Bates County Memorial Hospital (BCMH) honored longtime employee Mike Keiser on November 18 with a retirement reception celebrating his remarkable 27 years of dedicated service. Family members, friends, employees and board members gathered to recognize his contributions and to extend their best wishes.
Mike joined BCMH as Director of Environmental Services on July 8,
1998. Known for his ready smile, quick humor, and warm rapport with staff and
patients, he became an invaluable presence throughout the hospital.
Over the years, Mike was recognized often for the way he served
others, including being named Employee of the Month and, in 2022, Employee of
the Year. Colleagues frequently describe him as generous, dependable, and
always willing to help, qualities that made him a trusted part of daily life at
the hospital.
Reflecting on his career, Mike expressed gratitude for the coworkers
who shaped his experience at BCMH. “I had a great team, the best workers you
could ever imagine from day one. I was very fortunate and blessed to have such
good help. Kelly Phillips was definitely a big part of my life; Paula Reed
walked me through everything when I first got started, and it just continually
amazes me the support you get out of this group.”
BCMH CEO Greg Weaver thanked Mike for his many years of outstanding
service and presented him with a letter of appreciation and gifts on behalf of
the hospital.
Bates County Memorial Hospital expresses its sincere gratitude to Mike
for his commitment to the hospital’s mission and for the kindness and
professionalism he offered to all who worked with him. We wish him the very
best in his retirement.
