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Brooks County Hospital has been named Archbold’s Network Hospital of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2019 for having the highest patient satisfaction scores of any Archbold hospital in the region. “Our staff at BCH is committed to continually providing patients with high quality care,” said Perry Mustian, Archbold Medical Center President and CEO. “We are extremely proud of our team and their commitment to serving their community well.”

Archbold Employees Recognized for Years of Service The following employees with over 20 years of service were recently recognized for their tenure with the Archbold health system. Pictured from left to right: Rosa Ward, 30 years; Athalena Benton, 20 years; Sig Smith, 30 years; Roy Parker, 20 years; Lashunda Rauls, 20 years; Jill Jones, 25 years; Crystal Singletary, 20 years; Beth Raffield, 25 years; Robert Dewell, 25 years; Angela Esther, 20 years; Kay Streets, 25 years; Earlene Colvin,...

Studies show one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Because of the regular use of mammography screening, many breast cancers in the U.S. are found at an early stage. Those diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, might be eligible for breast conserving therapy which includes the removal of the tumor or lumpectomy instead of a mastectomy. “A lumpectomy is a surgical procedure where only the cancer plus a rim of normal tissue is removed,” explains Cianna...

Archbold Memorial Hospital recently welcomed nurse anesthetist Robert S. Wainwright, CRNA, to the medical staff. Wainwright earned a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Thomas University and a Master of Science degree in anesthesiology nursing from University of North Florida in Jacksonville. He joins South Georgia Anesthesia Associates in Thomasville.

The United States Food and Drug Administration requires nutrition labels to be placed on most packaged foods and beverages. The label details the serving size, calories, ingredients and other nutritional information. Often, when people read a food label, they focus on the number of calories listed. But it’s important to understand that not all calories are created equally. “Calories don’t mean everything. It’s important to look at where the calories come from, specifically on...

Archbold Pinetree Pharmacy Encourages Shingles Vaccine The shingles virus is a painful, widespread skin rash caused by the reactivation of the same virus (varicella-zoster virus) known to cause chicken pox. Symptoms include burning pain, numbness, itching and blisters. It’s estimated that one in three people will contract the virus in their lifetime. Those at highest risk include anyone who has previously had chicken pox, and people over the age of 50. “After developing chicken...

Glenn-Mor Nursing Home has been named Archbold Memorial Hospital’s Nursing Home of the Quarter. The award is presented to the Archbold nursing home that exceeds their goal for resident satisfaction and quality measures. GMNH had the highest scores among Archbold’s nursing homes for the fourth quarter of 2018. “The Glenn-Mor staff goes above and beyond to meet the needs of their residents and it shows,” said Perry Mustian, Archbold Medical Center President and CEO. “The staff...

Archbold Memorial Hospital recently welcomed nurse practitioner Michael Posada, FNP-C, to the medical staff. Posada earned a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Armstrong Atlantic State University and a Master of Science degree in nursing from South University in Savannah. He is joining Timothy Daniel, MD, and Craig Yokley, MD, at Vascular Interventional of Thomasville Associates.

MCC Residents Enjoy New Vegetable Garden The staff at Archbold’s Mitchell Convalescent Center recently created a vegetable and herb garden for their residents and staff to enjoy. Marvin’s Hardware Store in Camilla donated a portion of the plants and hanging baskets in the garden. The MCC engineering team built planter boxes and renovated the outdoor area where the garden is housed. The residents have tended to the vegetable garden as part of their therapeutic...

MCH Wins Network Hospital of the Quarter Mitchell County Hospital has been named Archbold’s Network Hospital of the Quarter for having the highest patient satisfaction scores of any Archbold hospital in the region. MCH won this award back-to-back for the 3rd and 4th quarters of 2018. “Our MCH team is committed to providing our patients the best care possible, and they continue to exceed the expectations of patients,” said Perry Mustian, Archbold Medical Center President and...

Archbold Memorial Hospital recently welcomed midwife Aimee Gavette, CNM, to the medical staff. Gavette earned a Bachelor of Science degree in molecular and environmental biology from University of California Berkeley in Berkeley, California and a Master of Science degree in nursing from Emory University in Atlanta. She will be treating patients at Primary Care of Southwest Georgia Midwifery Center in Thomasville.

Archbold’s Grady General Hospital recently welcomed back family practice nurse practitioner Brian McLaughlin, FNP-C. McLaughlin worked as a surgical nurse at Grady General for 16 years before pursuing his master’s degree to become a family nurse practitioner. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Florida A&M University and a Master of Science degree in nursing from Albany State University. McLaughlin is now treating patients at Wellness Life Center in Cairo.