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  • Celebrating the 65th anniversary of Greene County’s hospital

    Celebrating the 65th anniversary of Greene County’s hospital

    Featured above: Greene County Hospital Foundation members, GCHS CEO Roderick Williams, Director of Nurses for Greene County’s Nursing Home Nicole Henley, and Material Management Coordinator Marquita Walton

    by Maya Quinn, editor

    The Eutaw Senior Activity Center was transformed into a ballroom for an evening of dancing to celebrate Greene County Hospital’s 65th anniversary. Hospital CEO and Administrator Rodergick Williams spearheaded the fundraising event to procure funds for the hospital’s longevity. The night began with Williams thanking the donors and citizens who use Greene County’s health services. He also applauded the diligent personnel of Greene County Health System, saying he has “very special leaders” around him.

    A group of four people dancing in a festive indoor setting with tables and guests in the background.
    Latasha Johnson leading line dances during the evening

    Mr. Williams has been on a mission to support his beloved hometown. “When I arrived six months ago, our major bank accounts were seized during my first payroll cycle,” Williams said. Williams immediately drove to the IRS office in Birmingham to tell their case manager that, unlike previous administrators, he was interested in running a “transparent, accountable, properly operating healthcare system.” The case manager released the funds that same day.

    Although some may believe Greene County Health System is fully county-funded, the majority of the $1.2 million monthly expenses for the hospital and nursing home are paid for by citizens using their services. “Every routine clinic visit, lab, X-ray, and outpatient service that leaves Greene County is revenue rural hospitals need in order to survive,” Williams explained. Plans to expand the hospital cannot rely on generous donations alone, especially in the face of federal funding cuts for Medicaid and other insurance under the Affordable Care Act. It is imperative that county citizens regularly use its services so they have expedient care for the big moments–emergencies and major accidents.

    Procuring more funding and optimizing the hospital’s operations will accommodate career tech opportunities. The hospital aims to provide readily available jobs to high school graduates through a CNA-to-RN pipeline, with the possibility of advancing to management positions. This initiative will combat the population decline of Greene County, as many students often search for work outside of the county upon graduation. “We must support our children,” Williams stated. There are already 7 students participating in the CNA career tech program supervised by the Director of Nursing at Greene County Nursing Home, Nicole Henley. 

    Elegant table setup featuring a decorative golden candelabra in the foreground, with a lavish green tablecloth and decorative elements, set in a banquet hall filled with guests in the background.
    65 shades of Greene decorations by Latasha Johnson

    In this new era of healthcare for Greene County, victory is on the horizon. Williams understands how to expand Greene County’s health systems from working with some of America’s largest hospitals. “One day our story will be told because people will want to understand how a small rural hospital in the Black Belt survived while others disappeared,” Williams began, “If you partner with us now, your name becomes part of that story…Thank you all for believing in us.”

    To learn more about Greene County Health Systems, visit https://gcheutaw.com/ or call (205) 372-3388

    All image credentials: Maya Quinn on iPhone 15

  • Greenetrack Charities distribute $71,000, with $9,000 to support local HeadStart Program

    L to R Mr. Luther Winn, Greenetrack, Inc. CEO/President; Ms. Bessie Howard, Center Manager, Greene County HeadStart; Michelle Aaron; Natasha Williams.

    In the December, 2020 distribution of $71,000, Greenetrack, Inc. Charities gave a specific contribution of $9,000 to Community Service Program of West Alabama in support of the Greene County Head Start Program.
    Head Start/Early Head Start, a division of Community Service Programs of West Alabama, Inc., provides comprehensive services to children, ages birth to five, of low-income families. The program focuses on school readiness and improving family functioning. Applications are currently being accepted. Families can apply online at http://www.cspwal.com.
    The non-profit charities operating electronic bingo at Greenetrack in Eutaw, AL, E-911 Communication Services, the Greene County Volunteer Fire Fighters Association, and Woman to Woman, Inc., provided charitable contributions, for the month of December, to a variety of local organizations, all benefitting Greene County residents.
    A total of $71,100 dollars was divided and given to the following charities:
    Greene County Board of Education ($13,500); Greene County Hospital ($7,500); Greene County Commission ($24,000); City of Eutaw ($4,500); City of Union ($3,000); City of Boligee ($3,000); City of Forkland ($3,000); Greene County Ambulance Service ($8,000) and Woman to Woman for 2021 toward Community Service Program of West Alabama for Greene County HeadStart Program.
    Each of the following non-profit groups received $300: Greene County Nursing Home, SCORE, Greene County Golf Course, James C. Poole Memorial Library, Greene County Foster & Adoptive Parents Association, PARA, Greene County Housing Authority Youth Involvement, Children’s Policy Council, Reach, Greene County DHR, Greene County Volunteer Fire Fighters Association, and the Society of Folk Arts and Culture.

