Mary Greeley Medical Center

💡 Did you know: More than 30% of Mary Greeley's workforce does not work directly with patients! Check out these openings in our dietary, facilities, and patient access areas. Apply here: https://bit.ly/4fOASHN

🚨 No Senior Health Clinic at the City Church of Ames in August. 🚨

The City Church of Ames Senior Health Clinic will not be held this month!

Please find another clinic you can attend, or call 515-239-6730 for assistance.

Welcome to the Team! 🎉
We're excited to welcome our newest team members as they start their journey with us today. It's , and we're thrilled to have you on board! 🌟

Let's give them a warm welcome in the comments below! 👏

Are you at risk for falling? Schedule a fall risk assessment. You will complete a brief risk survey followed by three established balance/function tests. The assessment takes only 15 minutes and will provide a personalized report and recommendations.
Coordinated by the ISU Walk with Ease program in collaboration with Story County Extension and Physical Therapy at Mary Greeley.

Call 515-239-2423 to reserve a time for your Fall Risk Assessment

We have been busy this summer! ☀️

We were thrilled to host several groups of high school students for career days. Students had hands on experiences in several different areas of Mary Greeley. We had a great time, heard excellent questions, and explored all the possible career paths within healthcare together.

Thank you to all who attended, and thank you to many of our staff who supported these events by sharing their expertise.

Events like this help us get students excited and educated about all healthcare careers. Watch for opportunities like this coming in the fall and reach out if you are interested in participating in the fun!

➡️ Start your healthcare career here: https://bit.ly/4dbB9CF

The Courage in Motion program, coordinated by the Cancer Resource Center at the William R. Bliss Cancer Center, is a vital resource for cancer patients. Supported by the Mary Greeley Foundation, this program offers land and water classes tailored to those undergoing cancer treatment.

Sandi Burgess, a 71-year-old breast cancer survivor, shares her transformative experience with Courage in Motion. "The physical activities helped me regain strength, particularly after my surgery," she says.

Learn more about how this program supports patients on their journey to recovery here: https://www.mgmc.org/foundation/donor-stories/helping-patients-with-cancer-take-active-steps-toward-recovery/

Sharing your experience can help change the future of cancer support and empower the cancer community. Join the at www.cancerexperienceregistry.org/bliss

Arunadee Fernando’s passion for healthcare was ignited through her volunteer work at Mary Greeley Medical Center. Thanks to the scholarships from the Mary Greeley Foundation, including the J. Ben Buck Scholarship, Arunadee has been able to pursue her dream of becoming a physician without the heavy burden of financial stress.

Learn more about Arunadee’s journey and the impact of our scholarships here: https://www.mgmc.org/foundation/donor-stories/scholarship-recipients-vision-is-fueled-by-volunteer-service/

🌟 Prime Time Alive Program 🌟
Join us for an exciting opportunity to learn about the new Ames Surgery Center, a partnership between Mary Greeley and McFarland Clinic surgeons.

🗓 When: August 14, 2024
📍 Where: In-person or Virtual - Your Choice!

Don’t miss out! Register now and select your preferred attendance option.

🔗 www.mgmc.org/PTA

🗣️ Join our team of dedicated Radiologic Technologists! Make a difference in patient care with your imaging expertise! 🌟 Enjoy daytime package of hours, benefits, an IPERS retirement plan, and supportive working environment.

Apply online here: https://bit.ly/4ftsmxK

A new session will begin in Story City! Join us – this class is for individuals over the age of 55 who want to actively reduce their risk of developing dementia. Visit www.mgmc.org/brainfitness for more information.

A new session of this excellent course will be starting next week in Story City!

Call Sherry to learn more! 515-239-6730

Catelynn was nominated for going above and beyond for a patient and their family – watch the story at www.mgmc.org/PRIDEaward

A huge thank you to the Ames Softball team for hosting a "Pink Out" game! 🎀 You raised $600 for the Bliss Cancer Resource Center, your support makes a difference in the lives of those we serve. We are so grateful for your generosity and community spirit! 💗

Happy National Intern Day! We want to celebrate all of our Mary Greeley interns and thank them for the work they have done. These young professionals have made quite the impact. If you work with or know an intern - celebrate them and thank them for the work they have done. Special shout out to the leaders who have guided and supported the interns this summer.

Andie Quirke – Accounting
Anna Walls – Story County Public Health
Jordan Laufenberg – Dietetic Services
Autumn Young – Dietetic Services
Sophie Juillard – Cardiac Rehab
Cassondra Ruzicka – Med Surg
Ava Johnson – Nursing Support
Jackie Kleve – Educational Services
Lilli Mahon – Educational Services
Megan Hollander – Human Resources
Aiden Evers – Information Systems

This program wouldn't be possible without the Mary Greeley Foundation and their financial support of our internship program!

Registration is now open for “Cancer Screenings & Early Diagnosis: What You Need to Know.” This live webinar will be held Friday, August 2nd at 12:00 p.m. CDT. The webinar is offered by the William R. Bliss Cancer Center, which is a service of McFarland Clinic and Mary Greeley Medical Center.

