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Archbold Announces Employees of the Quarter Each quarter, Archbold employees who have gone above and beyond are nominated by their colleagues to become Employee of the Quarter. A committee comprised of department managers reviews the nominations and selects one employee in four divisions—nursing, administrative support, clinical support, Archbold Health Services and Archbold Medical Group—who has demonstrated a dedication to excellence. Archbold Memorial Hospital is proud to...

Pelham Parkway Nursing Home Names Employee of the Quarter Each quarter, Pelham Parkway Nursing Home employees who have gone above and beyond are nominated by their colleagues to become Employee of the Quarter. A committee comprised of department managers reviews the nominations and selects one employee who has demonstrated a dedication to excellence. Rhianna Daughtry is a Licensed Practical Nurse at Pelham Parkway and their Employee of the Quarter.

Archbold Employees Recognized for Years of Service The following employees with over 20 years of service were recently recognized for their tenure with Archbold. Pictured from left to right: Randy Taylor, 25 years; Ruby Eason, 20 years; Cynthia Blackmon, 20 years; Robin Godwin, 20 years; Amy Griffin, 25 years; Lynette Wynn, 25 years; Michelle Stelly, 20 years; Ricky Ross (kneeling) 25 years; Kellie Odom, 20 years; Amy Henderson, 30 years; Maria Jones, 20 years; Pat Carter, 20 years;...

Brooks County Hospital Names Employee of the Quarter Each quarter, Brooks County Hospital employees who have gone above and beyond are nominated by their colleagues to become Employee of the Quarter. A committee comprised of department managers reviews the nominations and selects one employee who has demonstrated a dedication to excellence. India Turner is a Licensed Practical Nurse at Brooks County Hospital and the Employee of the Quarter.

Mitchell County Hospital and Mitchell Convalescent Center Name Employees of the Quarter Each quarter, Mitchell County Hospital and Mitchell Convalescent Center employees who have gone above and beyond are nominated by their colleagues to become Employee of the Quarter. A committee comprised of department managers reviews the nominations and selects one employee who has demonstrated a dedication to excellence. Latoga Cannon is a Certified Nursing Assistant at Mitchell Convalescent Center...

Glenn-Mor Nursing Home Names Employee of the Quarter Each quarter, Glenn-Mor Nursing Home employees who have gone above and beyond are nominated by their colleagues to become Employee of the Quarter. A committee comprised of department managers reviews the nominations and selects one employee who has demonstrated a dedication to excellence. Veronica Jones is a Certified Nursing Assistant at Glenn-Mor and their Employee of the Quarter.

Grady General Hospital Names Employee of the Quarter Each quarter, Grady General Hospital employees who have gone above and beyond are nominated by their colleagues to become Employee of the Quarter. A committee comprised of department managers reviews the nominations and selects one employee who has demonstrated a dedication to excellence. Susie Blaylock is a unit secretary at Grady General and the hospital’s Employee of the Quarter.

ARCHBOLD AUXILIARY ACCEPTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS FOR 2018 The Archbold Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is seeking applicants for 2018 scholarships. The Archbold Auxiliary scholarships are awarded annually to deserving students enrolled in a medical-related field of study. Two different scholarships are available this year. The statewide Elizabeth Wilmot Bull Memorial Scholarship is for applicants pursuing a health-related degree at an accredited college, university or...

Archbold Officials Say there are ways to reduce flu risk The number of flu cases is rising, and officials with Archbold Health Systems said there are ways to reduce the risk of getting the flu. “In the month of December, we screened over 600 individuals in Archbold’s emergency department for the flu, with less than 20 percent resulting in positive results,” said Archbold infection control coordinator Mike Washington, RN. “In the first week of January, the rate of positive tests...

Archbold Memorial, Grady General Ranked Best in Region The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently published quarterly Star Ratings for hospitals on the organization’s Hospital Compare website, and Archbold Memorial Hospital and Archbold’s Grady General Hospital are the only hospitals in the region with a “double 4-star” rating for Overall Rating and Patient Experience. In fact, the two hospitals are the only hospitals within 100 miles of Thomasville with the...

Archbold Memorial Hospital recently welcomed nurse anesthetist Jeniffer Pelletier, CRNA, Lauren Phillips, CRNA and physician assistant Christopher Stephany, PA-C, to the medical staff. Pelletier earned a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Florida State University and a Master of Science degree in nurse anesthesia from Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth. She is practicing with South Georgia Anesthesia Associates at Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville. Phillips...

Archbold’s Grady General Hospital Urges Diabetes Awareness Diabetes is a demanding disease. And living with it isn’t always easy. Checking blood sugar, taking medication, watching what you eat and other diabetes-related tasks can sap your energy. Worry and frustration over things like glucose numbers or complications may take an emotional toll. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) estimates that 9.3% of Americans are living with diabetes. Further, the ADA estimates 86 million...