During his tenure, Barry navigated PMH through the continued transition from mainly inpatient care to predominantly outpatient and ambulatory care - a trend that is taking place in hospitals across the country. He established PMH’s Medical and Surgical Group, opening rural health clinics in Francesville, Knox, North Judson, and Winamac. PMH also operates a family practice clinic in Monterey. Additionally, Barry grew the medical staff from four employed providers to 12 physicians and 11 nurse practitioners - with two more physicians signed to join the group in 2022.

With over 40-plus years in healthcare, Barry has worked throughout the Midwest, both in large healthcare facilities and small, rural hospitals.

“During my career, I have had the privilege of working with dedicated and compassionate individuals, who were committed to providing the best possible care to their communities - and that certainly has been the case at PMH,” said Barry. “While I am looking forward to traveling and spending time with my family, I will miss working with our staff who challenged me to always be at my best. And who would challenge our senior leadership and leadership teams to ensure the hospital could be the best it could be, every day.”

As CEO, Barry expanded the hospital’s footprint and services. PMH has twice added on to its medical office building - and recently began a third addition that is the largest expansion project the hospital has undertaken since opening in 1963.

“We are doubling the square footage of the clinic and almost doubling the available exam rooms,” said Barry. The project is scheduled to be completed by the late fall/early winter of this year.

Additionally, PMH added a permanent MRI and a new “state-of-the-art” CT scanner in 2017, allowing the hospital to offer those services daily to the community.

Stephen Jarosinski to join PMH

After starting his career as a physical therapist, Stephen Jarosinski quickly transitioned to progressive hospital operations leadership roles. Jarosinski has extensive experience working with and leading healthcare organizations and physician groups. He served as a healthcare specialist with the accounting firm Blue and Company, located in Indianapolis, in his most recent position.

“Tom has done a phenomenal job leading the hospital throughout his tenure,” said PMH board president Courtney Poor. “I want to thank him for his hard work and commitment to providing the best health care to the people of Pulaski County - and our surrounding communities. When Tom expressed his wishes to retire, the board immediately began following its succession plan,” added Poor. “Steve was the clear choice for CEO. I welcome the Jarosinskis to the community, and I believe with all my heart that Steve is the person to lead Pulaski Memorial to new heights of success in patient care.”

Barry explained that “Steve interviewed separately with the board, medical staff, and our senior leadership team, all of which felt that he would be an excellent fit for the hospital’s CEO position and could successfully lead PMH in the future.

Jarosinski earned both of his degrees from Indiana University - Indianapolis, completing his Bachelor of Physical Therapy in 1996 and his Master of Business Administration in 2002. He is a Fellow with the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and was honored with the organization’s “Early Career Healthcare Executive” Regent’s Award in 2010.

Jarosinski and his wife, Kate, have three grown children, Blake, Ellie, and Taylor, and have also served as foster parents to multiple placements since receiving their licenses in 2018. He has also served as a youth leader and council member for his local church.

Jarosinski plans to start his tenure at PMH on Aug. 1 as chief operating officer and work with Barry to transition to CEO on Jan. 1, 2022.

“I am honored to be joining Pulaski Memorial Hospital,” said Jarosinski. “I look forward to working with our associates in advancing the mission and vision that Tom helped build. Healthcare can be a difficult and complex field, but I am excited for the challenges ahead and to continue growing PMH’s presence and care offerings in our communities.”

PMH History

Pulaski Memorial Hospital was the vision of physicians and county leaders concerned with the healthcare needs of the community. In 1963, the newly-constructed hospital opened its doors to provide the area with maternity, general surgery, and in-patient care. For over 50 years, Pulaski Memorial has been central to the lives of the residents of Pulaski County and surrounding areas.

As healthcare is changing, PMH has also changed from a 30-bed hospital to a 25-bed critical access hospital and has added many service lines including pain management and a number of therapeutic areas such as physical, pulmonary, cardiac and lymphedema therapies. The hospital entrance area was remodeled in 2002 to include a new physical therapy area and a new lobby.

Now a nationally recognized facility, PMH has been selected as a Top 20 critical access hospital and a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Mentor Hospital for Quality.

The hospital continues to grow. In October 2013, local physicians and nurse practitioners became the PMH Medical and Surgical Group and moved into the impressive, brand new Medical Office Building right behind the hospital. Also demonstrating the growth of the hospital was the unveiling of two state-of-the-art surgical suites. In addition to that, to ensure all in the community have access to care, the hospital maintains two clinics on each side of the county, one in Francesville and one in Monterey.

PMH strives to deliver clinical excellence, combined with unmatched service in a comforting atmosphere with individualized attention. With what is best for the community always in mind, the hospital will continue its original mission of offering modern services, equipment, doctors, and staff to provide exceptional high quality and convenient healthcare.

(History material from PMH website)