Ellett Memorial Hospital

04/26/2026

Happy Retirement to Beverly Johnson! Thank you for your tremendous 52 years of service. You will missed, but we are so happy for you and wish you the best!

❤️

04/26/2026

04/24/2026

Ellett Memorial Hospital May Outpatient Specialty Clinic Schedule

Call the Outpatient Department if you have any questions about our specialty clinics - 660.476.2111

04/23/2026

Back in the fall when preparations and planning were in full swing for our 90th anniversary celebration Leroy and Dorotha Swopes, owners of the old Ellett Hospital building, offered to let us look through some of the old hospital equipment that was still stored in their third floor. We were thrilled to be able to move some of the equipment to the current hospital for display during the celebration. At that time, Leroy and Dorotha also offered us some old windows from the original hospital. We accepted one with the plan to display it in our current building as a way to commemorate our beginnings.

We had the idea to have the old hospital painted on the window. Enter local artist Shelly Mullani-Bales. Thank you Shelly for your beautiful work. It’s everything we imagined it to be. Thank you to Leroy and Dorotha for the donation of the window. Now a piece of the original Ellett Hospital can always be a part of Ellett Memorial Hospital.

04/22/2026

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to EMH Administrative Assistant, Julee Snyder!

As an Administrative Assistant, Julee handles a number of tasks that help keep the administrative side of our hospital running smoothly, including (but definitely not limited to): scheduling meetings, filing contracts, answering phones and emails, preparing board meeting packets, preparing department head meeting agendas and minutes, etc. In addition to her Administrative Assistant roles, Julee also serves on the EMH Bereavement Committee and as Secretary of the EMH Foundation. We appreciate everything she does for our hospital! Thank you for all your hard work Julee!

04/22/2026

Stop by Corey Dobbs’ class on hypertension this morning at 10:15 in the EMH conference room!

It's time to spring into action for better health! Want to know a great way to start? Attend an upcoming informational class on hypertestion.

When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 10:15 am
Where: EMH Conference Room
Presented by: St. Clair County Health Center Public Health Nurse, Corey Dobbs.
Information to be covered: Overview of hypertension, risk factors, lab tests, prevention, and MORE.
Who the class is for: EVERYONE

This class is part of a collaboration between EMH and the St. Clair Co Health Center to provide the community with monthly classes over various health topics. Classes will be hosted by EMH and presented by Public Health Nurse, Corey Dobbs. New topics will be covered each month.

In addition to these FREE information classes, the St. Clair County Health Center also offers:
-Birth & Death Certificates
-Well Water Testing
-Car Seats (for parents who can't afford one)
-Car Seat Checks
-Narcan (free)
-Safe Crib Program (gives free pack and play with bassinet to those who qualify)
-Discounts on self-pay labs (with provider's order)
-Blood Pressure Checks (free)
-Health Education (diabetes, diet, blood pressure, smoking cessation, and others)
-Vaccines for Children
-Health Screening (free, lead, A1C, weight, height, hemoglobin, blood pressure)

04/21/2026

04/21/2026

—a time to learn about the risks of alcohol misuse & its impact on individuals & communities. Whether it’s recognizing signs of drinking too much, preventing underage drinking, or knowing where to find support, resources are at are available: samhsa.gov/alcohol

Research estimates more than 178,000 alcohol-related deaths per year, making alcohol a leading preventable cause of death in the US. Additionally, more than 200 disease and injury-related conditions are associated with alcohol misuse, including:

-Liver Disease: Alcoholic fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, fibrosis, and severe irreversible cirrhosis.
-Cancer: Increased risk of cancers of the mouth, esophagus, larynx, throat, liver, breast, colon, and re**um.
-Cardiovascular Disease: High blood pressure (hypertension), cardiomyopathy (weakened heart muscle), arrhythmias, and stroke.
-Pancreatic Disease: Acute and chronic pancreatitis.
-Neurological/Brain Damage: Alcohol-induced dementia, memory loss, and damage to brain receptors causing cognitive impairment.
-Gastrointestinal Issues: Alcoholic gastritis, stomach ulcers, and poor nutrient absorption.
-Immune System Dysfunction: Weakened immunity, increasing vulnerability to diseases like pneumonia and tuberculosis.

If you are struggling with alcohol use disorder, please seek out resources and treatment.

04/19/2026

Happy Medical Laboratory Professionals Week to our EMH Lab Team:

-Darletta Fijal
-Sandy Hill
-Elizabeth Palms
-Jonavon Loney
-Rebecca Conn-Smith
-Richelle Stacy Mashburn
-William "Bo" Ramsey

Medical Laboratory Professionals are a key part of any healthcare organization. They assist in the treatment of patients by analyzing body fluids, blood, tissues, and cells to help diagnose and treat diseases. Responsibilities of Medical lab technologists include collecting blood, urine, and other biological samples and preparing them for testing; conducting a wide range of tests, including hematology, microbiology, immunology, and clinical chemistry tests; operating and maintaining various laboratory instruments; documenting test results and discussing findings with physicians; and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of test results through quality control measures.

Thank you Ellett Lab Team for all you do! We appreciate each and every one of you!

04/18/2026

Happy Health Information Professionals Week (April 18th - 24th) to EMH Health Information Management staff: Gina Raybourn, Kim Raybourn, and Shannon Barth! HIM is a crucial, and often overlooked, role of healthcare. Health Information Professionals are responsible for:

-Managing and Maintaining Medical Records -ensuring they're complete, accurate and readily accessible.
-Coding Diagnoses and Procedures - which is an essential step before billing and reimbursement
-Ensuring Data Quality and Integrity - verifying the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of patient information to ensure it is reliable for healthcare decisions.
- Data Privacy and Security - protecting patient health information from unauthorized access and ensuring compliance with privacy regulations, like HIPAA.
Facilitating Communication - serving as a bridge between patients, physicians, and third-party payers, ensuring smooth communication and information sharing.
Ensuring Compliance - staying up-to-date on legal and regulatory requirements related to health information management.

Thank you to Gina, Kim, and Shannon for all you do!

04/17/2026

04/17/2026

In light of this afternoon/evening's predicted severe weather, we're sharing locations of St. Clair County storm shelters (list provided by St. Clair Co Emergency Management). Please be weather aware and ready to seek shelter.