BJC HealthCare, Saint Luke's Health System Sign Letter of Intent

BJC HealthCare of St. Louis (“BJC”) and Saint Luke's Health System of Kansas City (“Saint Luke’s”) recently announced they have signed a non-binding letter of intent to form an integrated, academic, Missouri-based health system capable of expanding health care access to high-quality patient care for more than six million residents in Missouri and beyond. The letter of intent was unanimously approved by both health systems’ Boards of Directors.

BJC and Saint Luke’s will form a patient-centric integrated health care system advancing emerging and innovative models of care. Together, they will enhance the quality, access to, and affordability of patient care, while improving health and reducing health disparities in the communities they serve.

With approximately $10 billion in revenue, the organizations are coming together to advance their vision of becoming the premier Midwest destination for patient care, clinical research and medical education and the region’s most exceptional place to work and practice medicine. The health systems, which operate the top three hospitals in Missouri according to U.S. News & World Report, serve distinct geographic markets.

“Together with Saint Luke’s, we have an exciting opportunity to reinforce our commitment to providing extraordinary care to Missourians and our neighboring communities,” said

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BJC HealthCare President and Chief Executive Officer Richard Liekweg.

“Amid the rapidly changing health care landscape, this is the right time to build on our established relationship with Saint Luke’s. With an even stronger financial foundation, we will further invest in our teams, advance the use of technologies and data to support our providers and caregivers, and improve the health of our communities. These are opportunities that we can better achieve together. I am confident that BJC and Saint Luke’s together will be even better positioned to extend our legacy of clinical discovery and deliver medical breakthroughs well into the future.”

“Both Saint Luke’s and BJC have well-established reputations for delivering exceptional care and elevating the health of the people we serve,” said Saint Luke’s Health System President and Chief Executive Officer Melinda L. Estes, MD. “Our integrated health system, with complementary expertise and team of world-class physicians and caregivers, will set a new national standard for medical education and research. Through our decade-long relationship as a member of the BJC Collaborative, we’ve established mutual trust and respect, so the opportunity to come together as a single integrated system that can accelerate innovation to better serve patients is a logical next

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Donna May Wilson

Donna May Wilson, an 80-year-old resident of Trenton, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Saint Luke’s North, Kansas City. She was born the daughter of Guy Edward and Navo Steckman Neill Arney on February 17, 1943, in Missouri.

Graveside services will be held at Payne Cemetery, Modena, on Friday, June 9, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.

A visitation will be held at Lindley Funeral Home of Chillicothe on Thursday, June 8, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friends may call at the Lindley Funeral Home on Thursday, June 8, 2023, from 12 noon until 8:00 p.m.

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Bobbie Ray “Bob” Hatcher

Bobbie Ray “Bob” Hatcher, age 91, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 2, 2023. He was born on May 3, 1932 to the late Ray and Alta Hatcher in their home in Osgood.

Bob is survived by his wife of 71 years, Elnora “Jackie” Hatcher; three children and their spouses, Mark Hatcher, Patty Hatcher, Michele Broderick and Melissa Krauser. Also surviving Bob are his grandchildren Dustin Hatcher, Tessa Krauser, Samuel Krauser; his greatgrandson Raymond Kay; Dustin’s wife, Ami Hatcher; and Bob’s greatgranddaughter, Julianna Hatcher.

Bob was preceded in death by his sister Elizabeth “Libby” Root; and his son, Michael Hatcher.

Services will be held in Grundy County once arrangements have been made.

Offers of love may be made in Bob’s memory to a charitable organization of the giver’s choosing. Bob volunteered with the San Diego, CA police department for over twenty years

Jerry Henderson, a 90year-old former Trenton resident, passed away at 6:07 p.m., Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Cameron Regional Hospital in Cameron.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 11, 2023 at the First Baptist Church in Gallatin. Burial will follow in Gilman City Masonic Cemetery.

A visitation is scheduled from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Slater-Neal Funeral Home in Trenton.

Jerry Dean Henderson was born November 28, 1932 in Elizabeth, AR to Arthur Ancie and Liddia Elena Callaway Henderson. He graduated from Gilman City High School.

From February 1953 through December 1954 Jerry served with the including delivering meals on wheels and checking on those who were housebound. He was also a dedicated blood donor.

Bob grew up in Osgood. As a young man he especially enjoyed being outdoors. He was a natural and gifted athlete, an excellent shot and a skillful baseball player.

He entered the United States Army during the Korean Conflict in 1950, served overseas in active combat in Korea and was honorably discharged in 1953.

