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KRMC CEO commits to continuing patient visitation

Ron Martin5 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC) CEO, Will McConnell, has expressed a commitment to continue allowing visitation for hospitalized patients – despite the surge of COVID-19 cases in our community. During the COVID lockdown last spring, KRMC closed to all visitors. In August, the hospital resumed a limited visitation policy with specific safety protocols. Now, KRMC will continue visitation amid an increase in cases. “We recognize that the support of loved ones is a critical part of healthcare and healing. Because of this, we will never return to zero visitation at KRMC,” stated McConnell. “Since we reinstated visitation, we…

Garibaldi graciousness helps those in need

Pam Wanner5 years ago3 mins

KINGMAN – Luigi Garibaldi has been at it for years. Head chef and owner of Garibaldi’s restaurant on Andy Devine Avenue was joined by his small staff to cook and serve Christmas Eve meals to the homeless and needy Thursday. The crew set a goal to give out 200 meals from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. About 120 meals were handed out and the mission to help was accomplished. “We wanted to make sure families and children didn’t miss out on anything,” Garibaldi said. “I’m a Christian and always wanted to give back for what I’ve gotten. I’ve got my…

Kirby Family and KRMC combine efforts to help the community

Ron Martin5 years ago3 mins

KINGMAN – The community comes out to help the community during the holidays again. The Kirby family (in a partnership with the Kingman Regional Medical Center Foundation) and nearly 100 volunteers from throughout the Kingman area helped feed the hungry, lonely or anyone who needed a bite to eat on Christmas Day. On Thanksgiving Day, John Kirby, working with the KRMC kitchen staff, prepared nearly 200 meals pre-cooked and prepackaged meals for an assortment of residents and families in the Kingman area including Golden Valley and Dolan Springs. More than 70 volunteers consisting of individuals, couples and families carted as…

Kirby Family and KRMC combine efforts to help the community

Ron Martin5 years ago3 mins

KINGMAN – The community comes out to help the community during the holidays again. The Kirby family (in a partnership with the Kingman Regional Medical Center Foundation) and nearly 100 volunteers from throughout the Kingman area helped feed the hungry, lonely or anyone who needed a bite to eat on Christmas Day. On Thanksgiving Day, John Kirby, working with the KRMC kitchen staff, prepared nearly 200 meals pre-cooked and prepackaged meals for an assortment of residents and families in the Kingman area including Golden Valley and Dolan Springs. More than 70 volunteers consisting of individuals, couples and families carted as…

Video visitation operations at MC Jail

Ron Martin5 years ago2 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – The Mohave County Adult Detention Facility has started utilizing video visitation. All on-site video visitations were halted on April 1 because of COVID-19 concerns. The public lobby has remained open 24/7 to allow contact with staff at the bond window and to allow access to the lobby kiosk to facilitate bond and other transactions, however no on-site video visitation was permitted. “Earlier this year, we renewed the inmate telephone contract which introduced a new video visitation system that allows for remote video visitation capabilities. The pandemic coupled with fiber optic and switch circuity issues had caused this project…

Pullan takes regional helm at Bureau of Reclamation

Ron Martin5 years ago2 mins

Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman has named Wayne Pullan regional director of the Upper Colorado Basin Region. Pullan has more than 25 years of Reclamation experience and will officially assume his duties as regional director Dec. 20, 2020. “Wayne brings a wealth of experience and expertise in management of water supply issues in this region,” said Commissioner Burman. “That experience will be critical in the Upper Colorado Region as we continue to grapple with complex issues such as ongoing drought, aging infrastructure, and operating protocols for the Colorado River and Rio Grande River basins.” As Regional Director, Pullan will…

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KRMC CEO commits to continuing patient visitation

Garibaldi graciousness helps those in need

Kirby Family and KRMC combine efforts to help the community

Kirby Family and KRMC combine efforts to help the community

Video visitation operations at MC Jail

Pullan takes regional helm at Bureau of Reclamation

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