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From my desk to yours…………..
I realized, after the HFMA meeting in March that I had not formally introduced myself to the chapter by way of the newsletter so here I am!!!!!!!! Carmen Trump, Business Office Director, at Carlinville Area Hospital, Carlinville, Il. I have been employed by CAH for the last 28 years – I know a long long long time! On a more personal level I am married with two girls, ages 28 & 24, no grandchildren and love to golf. Now you know almost all there is on a personal level, not to exciting.
I have been filling in for Vera as acting president for the better part of the last year. Although Vera has not been able to join us physically I knew that any time during the year I could go to Vera for guidance and did so. I hope the next year is a healthy one for Vera and the Southern Il. Chapter of HFMA.
The economy has affected most of us in some way or another - on a personal level and also as a chapter. Over the last couple of years we have seen our number of attendees decline as hospitals are forced to make budget cuts and it seems education is one of the first things to go. We are going to try a couple of different locations this year, one being in August. Southern Illinois Healthcare has generously agreed to host the August 20th meeting at their conference center, so keep your eyes open for details to follow. The Miners are playing ball the Wednesday evening before and we have options on some tickets at $5.00 a seat so keep your calendar open to join us. The socials held the evening before are an excellent way to meet other members and make some great contacts. It is very beneficial to meet colleagues that you can call for advice or just to throw some ideas around.
As you know the way to make a difference is to become more involved. There are several committees that could benefit with new faces and new ideas. Please review your membership directory and see if you would like to participate on any. I have set up committee chairs and they could be contacting you for participation. Sharon Alfano is the program chair this year and has co-chairs for every meeting. The program committee’s take work and commitment. We are always looking for fresh ideas and new topics. If you have an idea for a meeting please contact Sharon at sharon@consumercollection.com.
Thanks and I’ll see you in August!
Carmen Trump
President
Carlinville Area Hospital
1001 Morgan St
Carlinville, IL 62626-1499
Phone; ( (618) 854-3141
ctrump@cahcare.com
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