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Columbus Clinic Joins St.Francis I Can Hear You Now Relief for Allergies

Three Unique Birthing Experiences!

St. Francis | Summer 2014

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LETTER from the Board Chairman

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Spirit of St. Francis is published as a community service for the friends and patrons of St. Francis Hospital, Inc., and the St. Francis Foundation.

St. Francis Hospital Foundation, Inc. 2300 Manchester Expressway, Suite F3 Columbus, Georgia 31904 706-653-9375 www.wecareforlife.com

Robert P. Granger President and Chief Executive Officer St. Francis Hospital, Inc.

McDonald Plummer Jr. Chief Development Officer St. Francis Foundation

Amy G. Adams Administrative Director of Marketing and Communications

Karen L. Johnson Writer/Editor

Photography John Marchetti Karen Johnson Holly Tye Mike Culpepper

Image by Design Graphic Design Member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, American Hospital Association, Georgia Hospital Association, Premier, Inc. Accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations Copyright © 2014

Dear Friends, Over the past 10 years, there has been tremendous positive change at St. Francis, most notably, transitioning to a physician-led partnership structure. Several physicians now serve on our hospital and foundation boards and in other leadership positions at St. Francis. Plus, many more have joined the St. Francis family, most recently the Columbus Clinic in April of this year.

We are very excited about our partnerships with physicians. We all recognize the importance of collaboration in a rapidly changing health care environment and are committed to promoting wellness as well as delivering high quality care in our community. By working together, we offer a more fully integrated medical system while also improving the efficiency of health care delivery in our area.

Safer, higher quality care and greater continuity of care are just some of the ways patients are benefiting from St. Francis’ partnerships with physicians. Patients are also enjoying the convenience of having their physicians and most health care services available on our main campus since our new Butler Pavilion opened last year.

All of these improvements would not have been possible without the generous support of our physicians. Many like Dr. Luke Wolff have contributed to our Power of Partnership campaign. As Dr. Wolff commented in a recent interview for this issue of “Spirit” magazine, physicians have more direct influence in patient care when they have a personal stake in the hospital where they work. We greatly appreciate all of the physicians and others who have supported our growth and progress.

The most profound change at St. Francis has been a shift in our culture, bringing physicians, administration and associates together for one purpose—improving the quality of health care in our community. We will continue to cultivate this “culture of one” at St. Francis, which is the key to our success.

Any successful endeavor, whether in business or in the delivery of the highest quality health care, must be built upon one essential ingredient – a mutual, shared trust among physicians, administration, Board of Trustees and associates. The Board of Trustees is committed to nurturing this trust.

Thank you for your trust in St. Francis. Please let me know if there are any ways we can better serve you and your family.

Sincerely,

Richard Y. Bradley Chairman, St. Francis Board of Trustees

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One Hospital. Three Unique Birthing Experiences.

Whether it’s a woman’s first baby, second or fifth, the St. Francis Women’s Hospital offers personalized care to meet each woman’s unique needs.

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Columbus Clinic Joins St. Francis Columbus Clinic’s 27 family practice and specialty physicians have joined forces with St. Francis to create a fully integrated medical system.

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Relief for Allergies Those suffering from lifelong allergies find relief with immunotherapy.

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I Can Hear You Now The invisible Lyric hearing aid is helping patients like Richard Sheffield hear people 40 percent better than with other hearing devices.

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New & Noteworthy

The Power of Partnership Physicians give to the future of medicine in Columbus.

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Caring Contributors

Cover photo by Holly Tye. (L-R) Christopher, 7 months, Selena, 8 months, and Alex, 5 months, are among the more than 1,000 babies born at the St. Francis Women’s Hospital since it opened last October. Clothing provided by Ruffles and Rompers.

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St. Francis Partners With Columbus Clinic olumbus Clinic joined St. Francis April 1. Together, the two organizations will collaborate to improve patient care.

“Our goal is to become a fully integrated medical system that emphasizes health management and promotes wellness,” said Robert Granger, St. Francis president and CEO. “By working collaboratively, we will do wonderful things for this community.”

“At St. Francis, we have found an environment of collaboration that can adapt to the many changes coming to health care,” said Dr. James “JP” Miller of Columbus Clinic. “As a multispecialty group, we understand the vital role of collaboration.”

Founded in 1990, the Columbus Clinic has 27 physicians and specialists, 15 mid-level providers and approximately 230 associates, serving patients in the group’s offices, in the hospital and at a 24-hour acute care facility on Macon Road.

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The collaboration will expedite patient care by eliminating duplication of efforts, including diagnostic testing. “Our physicians will be able to access test results more quickly and easily,” said Jim Zacharias, CEO of Columbus Clinic. “Care will become more cost effective as well as more comprehensive and better coordinated.”

“Once again, I am amazed at the progress St. Francis has made. This is a true collaboration,” said Dr. Butch Wolff, chairman of the St. Francis Physician Leadership Committee. “As physicians, we are grateful our board has made this partnership possible.”

Additionally, the new partnership gives Columbus Clinic physicians access to Mayo Clinic expertise through St. Francis’ membership in the Mayo Clinic Care Network. St. Francis joined the network in November 2013.

“Our goal is to become a fully integrated medical system that emphasizes health management and promotes wellness.”

— Robert Granger, St. Francis president and CEO

(L-R) Dr. James “JP” Miller of Columbus Clinic and Robert Granger, St. Francis president and CEO, announced the new partnership at a March 31 news conference.

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(L) Dr. Lee McCluskey, (2nd from R) Dr. Butch Wolff and (R) Dr. George McCluskey welcome Columbus Clinic physicians (2nd from L) Dr. Jill Moore, Dr. JP and Dr. Kamlesh Amsingkar to St. Francis.

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ONE Hospital.

by Karen Johnson

Three Unique Birthing Experiences

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etecia Willis felt she was well-prepared for her son’s birth. The mother of two sons and two daughters had planned for everything—everything, that is, except a caesarean section. That came as a surprise.

“I assumed I’d have a normal childbirth, just like my other four children,” says the former U.S. Army soldier. “But with every contraction, his heart rate kept dropping.”

Letecia’s nurse, Mandy, was concerned. She called Letecia’s OB/GYN physician, Dr. Curtrina Strozier. For the baby’s safety, the decision was made to deliver Letecia’s son via caesarean section.

“I was scared,” explains Letecia, “but there were 10 people in the room making sure I was okay.

The anesthesiologist was there the whole time, asking if I had pain. He talked me through it while Dr. Strozier delivered my baby.”

Having fallen asleep while Dr. Strozier completed her caesarean section, Letecia woke up in the recovery room with her new baby son and husband by her side. During her two-night stay, she says that the nurses were wonderful.

“When I pressed the nurses’ button, they came right away. If I needed a nap or a shower, they offered to take the baby. I had not experienced that in the military.”