Bob and his wife, Jackie were married in 1952. Before retirement they lived

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On February 26, 1955 he was united in marriage to Eva Elder in Gilman City. He worked for General Mills Laboratory for two years, Wonder Bread for eight years, and MoorMan's Feed for 23 years. He then retired from MoorMan's and became a minister for 37 years, retiring around five years ago. It is estimated that he officiated over a hundred weddings and dozens of funerals.

Jerry was an avid hunter and all around outdoorsman and was well known for his coon hunting and fishing stories. Most of his life, Jerry was involved in the Gideons organization or a local church.

Surviving relatives include his wife, Eva of the home; son, Mike Hender- in Missouri, Nevada, Utah and Southern California. They enjoyed many years of retirement in San Diego, CA. Bob earned his living in the construction and long-haul trucking business. His fondest work was with the construction company, Morrison–Knudsen (MK). In later years Bob and Jackie travelled throughout the world with an organization founded by Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, the Friendship Force. Bob was a 32° Scottish Rite Master Mason and Shriner. He was a member in good standing of the Free & Accepted Masons of California La Mesa Lodge No 407. son and wife, Vicki of Gallatin; a sister, Wanda Deskins and husband, Larry of Lebanon; grandsons, Chris Henderson and wife, Andrea, Jeremy Henderson and wife, Jodie and Nathan Henderson and wife, Jessie; great-grandchildren, Cole, Emma, Graham, Cash and Hayes Henderson; and many nieces and nephews.

For pleasure Bob and his son Mark spent many hours flying their Cessna and Mooney planes over the San Diego area. Bob and Mark also enjoyed playing golf together.

Bob was a kind and hardworking man who will be greatly missed by his family, friends and the good men and women who helped him leave this world gently, peacefully and wellloved.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ted, Owen and Bob Henderson; sister, Juanita Moses; and two infant daughters.

Memorial donations are suggested to Gideons International and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home.

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• From Page Three • step. Together, we will advance our shared mission to continue improving the health of our patients.”

As envisioned, the integrated health system is poised to deliver significant benefits, including:

• To patients: Expanded access to additional services and providers led by a nationally renowned patient-first health care system with increased capacity to invest in medical advancement and technological innovation.

• To physicians, providers, and all team members: A commitment to expanding the region’s most exceptional place to work and practice medicine, by investing in the tools, training, and technologies needed to attract and retain the best and brightest in health care.

• To academic and clinical researchers: An opportunity to advance medical breakthroughs by expanding access to clinical trials and accelerating innovation in patient care by building on each organization’s established strengths and affiliations in research, education, and clinical care excellence.

• To local communities:

A commitment to preserve equitable access to health care services, and address health care disparities while honoring the roles of both organizations as civic and economic leaders, with expectations of contributing more than $1 billion in annual community benefit.

The organizations are working toward reaching a definitive agreement in the coming months. Closing, which is subject to regulatory review and the receipt of customary approvals, is expected to occur by the end of 2023.

Upon closing, the integrated health system will continue to serve BJC and

Saint Luke’s distinct markets, maintain their existing brands, and operate from dual headquarters - one in St. Louis serving eastern Missouri and southern Illinois, and one in Kansas City serving western Missouri and portions of Kansas. The integrated health system’s Leadership Team and Board of Directors will include representation from both BJC and Saint Luke’s.

Richard Liekweg, President and CEO of BJC, will serve as CEO of the integrated health system, with the initial Board Chair of the integrated system coming from Saint Luke’s.

Marsha Hurst Has Program at Chapter MN, PEO Meeting

Chapter MN, PEO met on Monday, June 5 at the Hodge Presbyterian Church with Terri Critten as the hostess and Holly Cox as co-hostess. Sarah Maloney presided over the meeting with 13 members present.

Chaplain Brigette Bunnell gave the devotion. Protem officers were Diane Lowrey, vice president; Cindy Simpson, recording secretary; and Vicki Weaver, treasurer.

During the regular meeting, corresponding secretary Holly Cox read a letter of membership acceptance.

It was announced that an initiation ceremony for three new members would be held during the July meeting.

The program was given by Marsha Hurst, who used the monthly theme of “Roses: Romance/Happiness” to present information about the month of June and its relationship to romance.

The next meeting of Chapter MN will be held at 5:30 pm at Hodge Presbyterian Church with Marsha Hurst as hostess and Holly Cox as co-hostess.

Humphreys Alumni Association Holds Yearly Reunion

Graduates, classmates, and friends gathered in the newly renovated Humphreys Community Center from 1 to 3 p.m. on May 27 to share a delicious assortment of food and memories.

