The leadership and governing boards of both GRMC and GRMF are proud to announce the joint establishment of the Betty Ann Matthies Education Scholarship, in honor of one of the pioneers who helped establish the vision and culture of today’s exceptional medical center and medical community. Betty Ann Matthies literally dedicated her life and career to the Seguin Hospital, Guadalupe Valley Hospital and its transition into Guadalupe Regional Medical Center. Her work has spanned seven decades, with a wide scope of roles. Wearing many hats throughout her career, Betty Ann used her nursing skills to fill the needs of the moment in an era when healthcare professionals were jacks of all trades. From an operating room nurse to fill-in pharmacist and x-ray technician to occasional biscuit-maker in the kitchen, to her long and influential role as Director of Nurses, and later as a city councilwoman, Mayor of Seguin and Board Member for GRMC, the footprint she has left is large and consequential. Earlier this year she decided to retire from her role as a Board Member, ending what is surely the longest-serving continuous career of any one person in this medical community. One of her many gifts has always been that of encouraging and mentoring others to pursue their education and grow in their healthcare career. With this in mind, a proposal was brought to GRMF and GRMC to establish the Betty Ann Matthies Education Scholarship. The concept behind this fund is to provide the essential hand-up that will make the difference to one hospital employee each year in pursuing their healthcare career, just as Betty Ann did for countless others throughout her career. Initial funding has already been dedicated by GRMC and augmented by local individuals who have donated to the fund. If you are interested in being part of this opportunity to contribute to a permanent endowment for the good of this medical community, and in tribute to the legacy of Betty Ann, please contact Elaine Bennett at 830.401.7209. HEALTH CURRENTS is published as a community service for the friends and patrons of GUADALUPE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, 1215 E. Court St., Seguin, TX 78155, 800.506.6394 or 830.379.2411. Website: grmedcenter.com. Robert G. Haynes, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer Kody Gann, Chief Financial Officer Daphne Blake, RN, MSN, Chief Nursing Officer Sheri Williams, RN, MSN, Chief Operating Officer Fay Bennett, VP of Employee Services Lauren Carter, VP of Physician Services Jennifer Valadez, VP of Revenue Cycle Elaine Bennett, CEO of Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation Deana Henk, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer, Guadalupe Health Network Rhonda Unruh, MHA, RN, VP of Quality Tasha Montez, PhD, MA, CCC, SLP, CEO of Guadalupe Regional Medical Group James Lee, MD, GRMC Governing Board Chairman Michelle Rumbaut, GRMC Project Administrator Health Currents Editor: Chelsea Maldonado, Director of Marketing Information in HEALTH CURRENTS comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your healthcare provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. 2022 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Robert Haynes, CEO of Guadalupe Regional Medical Center (GRMC) Elaine Bennett, CEO of Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation (GRMF) Funding the future Betty Ann Matthies
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