Letecia and her husband, Jermaine, were also impressed by the unit’s security. Baby Jermaine Jr. had two armbands and a leg band to detect his whereabouts. No one was allowed into the unit after 9 p.m., and there was always a nurse at the computer station. “You had to have your picture taken for an ID badge and sign in before your visit.

I give the whole experience an ‘A’,” says Jermaine.

“I would recommend St. Francis and Dr. Strozier to anyone,” says Letecia. “She was the first doctor I’ve experienced who was so warm with her patients. She always took the time to answer my questions.”

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Her Fears Put to Rest First-time mother Yien Wang also found her OB/GYN physician, Dr. Amanda McPherson, to be warm and empathetic. “I felt like I could talk with her about anything. Like me, she was pregnant with her first baby in her 30s, too.”

Letesia Willis gave birth to her fifth child, Jermaine Jr., April 2.

“I would recommend St. Francis and Dr. Strozier to anyone. She was the first doctor I’ve experienced who was so warm with her patients. She always took the time to answer my questions.”

— Letesia Willis, fifth time mom and former U.S. Army soldier

Yien felt afraid of hospitals, needles and doctors, but attending a childbirth class helped put her fears to rest. “When I took the class and a tour, I had a very good impression. It was very clean and beautiful with all new equipment and a big pull-out bed for your spouse. I learned a lot I did not know about childbirth and newborns.”

On March 13, three weeks before her delivery date, Yien’s baby, Evan, arrived. “I had an amazing experience with all the doctors and nurses.

Everything was so great at the new facility,” says Yien. “There was not one negative thing.”

Dr. Eikelberry, the physician on call, delivered her baby. “He was really fast, efficient and comforting at the same time. He is a great, great doctor.”

Yien spent two nights at St. Francis. Lactation specialist Carolyn Bentley visited her in the hospital and taught her how to nurse. “At first it was very painful. The baby’s sucking was so strong,” she continued on page 6

(L-R) Yien Wang and Evan, four months; Alice Cellino and Sam, eight months; Letecia Willis and Jermaine Jr., four months, are among the more than 1,000 babies born at St. Francis since the Women’s Hospital opened last October.

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says. Now she enjoys it, but says, “I had no idea the energy it takes to be a mom. As a concert pianist, I was used to working 12 hours a day, but as a mom, you work 24 hours a day.”

While at St. Francis, Yien got the rest she needed. “You did not hear any crying, noise or visitors,” she says. “The facility provides moms and newborns a great environment to rest.”

‘They Were Prepared for Me’ Second time around mom, Alice Cellino, also found the environment restful and relaxing following the ceasarian birth of her second son, Sam. She appreciated the fact she could do most prep work and preregister the day before. “I arrived at the hospital at 6:30 a.m. on the day of Sam’s delivery, and he was born at 8:30 a.m. The surgery was easy…professional and caring, just the way it should be. I felt like they were ready for me and prepared to handle my experience on a personal basis. Everyone was focused on me and the baby, as if they’d been doing this a long, long time.”

First-time mother Yien Wang felt better prepared for childbirth after taking classes at St. Francis. She and husband Tao Ge are pictured with Evan, born March 13.

“I had an amazing experience with all the doctors and nurses. Everything was so great at the new facility. There was not one negative thing.”

— Yien Wang, new mom and concert pianist

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Within a day, Alice was up and walking. She is thankful for the nurses who “pushed her in an appropriate way to do just a little bit more.” She was also grateful for lactation specialist Carolyn Bentley who walked her through nursing and pumping.

“Even though I’d been through this before, you forget. With Carolyn’s help, I was able to continue nursing Sam for three more months after returning to work,” says Alice.

Alice also loved knowing her physician, Dr. Rich Stephens, was just across the hall from the labor and delivery unit. She knew he would be able to do the delivery since he was in the same place. “It takes a lot of the anxiety away to feel like everything is set up and all in one place,” she says.

“It was a wonderful experience.”

Growing More Than Expected Since the St. Francis Women’s Hospital opened last October, more than 1,000 babies have been born at the beautiful new facility. As word has spread of its quality, safety and amenities, the demand has grown more quickly than projected.

“We were expecting to deliver 40-50 babies a month, but we’re delivering more than 100 each month,” says Ashley Ingram, administrative director of Women’s Services. “Our community is demanding that we grow because they want to deliver here.”

Ingram cites several reasons for the rapid growth.

“We offer a large array of vaccinations to prevent newborn diseases,” she says. “We don’t get reimbursed for them, and they cost about $400, but we’re going to do it because it’s the right thing to do.”

The beautiful new hospital also offers state-of-theart cardiac monitoring to rule out congenital heart defects. A neonatologist is available around-the-clock, examining each baby shortly after birth and caring for them while they are in the hospital.

Another major plus is the quiet, spa-like environment. Moms enjoy The Golden Hour the first hour after birth to enhance bonding while baby is awake and alert. During this time, those not present in the room during birth are asked not to visit. Experts agree that this special time of bonding has important health benefits, such as stabilizing blood pressure and heart rates and improved breast feeding. Quiet times for moms are also scheduled 2-4 p.m. daily so moms get enough rest.

Along with more space, the staff and number of classes have grown, too. The Women’s Hospital now offers a six-week childbirth course, online childbirth classes, a lactation class, lactation support group and Daddy Bootcamp. The hospital is partnering with Safe Kids Columbus to offer an infant safety course, too.

Exceptional service is the goal of the hospital.

“We treat our patients as though they are guests because they are. They’re not sick,” Ingram says.

“And we have a great staff of people with very different strengths who complement one another.

You need that.”

“It takes a lot of the anxiety away to feel like everything is set up and all in one place.”

— Alice Cellino, second time mom and pediatric audiologist Alice Cellino gave birth to her second son, Sam, on November 12.

To learn more about the Women’s Hospital and take a virtual tour, visit www.wecareforlife.com.

Birthing and other classes are also offered on the hospital’s website.

A Unique Shopping Experience The Butler Boutique, operated by the St. Francis Auxiliary, has something for everyone. The new shop on the balcony level of the Butler Pavilion offers a wide array of items for new moms and babies along with cards, flowers, books, jewelry, scarves, handbags and much more.

St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary and Butler Boutique would like to offer you

25% off

any non-sale item*

Located in the Butler Pavilion on Level B on the St. Francis Campus *Good for 25% off one item excluding sale items, flowers, candy and drinks.

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Invisible Hearing Aid Offers Superior Sound Quality

by Karen Johnson

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“I’d say the quality of hearing with the Lyric is 40 percent better and 95 percent more comfortable.”

— Richard Sheffield, Businessman

eeting with customers over lunch is critical for self-employed businessman Richard Sheffield. “The fewer times you have to ask people to repeat themselves the less aggravating it is for you and for them,” he says.

Since Richard got a new Lyric hearing aid, he rarely asks people to repeat themselves. Though he has had six other good hearing aids the past 25 years, he says that the Lyric’s sound quality and comprehension are superior and the device is far more comfortable.

