Medical Service Company provides food for hungry in community
This November Medical Service Company, a local medical equipment provider, gave thanks by giving back to the local community. In addition to the company’s annual food drive, Medical Service Company donated $500 to Oakwood Village to provide full Thanksgiving meals to local hungry citizens.
The company gave the monetary donation to Oakwood Village Mayor, Gary Gottschalk, to help determine those individuals in greatest need of the meal. The fifty meals were prepared by and served at the local Village Restaurant.
“We have much to be thankful for,” said Joel D. Marx, Medical Service Company CEO.
‘It is our staff’s hard work that makes it possible for us to help so many not just during the holidays but all year long.”
November also hosted Medical Service Company’s annual food drive. This year, the company collected 3,410 pounds of food for the food pantry at University Settlement, a local non-profit organization.
“The food drive is something our staff looks forward to every year,” Marx said. “It gets to be a competition because we are excited to be able to help people in our community who need it.”
Medical Service Company’s Team MSC, a group of employees who plan service projects for employees, hosts the annual food drive. In the last four years, the company has donated more than five tons of food.
Team MSC, which stands for “Making Significant Contributions,” organizes a variety of events throughout the year for employees to give back to the community. In addition to the annual food drive, in 2009 employees also hosted an American Red Cross blood drive, participated in the American Lung Association Asthma Walk and organized a United Way Pacesetter campaign.
The University Settlement is a non-profit organization that serves the Cleveland community with a wide range of services including senior and child care, parenting programs, youth mentoring and a hunger center. The organization has evolved to serve the changing needs of the community since its founding by Case Western Reserve University in 1926.
November 2009
Jean S. Marx Memorial Education Forum draws hundreds
A record attendance of nearly 400 nurses, respiratory therapists,
social workers and dietitians, attended Medical Service company's
9th annual Jean S. Marx Memorial Education forum. The event, held
Thursday, November 12 at Signature of Solon, featured a full day of
continuing education courses for healthcare professionals.
The annual event, named for Jean S. Marx, the co-founder of the company, serves as both a thank you for the organization's referral sources and a testament
to Marx's commitment to continuing education.
The forum featured 24 courses presented by 16 professional healthcare speakers. The four professional tracks accommodated a wide range of topics in nursing, social work, respiratory therapy and dietetics.
In addition to the educational sessions, attendees viewed the latest homecare equipment and received information from event sponsors including: Invacare, Salter Labs, Blue Chip Medical, ResMed, Sequal, Provider Services, and Dey, LP.
As per tradition, in lieu of a registration fee, attendees donated a non-perishable food item. MSC added all the items collected at the event to the company's annual food drive collection donated to the food bank at the University Settlement.
October 2009
Medical Service Company opens branch in Charleston, WV
Medical Service Company is pleased to announce the opening of our newest branch in Charleston West Virginia. Our sixth branch and first location in West Virginia, opened Friday, October 30 at 4756 Chimney Drive, Charleston, West Virginia 25302.
Leading the Charleston team, Rob Koehn, branch manager, is an industry veteran who moved his family from North Carolina to build the branch. The team's respiratory therapist, Shaye
Allen, has eight years experience in respiratory care in greater Charleston. rounding out the initial team is Sue Kelly, administrative liaison, with more than 15 years experience in home medical equipment in the Charleston area, who will use her experience and reputation within the healthcare community.
With the addition of the Charleston branch, Medical Service Company now serves 15 counties within West Virginia. The new branch's service area includes eight adjoining counties while the Marietta, Ohio branch serves several northern counties.
Medical Service company looks forward to better serving the needs of patients in the Charleston area with the combination of 59 years of experience and an excellent local staff.
Medical Service Company one of NorthCoast 99
For the third year in a row, Medical Service Company was named one of the North Coast 99 top 99 workplaces in Northeast Ohio. North Coast 99, an annual award presented by the Employers Resource Council (ERC), began in 1999 to recognize workplaces that "support the attraction and motivation of Top Performers."
September 2009
Joel Marx Discusses Home
Care on CSPAN
Joel D. Marx, CEO, had the opportunity to represent Medical Service Company and the home care industry, live on CSPAN’s “Washington Journal,” September 5, 2009.
