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Archbold Memorial Hospital Named Hospital of the Quarter Archbold Memorial Hospital has been named Network Hospital of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2019. AMH had the highest patient satisfaction scores out of the four Archbold system hospitals for the quarter. “The staff at Archbold works hard to ensure that our patients have a great experience and that is reflected in their high patient satisfaction scores,” said Perry Mustian, Archbold Medical Center President and CEO....

Mitchell Convalescent Center has been named Archbold Memorial Hospital’s Nursing Home of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2019. The award is presented to the Archbold nursing home that has the highest scores among Archbold’s three nursing homes, meeting or exceeding goals on resident satisfaction surveys and quality measures. “The staff always strive to provide the best quality care to our residents,” said Perry Mustian, Archbold Medical Center President and CEO. “We are...

Archbold Memorial Hospital recently welcomed medical oncologist Chisom Onuoha, MD, to the medical staff. Dr. Onuoha earned her medical degree from University of Port Harcourt in Nigeria. She completed a residency and chief residency in internal medicine at Saint Mary’s Hospital, a Yale University affiliate in Waterbury, Connecticut. Thereafter, she completed a fellowship in hematology/oncology at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. She joins medical oncologists Rohini...

We have continued to monitor Hurricane Dorian over the weekend. The most current information available predicts the potential for tropical storm force winds in our area is low. We will continue to monitor the storm and will update you if anything changes. At this time, all Archbold facilities across the region will maintain normal operations Tuesday, September 3rd.

Our leadership team has been monitoring the developments of Hurricane Dorian. At this time, it is too soon to know how we will be impacted in our service area. We have been working diligently to ensure we are prepared for the event, should our facilities be impacted. We will continue planning and meeting over the long weekend, and will update you as soon as new information is ready to share. You can find current information, as it is available, by visiting...

Archbold’s Grady General Hospital recently welcomed OBGYN physician Noemi LeFranc Matta, MD, to the medical staff. LeFranc Matta earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology, with minors in both chemistry and business, from The Florida State University. She earned a medical degree from The Florida State University College of Medicine and completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Bayfront Health in St. Petersburg, Florida. LeFranc Matta will be treating patients at Cairo...

Archbold Memorial Hospital recently welcomed nephrologist Justin Lee Loy, MD, and cardiologist Adam Marler, MD, to the medical staff. Lee Loy earned Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees as well as a medical degree from University of West Indies in St. Augustine, Trinidad. He completed a residency in internal medicine at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York where he was chief resident. He completed a fellowship in nephrology at University of Florida...

Calling All Survivors—Singletary Oncology Center Seeking Models for 2019 Pink Affair Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women other than skin cancer. It’s the second-leading cause of cancer death, and about one in eight women will develop the disease in their lifetime. The disease consistently remains one of the most common cancers treated at Archbold’s Lewis Hall Singletary Oncology Center. On October 24, 2019, Archbold’s Lewis Hall Singletary Oncology Center...

Pelham Parkway Nursing Home has been named Archbold Memorial Hospital’s Nursing Home of the Quarter. The award is presented quarterly to the Archbold nursing home that meets or exceeds their goals on resident satisfaction surveys and quality measures as well as the highest scores among Archbold’s three nursing homes. Pelham Parkway had the highest scores among Archbold’s nursing homes for the first quarter of 2019. “High quality resident care is the cornerstone of Pelham...

The loss of a grandparent, parent, sibling or friend may occur at some point in a child’s early years. Losing a loved one is difficult at any age, but is especially hard on a child and or teen. It can be difficult to know how to help kids cope with loss, especially if you are working through your own grief as well. At Camp H.E.A.L., children and teenagers are able to express themselves while also meeting others who are dealing with a similar situation. This fall, Archbold Medical...

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,...