“I’d say the quality of hearing is 40 percent better, and the Lyric is 95 percent more comfortable,” says Richard. “I hear more detail now, like birds singing. And the Lyric doesn’t itch.

You don’t even know it’s there after a couple weeks.”

The Lyric delivers exceptional sound quality because the pinna (the ear’s natural shape) ensures good directional hearing, according to manufacturer Phonak.

“It naturally amplifies high frequencies and reduces ambient and wind noise,” says Stacy Ashby, an audiologist at St. Francis Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT).

Made of a soft material that contours to the ear canal, the Lyric is comfortable to wear 24/7 and can be worn sleeping, exercising, showering or swimming. Because it is planted deep in the ear canal, it is invisible to other people and does not interfere with wearing glasses.

“The biggest challenge is hearing things you have not heard for a long time,” says Richard.

“You have to mentally adjust.”

While it is possible for Richard to adjust the device’s volume or remove it, he does not need to. A trained audiologist at St. Francis ENT inserted the device and adjusted it to meet his needs. He puts it in sleep mode at night. He does not have to change the batteries, but returns to St. Francis ENT every three months for a new pair of the hearing aids, which are available as a one-year subscription.

Richard’s wife, Sandi, reaps the device’s benefits, too. The couple has been happily married for 37 years. “If something bothers her, it bothers me, too. I don’t have to turn up the TV anymore now.” And he understands conversations with friends over lunch. “Before, I did not have a clue what they were saying,” he says.

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For more information about the Lyric hearing aid or an appointment, contact St. Francis ENT at 706-324-7753 or ENT@sfhga.com.

After getting a Lyric hearing aid, businessman Richard Sheffield no longer has to ask customers to repeat themselves over lunch. He visits St. Francis ENT every three months to get a new set. Audiologist Stacy Ashby checks the device.

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Relief from Allergies After suffering from severe allergies for 27 years, Julie King found relief from symptoms with immunotherapy, which causes the immune system to block the allergic process. ed itching eyes, sneezing and sinus congestion had plagued Julie King since she was five years old. She could not visit neighbors because of their cat.

As a young adult, she suffered worse symptoms.

After favorite activities, such as tennis, she came to expect morning headaches. Over-the-counter medication brought her little relief, and she began having four or five sinus infections a year.

After starting work as a physical therapist in Columbus, the 32-year old decided to get help.

“Allergy symptoms aren’t compatible with constant patient interaction,” she says.

She made an appointment at St. Francis Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) and says, “It was one of the best decisions I ever made.” At King’s first appointment, she underwent a RAST (blood) test. Results showed she was allergic to dust mites, dogs, cats, four types of grass, oak trees, ragweed and two types of mold. The trees, grasses and weeds bloom at different times of the year, so King never got a break from her symptoms, and the consistency of indoor irritants compounded symptoms.

“I was amazed at how many things I was allergic to and impressed that Dr. Blankenship knew just what to do, says King.”

Dr. Russ Blankenship recommended allergy shots.

King began the weekly shots, and within only four months, began feeling better. A year later, sinus infections became far less frequent, and her nasal congestion was much improved.

“Julie’s care is a good example of how an allergy sufferer can benefit from immunotherapy,” says Dr. Blankenship. “Immunotherapy works by causing the patient’s immune system to block the allergic process.

This eliminates or greatly reduces symptoms, such as

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TIPS TO CONTROL HOME ALLERGENS Cover your pillows, mattress, box spring and comforter with dust mite proof encasing.

Keep humidity levels below 50 percent to inhibit mold and dust mites.

Remover airborne allergens with a HEPA room air cleaner.

Use an anti-allergen treatment on carpet and upholstered furniture and vacuum with a HEPA-filtered machine.

Launder in 140 degree water or use an anti-allergen additive or detergent.

Stop incoming dust with furnace and vent filters.

Julie King visits her physician, Dr. Russ Blankenship. Allergy shots recommended by Dr. Blankenship gave Julie relief from allergy symptoms.

itchy watery eyes, nasal congestion, and sneezing.

Immunotherapy can also reduce a tendency toward recurrent sinusitis, which often accompanies chronic allergic rhinitis.”

The ENT staff taught Julie ways to reduce indoor allergens by using a HEPA air purifier and dust mite proof pillow and mattress encasings. “Dust mites live in everything with cloth in your home,” explains Jessica Baldwin, LPN. “Covering bedding in dust mite proof encasings, washing all bedding in hot water, and steaming the mattress are a few steps that help decrease exposure to dust mites. Heat kills them.”

The lack of symptoms made Julie’s life better. Gone were morning headaches, and she didn’t have to worry about being outdoors. “I could go play tennis and not worry about it anymore,” she says.

Julie continued weekly shots for two years, further building her immunity. Then she began

maintenance doses, which she administered at home.

Every 10 weeks, she returned for a skin test and to pick up her shots.

“It’s nice to come into an office where they know you by name,” she says. “Everyone cares. If you have allergy problems, this is where you need to be. They definitely have patient care as the priority.”

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St. Francis ENT uses the Multi-Test® II to test for 30 different allergens. This quick and easy skin test does not use a needle. Instead, a sterile, disposable unit with eight heads applies the test serum. Results are immediate.

For more information or an appointment, call 706-324-7753 or email ent@sfhga.com.

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The Power of Partnership (L-R) Dr. Glenn Fleming, Dr. Luke Wolff and Dr. Catalina Aranas give to improve patient care, comfort and safety.

“It’s important to take a personal stake in the success of the place where you work. When you have more ownership, you have more direct influence in the patient experience.”

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— Luther Wolff III, MD St. Francis Orthopaedic Institute

for the Future “What we give has been multiplied 1,000 times. Doctors want to practice here. People aren’t going to Atlanta or Birmingham for care. They stay here.”

— Catalina Aranas, MD St. Francis OB/GYN Physician Partners

rthopaedic surgeon Luther (Luke) Wolff III, MD, has a long family history with St. Francis. His grandfather, Dr. Luther Wolff, began partnering with the hospital when its doors first opened and his father, Dr. Luther (Butch) Wolff Jr., continues that partnership today. One day, his son, Lucas, a high school student with aspirations of becoming a physician, may also work at St. Francis.

Dr. Wolff pledged to the Power of Partnership campaign because he wanted to support the hospital so it will be here for future generations.

“Giving is a gesture of commitment,” he says.

“The expansion is attracting the best nurses and physicians in the area to work here.”

During 2013, 17 new physicians joined the hospital—four OB/GYN physicians, a neonatologist/ pediatrician, a cardiothoracic surgeon and a hand surgeon, among others. Since January 2014, seven more have come, including a new vascular surgeon and neurologist.

Dr. Wolff also sees the value to patients, particularly his orthopaedic patients, who benefit from having private rooms following their surgery.

Patients having orthopaedic surgery need larger rooms to accommodate larger beds and the equipment required for rehabilitation. Unlike semi-private rooms, family members can now stay with them, too.