Marx appeared as a representative of the American Association for Homecare and addressed the misrepresentations about home medical equipment, in particular, the use of oxygen therapy.
Marx’s appearance on the program was in reaction to a statement made by former Medicare administrator, Bruce Vladek, on the same program a week prior. While commenting on about oxygen therapy provided in patients homes, Vladek said “Medicare pays $3 billion for air—because that’s all it really is.”
In addition to addressing the home oxygen therapy issue, Marx also responded to questions from the moderator and the audience all the while emphasizing that home care is a solution, not a problem, for high health care costs.
May 2009
Team MSC Walks for Asthma
Medical Service Company's Team MSC joined forces with the American Lung Association, as both a sponsor and participant, in the Cleveland Asthma Walk, Saturday, May 30.
More than 10 employees, family members and friends walked to help find a cure for asthma, a chronic illness that is the cause for nearly 4,000 deaths annually.
Leading up to the event, employees hosted several fundraisers, including a Mexican Fiesta Lunch Buffet and Dress Down Days, and collected pledges in support of asthma research. Together, the team earned almost $700 to support asthma research.
Pioneer hosts first educational forum in Marietta
On Thursday, May 28, Pioneer Home Medical hosted its first
Jean S. Marx Regional Education Forum at the Comfort Inn in Marietta.
Area healthcare professionals had the opportunity to attend the
event to earn up to three continuing education credits courtesy of Pioneer/MSC.
Session sponsors, Nestle Nutrition, ResMed, the Alzheimers Association and the American Cancer Society, presented nine courses on topics ranging from pressure ulcer treatment to cancer prevention.
Participating in the exhibitor portion of the event were some of the area's premiere healthcare organizations, including: Alzheimers Association, Marietta Memorial HomeCare and Hospice (Amedyis), Ohio Homecare, Marietta Center, Comfort Keepers, Resmed, Respironics, MediHome Health and the Area Agency on Aging.
Mansfield Education Forum a Success
Hursh Health Care, a division of Medical Service Company, held its first Jean S. Marx Regional Education Forum in
Mansfield Thursday, May 7 at North Central State College's Kehoe Center. More than 50 nurses, respiratory therapists, dietitians and other healthcare professionals attended the event and received continuing education credits courtesy of Hursh/MSC.
Attendees were treated to an interesting day featuring professional speakers with topics including enteral tube feeding, stress management and sleep disorder breathing. The day's three sessions were sponsored by Nestle Nutrition, Respironics and MedCentral Health System.
All attendees also had the opportunity to visit with representatives from some of central Ohio's best healthcare organizations, including: Brook Dale Living Assisted Living, Brovana, Crystal Care Companions, Elmcroft Assisted Living, Guardian Medical Monitoring, Medical Reserve Corp, Nestle Nutrition, North Central Hospice, Signature Health Services and
the Visiting Nurse Association.
MSC Hosts CPAP Open
Houses
Is your CPAP ready for a 'spring cleaning'?
Medical Service Company invites all CPAP users to our open houses at our
branch locations. Experts will be on hand to answer questions as well as
to introduce new sleep technology and products.
CPAP Open Houses: Canton: 4:30-7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 21
5924 Mayfair Road, North Canton, OH 44720
Marietta: 4:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 20
Pioneer Home Medical, 1400 Colegate Drive, Marietta, OH 45750
If you have any questions about the CPAP open houses, please call 1-800-824-1400.
February 2009
First regional form held in Youngstown
Medical Service Company welcomed more than 60 healthcare professionals to its first Jean S. Marx Regional Education Forum: Youngstown February 27, 2009. The half-day event, held at the Holiday Inn in Boardman, offered healthcare professionals the opportunity to earn up to three continuing education units (CEUs) as a thank you from Medical Service Company.
Seven professionals speakers presented nine classes on a wide range of nursing, social work, respiratory therapy and dietary topics. In addition to the educational sessions, attendees viewed the latest healthcare information from event exhibitors including: Nestle USA, Sunrise Assisted Living, Meridian Arms Nursing & Rehab Center (Atrium Inc.), Southern Care Hospice, Windsor House Inc. and Senior Independence Home Health.
