San Juan Regional Medical Center Hall of Fame

San Juan Regional Medical Center invites the community to celebrate the newest members inducted into the hospital's hall of fame.  The 2016 Legacy of Leadership ceremony will be held in the San Juan College Little Theater on Thursday, October 27, 2016.  Hall of Fame Committee Member Gwen Clouthier and SJRMC Public Relations Coordinator Laura Werbner discuss this year's inductees:
Thelma Armstrong was a long-time volunteer with San Juan Regional Medical Center’s Auxiliary. Her 30 years of volunteering included serving as Auxiliary President in 1972-1973, coordinating community blood drives in the late 70s, and receiving state recognition for serving more than 19,000 hours. She was also honored as a Lifetime Member of the Auxiliary. Her love to be of service to the public touched countless lives.
Dick Gerding worked as San Juan Regional Medical Center’s hospital attorney for nearly 40 years. During that time he worked with administration on various legal issues and also worked closely with staff members to create bylaws. He was instrumental in the coordination of several big construction projects that added additions to the hospital, and later worked on compliance issues with federal statutory changes. He has been recognized numerous times for his exemplary service as a lawyer and is still practicing with his firm, Gerding & O’Loughlin.
Dr. Michael Henderson was a member of the hospital’s Diagnostic Radiology Department, serving as Chief of Staff in 1984 and 1995. He was involved in the development of the Cancer Center and the growth of the X-ray department, helping to acquire the latest cutting edge technology for the hospital. He has traveled all over the world and participated in many sporting adventures and now calls Scottsdale, Arizona home.
Jim Rogers is a long-time Four Corners resident with a history of service to the community. As a pharmacist and owner of Mesa Drug, he embraced new medical technology and helped increase services to his customers. He brought that same mindset to San Juan Regional Medical Center’s Board of Directors, where he served for 10 years. During his time as Board Chair, he increased hospital services and helped facilitate new construction.
Dr. John Romine was an active member of the hospital’s medical staff for more than 30 years, serving as Chairman of the Department of Surgery in 1989 as well as Chairman of the Administrative Affairs Committee in 1990-1991. As an orthopedic surgeon, he was a founding member of Orthopedics Associates. Dr. Romine also served many medical missions around the world with the military, retiring with 22 years of service to our country.

Piedra Vista Drama: PUSH

Piedra Vista High School Theater Manager Hails Bassing and students discuss their upcoming production of "Push" by George Cameron Grant with Roving with the Arts host Mick Hesse.  The production will be shown at 7pm on October 13, 14 & 15 at the Turano-Chrisman Theater at Piedra Vista High School.

Farmington Chamber of Commerce

Audra Winters, President and CEO of the Farmington Chamber of Commerce reveals the winners from the annual Chile in October event, what the chamber's Legislative Committee is working on before the state legislature convenes in January, new businesses and plans for the annual Farmington Christmas Parade on Thursday, December 1.

Qu.I.C.C. Tips - Employee Connections, Part 2

This week continues host Alicia Middleton's discussions about temp work with guests from Employee Connections.

Childhaven

Erin Hourihan, Childhaven C.E.O., Jamie Church, Childhaven Foundation and Sydney Nez, Treatment Coordinator discuss the need for more foster parents.  Childhaven offers regular foster care and treatment foster care.  Also discussed, upcoming training for the C.A.S.A. program(Court Appointed Special Advocates) and the upcoming Cream Pie Challenge, which will feature KSJE's own Scott Michlin. 

A Review Too Far - Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children

This week our Cinema Geeks review the 90's movie adaptation of The Addams Family, the Italian New Wave feature The Conformist, and finish with out in theaters now, Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children.

Archaeologist Paul Reed

Archaeologist Paul Reed discusses the job of an archaeologist, including much of the work they do for local, state and federal governments before construction projects and how some areas in North America (the southwest) are easier to work in than the densely more populated (and forested) areas to the east.

Aztec Schools

Aztec Schools Superintendent Kirk Carpenter and Deputy Superintendent Tania Prokop discuss the NM Legislature Special Session and how some of the proposed legislation may affect school districts across the state.  Also discussed: Homecoming, staffing in the district and Teacher's Level changes.

C.H.I.C. Health Insurance Open Enrollment

Liza Gomez, San Juan County Healthcare Assistance Program and MacKenzie Tharrington, Presbyterian Medical Services, discuss the upcoming open enrollment period in Be Well New Mexico, the state's health insurance exchange that is part of the Affordable Care Act.  many people now qualify for insurance or Medicaid and there are people in place to help individuals and families find out what services are available to them.

Qu.I.C.C. Tips - Employee Connections, Part 1

This week, host Alicia Middleton discusses temp work with the staff of Employee Connections.