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Show Vol. 80 No. 35 INSIDE THE NEWS THIS WEEK Friday, August 28, 2009 Summit County Librarian, Diane Skousen, would like to invite everyone to check out the new Summit County Bookmobile… See more on Page A3 Summit Coalville, Utah 84017 Summit and Wasatch Counties will benefit greatly from the new Park City Medical Center at Quinn’s Junction CHERYL OVARD SCN Editor This is the mission of the International Life Flight working with Search and Rescue crews. Now it’s landing site will be much closer… Check it out on Page A3. 50¢ Flags greeted those who were attending the Tuesday afternoon Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Intermountain Park City Medical Center (PCMC). This center will serve both Summit and Wasatch Counties, and is a “state of the art” IHC hospital which has been a dream come true for many people in this community. Opening remarks by Robert Allen, CEO of the PCMC began with …”those flags (lining the roadway upon entering the hospital) represent all of the countries from around the world. …and they are a reflection of our desire to be a beacon of hope to every man, every woman and every child who has need of our services. The World is welcome here…the saying during the 2002 Olympics - (and now) referring to Park City, Summit County and Wasatch County and the new PCMC!” Intermountain Healthcare is a nonprofit system based in Salt Lake City, and has over 30,000 employees. It is the largest healthcare provider in the intermountain west, and serves Utah and southeastern Idaho residents. This is the 22nd IHC hospital completed, and although smaller than some, has the “best of the best” facilities – including a local orthopedic specialty group and a unique Emergency Department, which will be called the George S. and Delores Dore’ Eccles Foundation. The hospital was built with the help of many donations from people all over the country. With a hospital close to residents in these two counties, they have become a better place to live…offering excellent care, services, clinics, and SelectHealth, which provides affordable rates – all in an environment that is close to home. No longer is the stress of driving the Parley’s Canyon freeway and wondering if another accident may be caused due to traffic or bad weather conditions – just to deliver a baby or be cared for with injuries or sickness. Special thanks to those hands which have carefully built this facility and put the final touches on it as it is now completed. The Board members, all Becky volunteers, are: Kearns, Chairperson, Joseph E. Tesch, Vice Chair, Robert W. Allen, Secretary, Barry Baker, John Bergen, Vernon Cooley, MD, Dieter Esch, Joe Ferriter, MD, Medical Staff President, Jan Jones-Schenk, RN, LaReen Judd, Vanessa Brown Laurella, RN,PhD, John C. Olson, MD, Patrick J. Putt and Doug Toole, PT. They have put countless hours of their own personal time away from their families and work to offer their time and abilities without pay for the good of patients in the community. Chief Executive officer of Park City Medical Center, stated, “Their objec- Four of the ribbon cutters hold the “gigantic” cutter along with the rest of the Hospital Board members and guests who participated standing on either side of them. tive is to ensure that we deliver the highest quality of care to all of our patients…” They have done this, and the rest is now history – an IHC Hospital within only a few minutes of most of the two counties’ homes. Growth and changes will occur, and Becky Kearns and others stated that they are “…ready and eager to assist in the growth of this new hospital.” There has already been planned for the future in which another entire floor can house 26 more beds to add to the 26 already completed in From This… the 146 thousand square foot building. There are 6 operating rooms, two procedure rooms, and 18 recovery beds available at this time. Speakers, Robert W. Allen, CEO and Vice-President of CONTINUED ON PAGE A3 Today H88 L52 Mostly Sunny Saturday H86 L53 Partly Cloudy Sunday H85 L52 Partly Cloudy To This… Monday H81 L49 Isolated T-Storms Tuesday H80 L48 Mostly Sunny Wednesday H80 L48 Sunny Thursday H79 L45 Mostly Sunny Inside The Summit County News 2 Sections 14 Pages Opinion A2 Happenings A6 Shows -School News B1-2 Public Notices B3 Obituaries -Classifieds B4-5 Awards presented to several safety officers in Summit County The Firefighter of the Year, Isaac Morfin; Utah Highway Patrol officer of the year, Cade Brenchley; Park City Policeman of the Year, Wyman Berg; Summit County Sheriff’s Officer of the Year, Zach Nakaishi; EMT of thE Year, Melanie Bosworth. They were pleasantly surprised as only family members knew about the awards until they arrived at the Annual Park City Elk’s BBQ. This annual event includes an underground BBQ pit in which the potatoes and meat is cooked to perfection! Special thanks goes to these fine men and women for their service to the communities of Summit County. The PCMC features the “Silver King Cafe - bearing the name of the town’s mining roots. Public is invited to dine at this fine restaurant, and patients will be given a remote by which they can select something from the kitchen if it fits their diet at any time - day or night. |