tuesday, March 17th, 2020

 


County Prepares for Coronavirus

Friday, March 13th, 2020

 

 

Tell the Clinic You May Have Coronavirus

From the Marietta Monitor, March 13, 2010

 


Hometown Respiratory Therapy No Matter Your Physician

Friday, March 6th, 2020

 

 

Outpatient Respiratory Therapy Offered to Pulmonary Patients Everywhere


Hometown Speech Therapy No Matter Your Physician

Friday, February 28th, 2020

 

Outpatient Speech Therapy Available to All


Hometown Occupational Therapy No Matter Your Physician

Friday, February 21st, 2020

 

 

 

Outpatient Occupational Therapy Open to All


Hometown Physical Therapy No Matter Your Physician

Friday, February 14th, 2020

 

 

Outpatient Physical Therapy Available to All


Hometown Radiology for You No Matter Your Physician

Friday, February 7th, 2020

 

 

 

 

Physician in Ardmore? No Problem - Get CT, X-Ray and Other Tests Here


Your Hometown Lab Accepts All Patients

Friday, January 31st, 2020

 

 

Physician in Ardmore? No Problem - Use Our Lab

 


Nikki Barker Returns to Roots As Newest Family Nurse Practitioner

Friday, January 24th, 2020

 

 

Nikki Barker, APRN-FNP, Family Nurse Practitioner

Nikki Barker, APRN-FNP, has returned to her roots to begin a career as a primary care provider in the clinic of Mercy Health/Love County Hospital. Barker grew up in Marietta and graduated with the high school Class of 2006.

The Family Nurse Practitioner began seeing patients in December 2019. “My duties in the clinic are to treat patients from age 0 to elderly,” Barker said, adding, “I feel blessed to be here in this community, in...


Adult Day Center Celebrates 6th Anniversary

Friday, January 17th, 2020

 

 

Beautiful Adult Day Center Meeting a Need for Participants and Family Caregivers


ER Welcomes New Physician Assistant

Friday, January 10th, 2020

 

 

Meet Crystal Mahana, P-AC


Need Any Type of Outpatient Care? We've Got It!

Friday, January 3rd, 2020