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“It’s important to take a personal stake in the success of the place where you work. When you have more ownership, you have more direct influence in the patient experience, says Dr. Wolff.

Dr. Catalina Aranas, an OB/GYN physician, says that the expansion has surpassed patients’ expectations. “Patients are not going to Atlanta and Birmingham now. They are staying here,” she says. “And doctors want to practice here.”

She supported the improvement and expansion projects because she wanted to give back to the community that has been good to her.

Dr. Glenn Fleming, a hospitalist, moved from New Jersey to Columbus to work at St. Francis in August 2013. Though he has only worked at the hospital for a year, he chose to support St. Francis’ Power of Partnership campaign because he likes what St. Francis has done to bring all physicians under one roof to care for the hospital’s patients.

“It’s almost like a village where patients can go for everything. Having all physicians on one campus improves patient safety and the continuity of care,” he says. “For me, it’s like my second home.

I want to support my family here. What better way to do that than through a financial gift.”

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“Having all physicians on one campus increases patient safety and the continuity of care.

St. Francis is almost like a village where patients can go for everything.”

— Glenn Fleming, MD St. Francis Hospitalist

Make a gift for the future.

Call the St. Francis Foundation today.

706-653-9375

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Welcome to St. Francis M eet Ou r New P h y s i c i a n s Nojan Valadi, MD Dr. Nojan Valadi, a neurologist, joined St. Francis Neurology July 28. He is also medical director of St. Francis’ Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke Program. Dr. Valadi brings with him five years of experience as the medical director of the Stroke Program and EEG Laboratory at Midtown Medical Center, where he was also chief of Neurology.

He is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Dr. Valadi earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia (MCG). He completed a research fellowship, internal medicine internship and neurology residency with a focus on stroke at MCG, where he was chief resident from 2008-2009.

Additionally, he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and the graduate medical education committee at MCG. Dr. Valadi provides his neurologic expertise to the care of stroke and epilepsy patients, as well as patients with other neurological illness, such as multiple sclerosis, dementia and Parkinson’s Disease.

St. Francis Neurology is located in the Woodruff Pavilion, Suite 201. For an appointment with Dr. Valadi, call 706-243-4550.

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Juan Ayerdi, MD Dr. Juan Ayerdi joined St. Francis Cardiothoracic and Vascular Institute August 1.

Dr. Ayerdi practiced with the Macon Cardiovascular Institute and was the director of the Acute Aortic Center at the Medical Center of Central Georgia from 2006-2014. He was also an associate clinical professor of Surgery in the Department of General Surgery at the Mercer University School of Medicine, Macon, Ga., from 2006-2014. Formerly, he was an assistant professor of Surgery and director of Endovascular Therapies in the Department of General Surgery at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC. Dr. Ayerdi earned his medical degree from Francisco Marroquin University and Medical School in Guatemala City, Guatemala. He completed his general surgery internship at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester, Mass., and general surgery residency at Gutherie Clinic and Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Penn. He completed vascular and endovascular fellowships at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, Ill. He is board-certified by the American Board of General Surgery and Vascular Surgery.

St. Francis Cardiothoracic and Vascular Institute is located in the new Butler Pavilion, Suite 1009. For an appointment with Dr. Ayerdi, call 706-596-8200.

Neely Dean, MD Dr. Neely Dean, joined St. Francis OB/GYN Associates July 14, bringing with her seven years of experience. Dr. Dean practiced with Piedmont Physicians Obstetrics and Gynecology in Newnan, Ga., from 2011-2014 and with the PAPP Clinic in Newnan from 2007-2011.

She is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She was chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Piedmont Newnan Hospital from 2011-2012.

Dr. Dean earned her medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine in Macon, Ga. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Memorial Health University Medical Center in association with the Mercer University School of Medicine in Savannah, Ga. She was administrative chief resident from 2006-2007. For an appointment

Shaun Price, MD Dr. Shaun A. Price joined the St. Francis Center for Surgical Care April 1. Dr. Price brings with him more than 10 years experience, practicing most recently at Columbus Clinic.

He was also a U.S. Army physician from 2000-2011, deploying to combat zones in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Dr. Price received the Meritorious Service Medal and the Army Commendation Medal and achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He was General Surgery Clinic chief and Department of Surgery chief at Martin Army Community Hospital at Ft. Benning, Ga., and at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital at Fort Polk, La. Dr. Price earned his medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed a general surgery internship and residency at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery.

For an appointment with Dr. Price, call 706-324-3243.

Iveta Boyanchek, MD David Kaiser, MD Dr. David Kaiser, an adult, child and adolescent psychiatrist, joined The Bradley Center August 1. Dr. Kaiser was in private practice for 12 years in The Woodlands, Texas, and was the medical director of the child inpatient unit of IntraCare North in Houston from 2004-2014 and Aspire Behavioral Hospital in Conrole, Texas, from 2010-2014.

He is board-certified in adult and child adolescent psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry.

Dr. Kaiser earned his medical degree at the American University of the Caribbean in Montserrat, British West Indies. He completed his psychiatry residency at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Mich.; his child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas; and an electroconvulsive therapy fellowship at Duke University, Durham NC. For an appointment with Dr. Kaiser, call 706-320-3770.

Dr. Iveta Boyanchek, a geropsychiatrist, joined The Bradley Center in April. Dr. Boyanchek earned her medical degree from the Medical School of Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovak Republic. She completed a geriatric psychiatry fellowship at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University in Chicago, Ill., and a psychiatry residency at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Ill, where she was chief resident and resident of the year. At Loyola, she also received the Teaching Excellence and Faculty of the Year awards. Dr. Boyanchek is board-certified in general and geriatric psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Previously, Dr. Boyanchek was a psychiatrist and the medical director at Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, Ill. She was also a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Ill. She was in a private practice from 2004-2010. For an appointment with Dr. Boyanchek, call 706-320-3770.

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Quality Health Care at St. Francis ou don’t realize how important health care is until you need it.” That’s what Chuck Briscoe believes. His father passed away in 2004 after battling multiple myeloma.

“Going through that experience with my father made me realize how important health care is,” says Chuck.

As a husband and father, Chuck wants to ensure his family has access to the best possible care. “I like to plan on the front end so I’ll have resources when I need them,” he explains.

In 2009, Chuck attended the St. Francis Foundation’s Fellows program. The program gives local community leaders a glimpse behind the scenes at St. Francis.

The experience gave Chuck insight into St. Francis’ growth strategy, which he describes as “aggressive,” and he became excited about the direction St. Francis was heading.

“I like the idea of a one-stop shop for orthopaedic, cardiac and women’s services,” says the self-employed businessman and owner of Ridgeway Outdoors. “It’s more efficient for patients and offers them the benefits of a collaborative approach to medicine that leads to better care.”

After attending the nine-month long Fellows program, Chuck was invited to join the Fellows Board, serving as board chairman the past two years. In 2010, he chaired the Fellows Society’s Derby Day event to raise funds for deserving students to pursue health care careers.

