HMC People

02/20/2026

Congrats Dr. KC! 💙🎉

🎉CONGRATULATIONS to Dr. Katherina McGinley of Lifespan Health and a valued member of the Hardin Medical Center medical staff for being named Best Medical Doctor in Best of Hardin County. 💙
This well-deserved recognition reflects Dr. McGinley’s dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care in her community.

02/16/2026

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ACTIVITIES GALORE—Marvalene does an incredible job making sure our residents at HMC Health & Rehabilitation Center stay engaged, active, and smiling. She pours her heart into planning meaningful activities from music and games to celebrations that fill our halls with laughter, bring everyone together, and remind us that we are truly 'Steps Ahead in Care.'
Every activity is about joy, connection, and creating moments that matter every single day.

02/13/2026

02/11/2026

🌟 HMC People not only do their jobs, but they also WOW! 🌟

At Hardin Medical Center, excellence isn’t an expectation; it’s a standard our team lives every day.

Today, we proudly celebrate the employees who have been recognized by our patients with one or more WOW Cards for delivering exceptional, compassionate, above-and-beyond care.

These moments matter.
These stories matter.
You matter.

When patients take the time to honor a caregiver, it speaks volumes about the heart, skill, and dedication behind every encounter. Your commitment to quality care right here at home does not go unnoticed.

👏 Congratulations to our WOW honorees!
You are the reason trust in HMC continues to grow.

02/06/2026

Our annual HMC Chili Cookoff was a huge success! 🌶️🏆
Employees brought their top-secret chili recipes, and independent judges joined us to help choose this year’s winners. Congratulations to Amy Weeks of Revenue Cycle (First Place) and Eric Gowler of Information Systems (2nd Place) for taking home the big awards, and a special shoutout to Jerry Clarke, whose chili was voted “People’s Choice!” 👏
Thank you to everyone who cooked, tasted, voted, and helped make this such a fun team event. We’re proud of our HMC crew!

02/03/2026

02/03/2026

After 30 years of dedicated service, Lisa Murphy has officially retired from our HMC Rehabilitation Therapy Department.
Throughout her career, Lisa provided exceptional care to countless patients and made a lasting impact on everyone she worked with.

She will be deeply missed by patients and colleagues alike. We wish her all the joy, relaxation, and new adventures that retirement brings. You’ve truly earned this, Lisa! 💙

01/26/2026

BEFORE THE ICE STORM HIT THE AREA, HMC Leadership welcomed seasoned healthcare leader Melody Trimble for a presentation on The Power of Positive Leadership. What an inspiring day it was!

We were reminded that positive leadership builds culture, strengthens teams, and turns challenges into shared success.
Being a great leader means continually sharpening your skills and adding to your leadership toolbelt, and that commitment to growth is part of who we are at Hardin Medical Center.

Melody Trimble
Jon Gordon

01/22/2026

WE LOVE OUR HMC PEOPLE! Thank you to Fresh Start Coffee in Savannah, Tennessee for coming to HMC today with all your deliciousness so we could show them how much they’re appreciated! 🤩💙

01/20/2026

IT'S CRNA Week, and we have some of the very best taking care of our surgery patients every day. If you see them in the hallways of Hardin Medical Center, be sure to let them know how much they are appreciated for the very important work they do.

01/14/2026

Born to Be an OB Nurse—Spotlighting Michelle Caissie

Michelle Caissie has dedicated her 19-year nursing career to caring for mothers and babies, spending 17 years at the Women’s Center at Hardin Medical Center in Savannah, TN. From the beginning of her career, she knew her calling was women’s health. Michelle aims to be a steady, encouraging advocate for every woman in Labor & Delivery.

Michelle meets patients where they are. When a mom says, “I can’t do this,” Michelle responds, “You’re already doing it. You’ve got this.” Whether holding a hand, propping tired arms during a late-night feeding, or helping a new mom feel confident, Michelle ensures every patient feels supported and informed. Watching mothers care for their newborns fills her with love, and being their advocate is something she takes deeply to heart.

She also brings that same passion to improving care at our Women’s Center. Michelle values that HMC leads in best practices through the Tennessee Initiative for Perinatal Quality Care (TIPQC) and has been involved in projects such as Breastfeeding, OUD/OEN, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Optimal Cord Clamping, Promotion of Safe Vaginal Delivery, and the recent TeamBirth designation, which she calls the best of all. She is especially proud that Hardin Medical Center is one of only six hospitals in Tennessee to earn the TeamBirth designation, a testament to the teamwork, communication, and commitment to safety shown daily at the Women’s Center.

Michelle always lights up the room she enters, even while wearing a mask. During the pandemic, a beautiful, masked Michelle gave hope to every mom delivering their sweet babies during such scary times. She smiles with her eyes, revealing her inner calm and kindness, which is just what new moms need.

You might also see Michelle teaching at the very popular HMC Prenatal classes, which have recently been reformatted to a more hands-on approach, with simulations and explanations of pregnancy, labor, delivery, and basic newborn care. Michelle invites anyone to come see how she helps deliver a ping pong ball from a balloon! “You’ll have to come and see what I’m talking about,” she added. This has been fun for me and has expanded my way to serve our community even more.

Michelle is the kind of nurse every mom hopes to have by her side. She is steady, knowledgeable, kind, and deeply invested in every family she serves. We are so grateful for the heart, skill, and compassion she brings to the Hardin Medical Center Women’s Center every single day.