Established Family Physician Practice Joins MGH Group 

On June 1, 2012, Dr. Kavita Raj and support staff, located at 1399 N. Baldwin Avenue, will become part of the MGH employed physician group. 

The MGH employed physician group consists of multiple physician offices located throughout Converse, Fairmount, Gas City, Marion, and Swayzee.  

They will remain at their current location. Their phone number has changed from (765) 662-8696 to (765) 660-7550.

For a limited time, patients who call the old number will be automatically forwarded to the new number.

Standard & Poor's Affirms A+ Bond Rating for Series 2012 Bonds

Standard & Poor’s, the leading provider of financial market intelligence and the world’s foremost source of credit ratings, has affirmed Marion General Hospital’s A+ bond rating and stable outlook on its Series 2012 Bonds.  

“Our bond rating indicates that our Hospital is strong financially and positioned well for the future,” states Paul Usher, President/CEO. “It also signifies the importance of our vision of building relationships and working together to fulfill our commitment to our Healthcare Community.” 

A Standard & Poor's rating reflects a borrower's capacity to meet its financial commitments on a timely basis. The A+ rating reflects S&P’s view of MGH’s: 

• Strong balance sheet characterized by liquidity that has continued to grow to more than 400 days' cash on hand and by low leverage;
• Solid operations in fiscal 2011 that were dependent on the receipt of disproportionate share money that was not received in fiscal 2010; and
• Stable management team that has undertaken initiatives to enhance the quality of the services offered in Grant County.

The rating is a significant accomplishment for Marion General Hospital because few independent, nonprofit healthcare organizations receive an A+ bond rating.