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New Program Pampers Expectant Mothers

COLUMBUS-1332-Blog-TMC-Pampered-100721XExpectant moms in Columbus, Georgia can expect even more with a new Pampered Pregnancy Program being offered for those who choose to deliver at The Medical Center and Doctors Hospital.

By signing-up for the program, members will receive numerous special amenities, including:

One free spa treatment of their choice

Moms can also choose from one of two gifts:

  • What to Expect When You’re Expecting book
    $10 gift certificate off purchases at The Gift Shop at The Medical Center or The Gift Box at Doctors Hospital

They may also sign-up to purchase special services during their stay, including:

  • Fresh flowers in their room
  • Newspaper or magazine delivered to their room after delivery
  • Professional photography services for both parent and child during their stay

Expectant moms can sign up for the free program through www.yourhealthourmission.com.

For more information, call (706) 660-6402.

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Columbus Regional Nurses Receive Awards for Nursing Excellence

Eight outstanding Columbus Regional Healthcare System nurses were recognized at the 2010 Jean Hartin Nursing Excellence Awards Ceremony at the Columbus Regional Conference Center at The Medical Center last month.
Awards went to top nurse leaders, R.N.s and L.P.N.s. Recognition was also given to nurses for their professional growth through degrees, licensures and advanced certification.
Jean Hartin, who retired as vice president of Clinical Services at Columbus Regional, was present for the ceremony.
Doctors Hospital Award Winners
Terri Roland, R.N. (Outpatient Surgery, Nurse Leader of the Year): Terri has been a cornerstone to the nursing leadership at Doctors Hospital for many years. Her leadership in the hand-off communication project gave us “ticket to ride,” a tool to assist in communication between nursing and ancillary departments.
Melissa Johnson, R.N. (Labor and Delivery, R.N. of the Year): Melissa is a very unassuming nurse who quietly makes sure that patients and families have everything they need. She is a wonderful source of information and is very well educated, with a master’s degree in nursing and certification in her field of obstetrics.
Rachel White, L.P.N. (Emergency Department, L.P.N. of the Year): Rachel was chosen for her exemplary nursing skills and is considered to be the cornerstone of the Emergency Department. Her commitment to high-quality patient care is seen in everything she does.
Hughston Hospital Award Winners
Lori Striblin, R.N. (Intensive Care Unit, Nurse Leader of the Year): Lori is caring, compassionate and kind-hearted. She has a difficult job at Hughston Hospital, and she does it with admirable determination and grace. She is the go-to person to solve any problem and is always ready to help in any way she can.
Tami Hobson, R.N. (2 South, R.N. of the Year): Tami shows dedication to quality patient care by taking charge of the overall care of her patients. She is kind and compassionate and always approachable, demonstrating a high degree of knowledge and getting involved to see that tasks get completed.
Cheryl Gosha, L.P.N. (2 North, LPN of the Year): Cheryl is the nurse with a heart of gold, always demonstrating patience and great leadership skills. She will stop and assist anyone in need of help. Patient care is always first.
The Medical Center and Affiliated Facilities Award Winners
Josephine “Joie” Gosa, R.N. (8 Main, Nurse Leader of the Year): Joie delivers real time teaching at the bedside for newer nurses, serves as a surrogate “manager and leader” on a unit in transition, is the primary practitioner of the palliative care program, and teaches formal course work, refusing to waiver on excellence.
Robbyn Ceasar, R.N. (Endoscopy, R.N. of the Year): Robbyn is seen as the type of nurse girls and boys aspire to become; she is seen as a model nurse. She goes above and beyond—both from the patient care perspective as well as the team member perspective—and is very focused on excellence.

Eight outstanding Columbus Regional Healthcare System nurses were recognized at the 2010 Jean Hartin Nursing Excellence Awards Ceremony at the Columbus Regional Conference Center at The Medical Center last month.

Awards went to top nurse leaders, R.N.s and L.P.N.s. Recognition was also given to nurses for their professional growth through degrees, licensures and advanced certification.

Jean Hartin, who retired as vice president of Clinical Services at Columbus Regional, was present for the ceremony.

Doctors Hospital Award Winners

  • Holly McGucken (CNO, Doctors Hospital), Terri Roland, R.N. (Outpatient Surgery, Nurse Leader of the Year), Melissa Johnson, R.N. (Labor and Delivery, R.N. of the Year), Rachel White, L.P.N. (Emergency Department, L.P.N. of the Year) and Kevin Sass SEO, Doctors Hospital).