  • Greenetrack adds DHR to charity distribution with $9,000 as aid to families during COVID-19 pandemic

    In the spirit of giving, Greenetrack has added the Department of Human Resources to its charity distribution list. The Greene County Department of Human Resources will receive nine thousand dollars ($9,000). This addition comes during a time when families will benefit most. Many families have been affected by COVID 19 and Greenetrack’s employees and shareholders hope that this contribution will help ease some of the burden caused by this pandemic.
    The non-profit charities operating electronic bingo at Greenetrack in Eutaw, AL, E-911 Communication Services, the Greene County Volunteer Fire Fighters Association, and Woman to Woman, Inc., provided charitable contributions, for the month of November, to a variety of local organizations, all benefitting Greene County residents.
    A total of $71,100 dollars was divided and given to the following charities:
    Greene County Board of Education, $13,500; Greene County Hospital, $7,500; Greene County Commission, $24,000; City of Eutaw, $4,500; City of Union, $3,000; City of Boligee,$3,000; City of Forkland, $3,000; andGreene County Department of Human Resources, $9,000.
    The following non-profit groups received $300: Greene County Nursing Home, SCORE, Greene County Golf Course, James C. Poole Memorial Library, Greene County Foster & Adoptive Parents Association, PARA, Greene County Housing Authority Youth Involvement, Children’s Policy Council, Reach, Greene County DHR, Greene County Volunteer Fire Fighters Association, and the Society of Folk Arts and Culture.

  • Greenetrack, Inc. Charities distribute $71,000 for October, and $1,000 scholarship award

    The non-profit charities operating electronic bingo at Greenetrack in Eutaw, AL, E-911 Communication Services, the Greene County Volunteer Fire Fighters Association, and Woman to Woman, Inc., provided charitable contributions, for the month of October, to a variety of local organizations, all benefitting Greene County residents.
    A total of $71,100 dollars was divided and given to the following charities:
    Greene County Board of Education ($13,500); Greene County Hospital ($7,500); Greene County Commission ($24,000); City of Eutaw ($4,500); City of Union ($3,000); City of Boligee ($3,000); City of Forkland ($3,000); and Greene County Ambulance Service ($8,000).
    Woman To Woman, Inc. distributed the Greenetrack $1,000 scholarship to Tyleshia Porter, a 2020 graduate of Greene County High School.
    The following non-profit groups received $300: Greene County Nursing Home, SCORE, Greene County Golf Course, James C. Poole Memorial Library, Greene County Foster & Adoptive Parents Association, PARA, Greene County Housing Authority Youth Involvement, Children’s Policy Council, Reach, Greene County DHR, Greene County Volunteer Fire Fighters Association, and the Society of Folk Arts and Culture.

  • Greenetrack Charities schedule scholarship awards to GCH graduates in postsecondary programs

    Ashanti S. Harper
    Alabama A&M
    University
    Haley Noland
    Alabama A&M
    University
    Chastity Colvin
    Shelton State
    Community
    College
    Kamya Webb
    The University of West Alabama
    Kanisha Williams
    The University of West Alabama
    Keith Williams
    Alabama A&M
    University
    Krislynn Black
    Shelton State
    Community
    College
    Woodrow Bullock, IV
    Alabama A&M
    University
    Ni’keria M. Hutton – Shelton State
    Community
    College

    The photos represent the initial nine 2020 GCH graduates who received a $1000 scholarship from Greenetrack, Inc, Charities.

