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Archbold Welcomes Providers Bennefield Archbold is pleased to announce the addition of Josh Bennefield, NP-C, to the medical staff. Bennefield earned a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Albany State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Administration from Columbia Southern University. He received a Master’s degree in nursing from Husson University in Bangor, Maine. Bennefield joins Preston Sparks, DO; Frederick Johnson, MD; Greg Patterson, MD; and...

Archbold is pleased to welcome emergency medicine physician Colby Redfield, MD, to the medical staff. Redfield earned a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science and a Doctor of Medicine degree, both from Florida State University. He completed a residency in emergency medicine and a fellowship in emergency medical services at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. Redfield will be treating patients in the emergency department at...

On Friday, March 10, Archbold, in partnership with Brookwood School, Thomas County Emergency Services, Thomas County Sheriff’s Office and other local partners, will host an Operation Prom Night on Brookwood’s campus. Operation Prom Night is an interactive event intended for high school students and will focus on the possible consequences of drinking and driving. “It’s important that young people know the impact their choices can have on their safety and the safety of...

Archbold is pleased to welcome certified registered nurse anesthetist Caroline Harrison, CRNA, to the medical staff. Harrison earned a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Valdosta State University and a Master of Science degree in nurse anesthesia from Florida State University. Harrison joins South Georgia Anesthesia Associates and will see patients at Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville.

Archbold is pleased to welcome pulmonologist Ronald Batin, MD, FCCP, to the medical staff. Batin earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry from La Sierra University in Riverside, California and a medical degree from Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, California. He also completed a residency in internal medicine, a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine and an internship at Loma Linda University Medical Center. “I’m excited to join the great team of...

Archbold Neurology Associates, the office of Dr. Jeet Kapadia and Dr. Ade Longe, is relocating and will now share office space with Archbold Neurosurgery Services. The combined practices will see patients at the current Archbold Neurosurgery Services office building at 704 S. Broad Street in Thomasville. “The neurology providers look forward to serving our patients in this new location,” said John Rodkey, Vice President of Archbold Medical Group. “This office space will better...

Archbold is pleased to welcome Roslyn Moore, NP-C, into her new role as a nurse practitioner at Archbold Gastroenterology Group. Moore earned a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She received Master's degrees in nursing from Thomas University and Valdosta State University. Moore has been with Archbold since 2003 and previously held positions as a staff nurse in PACU, Nurse manager on 4West and 6North, and director of Archbold's...

Archbold is pleased to welcome certified anesthesiologist assistant Carson Bartley, CAA, to the medical staff. Bartley earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Valdosta State University and a Master’s degree in clinical anesthesiology from Emory University. Bartley will be treating patients at Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville.

Live Better, the Archbold Medical Center-led collaborative focused on improving the health of the citizens of Thomas County, is hosting the fourth annual Live Better Heart and Sole Fun Run for kids. Held in conjunction with Heart Month, the one-mile fun run for K-5 school children is intended to raise awareness of the connections between obesity and heart disease, while promoting living a heart-healthy lifestyle through physical fitness and healthy eating. Nearly 70% of American adults...

Rachael Lewis, BSN, RN, has recently been named Archbold's new Director of Hospital Accreditation. Lewis earned Bachelor of Science degrees in biology and nursing from Samford University. She has been employed by Archbold since 2015, starting as a staff nurse in the Intermediate Care Unit at Archbold Memorial Hospital and most recently as Nurse Manager for the Cardiopulmonary Unit. Lewis is currently working on obtaining a Master's degree in Healthcare Regulation at Florida State...

Archbold’s Bariatric and Weight Management Program has recently earned Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Blue Distinction Center designation. Blue Distinction Centers (BDC) are healthcare facilities and providers recognized for their expertise in delivering specialty care. BDC programs met overall quality measures developed with input from the medical community. BDC programs specific to bariatric surgery have proven the capability to provide a full range of bariatric surgery care, including...

Lung cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer, is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide, and was the highest cancer incidence among men referred to Archbold's oncology center in 2020. However, lung cancer deaths are decreasing due to advances in early detection and treatment. That is why Archbold is taking a thorough approach to developing a lung cancer program led by new lung nodule navigator Brittni Pannell, RN. Lung cancers are often detected when a mass or lung...