Chuck’s not the only family member who supports St. Francis. He is proud of wife Lauren’s involvement in the hospital’s auxiliary. As an Auxiliary volunteer, Lauren helps customers in the hospital’s Butler Boutique, the hospital’s new gift boutique run by the Auxiliary. She enjoys the variety of people she meets, including fellow volunteers, associates and patients’ family and friends waiting for new babies to arrive at the Women’s Hospital. “Being a stay-at-home

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mom, you tend not to get out and see other adults,” she explains. “But at the boutique, I get to meet different people.”

Having been invited to join the Auxiliary by past President Margie Norman in 2011, she has also served on the Auxiliary’s board and been chair of the volunteer appreciation committee. Like husband Chuck, she believes health care is vital for the community, particularly in light of coming changes. “It’s good to be involved with something you feel passionate about,” she says. “I’m amazed by how dedicated the volunteers are and the amount of funds the gift shop raises. It all goes back to the hospital.” Two years ago, the Auxiliary pledged $500,000 toward the Butler Pavilion’s Sara Ruth Carroll Auditorium, named in memory of the former Auxiliary president.

Last year, the Briscoes also hosted the Class of 2013 Fellows graduation and the Auxiliary’s Volunteer Appreciation Tea at their home.

“It’s heartwarming to see a young couple commit their time, talent and energy to serving others,” says Mac Plummer, chief development officer at St. Francis.

“When the Briscoes see a real need, they jump in, whether it’s to work with youth, help out in their church or improve health care at St. Francis.”

As members of St. Paul United Methodist Church, the Briscoes help with the youth on Sunday nights, and Chuck serves on the board of directors of the United Methodist Children’s Home. Lauren also volunteers at Brookstone School.

“You don’t realize how important health care is until you need it.”

— Chuck Briscoe, Business Owner

Chuck and Lauren Briscoe recognize the importance of health care to a community. They support St. Francis with their time and money.

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Auxiliary Presents $75,000 Power of Partnership Gift

Introducing 2014-2015 Executive Committee Officers

Auxiliary Treasurer Kelley Watts and President Lynn McCluskey present St. Francis Executive Vice President Matt Moore a $75,000 check toward the Auxliary’s $500,000 pledge made during the Power of Partnership campaign for the Sara Ruth Carroll Auditorium. The check was presented at the Auxiliary’s May 21 luncheon.

The Auxiliary installed its new officers during their spring luncheon. They are (L-R) Leslie Slaughter, treasurer; Lauren Briscoe, recording secretary; Peyton Farrar, corresponding secretary; Kelley Watts, president-elect; and Meredith King, president.

Announcing 2014 Volunteers of the Year

Enthusiastically stepping forward to design and stock the Auxiliary’s beautiful new Butler Boutique, volunteers (L-R) Gerry Seguin, Lauren Briscoe and Rosie Fortson were named 2014 Volunteers of the Year. The three labored tirelessly to open the Auxiliary’s new gift shop to coincide with the grand opening of St. Francis’ new Labor and Delivery Unit October 15. They continue to cheerfully serve customers coming to buy special gifts for new mothers, babies, family, friends and hospital associates. The boutique is located in the Butler Pavilion. (R) Rachel Peek presented the awards.

Recognizing Scholarship Winners

The Auxiliary also recognized 2014 recipients of the Sister Mary Evelyn Fitz Scholarship at their luncheon. Pictured with (center) Scholarship Chair Linda Shinkle are (L) Rachel Harp and (R) Victoria Buckner. Not pictured: Shequrrior Banks, Katherine Jones, Ba’Sharra Moore, Sarah Terrell, Rachel Riddick, Mary Skinner, and Taylor Weekley.

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New & Noteworthy Meet New Senior VP of Hospital Operations/Chief Nursing Officer

In June, St. Francis named Debbie Bostic, MSN, RN, as the hospital’s new senior vice president of Hospital Operations and chief nursing officer.

Debbie comes to St. Francis via Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Arlington, Texas, where she was chief nursing Debbie Bostic, MSN, RN officer from 2011-2014. Her responsibilities included heart and vascular services, women’s and children’s services (including a level III neonatal intensive care unit); medical/surgical services; and emergency services, among others.

Under Debbie’s leadership, the hospital achieved a successful Joint Commission survey; Level IV Chest Pain Center accreditation; and improved Press Ganey employee engagement scores (46th to 93rd percentile) and physician engagement scores (30th to 77th percentile).

Among her many achievements, Debbie developed and implemented a service excellence plan for all services. As a result, ambulatory services scores at Texas Health rose from the fifth to 98th percentile; outpatient services rose from the 15th to 90th percentile; inpatient service scores rose from the fourth to 76th percentile; and emergency services scores rose from the 30th to 84th percentile.

Previously, Debbie was a consultant with JPS Heath Network, a 567-bed facility in Fort Worth, Texas, and president of Sacred Heart Hospital, a 466-bed facility in Pensacola, Fla.

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St. Francis Wins Statewide Patient Safety Award The Partnership for Health and Accountability (PHA) presented its prestigious Quality and Patient Safety Award to St. Francis for a project that improved medication reconciliation. The project, entitled “Medication Reconciliation – A Patient Safety Initiative to Reduce Harm,” won second place in the “Hospitals with Greater Than 300 Beds” category.

The project’s goal was to reduce adverse drug events at transitions of care by comparing a patient’s medication orders to his or her existing medications to avoid duplication, omission and dosing errors. Patients are most at risk for errors during transitions, such as when a patient sees a primary care physician and is sent to a hospital for inpatient care. St. Francis implemented a master medication list shared across all contingencies of care. Using the master list eliminates the need at each care point for staff to obtain a patient’s medication list since they can obtain the list from prior providers.

St. Francis also received its seventh PHA Circle of Excellence Award—the most of any Georgia hospital—for demonstrating a sustained commitment to quality and patient safety as evidenced by winning a 2013 patient safety award and earning three or more PHA Patient Safety Awards within the past five years.

Dr. Sylvester McRae First in Columbus to Perform Single-Site™ Robotic Hysterectomy On May 27, Dr. Sylvester McRae of St. Francis OB/GYN Partners became the first surgeon in Columbus and the surrounding area to perform an entire hysterectomy using da Vinci® Single-Site™ technology for robotic surgery.

Unlike traditional robotic surgery, which requires three to five small incisions, the da Vinci® Single-Site™ platform enables surgeons to make a single incision in the belly button and remove the uterus in less than 60 minutes. The procedure is virtually scarless in that the small scar is hidden in the patient’s naval.

“For those concerned about body imaging, using the single-site platform gives us a much better result cosmetically,” said Dr. McRae. “Most patients are able to go home the same day as surgery and return to their normal routine within one to two and a half weeks.” Da Vinci® Single-Site™ robotic surgery also offers minimal pain and low blood loss.

