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Archbold generated more than $790 million for the local and state economy in 2021, according to a recently released Georgia Hospital Association report. The report found that Archbold’s Mitchell County Hospital (MCH) contributed more than $76 million to the regional economy in the same period. The yearly report uses U.S. Department of Commerce analysis to measure the ripple effect of direct hospital expenditures in other sectors of the economy. “While our primary mission will always...

Archbold's Mitchell County Hospital and Mitchell Convalescent Center recently named Rickey Hampton and Stanisha Powell the 2021 Employees of the Year, respectively. "Rickey is a great employee – he is a team player and spiritual up-lifter," said Carla Beasley, administrator at Mitchell County Hospital. "He transports his patients with the utmost care and concern, treating them like his own family. We are so proud to recognize him as our MCH Employee of the Year." "Stanisha is a great...

Archbold’s Mitchell County Hospital and Mitchell Convalescent Center recently named Joy Miller and Latasha Jackson the 2020 Employees of the Year, respectively. Miller is the Quality Assurance and Infection Control Coordinator at MCH. “During the COVID-19 pandemic, Joy worked around the clock researching and planning to keep our employees and patients safe and up to date on all procedures,” said Carla Beasley, Administrator at Mitchell County Hospital. “She is an outstanding...

Mitchell County Hospital was recently named Archbold Memorial Hospital’s Network Hospital of the Quarter and Emergency Department of the Quarter for the fourth quarter of 2019. MCH was awarded Network Hospital and Emergency Department of the Quarter by having the highest patient satisfaction scores out of the four Archbold system hospitals and emergency departments for the quarter. “We’re very proud of our team at Mitchell County Hospital,” said Perry Mustian, President and CEO...

MCH IMPACTS REGIONAL ECONOMY Hospitals are the largest contributor to the overall health of residents within a community. But they also contribute greatly to the overall economic health of the communities they serve, too. The Georgia Hospital Association recently released its 2017 Economic Impact Report, which quantifies the impact of the Archbold health system in the region. Using the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis methodology, Archbold Medical Center’s regional economic impact...

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’s Mitchell County medical facilities have won all three quarterly awards for the third quarter of 2018. Mitchell County Hospital was awarded Network Hospital of the Quarter and Emergency Department of the Quarter. Both the emergency department and the hospital itself had the highest patient satisfaction scores among Archbold’s four hospitals. Mitchell Convalescent Center was named Network Nursing Home of the Quarter. The award is presented to the Archbold...

Mitchell County Hospital has been named Archbold Memorial Hospital’s Network Emergency Department of the Quarter for having the highest emergency department patient satisfaction scores among Archbold’s four hospitals. “Our team at Mitchell County Hospital strives hard to provide the highest quality care and utmost compassion to every patient that walks through their doors,” said Perry Mustian, Archbold Medical Center President and CEO. MCH staff was presented with a banner to...

Effective October 22, 2018, Mitchell County Hospital has resumed regular visitation procedures. Visitors may access the hospital through the main entrance between the hours of 8am and 9pm.

A patient’s first entry to the hospital is generally called an “acute” care admission. Usually the patient steadily regains their health and the need for extensive care is reduced. Eventually, the patient is well enough to be discharged from the hospital. However, sometimes a patient may need an extended period of time after the acute phase of an illness to recuperate. This type of medical attention is often referred to as “swingbed” care. Mitchell County Hospital’s...

Archbold Medical Center recently held their second annual Physicians of the Year banquet on April 18th. Camilla pediatric physician Dinesh Patel, MD, was named by his medical staff peers as Mitchell County Hospital’s Most Engaged Physician. Dr. Patel joined the Archbold medical staff in 1999. He practices at Archbold’s Mitchell County Hospital and Camilla Pediatric Center. “Dr. Patel has been heavily involved in our community for over 20 years,” said Carla Beasley, RN, MSN,...

Archbold Medical Center recently held their second annual Physicians of the Year banquet on April 18th. The award winners were nominated and chosen by their medical staff peers. A Physician of the Year was selected for several categories including hospital leadership qualities. Archbold’s system hospital winners won awards for “most engaged.” ·Pulmonologist Johnny Belenchia, MD—Physician of the Year, Stewardship of Resources ·Obstetrician/Gynecologist Melissa Bruhn,...