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A proposal: Lindsey Wilson Regional Hospital NOTE:The article below is bold idea from Doug Beard. Here's a question based on reading the concept: If the total debt of the hospital is $18,000,000, that figures out to an average of $1,000 per citizen. How close to that $18 million figure could a fundraiser amass with families giving $1,000 per family member to Lindsey Wilson in restricted giving for Lindsey Wilson Regional Hospital - a non-profit, non-government healthcare facility? Just wondering - thinking outside the box. Lindsey Wilson, with community help, gave us a country club to brag about. Could the same leadership save the hospital? - CM By Doug Beard Personal commentary Lindsey Wilson Regional Hospital - An "Out-of-the Box" alternative to a County Governed or Corporate Controlled facility. There can be little debate that the greatest strategic and physical asset that Columbia has is Lindsey Wilson College. I remember in the 1970's as a student at Lindsey, it suffered from meager enrollment, inadequate facilities, and was on the brink of closing down. It was managed by folks with sincere intention and integrity, but without the business savvy to run the institution. Then, a group of business minded individuals skilled in development and strategic planning, took the reins and turned the college into the outstanding educational resource that we have today. It's an impressive example of how business minds must often intervene to save a fledgling operation. Sounds a lot like a situation we face today... There are two great examples of university controlled hospitals in our Commonwealth....the UK Medical Center in Lexington and University Hospital in Louisville. They both have national recognition in health care and provide wonderful training environments for students enrolled in their medical programs. As of late, Lindsey Wilson College has made significant strides in science and medical education. Over the past couple of years they have added the new science center, the nursing building, and employed professionals and skilled educators to manage and teach in these programs. A college should be able to utilize a local medical facility to serve as the practical training ground for medical education. Otherwise, these students must travel to other counties for their coursework and Columbia-Adair County is again a void in the process. With a strong, vibrant hospital in place, Lindsey Wilson could offer potential degree programs including: - Nursing - Laboratory sciences - Physical therapy - Occupational therapy - Sports medicine - Mental health/counseling servicesLindsey's expanding athletic programs would certainly lend well to a sports medicine program. I would strongly encourage our elected officials to engage knowledgeable business professionals to develop proposals and present ideas and solutions to the Executive Leadership and Trustees of Lindsey Wilson College. There is certainly a lot of discussion and strategic planning that would be involved in making this transition but it could pay dividends for our citizens, their medical needs, and the continuing growth of the college. To our county officials: Consider this option, formulate a strategy, and present the college a defined plan including financial concessions and incentives to make this a real possibility. We must all think about the future and what could evolve from this process: - Renovated, state-of the art facility (LWC doesn't do anything 2nd class)A personal commentary. Regards, Doug Beard NOTE: > A follow-up to a letter I submitted a few months prior regarding Westlake Regional Hospital and Lindsey Wilson College. - Doug Beard This story was posted on 2012-08-11 21:46:24
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