City Buzz Magazine 2018 Edition Dates: Memorial Hospital in Cynthiana
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20 Edition 241 February 9, 2018 The Positive Community News, Events & City Advertisements Buzz Cynthiana, Paris & Georgetown, KY Magazine The Winter Olympics February 8-25 On January 25, 1924, the first Winter Olympics kick off in the Alpine village of Chamonix, France. Originally conceived as “International Winter Sports Week,” the Chamonix games were held in association with the 1924 Summer Olympics, held in Paris, & boasted 258 athletes (247 men & 11 women) from 16 nations, competing in a total of 18 events. The 2018 Winter Olympics begin Friday, Feb. 9 in Pyeong Chang Olympic Stadium, South Korea & the schedule of events is packed from the opening ceremony until the closing ceremony on Sunday, Feb. 25. In between, the Olympic Games schedule features non-stop match-ups & medal ceremonies. (Complete Schedule of Events & TV Coverage on Page 8) 19 Harrison Memorial Hospital I recently completed my stint on the Board of Directors at Harrison The City Buzz Magazine 2018 Edition Dates: Memorial Hospital in Cynthiana. During that time, I discovered just how Jan 12 & 26 / Feb 9 & 23 / Mar 9 & 23 / April 6 & 20 complicated it is to operate a community healthcare facility. Together with May 4 & 18 / June 1 & 15 & 29 / July 13 & 27 / Aug 10 & 24 management and doctors, we tried to make concise decisions to bring valuable new services to the people in our 8 county area. As board members, we would Sept 7 & 21 / Oct 5 & 19 / Nov 2 & 16 & 30 / Dec 14 & 28 constantly evaluate our direction and move accordingly. That statement shows a commitment from all persons involved in operating this regional healthcare facility. ' ASK YOUR OWN LAWYER ' Harrison Memorial is a non-profit hospital, which means that they are required Notice; This column is not to be considered as any legal advice, always ask your own lawyer when you need legal advice. to treat everyone that comes through their doors, whether or not they can pay or The stories depicted in this column are commonsensical in approach and are intended for purely entertainment purposes. have insurance to cover the cost of treatment. With the current healthcare climate, Question: Last year I gave my fiancée a real expensive Valentines Day it is very hard to survive as a small independent non-profit hospital. Make no necklace since we had been engaged for about a year. Then, last month I mistake that a hospital needs to be run as a business in order to continue operating. The federal and state governments are constantly changing their positions on discovered that she was cheating on me with a guy she meet at work. I reimbursements, as are the insurance companies. Several insurance carriers have was at first heartbroken, but now I am just plain angry. I dumped her already left all or part of Kentucky, the biggest one is Anthem Blue Cross/Blue immediately. Since she did this to me, I have decided that she should give Shield. They have divided the state in two halves, East and West, serving only the me back the engagement ring and the necklace I gave her. My Christmas private sector in the Western part of our state. They still offer Medicare in the gift was a trip to Aruba, so I can’t get that back. What can I do? I don’t Eastern half which includes the Central Kentucky area. Harrison Memorial Hospital is full of quality professionals; from cleaning, believe she should be able to keep my gifts since she was the cheater. maintenance, cafeteria, ancillary services, nursing, IT, medical records, family Answer: Lost love is a terrible thing for one to experience. That being practitioners, specialties doctors, management staff and board members. All play a said, I don’t believe you can make much progress with this situation. I vital part in keeping this facility open and operating as one of the best run and cleanest hospitals in Kentucky and possibly the Eastern US (for its size). would however, talk to your attorney and get his expertise in handling this CEO Sheila Currans, has a keen understanding how to move HMH in a forward tricky issue or just simply ask her to return the items. If she will not direction and has done a tremendous job expanding this facility. It doesn‟t hurt accommodate you, then….talk to your attorney. that she is from Harrison County and has risen through the ranks at HMH. Her The one issue that you might discuss with your attorney is the ring. career began in the field of nursing, so she understands how patient care should be You could file a court action against her asking for the return of the done. The doctors serving this hospital truly appreciate their opportunity to practice in a facility