January 2009
Pioneer Welcomes New Branch
Manager
Medical
Service Company is pleased to welcome a new addition to our Marietta
branch, Pioneer Home Medial. Carla Ruble joined the MSC team on Monday,
January 5 as Branch Manger. Just prior to joining MSC, Carla, a
Registered Respiratory Therapist was Branch Supervisor at a home medical
equipment company in West Virginia. Carla joins the Pioneer Home Medical
staff of six employees, including: Paul Green, RT, Harold Newlen,
Customer Service Representative, Vicki Smith RQ Specialist, George
Savely, MET/Driver, Jan Sheridan, RN and Sally Newlen, Clerical
Assistant. Pioneer Home Health a Division of Medical Service Company,
joined the MSC family in November 2008.
November 2008
Education Forum Draws Record Crowd
Medical Service Company welcomed more than 375 nurses, respiratory therapists, social workers and dieticians to this year’s Jean S. Marx Memorial Educational Forum. The eighth annual event, held Thursday, November 13 at Signature of Solon, set a record attendance. The forum serves as a thank you to MSC’s referral sources, giving them an opportunity to earn up to six continuing education units (CEUs) free of charge.
The day was jammed packed with educational opportunities, featuring 24 sessions presented by 19 professional speakers. The four sessions held during the day accommodated a wide range of topics in the nursing, social work, respiratory therapy and dietary fields.
In addition to the educational sessions, attendees viewed the latest homecare equipment and received information from event sponsors including: Invacare, Salter Labs, Blue Chip Medical, Respironics, Sequal, Nestle USA, Visiting Nurse Association of Cleveland and Hospice of the Western
Reserve.
As per tradition, in lieu of a registration fee, MSC asked forum attendees to donate a non-perishable food item. MSC added all the items collected during the day to the company’s annual food drive collection donated to a local food bank.
Medical Service Company
Expands to Marietta
As of November 1, 2008, Medical
Service Company expanded its service with a new location in
Marietta, Ohio. The company will operate as Pioneer Home
Medical, A Division of Medical Service Company, is located at
1400 Colegate Drive, Marietta, Ohio.
Adding this new branch, Medical Service Company expands its service area
reaching nearly a third of all the counties in Ohio. Additional
counties served by the Marietta branch include: Athens, Meigs,
Monroe, Morgan, Nobel and Washington, along with several
northern West Virginia counties.
With the combined expertise from Medical Service Company’s 58 years and
Pioneer Home Medical’s 25 years of service, we look forward to
better serving the needs of patients in southeast Ohio and
northern West Virginia.
The Medical Service Company Brochure can be downloaded
here.
Medical Service Company, 24000 Broadway Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44146
A record attendance of nearly 400 nurses, respiratory therapists,
social workers and dietitians, attended Medical Service company's
9th annual Jean S. Marx Memorial Education forum. The event, held
Thursday, November 12 at Signature of Solon, featured a full day of
continuing education courses for healthcare professionals.
Pioneer hosts first educational forum in Marietta
First regional form held in Youngstown
Medical
Service Company is pleased to welcome a new addition to our Marietta
branch, Pioneer Home Medial. Carla Ruble joined the MSC team on Monday,
January 5 as Branch Manger. Just prior to joining MSC, Carla, a
Registered Respiratory Therapist was Branch Supervisor at a home medical
equipment company in West Virginia. Carla joins the Pioneer Home Medical
staff of six employees, including: Paul Green, RT, Harold Newlen,
Customer Service Representative, Vicki Smith RQ Specialist, George
Savely, MET/Driver, Jan Sheridan, RN and Sally Newlen, Clerical
Assistant. Pioneer Home Health a Division of Medical Service Company,
joined the MSC family in November 2008.
dieticians to this year’s Jean S. Marx Memorial Educational Forum. The eighth annual event, held Thursday, November 13 at Signature of Solon, set a record attendance. The forum serves as a thank you to MSC’s referral sources, giving them an opportunity to earn up to six continuing education units (CEUs) free of charge.
In addition to the educational sessions, attendees viewed the latest homecare equipment and received information from event sponsors including: Invacare, Salter Labs, Blue Chip Medical, Respironics, Sequal, Nestle USA, Visiting Nurse Association of Cleveland and Hospice of the Western
Reserve.
