Shirley was born a Houston in Flagstaff, AZ. Her dad and mom are Bob and Emma Houston. She lived in Flagstaff for her first 12 years. They always pronounced their name Hous(e)ton but got tired of people correcting them, "My Grandma is a Hous(e)ton, but we’re Houston’s," quipped Shirley.
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Randy Griffiths keeps life real. As the nursing director of Kane County Hospital’s Long Term Care wing he has his hands full. He makes out schedules, updates and generates policies and procedures, studies and implements government rules and regulations and works "the floor" of the Long Term Care ...
"From 1951 - 1962 the United States government conducted above-ground nuclear testing in Nye County, Nevada at the Nevada Test Site - which is directly west of Washington, Iron and Kane Counties in southern Utah. During the testing, the fallout, containing nineteen radioactive materials, blanketed southwestern ...
Community leaders and representatives from SUU were on hand Wed. January 20, 2010 to kick off Zion's National Park Centennial celebration.
Thanks to the enthusiastic efforts of Councilman Ed Meyer, Kane County Hospital has partnered with Kanab City, Southern Utah University and CEBA to bring, ...
Rhinehart, John
Utah Nurse Anesthetists
Never Miss A Beat
Nurse Anesthetists Week
The National Nurse Anesthetist Week is being celebrated January 24 -30, 2010. Below are some of the questions that patients voice their concerns ...
"On October 15, 1990, congress passed the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA). The purpose of this Act is to provide compensation to individuals who have developed certain cancers and other serious illnesses as a result of above ground nuclear weapons testing or the uranium mining ...
Utah Nurse Anesthetists
Never Miss a Beat
by John Rhinehart
Kane County Hospital in Kanab, Utah and more than 170 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) from Utah and hundreds of thousands from across the country will tell America We never miss a beat as they celebrate ...
Its true, Glen Grygla sees the world through rose colored glasses. I just don’t quite know how he does it. As Kane County Hospital’s Licensed Clinical Social Worker he sees the good, the bad and the traumatic and yet he smiles, meets the day and helps anyone who asks.
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Dear Kane County Hospital,
I wanted to thank all of you from the bottom of my heart for the best care and for being treated so fantastic.
I have never experienced such a positive and professional group of people.
Keep up the outstanding work and fantastic attitude.
God bless each and ...
Jonathan Bowman, what a guy! And I mean that. Bowman was born and grew up in Chihuahua, Mexico. He was born in the "green Hospital", (no that’s not the name it’s the color) and delivered by Dr. Hatch. Bowman joked, "My brothers and sisters used to tease me, ‘We were born and you were ...
Dear Kane County Hospital Staff,
I recently had to visit the emergency room in the early morning hours on November 14th for an asthma attack. This attack happened while I was on a deer hunt with my son at Jacobs Lake. I want to thank the staff and the attending doctor for the excellent care I ...
Sherrie Pandya, KCH Administrator, Rosalie Esplin RN DON.
On November 5, 2009 the Kane County Hospital hosted an ice cream social honoring Director of Nursing Rosalie Esplin’s fifty years of dedicated service to the hospital. It was a celebration, a gathering of friends and family, and a time to ...
Wayne Nielson is originally from Salt Lake City. After completing high school, he served as a missionary in Moscow, Russia. Following his service in Russia, he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Science from the University of Utah and a ...
Tyler Hafen is one of Kanab’s "good ol’ boys". Now you can take that in a couple of ways. Yes he was born and raised here. His parents are Arlyn and Jeannine Hafen. But what truly makes Tyler a good old boy? He is! He’s just a heck of a nice kid with a mellow mannerism and kicked back ...
front row:Sandi Young, Joretta Stewart, Michelle Sage, Nadja Mahoney, Terra Sue Honey, Jennifer Black, Susanna Evans, Britney Harris, Lydia Moss, Cynthia Noteman. Not pictured: Kim Snedeger, Gail Glauser, Kelly Anderson Alyssa Sellars, Becky Harris
Back row: Sandy Kerr, Garry Holbrook.
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Susanna Evans was born in St. George, Utah and lived in Hurricane until 1978. That is the year that her parents, Doug and Eva decided to move to Fredonia. According to Susanna, "That way dad could be home with the family every night."
Susanna has four brothers and two sisters. She was the only girl ...
Health Fair, General Flu Shoot Out
This year’s General Flu Shoot Out/Health Fair was a great success. Our Southwest Public Health team distributed 100 doses of the flu mists, and 608 flu vaccinations. There were approximately 25 "rain checks" issued which will ...
Olivia Walton PA-C, Clinical Director for the University of Utah’s Physician Assistant’s Program awarded Hernan Garreaud PA-C, the student PA preceptor of the year plaque on September 16, 2009. The plaque states, "Awarded to Hernan Garreaud for years of dedicated service as a preceptor for the Utah ...
For your seasonal flu kit please go to www.swuhealth.org Scroll down to download tool kit for a two page list.
Once a Valley Girl always a Valley Girl
Camille was born to Christine and Veloy Tait. She was delivered by Dr. Sundwall in the "old hospital," but grew up in Mt. Carmel.
She grew up doing what most country kids do, played outside. She and her sisters would ride bicycles, ...
Kane County Hospital Auxiliary governs and runs "The Thrift Store." The Thrift Store is vital to our community. Its underlying function is to help the hospital. But in reality it is an asset which benefits us all.
Whether you are looking for something for the kitchen, a DVD, books, or clothes for ...
On 8 August, I while on vacation at the Grand Canyon North Rim Lodge, experienced a medical condition that, while not an emergency, I considered to require immediate attention. With help of the Ranger staff we identified Kane County Hospital as the closest medical facility open on Saturday. My wife and I then drove ...
Late in the afternoon on July 28, a bee hive was discovered at Kane County Hospital’s "South 40" water meter. First thing the next morning the calls went out looking for a bee keeper to come help us relocate the swarm.
Bob Spencer ...
Teresa Banks was born right here in Kanab, delivered by Dr. Washburn. (You may remember him from last month. The Doc that would fly in from Page to attend to the needs of Kane Co. residents.)
She has two older sisters and two younger brothers. Just to remind us of all of our ...
Just an e-mail to thank the doctors and staff who did such a wonderful job taking care of our friends who were rushed into the emergency department July 3. With your help Steve and Tanya are recouperating from their motorcycle accident. Tanya was released from Dixie Regional hospital yesterday and Steve is hoping to ...
I just wanted to tell everyone in the ER Thank You for the great care and understanding what my wife was going through. The day was July 4th. She felt good enough to continue our vacation to St. George and we spent 3 wonderful days there. Again, Thank you for helping us that day! We will never forget what the ...
Emergency Department Preparedness
When you come to the emergency department you typically aren’t feeling well. Sometimes you are confused, or unable to think clearly because of a medical condition or that of a family member.
In order to treat you appropriately, the Kane County ...
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Shirley Smith One of KCH's Jewels
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He Keeps it Real
01/28/2010
Radiation Exposure Screening
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