Bates County Memorial Hospital Announces 2025 Award Recipients

Employee of the Year Elisabeth McCord

Bates County Memorial Hospital recognized three outstanding employees during its annual Employee Recognition Party on Friday, December 5.

Leader of the Year – Ann Donnohue, RN
Ann Donnohue, Outpatient Clinic Manager, received Leader of the Year for her collaborative, relationship-focused leadership and her commitment to strengthening outpatient clinic operations. She is known for her clear communication, thoughtful problem-solving, and steady support of staff well-being. Ann works closely with multiple departments to improve patient flow, streamline processes, and help the organization operate more effectively.

Employee of the Year – Elisabeth McCord, MSW
Elisabeth McCord, a social worker in Case Management, was named Employee of the Year. Elisabeth provides dedicated support to patients and families across inpatient, outpatient, and oncology services. Her ability to guide patients through challenging situations and her consistent teamwork make her an invaluable member of the BCMH care team.

Suggestion of the Year – Michele Todd
The Suggestion of the Year award was presented to Michele Todd, Registration Clerk for Rehab Services, for proposing a change to the referrals process that significantly reduced printing costs and improved workflow efficiency.

Bates County Memorial Hospital congratulates each of these exemplary employees and extends appreciation for their ongoing contributions to patient care and hospital operations.

Leader of the Year Ann Donnohue

Suggestion of the Year Michele Todd

History comes alive on the Butler square

 

THE GREEN SPACE on the southeast corner of the Butler square has taken on a whole new look as murals depicting some of our rich local history are now on display.

The restored murals are the result of many hours of hard work put forth by the Butler Historical Preservation Commission and Electric City downtown- stop by and take a look.

A special thank-you goes to Creative Home Specialist for erecting the murals and to Doctor Curtis Long for his generous donation to offset expenses.

Elks make large donation aimed at helping local families

 

The Bates County Elks do it again filling 8 carts full of supplies to give out to 10 families in need this holiday season.

Thank you for your ongoing dedication to the community!

Recipe of the Week

 

Coats for Kids drawing winner

 

Carol Ann Winburn and the staff at DSWA CPAs in Butler are pleased to report that the Coats for Kids project is responsible for over 260 Bates County youngsters receiving brand-new coats this year. All contributors were entered in a drawing Dec. 19, for a counter-top ice maker, and the winner is Patty Hoskins of Butler.

Every year school nurses and teachers from ten school systems across the county nominate students and pre-schoolers who might not have a warm coat that fits if not for Coats for Kids. They also help in the discreet delivery and fitting of all the coats, jackets and hoodies. Thanks also goes to the Butler WalMart and the High School Thrift Shop for their generous donations to the project.

Of course, the program depends entirely on the generosity of clients, friends and folks throughout Bates County who give so willingly every single year. They have made it possible for over 260 kids to know the thrill of a brand-new coat that fits! -- Carol Ann Winburn

Shown are Carol Ann Winburn, organizer, Patty Hoskins, Butler, winner, and Jamie Loe, DSWA Partner.

Thanks for your support.

Notice from the Bates County Pantry Thrift Store

The Pantry Thrift Store will be closing early, at 3 p.m. on Christmas eve. We will remain closed for a holiday break until Wednesday, January 7th. Please hold all donations until then to allow our staff and volunteers to enjoy time off.

A wonderful honor to our Fallen Heros

 This home at 108 w. Lee st, Butler Missouri has been decorated to honor 564 men and women of our military that took their life by suicide.  Homeowners Johnny and Carrie Collett support a group called 22 Too Many that donated all the pictures of each of these young men and women, done in honor of SFC Cody Collette Cosner.

A dropbox with pen and paper are available for all who visit so messages can be left for friends and family- the public is invited to stop by at any time. 

4 more Quilts of Valor presented

Veterans Byron Finley, Kelly Fritts, Bridget Tinnin and David Zellmer are the latest to receive Quilts of Valor courtesy of Rocking Chair Quilts of Butler in a special ceremony held last week. 

Quilts of Valor Foundation began in 2003 by founder Catherine Roberts whose son Nat was deployed in Iraq with her dream that quilts=healing. Rocking Chair Quilts is proud to be a part of the program and to find out more, call Marsha at 660-200-2226.