More info and registration at mcfarlandclinic.com/webinar.

Congrats to our recent Nurse Residency graduates! 🎉 We are SO proud of each of them for transitioning from new grad nurses to confident, well-rounded healthcare providers. Here's to an amazing career ahead! Keep working towards making Mary Greeley the best place to give and receive care! Please help us congratulate this group of nurses. 👏

Interested in joining our nursing team? Check us out here: https://bit.ly/3WfElWN

Meet Lilli Mahon!

Lilli is a student at University of Iowa studying and has joined the Mary Greeley team as the Nurse Educator Intern in the Human Resources department.

“My favorite part of Mary Greeley is getting to work with the best team in the Education department!! I also have the opportunity to shadow other parts of the hospital. Recently, I was able to be in the OR with Dr. Donnelly to watch a surgery which is where I could see myself working after graduation.”

Special thanks to the Mary Greeley Foundation for supporting our internship program!

Get to know , Sophie Juillard!

Sophie is a & major at Iowa State University and has joined the Cardiac Rehabilitation department.

"My favorite part of Mary Greeley so far has been all of the great people I have met!"

Thank you to the Mary Greeley Foundation for supporting our internship program!

Welcome to the team, Sophie!

Join us for a Prime Time Alive program on identifying and protecting against scam artists who often target older generations. Learn how to detect subtle theft attempts and keep yourself and your loved ones safe in day-to-day life.

📅 Event Details:

Topic: Avoiding Scams in the Digital Age
Date: Julyl 30
Time: 2-3PM

🔗 Register @ www.mgmc.org/PTA

Good luck to all of the 2024 Summer Iowa Games athletes! We hope everyone has a fun and safe weekend of competition. We are proud to support this event with first aid supplies and volunteers.

Meet , Cassondra Ruzicka!

Cassondra is a student at Grand View University and has joined the Med Surg Department.

"My favorite part of Mary Greeley so far is how the people are all amazing to work with and very helpful!"

Thank you to the Mary Greeley Foundation for supporting our internship program!

Welcome to the team, Cassondra!

Help us welcome our next , Jordan Laufenberg!

Jordan is a student at Iowa State University studying and has joined the Mary Greeley team in the Dietetic Services department.

“I'm excited to learn more about how things work behind the scenes for dietetic services staff and getting to shadow the dietitians to see first-hand what their day-to-day duties look like.”

Special thanks to the Mary Greeley Foundation for their support of our internship program and offering fantastic learning experiences for students.

Welcome to the team, Jordan!

The growth and development opportunities are endless at Mary Greeley - just ask Hannah! 🩺 Mary Greeley has a robust staff growth and development program that supports the cost of job related certifications, courses, and trainings as well as tuition support and reimbursement. Consider joining the MGMC team today! https://bit.ly/3Lrr5cH

🌟 Welcome to the Team! 🌟

We are thrilled to welcome our newest team members to Mary Greeley Medical Center! 🎉

Your journey with us begins today, and we can't wait to see the incredible contributions you'll make!

Looking for new opportunities? Visit www.mgmc.org/careers to join our growing team!

🗣️ Spread the word! The Mary Greeley team is looking for their next fantastic team member in the Mary Greeley Foundation.
The Development and Planned Giving Officer is responsible for our planned giving program, campaign planning and ex*****on, and strategizing fundraising goals and objectives. Apply online here: https://bit.ly/3xTx7ja

Highlighting Aiden Evers and his impactful work at Mary Greeley Medical Center!

Aiden is a student at Des Moines Area Community College studying . He joined the team as a Information Systems Intern this summer.

"I chose Mary Greeley because I knew this was a organization in which I could make a difference. Assisting patients and making the lives of our healthcare providers easier is something I'm passionate about and I'm glad I chose Mary Greeley!"

Thank you to the Mary Greeley Foundation for making the internship program possible.

Welcome to the team, Aiden!

Learn how Jaclyn Kleve is thriving at Mary Greeley!

Jaclyn is a student at Iowa State University Ivy College of Business studying . She joined the team as a Learning & Development Intern this summer.

"I chose Mary Greeley because I heard amazing things from my peers and professors about working here. I knew it would be a great organization to gain experience from and I love that it allowed me to stay in Ames."

Thank you to the Mary Greeley Foundation for making the internship program possible.

Welcome to the team, Jaclyn!

Looking to get CPR Certified? At Mary Greeley we offer HeartCode BLS (for healthcare providers) and HeartSaver Total CPR (for those with little to no medical experience). Register online at www.mgmc.org/CPR

Get to know Andie Quirke and her journey with Mary Greeley Medical Center!

Andie, a graduate student at Iowa State University Ivy College of Business studying & , is kicking off our summer spotlight posts! She has joined the team as an Accounting Intern this summer.

"I choose Mary Greeley because I love the commitment to the community and it was an opportunity to apply my skills to the healthcare field which is incredibly rewarding."

Thank you to the Mary Greeley Foundation for making the internship program possible.

Welcome to the team, Andie!