    Greenetrack, Inc, through its sponsoring charities, has committed a $1000 scholarship award to each Greene County High School 2020 graduate who is enrolled in a postsecondary educational program. The scholarship awards will be administered to a group of graduates monthly, beginning with September. This month’s recipients include Krislyn Black, Woodrow Bullock, IV, Kamya Webb, Ashanti Harper, Haley Noland, Chastity Colvin, Ni’Keria Hutton and Keith Williams.
    The non-profit charities operating electronic bingo at Greenetrack in Eutaw, AL, E-911 Communication Services, the Greene County Volunteer Fire Fighters Association, and Woman to Woman, Inc., provided charitable contributions, for the month of August, to a variety of local organizations, all benefitting Greene County residents.
    According to Luther Winn, Greenetrack CEO, Greenetrack charities operating electronic bingo at Greenetrack are following the rules set forth by Sheriff Jonathan Benison but they have decided to provide the funds directly rather than through the Sheriff’s office.
    A total of $71,100 dollars was divided and given to the following charities:
    Greene County Board of Education ($13,500); Greene County Hospital ($7,500); Greene County Commission ($24,000); City of Eutaw ($4,500); City of Union ($3,000); City of Boligee ($3,000); City of Forkland ($3,000); and High School Graduates College Scholarships ($9,000).
    The following non-profit groups received $300: Greene County Nursing Home, SCORE, Greene County Golf Course, James C. Pool Memorial Library, Greene County Foster & Adoptive Parents Association, PARA, Greene County Housing Authority Youth Involvement, Children’s Policy Council, Reach, Greene County DHR, Greene County Volunteer Fire Fighters Association, and the Society of Folk Arts and Culture.

  • Greenetrack charities distribute $71,100 to local non-profit groups

    E-911 Communication Services, the Greene County Volunteer Fire Fighters Association, and Woman to Woman, Inc., provided charitable contributions, for the month of July, to a variety of local organizations, all benefitting Greene County residents.
    According to Luther Winn, Greenetrack CEO, “By giving to the organizations directly, the charities are taking a progressive approach to assist the community in areas where the need is most apparent.”
    Winn explained that the Greenetrack charities operating electronic bingo at Greenetrack are following the rules set forth by Sheriff Jonathan Benison but they have decided to provide the funds directly rather than through the Sheriff’s office.
    A total of $71,100 dollars was divided and given to the following charities:
    Greene County Board of Education ($13,500); Greene County Hospital ($7,500); Greene County Commission ($24,000); City of Eutaw ($4,500); City of Union ($3,000); City of Boligee ($3,000); City of Forkland ($3,000); and Children’s Policy Council ($3,000); Soicety of Folk Arts and Culture ($3,000) and James C. Poole Library $3,000.
    The following non-profit groups received $300: Greene County Nursing Home, SCORE, Greene County Golf Course, James C. Pool Memorial Library, Greene County Foster & Adoptive Parents Association, PARA, Greene County Housing Authority Youth Involvement, Children’s Policy Council, Reach, Greene County DHR, Greene County Volunteer Fire Fighters Association, and the Society of Folk Arts and Culture.

  • Greenetrack issues charitable contributions for February

    Shown L to R: Johnnie Knott, Woman to Woman Inc; Hodges Smith, Assoc. Volunteer Fire Department; Iris Sermon, E911 Communication Services

    Eutaw, AL- Today, E-911 Communication Services, the Greene County Volunteer Fire Fighters Association, and Woman to Woman, Inc., non-profit charities operating electronic bingo at Greenetrack in Eutaw, AL provided charitable contributions to a variety of local organizations, all benefitting Greene County residents.
    According to Luther Winn, Greenetrack CEO, by giving to the organizations directly, the charities are taking a progressive approach to assist the community in areas where the need is most apparent.
    The charities operating electronic bingo at Greenetrack are following the rules set forth by Sheriff Joe Benison but they have decided to provide the funds directly rather than through the Sheriff’s office.
    Over seventy –one thousand dollars were divided and given to the following charities:
    Greene County Board of Education ($13,500); Greene County Hospital ($7,500); Greene County Commission ($24,000); City of Eutaw ($4,500); City of Union ($3,000); City of Boligee ($3,000); City of Forkland ($3,000); and Greene County Ambulance Service ($9,000)
    The following charities received $300: Greene County Nursing Home, SCORE, Greene County Golf Course, James C. Pool Memorial Library, Greene County Foster’s Adoptive Parents Association, PARA, Greene County Housing Authority Youth Involvement, Children’s Policy Council, Reach, Greene County DHR, Greene County Volunteer Fire Fighters Association, and the Society of Folk Arts and Culture.