Top News
401K matching to return in October 2010
Dear Associates: In my December blog post announcing the restoration of merit pay increases, I made a pledge to all of you that the next priority on my agenda would be to restore our ability to match our associates’ 401k contributions. At that time, I went on to say that it was “unlikely that the commitment could be made in 2010” due to the uncertainty in the markets and economy. Well…I want to be the first to admit I was wrong! And in this case I am glad I was!.... I am excited to let you know that we are now able to restart our practice of 401k matching well ahead of schedule. In fact, we will begin matching a portion of your contributions effective October 1st. Full Story
LKMC and First State Bank Bastille Day Bash a huge success!
Bastille Day was another great fundraiser for ACS Relay for Life. We shared the event with First State Bank of the Florida Keys and made about $1,500 for the night (split with First State). Although Dr. Covington (our Louis the 16th) could not be there because of not feeling well, there were two Marie Antoinettes to make up for it. They were Simon Torres and Neica Craft from ambulatory. Their costumes were splendid. Full Story
Lower Keys Medical Center associates join Team Nyad to chase her extreme dream
Diana Nyad is a world renowned athlete, reporter, author and inspirational speaker. She has broke and held several world records, including the record for swimming around Manhattan Island which had stood for 45 years prior to her completing the circuit in 7 hours 57 minutes. She was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 1986 and then the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 2003. Full Story
Fourth of July with LKMC
Lower Keys Medical Center associates recently enjoyed holiday picnic gifts given to share with family, friends and co-associates when celebrating our independence this 4th of July. Full Story
Events
Thursday, October 07
HEALTH & WELLNESS EVENT 2010
Nothing is more important than your health! So, how would you like to receive over $200.00 worth of tests and health screens, ABSOLUTELY FREE?! Thursday, October 7th you can!
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Headliners
New Hospitalist Management Program announced
Lower Keys Medical Center joined forces with Hospital Physician Partners to provide comprehensive inpatient hospital care. With the new hospitalists, patients will benefit from the convenience of having their personal physician just a phone call away during their hospital stay. More
Edwina Suarez retires from LKMC after 20 years
Dear Associates and past patients, Due to medical reasons, I will be retiring from my position at Lower Keys Medical Center effective August 1, 2010. I have enjoyed my long working history at the hospital and have many fond memories of both patients and staff over the years. More
Med-Surg announces Associate Exemplar
Carline Cineus, CNA, has been named this quarter’s Medical Surgery Associate Exemplar. This is a new award where a recipient is hand chosen quarterly by the Med-Surg Director, Margaret Doerr, RN, BSN, herself, rather than by co-associates. More
LKMC announces new ICU/Intermediate Care Unit Manager to its leadership team
LKMC is proud to announce Jill Noriega, MSN, RN, CCRN as the new Manager of its Intensive Care and Intermediate Care Units. Ms. Noriega comes to LKMC with 25 years experience as an ICU nurse in numerous departments at Jackson Health System in Miami, FL. More
CAPA Certification Increases Level of Patient Care in Ambulatory Department at Lower Keys Medical Center
After a rigorous independent study, 1,800 hours in the field and a 3 hour, 165 multiple-choice question exam in Miami, Barbara Bender, RN, BSN, CAPA, of the Ambulatory (day surgery) Department now holds a Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) national certification. More