Archive for April, 2010

We’ve been receiving excellent progress reports for the new Emergency Department (ED) at The Medical Center in Columbus, Georgia!

Renovations and an addition to the ED are scheduled to be completed in Spring 2011.

When the project is complete, the new ED will feature:

• 46 beds in 44 patient treatment rooms
  • 12 rooms for rapid medical evaluation
• 28 general treatment rooms
• Four trauma rooms housing six beds
• Two digital radiology rooms
• CT room

The majority of the first phase is finished, which has included:

• A large excavation next to the ED necessary to re-route a city sewer system around the new ED from its current location next to The Medical Center.

• A large amount of groundwork also necessary to raise the grade to the level of the existing ED.

• A temporary walk-in patient entrance and ambulance court as well as a temporary helicopter landing pad and patient entrance in use until the addition is completed.

What’s Next?

The project is now shifting into the next phase, which includes work on the underslab plumbing.

As the foundation is completed, slabs will be poured, and then steel will begin to rise!

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.

What began last year as Scott’s Ride for Miracles has now expanded to include Scott’s Miracle Riders and will once again benefit Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) at The Medical Center in Columbus, Georgia.

Scott Ressmeyer (on motorcycle) with the Miracle Riders (left to right): Tim Wynn, Ronnie Wilson, Mark Alexander, Mike Langford, Ralph Kingry, James Cole, Mike Jolley, Larry Suits, Brice Patterson and Mike Hamby.

On May 7 at 11:30 a.m., Country’s Barbeque co-owner Scott Ressmeyer and 10 friends will board their Harley Davidson motorcycles at The Medical Center and embark upon a 21-day, 48-state journey to raise awareness and money to help fund cardiac monitors in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

Scott will be joined by:

• Mark Alexander (Columbus, GA)
• James Cole (Midland, GA)
• Mike Hamby (Cataula, GA)
• Mike Jolley (Hamilton, GA)
• Ralph Kingrey (Fortson, GA)
• Mike Langford (Cataula, GA)
• Brice Patterson (Waverly Hall, GA)
• Larry Suits (Columbus, GA)
• Ronnie Wilson (Salem, AL)
• Tim Wynn (Columbus, GA)

In addition to taking time off from work and funding all personal expenses associated with the ride (including hotels, meals and gasoline), each of Scott’s Miracle Riders is committed to raising at least $2,500 to participate in the more than 9,000-mile trek across the United States.

Providing support for the event include lead sponsor Circle K, event sponsors Country’s Barbeque and Ranger Joe’s, and bike wrap sponsors Medline Industries and Daniel Appliance.

About Scott’s Ride for Miracles

Scott launched the event last year to commemorate his 50th birthday, with the goal of raising $35,000 to purchase a GE Omni Giraffe Bed for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at The Medical Center.

With the support of his friends, family and a generous community, he exceeded his goal by raising $51,000.

This year, by joining forces with his Miracle Riders, Scott hopes to raise $75,000, which will go toward purchasing cardiac monitors for the PICU.

Originally planned as a one-time trip, Scott said this year’s journey evolved after Harris County Sheriff Mike Jolley approached him shortly after his return, saying he wanted to be a part of this year’s event.

Get Involved

• Donation via Text Message (SMS): This year, donors will have a new Text to Give option for supporting Scott’s Ride for Miracles.

• Donation via Secure Website: Donors may also give in a more traditional way at the Scott’s Ride for Miracles online donation page on the Columbus Regional Website.

• Support Cards: In addition to pledging financial support, during May, patrons may purchase, sign and display Scott’s Ride for Miracles cards at several local restaurants and businesses, including Country’s Barbeque, B. Merrell’s, Mellow Mushroom, Rosehill Seafood, Hunter’s Pub, Speak Easy and Aspen Mountain Grill.

• Local “Welcome Home” Escort Ride: Additionally, local motorcycle enthusiasts have the opportunity to escort Scott and his Miracle Riders as they return for their welcome celebration at the Columbus Riverwalk on Friday, May 28. Visit the blog to register for this opportunity.