“Our aim at St. Francis is to become a Center for Excellence for minimally-invasive surgery,” said Dr. McRae. “I don’t know of any other hospital within 90 miles of Columbus that offers this latest advance in minimally-invasive surgery.”

The Food and Drug Administration approved Single-Site™ instruments for use with the da Vinci® System in 2013.

St. Francis Receives the Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award

St. Francis President and CEO Robert Granger accepts the Better Business Bureau’s (BBB) Torch Award® in the large business category from BBB Board Chairman Richard Davis February 10. The hospital received the award for demonstrating high ethical standards in its relationships with customers, associates, suppliers and the community.

St. Francis Pledges $100,000 to Valley Healthcare In April, St. Francis pledged $100,000 to Valley Healthcare System to expand women’s services, including obstetrical services, at the Federally Qualified Health Center on Ft. Benning Road.

The center, which sees 9,708 patients annually, has faced the challenge of referring high-risk women advanced in their pregnancy to providers who will accept Medicaid. As a result of the pledge, the center hired Dr. Kamesha Fair, an OB/GYN physician.

“This is beyond what we’ve been looking for these past 20 years,” said Sarah Lang, Valley Healthcare CEO. “Women in our community will benefit from having access to prenatal care and other women’s services right here.”

“Our partnership with Valley Healthcare is an extension of St. Francis’ goal to reduce the rate of infant mortality and low birth weight babies in our community, a goal that Valley Healthcare shares with us,” said Robert Granger, St. Francis president and CEO. “Through collaboration, both organizations’ patients will benefit.”

Dr. Fair treated 314 women during her first three months at Valley Healthcare, including 14 pregnant women. “I knew there was a need,” said Sarah. “I did not realize the extent of the need until Dr. Fair arrived and word spread.” Dr. Fair also provides a full range of gynecologic services, including colposcopies and treatment for uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, chronic pelvic pain and cervical polyps and cancer, among other conditions.

“Valley Healthcare and St. Francis believe in an integrated model of patient-centered care that includes family physicians and specialists,” said Sarah. Valley Healthcare has five physicians, including three family practice physicians, a pediatrician and now an OB/GYN specialist.

The center also offers dental and vision care, plus behavioral health services.

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New Noteworthy & St. Francis Rehabilitation Opens in Main Street Village St. Francis Orthopaedic Unit Receives National and Statewide Recognition

St. Francis Rehabilitation’s newest location in Main Street Village offers physical, occupational and speech therapy services, including services for neurological and balance disorders, spine care, women’s health, scar tissue dysfunction, incontinence, pre/post-partum care and lymphedema. The staff also provides orthopedic services.

The center is located behind Country’s Barbeque in Main Street Village and can be reached at 706-225-0380.

St. Francis Rehabilitation has two other facilities, one at 6801 River Road (706-507-9949) and another in St. Francis’ Woodruff Pavilion at 2300 Manchester Expressway (706-256-0825).

Stepping Into the Future With Robots to Prevent Infection St. Francis took a leap into the future of infection prevention with the acquisition of three Xenex germ-zapping robots. Xenex robots use pulsed xenon ultraviolet light 25,000 times more powerful than the sun to destroy harmful bacteria, viruses, fungi and bacterial spores. The system is effective against the most dangerous pathogens, including Clostridium difficile (C. diff), norovirus, influenza and staph bacteria, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, better known as MRSA. The robots are portable, allowing them to be used throughout the hospital, including the operating suite, cardiac cath lab, intensive care, endoscopy and all isolation rooms. Once a housekeeper completes manual cleaning, he or she closes the door of that area and activates the robot to perform a five-minute, germ-zapping session. As a supplement to manual cleaning, the robot’s use reduces the bio load for most organisms up to 99.9 percent.

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ADVANCE for Nurses magazine named St. Francis’ 4 South Orthopedic/Spinal Unit as one of 10 national winners for the magazine’s annual Best Nursing Team award.

The unit won the award for the Southern region and was featured in the magazine’s April 28 edition. ADVANCE presented the award for the unit’s initiative, adaptability, expertise, outreach and teamwork.

In June, the Orthopaedic Unit also won the Georgia Hospital Association’s (GHA) first place Team Innovations in Professional Practice award for innovations in patient safety. Their project, entitled “Can You Hear Me Now? Using Innovation and Teamwork to Improve Communication and Professional Practice,” resulted in improved staff communications, surgical care measures and patient identification and fewer pressure ulcers. The award was part of GHA’s Hospital Engagement Network initiative, a national contract awarded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that engages hospitals across the country to improve patient safety and quality and lower costs.

A recent MD Anderson Cancer Center study showed that a room disinfected with a pulsed Xenon disinfection device, such as the Xenex robot, was 20 times cleaner than when traditional cleaning protocols alone were used.

Heart Truth for Women Luncheon

‘Love, Respect and

Protect Your Heart’

Speaker Tracey Conway dropped dead of sudden cardiac arrest January 21, 1995. The then 38-year old actress’s heart stopped during a live comedy show. She was fortunate. A volunteer firefighter in the audience administered CPR until emergency medical personnel arrived. His efforts saved her life. Now she travels the country, telling her story and urging women to take care of their hearts. That was her message at St. Francis’ 10th annual Heart Truth for Women luncheon February 11.

“It’s easier to care for someone else’s health and put off caring for your own,” said Conway. “Be nice to yourself, because the people you love also love you. You cannot be replaced.”

Sudden cardiac arrest differs from a heart attack.

A heart attack happens after major arteries become blocked with cholesterol and can no longer carry blood to the heart. Sudden cardiac arrest occurs when the heart’s electrical system gets out of rhythm. The only way to fix it is to stop and start it again.

“It’s similar to flipping the switch on a circuit breaker. You turn it off and then back on again to jolt the system back to normal,” Conway explained.

After the actress was pronounced dead and then brought back to life, she had an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) installed. The device, implanted in the upper chest, shocks the heart back into rhythm. The device lasts up to 10 years before its battery wears down. Then a new one must be implanted.

More than 350 women attended the event. Dr. Charles Anderson, St. Francis’ new cardiothoracic surgeon also spoke, explaining the benefits of robotic heart surgery. Benefits include less pain, faster recovery, fewer infections and an improved mitral valve repair rate. “Repairing the mitral valve rather than replacing it improves a patient’s survival rate,” said Dr. Anderson, who is trained and experienced in robotic cardiac and thoracic surgery.

It was the 10th year St. Francis has hosted the Heart Truth for Women luncheon. The event was at the St. Luke United Methodist Church Ministry Center this year.

Actress Tracey Conway dropped dead from sudden cardiac arrest in 1995. She is one of the only five percent who survive.

Junior League members attending were (L-R) Carrie Sigman, Anne Bradley, Maggie Portillo, Sandi Vaughn, Ginny Lawrence, Ellie Flowers, Sherry Kuiper, Allison Stephanouk and Felicia Irvin.

“Try to be nice to yourself, because the people you love feel the same about you as you feel about them.”