    Holly McGucken (CNO, Doctors Hospital), Terri Roland, R.N. (Outpatient Surgery, Nurse Leader of the Year), Melissa Johnson, R.N. (Labor and Delivery, R.N. of the Year), Rachel White, L.P.N. (Emergency Department, L.P.N. of the Year) and Kevin Sass SEO, Doctors Hospital).

    Terri Roland, R.N. (Outpatient Surgery, Nurse Leader of the Year): Terri has been a cornerstone to the nursing leadership at Doctors Hospital for many years. Her leadership in the hand-off communication project gave us “ticket to ride,” a tool to assist in communication between nursing and ancillary departments.

  • Melissa Johnson, R.N. (Labor and Delivery, R.N. of the Year): Melissa is a very unassuming nurse who quietly makes sure that patients and families have everything they need. She is a wonderful source of information and is very well educated, with a master’s degree in nursing and certification in her field of obstetrics.
  • Rachel White, L.P.N. (Emergency Department, L.P.N. of the Year): Rachel was chosen for her exemplary nursing skills and is considered to be the cornerstone of the Emergency Department. Her commitment to high-quality patient care is seen in everything she does.

Hughston Hospital Award Winners

  • James “Butch” Wheeler (SEO, Hughston Hospital), Cheryl Gosha, L.P.N. (2 North, LPN of the Year), Tami Hobson, R.N. (2 South, R.N. of the Year) and Lori Striblin, R.N. (Intensive Care Unit, Nurse Leader of the Year), Michelle Breitfelder (CNO, Hughston Hospital).

    James “Butch” Wheeler (SEO, Hughston Hospital), Cheryl Gosha, L.P.N. (2 North, LPN of the Year), Tami Hobson, R.N. (2 South, R.N. of the Year) and Lori Striblin, R.N. (Intensive Care Unit, Nurse Leader of the Year), Michelle Breitfelder (CNO, Hughston Hospital).

    Lori Striblin, R.N. (Intensive Care Unit, Nurse Leader of the Year): Lori is caring, compassionate and kind-hearted. She has a difficult job at Hughston Hospital, and she does it with admirable determination and grace. She is the go-to person to solve any problem and is always ready to help in any way she can.

  • Tami Hobson, R.N. (2 South, R.N. of the Year): Tami shows dedication to quality patient care by taking charge of the overall care of her patients. She is kind and compassionate and always approachable, demonstrating a high degree of knowledge and getting involved to see that tasks get completed.
  • Cheryl Gosha, L.P.N. (2 North, LPN of the Year): Cheryl is the nurse with a heart of gold, always demonstrating patience and great leadership skills. She will stop and assist anyone in need of help. Patient care is always first.

The Medical Center and Affiliated Facilities Award Winners

  • Lance Duke (president and CEO, The Medical Center), Josephine “Joie” Gosa, R.N. (8 Main, Nurse Leader of the Year), Jean Hartin (retired vice president of Clinical Services, Columbus Regional) and Robbyn Ceasar, R.N. (Endoscopy, R.N. of the Year), Babs McKnight (CNO, The Medical Center).

    Lance Duke (president and CEO, The Medical Center), Josephine “Joie” Gosa, R.N. (8 Main, Nurse Leader of the Year), Jean Hartin (retired vice president of Clinical Services, Columbus Regional) and Robbyn Ceasar, R.N. (Endoscopy, R.N. of the Year), Babs McKnight (CNO, The Medical Center).

    Josephine “Joie” Gosa, R.N. (8 Main, Nurse Leader of the Year): Joie delivers real time teaching at the bedside for newer nurses, serves as a surrogate “manager and leader” on a unit in transition, is the primary practitioner of the palliative care program, and teaches formal course work, refusing to waiver on excellence.

  • Robbyn Ceasar, R.N. (Endoscopy, R.N. of the Year): Robbyn is seen as the type of nurse girls and boys aspire to become; she is seen as a model nurse. She goes above and beyond—both from the patient care perspective as well as the team member perspective—and is very focused on excellence.

