SENATOR JIL TRACY AND SENATOR NEIL ANDERSON VISIT

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Senators Jil Tracy and Senator Neil Anderson visited Memorial
Hospital on March 6 during a visit to Hancock County. Ada Bair, Memorial Hospital CEO, and
team members discussed various innovations, patient experiences, growth, and more with Tracy
and Anderson regarding Memorial Hospital, Memorial Medical Clinics, and Hancock County
Senior and Childcare Services.
Chris McKay, Executive Director of Hancock County Senior & Childcare Services, shared a
testimonial from a family member that moved their loved one into the Maple Grove memory
care community. Next, Teresa Smith, CFO, spoke to Tracy and Anderson about the positive
economic impact the organization offers the community and discussed the financial challenges of
delivering care. Raigan Brown, Chief Nursing Officer, shared insights on nurse staffing. Finally,
Dr. Victoria Popela, Chief Clinical Officer, spoke on medical staff recruitment and board
engagement.
The team also shared various topics regarding the organization where legislative support is
needed.
Memorial Hospital CEO, Ada Bair, stated, “We are truly grateful for the opportunity to meet and
collaborate with Senator Tracy and Senator Anderson as we work together with the universal
goal of bettering health care for Hancock County and our region.”
After the panel discussion, staff members participated in a question-and-answer session with
Tracy and Anderson.