Members of the Harris County chapter of the American Business Women’s Association have attended the luncheon for the past several years.

— Tracey Conway

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Focusing on the Patient 10th Annual Butler Service and Leadership Award

This year’s Butler Award recipient, Dr. Bruce Carr, and wife Charlotte.

he most important thing you can do is to know what you want. If you will it, it is not a dream,” said actor and author Henry Winkler, speaking at the 10th annual Dr. Clarence C. Butler Service and Leadership Award dinner February 4.

“You have to learn to focus.”

Dr. J. Bruce Carr learned to focus early in his 38-year medical career. His focus was always on the patient and improving the quality of care. For his compassion, innovation and excellence in patient care, he was honored with the 2014 Dr. Clarence C. Butler Service and Leadership Award.

“I had at least one person tonight say that Bruce Carr saved his life. I know he saved many lives throughout his career,” said Steve Butler, before presenting the award to Dr. Carr. Established in 2004, the award honors physicians whose leadership, vision and inspiration, as exemplified by Dr. Clarence C. Butler, have left an enduring mark on our community’s health care.

Dr. Carr championed numerous clinical improvements at St. Francis. As the hospital’s critical care director, he helped families make life and death decisions. As Columbus’ first nephrologist, he brought dialysis to the community. He also served on St. Francis’ ethics committee.

More than 550 people attended the event, which was hosted by the St. Francis Foundation. The dinner raised $188,000 for the St. Francis Heart Hospital’s lifesaving community outreach programs.

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$188,000!

(L-R) Decorations co-chair Betty Roberts and event chair Kim Jarrell.

(Center L) Dr. Bruce Carr, past medical director of St. Francis’ Critical Care Unit, was honored with the Dr. Clarence C. Butler Service and Leadership Award February 4. He is pictured with (center, R) President and CEO Robert Granger and St. Francis’ critical care team.

(L-R) Kent Butler and Dr. and Mrs. Mike Sims.

Dr. Clarence C. Butler Service and Leadership Award Past Recipients

Dr. Harry Brill (2005) Dr. William Hayes (2006) Dr. Phillip Brewer (2007) Dr. Floyd Jarrell (2008) Dr. Harold Jarrell (2008) Dr. B. Russell Simmons (2009) Dr. W. David Varner Jr. (2010) Dr. Cecil F. Whitaker Jr. (2011) Dr. George Lipscomb (2012) Dr. Luther Wolff Jr. (2013)

Dinner Committee

Dr. George Lipscomb, the 2012 Butler Award recipient, and wife Patricia.

Mrs. Kim Jarrell Event Chair Mrs. Pam Page Event Co-chair Mrs. Lorraine Brewer Sponsorship Chair Mrs. Crockett Miller Decorations Chair Guests congratulate Dr. Carr.

Dr. Butch Wolff Jr., the 2013 Butler Award recipient, with wife Karen.

Mrs. Betty Roberts Decorations Co-Chair Mrs. Kay Broda Invitations Mrs. Linda Shinkle Seating

Chief of Staff Sponsors Skanska St. Francis Physician Partners (L) Speaker and author Henry Winkler, best known for his role as the Fonz in Happy Days, is pictured with Tracy Hunt, vice president, Skanska International. Skanska was a chief of staff sponsor of the event.

(L-R) Dr. Bruce Carr with his grandson, Gage.

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Caring Contributors T足足足足 he Power of Partnership Capital Campaign Physicians and Hospital Leadership Dr. John Abernathy Dr. William Adams Drs. Ravindra and F. Deepali Agarwal Dr. Sajid Ahmed Dr. J. Ramon Amador Dr. Mark Anders Fred & Catalina Aranas Family Foundation Dr. Stephen L. Beaty Dr. Zulfiquar Bhatti Dr. Lezli Braswell Dr. Belk Brooks Dr. Fred Burdette Dr. John Byers Dr. Charles L. Calhoun Dr. J. Bruce Carr Dr. H. Banks Carroll Dr. Susan Chappelle Dr. Ben Cheek Dr. Rajinder Chhokar Dr. Doug Ciuba Dr. John Corbin Dr. Mark Cousineau Dr. Andrew Dickens Dr. Bhushit Dixit Dr. Susan Epley Dr. Glenn Fleming Drs. Bobbi Farber & Thomas Walsh Dr. Joel Fine Dr. Mark Fortson Dr. William Fortson Mr. Robert P. Granger Dr. Michael Hagues Dr. William H. Hayes Dr. Harold G. Jarrell Jr. Dr. Todd Jarrell Dr. Alonzo Jones Dr. Cameron Kersey Dr. Christopher Kiggins Dr. Ashok Kumar Dr. Tommy Lawhorne Dr. Joe Lester Dr. Joseph R. Lewis Jr. Dr. Robert G. Lewis Dr. George Lipscomb Mr. Rick Lowe Dr. Hang Lu Dr. William Macheski Dr. James Majors Dr. and Mrs. David E. Martin Dr. Edward Matthews Dr. Christopher McArdle Dr. George McCluskey III

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Dr. Leland McCluskey Dr. Christopher McIntire Dr. Amanda McPherson Dr. Sylvester McRae Dr. Samir Mewar Dr. George Miller Mr. Matthew A. Moore Dr. Richard Morse Dr. Dante Naraval Dr. Joseph Obebe Dr. Frederick Oehrlein Dr. and Mrs. Edwin L. Page Dr. A. D. Patel Dr. Bipin Patel Dr. Maheskumar Patel Dr. P. H. Patel Dr. Vaibhav Patel Mr. McDonald Plummer Jr. Dr. Michael Postma Dr. Charles G. Ray III Dr. Aditya Reddy Dr. and Mrs. Richard Robbins Dr. Gary Rogers Mrs. Deborah Saylor Dr. Charles Scarborough Dr. John Scuba Dr. Hiren Shah Dr. George Shannon Dr. Jagdish R. Sidhpura Dr. and Mrs. B. Russell Simmons Dr. Mike Sims St. Francis Medical Executive Committee Mr. Dave B. Steele Dr. John R. Stephenson Dr. John Stich Dr. William Taylor Dr. Charles Teague Dr. Shankar Thiruppath Dr. and Mrs. Jack Tidwell Dr. George P. Tkalych Dr. and Mrs. David W. Varner Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Wade Wallace Dr. Erik Westerlund Dr. William Willett Dr. Lawrence Williams Dr. Luther Wolff III Dr. Luther Wolff Jr. Dr. Roland Wong Dr. George Zimmerman

Community Leaders and Foundations Mr. and Mrs. Philip M. Adams Mr. and Mrs. T. Ed Adams Aflac Foundation Mrs. Cathy M. Ahr Mr. and Mrs. Jay Alexander Mr. and Mrs. Richard Alexander

