Russow to retire from OCH Clinic

— Debbie Russow, LPN, is retiring from the Ozarks Community Hospital of Gravette Clinic after 20 years ofservice.

She began working at the clinic in September, 1992. Her last day will be March30. Russow has worked for multiple physicians during her time at OCH, including Dr. Hall and, most recently, Dr. Poemoceah. She will be missed by all, especially Dr. Poemoceah.

Russow’s coworkers describe her as highly efficient, responsible, organized and caring and she was voted the OCH of Gravette employee of the month shortly after the clinic joined OCH. Along with nursing, she hasmany duties at the clinic and can always be relied upon to get a job done.

“Patients that have been coming here for years are going to miss her more than she can imagine,” Poemoceah said. “She has gone the extra mile to make sure her patients have received the care they need. Debbie has been a part of the clinic family forever and we are going to miss seeing her daily.”

After retirement, Russow plans to relax and enjoy her free time. She enjoys gardening, camping, traveling and spending time with her family. Ozarks Community Hospital would like to wish Debbie well in retirement and thank her for the many years of dedicated service she provided.

News, Pages 6 on 03/28/2012