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Five Columbus Regional Employees Receive 2010 Chairman’s Award of Excellence

The announcement of five Columbus Regional Healthcare recipients of the Chairman’s Award of Excellence highlighted an event-filled Employee Appreciation Week last month.
The employees were selected from the monthly “I Make the Difference!” honorees from May 2009–April 2010 for exemplary performance and exceptional customer service.
The recognition luncheon on May 13 at the Columbus Regional Conference Center at The Medical Center was attended by the past year’s honorees along with alumni of the distinguished employee award.
Larry Sanders, chairman and CEO of Columbus Regional, presented the five honorees with a framed resolution from the Columbus Regional board of directors, a heart-shaped Frabel glass sculpture, and a check for $1,000.
A full-page ad ran in the Sunday, May 16 issue of the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer that recognized the award recipients and honorees from the past year.
The guest speaker for the luncheon was comedian Kent Rader.
About the 2010 Chairman’s Award of Excellence Recipients
Patricia Alexander (Registrar, Admissions/Registration, Hughston Hospital): Patricia’s face is one of the many stellar images of Hughston Hospital, and her style and grace epitomize all that it represents. She quickly puts patients and family members at ease and reassures them they are in a special place. Her friendliness is contagious, and she is a wonderful ambassador for the hospital.
Beth Bussey (Clinical Nutrition Specialist, Oncology Outreach, John B. Amos Cancer Center): Beth has an incredible passion for the work that she does. She is an outstanding practitioner who is dedicated to the success and development of all employees. Her energy, creativity, commitment and desire for quality of care and life for her patients are endless.
Carolyn Chaney (Clinical Coordinator, 7 Main, The Medical Center): Carolyn has mentored and guided multiple generations of new graduate nurses to become excellent nurses. She is sought for her clinical knowledge, expertise and guidance by physicians, co-workers and students. She makes all patients feel secure because of the confidence and competence she exudes.
Susan McRae (Radiology Supervisor, Radiology, Doctors Hospital): Susan epitomizes commitment, service and loyalty to Doctors Hospital. She is a faithful and dedicated employee who serves the organization in any capacity possible to make it a better place. She delivers personal care, comfort and reassurance to her patients and their family members as if they were her own family.
Bobbie Newsome (Pharmacy Technician Senior, Outpatient Pharmacy, The Medical Center): Bobbie is humble, honest and sincere and not only accomplishes what is required, but also always goes the extra mile. Her broad knowledge of all areas of the Pharmacy has made her the “right hand” to pharmacists and managers. Bobbie is that very special employee you can trust and depend upon.
Larry Sanders (Columbus Regional Chairman and CEO), Susan McRae (Radiology Supervisor, Radiology, Doctors Hospital), Beth Bussey (Clinical Nutrition Specialist, Oncology Outreach, John B. Amos Cancer Center), Patricia Alexander (Registrar, Admissions/Registration, Hughston Hospital), Carolyn Chaney (Clinical Coordinator, 7 Main, The Medical Center) and Bobbie Newsome (Pharmacy Technician Senior, Outpatient Pharmacy, The Medical Center).

Larry Sanders (Columbus Regional Chairman and CEO), Susan McRae (Radiology Supervisor, Radiology, Doctors Hospital), Beth Bussey (Clinical Nutrition Specialist, Oncology Outreach, John B. Amos Cancer Center), Patricia Alexander (Registrar, Admissions/Registration, Hughston Hospital), Carolyn Chaney (Clinical Coordinator, 7 Main, The Medical Center) and Bobbie Newsome (Pharmacy Technician Senior, Outpatient Pharmacy, The Medical Center).

The announcement of five Columbus Regional Healthcare recipients of the Chairman’s Award of Excellence highlighted an event-filled Employee Appreciation Week last month.

The employees were selected from the monthly “I Make the Difference!” honorees from May 2009–April 2010 for exemplary performance and exceptional customer service.

The recognition luncheon on May 13 at the Columbus Regional Conference Center at The Medical Center was attended by the past year’s honorees along with alumni of the distinguished employee award.

Larry Sanders, chairman and CEO of Columbus Regional, presented the five honorees with a framed resolution from the Columbus Regional board of directors, a heart-shaped Frabel glass sculpture, and a check for $1,000.

A full-page ad ran in the Sunday, May 16 issue of the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer that recognized the award recipients and honorees from the past year.