Those in attendance were Don and Esta Carol Tipton Marrs; Joyce Downing Boswell; Charles and Nancy Roach Emberton; Betty Spencer Hatcher; Bud and Vera Anne Lewis Nickell; Paula Hatcher; Shelli Hatcher; Victor Gender; Maurine Shipley Clem; Marilyn Watson

Shipley; Judy Callahan Meeker; Denise Hatcher Dickenson; Bob and Elaine Lloyd Burchett; Brenda George Williams; and Melvin and Mary Susan McKay Scott. Plans were made to meet again on May 25, 2024 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Humphreys Community Center. All former teachers, students, graduates, and friends are all welcome to come and share laughter along with memories. Make sure to bring finger food, and table service with drinks will be supplied.

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On Memorial Day, Bill and Kathy Waits went to Maple Hill and Resthaven Cemeteries, then over to Denise and Junior Hamilton’s of Tindall for Halli Kitchen's birthday pool party and barbeque, complete with strawberry cake and homemade ice cream.

On Tuesday, May 30, Kathy met up with Connie Followwill in Kirksville and went shopping there.

They had lunch at the Wooden Nickel and were joined there by Detective Aaron Followwill and had a nice visit. Then they visited the Community Mission on 402 N Elson and talked to the proprietors there about the services provided to anyone in need. On Thursday, June 1, Bill and Kathy enjoyed supper provided by Jeremiah and Crystal Hamilton, of rural Trenton and got to play with their greatgrandchildren, Olive and Lottie. Jeremiah had made homemade lasagna, fresh baked bread and salad, as well as chocolate ice cream with marshmallow sauce.

On Saturday, June 3, the Waits had supper at Washington Street Restaurant in Trenton. Then they drove over to Tim and Abby Southers of Trenton and visited with them.

Dan and Carol joined others as they attended the Retirement reception for Pastor Steve Martin at the Wesley United Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon, June 4. At 2:00, Dan went to the Barton Campus to go fishing with the FFDD.

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Trenton Area Calendar of Events

FRIDAY

Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th & Harris, noon to 4 p.m.

Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. For more information, call 359-2704.

North 65 Center: Line Dancers, 9:30 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.

SATURDAY

Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th & Harris, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Grief Share Self-Help Group, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 4:30 p.m.

Celebrate Recovery, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m.

Grundy County Museum open 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

SUNDAY

Narcotics Anonymous, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 4 p.m.

Grundy County Museum open 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

MONDAY

Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. For more information, call 359-2704 or 357-2367.

MI Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 2901 Hoover Drive, 7 p.m.

North 65 Center: Line Dancers, 9:30 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.

TUESDAY

Trenton Lions Club, First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, noon.

Domestic Violence/Anger Management Group, North Central Missouri Mental Health Center, 7 to 9 p.m.

Spickard Coffee Club, Wise Community Center, 8 a.m.

North 65 Center: Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Fun Night, 6 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

North 65 Center: Hearing Aid Representative, 9 a.m.; Line Dancers, 9:30 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.

Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, Tenth Street Baptist Church, noon. For more information, call 359-2704 or 357-2367.

THURSDAY

Trenton Rotary Club, BTC Bank Community Room, noon.

North 65 Center: Tai Chi, 10 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Early Bird Bingo, 6:00 p.m.; Regular Bingo, 6:30 p.m.

Drive-through Commodity Distribution and Senior Box pick up, Community Food Pantry, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

ISU Announces Spring Semester 2023 Dean’s List

More than 9,800 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the spring semester Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course work.

Students honored from the surrounding area include Macy Cavanah of Chillicothe, senior psychology major; and Cloey Waterbury of Gallatin, sophomore mechanical engineering major.

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The Missouri FFA Association conducted officer-training workshops on the North Central Missouri College campus in Trenton on Wednesday, May 31. Approximately 200 Chapter FFA officers and advisors from high schools across northwest Missouri participated in the workshops.

Participating high schools included Adair/Novinger, Bevier, Chillicothe, Gallatin, Grundy, Macon, Madison, Meadville, Milan, NCC/Jefferson City, Newtown-Harris, Norborne, North Daviess, Princeton, Putnam County, South Harrison, Tina-Avalon and Trenton.

LEAD workshops are held at eight sites throughout Missouri, with more than 1,200 chapter officers expected to participate, according to Keith Dietzschold, Missouri FFA Advisor. “The training session focuses on empowering officer teams to work together effectively. Topics addressed include handling team conflict, team conduct standards, and effective use of chapter committees.” Past and current Missouri FFA Officers led the training sessions. These conferences are sponsored by the Missouri FFA Leadership Fund.

