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Life in GeneralEdward L. Keppler, M.D.,Named Chief Medical OfficerEdward L. Keppler, M.D., was chosen for the positionof chief medical officer at Marion General Hospital.“This is a key position for the hospital, andDr. Keppler’s experience, perspective and leadershipwill be an asset for our Healthcare Community,”says Paul L. Usher, president and CEO.Dr. Keppler has been on MGH’s active medicalstaff since 1980 and has held several leadershipEdward L. Keppler, M.D.roles during that time. He completed his premed atDePauw University and his medical education at Indiana University Schoolof Medicine.MGH Honored forMarketing ExcellenceMarion General Hospital and ad agency partner DesignsGroup LLC of Marion were honored for advertisingexcellence in the 2009 Aster Awards. The Bronze recognitionfor their MGH Top 10% Ortho ad campaign ranksboth organizations in the top 16 percent nationally forhealthcare advertising expertise.“It’s always nice for our team to be recognized by ourindustry and peers,” says Ann Vermilion, administrativedirector of public relations and marketing. “It validates ourefforts and provides proof we produce campaigns of national quality.”Critical Care NurseEarns CertificationMegan L. Kern, R.N., BSN, critical care, has earned CCRNcertification from the AACN Certification Corp., thecertification organization for the American Associationof Critical-Care Nurses. CCRN certification is one ofthe most advanced professional credentials that can be Megan L. Kern, R.N.,BSNachieved by a nurse in the field of critical care.Kern has worked at MGH for 11 years. She and her husband, Eric, have twochildren, Taylor and Carson. They reside in Gas City, Ind.Coder BecomesSpecialistMelody Ybarra, coder II, quality improvement, is nowa certified coding specialist through the AmericanHealth InformationManagement Association(AHIMA). Earning anAHIMA credential putsYbarra in a special league,positioning her as a leaderand role model within thehealth information managementcommunity.Melody YbarraYbarra and her husband, Chris, have one daughter,Cheyanne. The family resides in Converse. Ybarragraduated from Indiana Business College with anassociate’s degree in medical records technology.Nurse ReceivesMedical-SurgicalCertificationRebecca Nall, R.N., BSN,medical/surgical, hasreceived CMSRN certificationfrom the Academy ofMedical-Surgical Nurses.CMSRN certification verifiesNall’s commitmentto providing patients withRebecca Nall, R.N., BSNthe highest standard ofmedical-surgical care available anywhere.Nall, an Indiana Wesleyan University graduate,resides in Sweetser with her husband, Robb,and son, Ethan. She is also a member of the MGHdiabetes resource team and wound skin team.Nall has worked at MGH for five years.vim & vigor • spring 2010 3