The guest speaker for the luncheon was comedian Kent Rader.

About the 2010 Chairman’s Award of Excellence Recipients

  • Patricia Alexander (Registrar, Admissions/Registration, Hughston Hospital): Patricia’s face is one of the many stellar images of Hughston Hospital, and her style and grace epitomize all that it represents. She quickly puts patients and family members at ease and reassures them they are in a special place. Her friendliness is contagious, and she is a wonderful ambassador for the hospital.
  • Beth Bussey (Clinical Nutrition Specialist, Oncology Outreach, John B. Amos Cancer Center): Beth has an incredible passion for the work that she does. She is an outstanding practitioner who is dedicated to the success and development of all employees. Her energy, creativity, commitment and desire for quality of care and life for her patients are endless.
  • Carolyn Chaney (Clinical Coordinator, 7 Main, The Medical Center): Carolyn has mentored and guided multiple generations of new graduate nurses to become excellent nurses. She is sought for her clinical knowledge, expertise and guidance by physicians, co-workers and students. She makes all patients feel secure because of the confidence and competence she exudes.
  • Susan McRae (Radiology Supervisor, Radiology, Doctors Hospital): Susan epitomizes commitment, service and loyalty to Doctors Hospital. She is a faithful and dedicated employee who serves the organization in any capacity possible to make it a better place. She delivers personal care, comfort and reassurance to her patients and their family members as if they were her own family.
  • Bobbie Newsome (Pharmacy Technician Senior, Outpatient Pharmacy, The Medical Center): Bobbie is humble, honest and sincere and not only accomplishes what is required, but also always goes the extra mile. Her broad knowledge of all areas of the Pharmacy has made her the “right hand” to pharmacists and managers. Bobbie is that very special employee you can trust and depend upon.

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Doctors Hospital to Enhance High-Ranked Surgical Services

Doctors Hospital’s new laparoscopic room by Stryker will resemble this design for the optimal operating environment for surgeon, staff and—most importantly—patient.

Doctors Hospital’s new laparoscopic room by Stryker will resemble this design for the optimal operating environment for surgeon, staff and—most importantly—patient.

Doctors Hospital’s reputation for excellence in Surgical Services will be enhanced this year with a major upgrade of more than $1 million.

New acquisitions and enhancements targeted to be in place by June 2010 include:
Anesthesia machines
Laparoscopic room
Mini c-arm
New surgical lights
Operating room tables
Urology equipment
Video towers
The proposed upgrades to equipment will enable surgeons to provide quality outcomes for our patients with improved technology, improved timeliness of diagnosis and treatment, and care in a safe environment.
Maintaining Top Performance in Physician Satisfaction
The upgrades will also allow Doctors Hospital to maintain top performance in physician satisfaction with Surgical Services.
In a 2009 Physician Satisfaction survey, Doctors Hospital ranked in the:
99th percentile for post-operative care
90th percentile overall for excellence for surgical services
100th percentile for turnover between cases
100th percentile for ease of scheduling
100th percentile for administration of pre-op orders
About Surgical Services at Doctors Hospital
Located on the first floor directly adjacent from Radiology, the Operating Room at Doctors Hospital is a nine-suite unit specializing in, but not limited to, the following surgical services:
Ear, Nose and Throat
General Surgery
Gynecology
Ophthalmology
Orthopedics
Plastics
Podiatry
Urology
The staff of registered nurses and surgical technicians works very closely with the physicians in the medical community to offer the highest possible quality care. In 2009, they handled 5,321 cases.
On-call staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to handle any medical emergency that may arise.

Doctors Hospital’s reputation for excellence in Surgical Services will be enhanced this year with a major upgrade of more than $1 million.

New acquisitions and enhancements targeted to be in place by June 2010 include:

  • Anesthesia machines
  • Laparoscopic room
  • Mini c-arm
  • New surgical lights
  • Operating room tables
  • Urology equipment
  • Video towers

The proposed upgrades to equipment will enable surgeons to provide quality outcomes for our patients with improved technology, improved timeliness of diagnosis and treatment, and care in a safe environment.

Maintaining Top Performance in Physician Satisfaction

The upgrades will also allow Doctors Hospital to maintain top performance in physician satisfaction with Surgical Services.

