...Keeping a lid on health care costs is particularly important for smaller businesses. Bonnie Groneberg, vice president of patient services at St. Joseph's Medical Center and a former chamber president, said, "We have a vast majority of businesses...
...experiencing LPN shortages. "It is taking longer to recruit LPNs with experience," said Bonnie Groneberg, SJMC vice president of patient services. Groneberg said Sister Vivian Arts, who played several roles at SJMC for 28 years, including director...
...number of things to be more patient-friendly, and also more family-friendly," said Bonnie Groneberg, vice president of patient services at SJMC. "Comfort was our top priority as we made these improvements." In addition to the new rooms...
...weekend, emergency room workers average more than 100 patients per every 24 hours. Bonnie Groneberg, vice president of patient services, said both inpatient and outpatient visits have increased significantly at the hospital. St. Joseph's...
...slightly with the last pay period counting 844 employees and 620 full-time employees. Bonnie Groneberg, vice president of patient services, said the hospital checks staffing levels three times a day to make sure the levels meet patient needs...
...The nurses know these are just contracts. But I think they're ready to get to work." Kathie Taranto, vice president of patient services for Fairview, said it was a "difficult couple of weeks" for the two hospitals. "We are so pleased the...
...currently employs about 900. Nursing shortages have been an issue in the state, but Bonnie Groneberg, vice president of patient services, said Central Lakes College is assisting in education of nurses. There have been scholarships and employment...
...feasible because of the costs of renovation and bringing the building up to code, said Bonnie Groneberg, vice president of patient services. The hospital also is looking at expanding its parking to match its growth. The first proposed parking...
...health care needs of the growing senior population. (Dispatch Photo by Steve Kohls) Bonnie Groneberg, vice president of patient services at St. Joseph's Medical Center, said many older residents retire to the Brainerd lakes area and as this...
...reap the benefits of the construction project, which will be completed in May 2005. Bonnie Groneberg, vice president of patient services, said the hospital is expecting to have the new emergency room entrance and expanded waiting area completed...
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