where their voice is heard. She is a force to be reckoned with in engagement ring. An engagement ring is given in consideration of the business of hospital operations and is recognized as a true leader throughout marriage and that could be the one point that might get that one item Kentucky‟s Hospital Organizations. Both Sheila and former CEO Darwin Root returned. The rest of the gifts are just that. Christmas, Birthday and other helped in moving HMH forward as a regional healthcare provider by continually gifts given in romantic relationships are just simply gifts. There is no striving to add new facilities and services. Because of this, we have better health consideration or expectation in return for giving to another, you are just care delivery in our region. This type of guidance is crucial for the future of HMH. I appreciate my time on the board and leave knowing that Harrison Memorial simply gifting because you want too. Good luck and if I were you, I Hospital is in good hands and will continue to be a vital regional player providing would simply move on and write off the relationship and the gifts. Life is quality services for all of us in the future…..After all, it has already served our too short for the anger,….. ‘Time heals all wounds & wounds all heals.’ community for well over 100 years and should be around for the next 100. 117 N. Main Street, Suite 1, Cynthiana, Kentucky Advertise in The City Buzz and Get to the Right Customers! 18 3 Want to advertise in The City Buzz Call 859-588-2696 for rates! Happy Valentines Day 17 4 Area Events, Programs & Dates to Remember Mr. Tidbits ROHS Cinema Movie Lineup - Dates & Show Times Movie: The Darkest Hour My One And Only Feb. 9, 10 & 11 - Friday & Saturday 7:00 pm Jan. 28 - Sunday 2:00 pm Roger, who was 19 years old, was buying an expensive bracelet, at a very nice jeweler's shop, he was hoping to surprise his girlfriend February 8-11 - Kentucky Sport, Boat & Recreation Show - Rupp Arena & Heritage on Valentine's Day. Hall, Lexington Center downtown Lexington. February 9-25 - The 2018, XIII Winter Olympic Games - Pyeong Chang, South After the transaction, the jeweler inquired, 'Would you like your Korea - Read about the events listed in History, Page 8 in The City Buzz Magazine girlfriend's name engraved on it?' February 14 - National Farm Machinery Show Championship Tractor Pull - Freedom Hall, Louisville, KY - Time 7:00 pm. For tics go to www.ticketmaster.com Roger thought for a moment, grinned, then answered, 'No, instead February 17 - National Farm Machinery Show - KY State Fair And Exposition engrave "To my one and only love".' Center - Louisville, KY The jeweler smiled and said, 'Yes, sir; how very romantic of you.' February 17 - Murder Mystery, by Murder & Merriment at Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park - The Murder & Mystery Troupe will make their first appearance Roger retorted with a glint in his eye, 'Well, not exactly romantic, but with a mind bending performance at the lodge. Guest will enjoy a great buffet style meal very practical. This way, if we break up, I can give it to another girl.' and then become sleuths as they collect clues in the mystery show. Tickets are $39.95 @ (includes dinner & show) or overnight package are $149.90 (includes a lodge room, dinner, breakfast and show for two). Seating begins at 5:45 pm. Call for reservations. A True Lawyer February 20 & 21 - The Illusionists, Live From Broadway (touring) - 7:30 pm both nights - Lexington Opera House on Broadway, Lexington, KY - contact the opera house February 23 - Brad Paisley, Weekend Warrior World Tour - 7:00 pm - Eastern Mike walked into a post office just before Valentine's day to mail Kentucky Expo Center, Pikeville, KY - for info go to www.ticketmaster.com a nice card to his wife. As he was standing in line, he couldn't help March 1 - The Jersey Boys (Touring) - 8:00 pm - Lexington Opera House on Broad- noticing a middle-aged, balding man standing in a corner sticking way in downtown Lexington, KY - For Details & tickets, www.ticketmaster.com "Love" stamps on bright pink envelopes with hearts all over March 2 - Miranda Lambert, Livin‟ Like Hippies Tour - 7:00 pm @ Rupp Arena in downtown Lexington, KY. For info go to www.ticketmaster.com them. Then the man got out a bottle of Chanel perfume from his March 3 - NDDA Presents the 3rd Annual Bluegrass Bash 2018 - 5:30 pm - Freedom pocket and started spraying scent over the envelopes. Hall, Louisville, KY - A Demolition Derby you wont forget - www.ticketmaster.com By now Mike's curiosity had got the better of him, and so he asked March 12 - Dinner with the Doc - Harrison Memorial Hospital (education series) - the man why he was sending all those cards.