  • In a 2009 Physician Satisfaction survey, Doctors Hospital ranked in the:
  • 99th percentile for post-operative care
  • 90th percentile overall for excellence for surgical services
  • 100th percentile for turnover between cases
  • 100th percentile for ease of scheduling
  • 100th percentile for administration of pre-op orders

About Surgical Services at Doctors Hospital

Located on the first floor directly adjacent from Radiology, the Operating Room at Doctors Hospital is a nine-suite unit specializing in, but not limited to, the following surgical services:

  • Ear, Nose and Throat
  • General Surgery
  • Gynecology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopedics
  • Plastics
  • Podiatry
  • Urology

The staff of registered nurses and surgical technicians works very closely with the physicians in the medical community to offer the highest possible quality care. In 2009, they handled 5,321 cases.

On-call staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to handle any medical emergency that may arise.

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Columbus Regional Welcomes New Psychiatrist Dr. Hudson

We are very pleased to announce that one of Columbus’ very own has joined Columbus Regional!
William Stuart Hudson Jr., M.D., a native of Columbus, Georgia, recently joined Columbus Regional as a board certified psychiatrist.  He has privileges at The Medical Center, Doctors Hospital and The Bradley Center.
Quick Facts About Dr. Hudson
Received his undergraduate degree at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina and his medical degree at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. His internship and residency were completed at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston.
Has worked in a wide variety of settings during his professional career, including the Indian Health Service (IHS) in Tuba City, Arizona on the Navaho reservation. He was also in private practice in Atlanta and Asheville, North Carolina.
Licensed by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) and the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME).
A member of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and the Georgia Psychiatric Physicians Association (GPPA).
Was associated with the West Georgia Psychiatric Center in LaGrange for the past five years. During that time, he had a private outpatient practice and provided psychiatric services for the Pathways state mental health system.
Has provided consultation at West Georgia Medical Center and Florence Hand Home.

We are very pleased to announce that one of Columbus’ very own has joined Columbus Regional!

William Stuart Hudson Jr., M.D., a native of Columbus, Georgia, recently joined Columbus Regional as a board certified psychiatrist.  He has privileges at The Medical Center, Doctors Hospital and The Bradley Center.

Quick Facts About Dr. Hudson

  • Has worked in a wide variety of settings during his professional career, including the Indian Health Service (IHS) in Tuba City, Arizona on the Navaho reservation. He was also in private practice in Atlanta and Asheville, North Carolina.
  • Was associated with the West Georgia Psychiatric Center in LaGrange for the past five years. During that time, he had a private outpatient practice and provided psychiatric services for the Pathways state mental health system.

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Healthcare Scholarships Available from Columbus Regional

The Medical Center Auxiliary and the Doctors Hospital Auxiliary at Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Columbus, Georgia are now accepting applications for scholarships for deserving young adults pursuing healthcare-related careers at their facilities.
Applications are being accepted now through August 1.
The Mary Ann Pease Scholarship
The Mary Ann Pease Scholarship Program was established in honor of Mary Ann Pease who devoted 20 years to The Medical Center as director of Volunteers. She established both The Medical Center Auxiliary and the Youth Volunteer Program.
The Doctors Hospital Auxiliary Health Care Field Scholarship
The Doctors Hospital Auxiliary Health Care Field Scholarship is also available to young adults pursuing careers in healthcare-related fields at Columbus Regional facilities in Columbus, Georgia.
For more information:
Go online: www.yourhealthourmission.com/scholarships
Call: (706) 571-1482
E-mail: Nancy.Williams@crhs.net

COLUMBUS-1332-Blog-CR-Scholarship-100216XThe Medical Center Auxiliary and the Doctors Hospital Auxiliary at Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Columbus, Georgia are now accepting applications for scholarships for deserving young adults pursuing healthcare-related careers at their facilities.

Applications are being accepted now through August 1.

The Mary Ann Pease Scholarship

The Mary Ann Pease Scholarship Program was established in honor of Mary Ann Pease who devoted 20 years to The Medical Center as director of Volunteers. She established both The Medical Center Auxiliary and the Youth Volunteer Program.

The Doctors Hospital Auxiliary Health Care Field Scholarship

The Doctors Hospital Auxiliary Health Care Field Scholarship is also available to young adults pursuing careers in healthcare-related fields at Columbus Regional facilities in Columbus, Georgia.

For more information:

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