NCMC Honors Asian American and Pacific Islander Students

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Month, North Central Missouri College spotlights students Anna Chen and Lute Vaiangina. Both students are enrolled at NCMC and plan to continue their education at NCMC next year.

Anna’s nationality is Chinese American, and her hometown is Cameron. Anna, a Missouri A+ scholarship program recipient, just completed her first year at NCMC and plans to enroll in the nursing PN program.

Anna is involved in Student Support Services, Residence Life, and First Gen Club. Her favorite class is Human Physiology with Annette Pool. Anna said, “I enjoy the way Instructor Pool teaches. I enjoy science, and she is also passionate about science. She’s been very helpful during my first year at NCMC.” Anna chose NCMC because it is not far from home, affordable, and she was able to utilize the Missouri A+ Scholarship program. Anna said, “I like that NCMC is a smaller college. I’m shy; having NCMC be small helped me more easily make friends and meet people.

About her heritage, Anna said, “My favorite traditions about my heritage are Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year. It’s really festive; like Christmas, but better. The red packets are fun and cheerful.”

When asked how she shares her culture with others, Anna said, “I talk about my heritage with my friends, like how I was raised and the traditions I participated in. Everyone at

NCMC is very accepting and super nice. It’s great here!”

Lute’s nationality is Tongan from the island of Tonga. Lute recently completed her first semester at NCMC and her first time going to college. Lute plans to enroll in the nursing program next year. Lute moved to the United States in December and enrolled in the spring. Her favorite thing about NCMC is the Tutoring Center. Lute said, “There are many things at NCMC that help students. I always find help when I need it from the instructors to the library staff. Everyone takes time to help you with what you need and is really friendly.”

About her heritage, Lute said, “I enjoy that our Tonga king raised our country, kingdom, and people to the hand of God to protect us. In our county, it is a law that Sunday is a Sabbath, and everything is closed. It’s nice to slow down and attend church as the day’s only priority. I enjoy that my heritage emphasizes our culture and respect for each other. Because of how I was raised, I know that wherever I go, I will survive because I know God. It is tough in America, but I know God will protect me.” Lute shares her culture with others by giving presentations in class about her culture, identity, and the language she uses. Lute said, “Everyone has love and respect for one another at NCMC. I enjoy the way everyone is willing to help one another.”

The month of May celebrated Asian American Pacific Islander Heritages (AAPI). This broad term encompasses Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, and most countries in Asia comprised of roughly 50 ethnic groups, speaking upwards of 100 languages from at least 40 different countries.

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Boyd Joins Scripted Healthcare Team

Casey Guernsey, CEO of Scripted Healthcare, recently announced the addition of Mazzie Boyd to the Scripted Healthcare team. “I am thrilled to welcome Representative Boyd to our organization. She is a top quality hardworking, and dedicated public servant,” said Guernsey. Mazzie will be the organization's Business Manager and will be involved in managing the in-home program as well as billing insurance for consumers needing medical equipment. “I believe Mazzie’s work ethic and character is exactly the right fit for our organization as we strive to provide abundant hospitality to anyone needing access to both medical equipment and their ability to stay in their own home.”

“I am very excited to help expand the reach of Scripted Healthcare to Northwest Missouri where there is a serious need for such important services,” said Boyd. “I believe in the mission of this organization and feel very strongly that many people will benefit from its programs here at home. Healthcare in general is complicated for people to navigate and Scripted’s mission is to provide access to necessary equipment, both new and recycled.”

Guernsey founded Scripted Healthcare five years ago with the goal of processing quality donated medical equipment to people in need as well as helping people stay in their own homes by providing self-directed in-home service. With this program, people who qualify can select anyone they like to help with basic tasks - which oftentimes is all the difference they need to stay out of nursing homes. “I believe our program is one of the best programs in the country and our organization is the highest paying agency in Missouri at $15 an hour,” Guernsey said.

Representative Boyd will work in Northwest Missouri to develop new partners and networks to expand program services. “We see people go without necessary medical equipment because the cost is frequently prohibitive,” said Boyd. “Scripted Healthcare’s Accessibility Medical Equipment division is a one-of-a-kind Medicare certified organization, as nobody else runs a recycling program in the entire region and there are virtually no providers of new equipment, which we also provide. What is exciting about the in-home program here at Scripted is that we see people who just need a few hours of help a week get to remain in their homes and stay out of an institution. Access Personal Care provides services to individuals from the Ozarks all the way up to the Iowa line.

"It is my goal to have an office in Bethany, very soon, as I have purchased a building there. The addition of Mazzie to our team gets us one step closer to making that a reality,” said Guernsey. For more information visit accesspersonalcare.org or accessibilitymedicalequipment.org

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