HOSPITAL NAMES COORDINATOR FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAMS

Jean McDonough, RN, has been chosen to serve as Charlevoix Area Hospital’s new community health education coordinator.  McDonough, who is currently a staff nurse in the emergency department, has been with the hospital for four years.  Prior to that, she worked for the Northwest Michigan Community Health Agency.

“Jean brings a wealth of experience in public health and patient outreach,” says Joy Klooster, vice president for nursing services.  “We’re pleased she’s going to take on this assignment.  Our community is certain to benefit.”

The health education coordinator position is a new one, created to help the hospital serve as a community resource on a broad variety of health-related issues.  McDonough will be the “go-to” person for health fairs, blood drives, school-based health programs like Fit Kids, and requests for speakers on topics ranging from diabetes and cancer, to weight control and fitness.

McDonough, who begins the job this week, says the hospital has always been a good source of health information and educational programs, but bringing all its offerings under one coordinator will give community residents easier access.  “We want to plan events and deliver programs that respond to community needs,” says McDonough.  “I’m excited about getting started.”

For more information, McDonough can be reached at (231) 547-8906.