Mr. and Mrs. W. Mizell Alexander Dr. Mae Allen Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Amos John B. & Elena D. Amos Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. J. Shelby Amos II Mr. and Mrs. Lynn F. Avery Mr. and Mrs. Willis M. Ball Mrs. Jacqueline Bellamy Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bickerstaff Mr. Richard H. Bickerstaff Mr. Richard H. Bickerstaff Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Bickerstaff Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Bickerstaff Mr. and Mrs. Tom B. Black Mr. and Mrs. Wilson W. Blackmon Mr. and Mrs. James H. Blanchard Mr. and Mrs. Richard Y. Bradley Briscoe Family Foundation in memory of Charles L. Briscoe Mrs. Kathleen L. Broda Mr. and Mrs. David Brown Mr. Thomas C. Buchan Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Buck III Ms. Janice L. Bunt Mr. and Mrs. James Buntin Mrs. Nancy Sullivan Burgin in memory of Dr. and Mrs. James H. Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Otis B. Burnham Col. (Ret.) and Mrs. Michael J. Burns Mr. Roy Butler Mrs. Sarah T. Butler Mr. and Mrs. Stephen T. Butler Ms. Bernice L. Butts Mr. and Mrs. Cason Callaway Ms. Jodi O. Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Cardin Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Carlson Mr. William Cawthorne Mr. J. Edgar Chancellor Containers by Reaves Ms. Cornelia Coar Mrs. Rita Cobb Mr. Ken Cole Mr. and Mrs. James T. Coppage Mr. and Mrs. Lovick P. Corn Mr. Billy J. Cotton Mr. Glenn W. Coulter Mr. and Mrs. Elroy Cox Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cumiskey Mr. Mario and Dr. Yolanda Davis Ms. Angel Lee Degree Mr. and Mrs. Mike Dehner Ms. Jeanne H. Dickey Mr. William E. Dillard Jr. Mr. G. Michael Dillon Mr. Derryl Dismukes Ms. Shirley Dismukes Mrs. Connie Dudley

Ms. Carol L. Duke Duke and the Doctor, Inc. Mr. Dennis Durham Mrs. Bettie H. Eddy Mr. and Mrs. Frank Etheridge III Ms. Susan Farmer Mrs. Moselle Fletcher Mildred Miller Fort Foundation, Inc. Mrs. Bonnie Franco Mr. and Mrs. Robert Galer Georgia Power Foundation Mr. Eric Fullerton Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Gilson Jr. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Gilson Mrs. Cecelia Glaubitz Mr. and Mrs. William Grady Mr. and Mrs. Patrick D. Graham Mr. Marc J. Grenier Ms. Laura P. Hagood Mr. and Mrs. William I. Hagood III Mr. Brian Hall Mr. and Mrs. Kerry Hand Mr. Christopher Hardwick Mr. and Mrs. J. Anderson Harp Mr. Ryland Harrelson Mr. and Mrs. Marion S. Hart Mr. and Mrs. J. Madden Hatcher Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hecht Mr. and Mrs. Woodie V. Hendrix Mr. Kenneth M. Henson Jr. Mr. Chuck Herrick Ms. Jill Hiers Mr. Mark G. Holladay Mr. and Mrs. Selvin Hollingsworth Mr. and Mrs. John S. Holt Jr.足 Ms. Geraldine Howard Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Huff Jr. Human Performance and Rehabilitation Centers, Inc. Mr. John P. Illges III John P. & Dorothy S. Illges Foundation, Inc. Mr. Kent Illges Norman S. and Emmy Lou P. Illges Foundation Mrs. Harry Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Lee Jackson Mr. Jeremy Jeffery Mrs. Evelyn Jirasakiran Mr. Joseph L. Johnson Mrs. Kristie Johnson Mr. and Mrs. W. Randall Jones The Jordan Foundation Mr. and Mrs. C. Dexter Jordan Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James R. Jordan Mrs. Linda Jordan Mrs. Erwin Key Mr. and Mrs. James W. Key Ms. Kathryn Kirkpatrick

Mr. Robert Knight Mr. and Mrs. R. Justin Krieg Mr. and Mrs. Mason Houghland Lampton Mr. Randy J. Landry Ms. Wendy LaPierre Mrs. Brenda Lee Dr. and Mrs. Chong S. Lee Mr. Eddie T. Lindsey Mr. and Mrs. Tony Link The Lipham Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Neal Littlejohn Mrs. Teresa Loney Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. Lumpkin III Mr. and Mrs. John C. Martin II Mr. Thomas A. Mayton in memory of Mrs. Annie Romeo Mayton Mrs. Laura McCaghren Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McClure Dr. and Mrs. Brian McCluskey Mr. and Mrs. George M. McCluskey Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles McDaniel Jr. McLaurin and McLaurin, DDS, PC Mid Georgia Ambulance Lois E. and R. Duke Miller Family Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Miller Mrs. Polly Corn Miller Mr. W. Walter Miller Mrs. Joannie Minter Mrs. Joan C. Mitchell Mr. J. Madison Mize Mr. and Mrs. Larry Mize Ms. Angel Moore Mr. Jerry Morris Mrs. Marie T. Moshell Mr. and Mrs. Turner Moshell Mr. Steven G. Moss Mr. and Mrs. Jack K. Myers Mr. Sam Naidoo Ms. Amy Neff Mrs. Amy Nickel Mrs. Francis A. Norman Mr. and Mrs. Steven Norman Dr. and Mrs. Eddie Obleton Mr. and Mrs. Hugh L. Page Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Page Mr. Ben H. Parham Mr. J. D 足 aniel Parker Mr. and Mrs. Jack M. Passailaigue Jr. Mr. Michael W. Patrick Mrs. Martha Paull Mr. and Mrs. Jack J. Pease III Mr. Samuel D. Pennell Mr. Larry Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Stanley P. Piesla Jr. Ms. Emma Jo Ploeger Col. (Ret.) R. George Plummer Mr. and Mrs. William D. Porter

Ms. Cindy H. Powell Mrs. Meg Poydasheff Mrs. Jory Prather Mr. and Mrs. Robert Price Mr. and Mrs. Alan C. Ramsay Jr. Ms. Shirley P. Randall Mr. and Mrs. T. Samuel Rawls Jr. Mrs. Jessica Ray Ms. Joan Swift Redmond Ms. Gwen F. Reid Mr. and Mrs. George H. Reynolds II Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Richard Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Chandler Riley Mrs. Monika Sanders Mr. and Mrs. John F. Sands Mr. and Mrs. Claude G. Scarbrough III Mr. and Mrs. William P. Scarbrough Mr. and Mrs. Otis J. Scarborough Mrs. Maxine Schiffman Mr. Todd Schuster Mr. Larry D. Screws Dr. and Mrs. John Scuba Mr. and Mrs. Willie E. Seay Mr. Lee Sessions Mr. and Mrs. Len Sexton Mr. and Mrs. John A. Shinkle Ms. Vickie Silva Ms. Marybelle Simmons Sisters of Mercy Mr. Andrew W. Slavens Mrs. Mary Smajd Mr. Jerry F. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Smith Ms. Whitney L. Smith Mr. Tracy E. D. Spencer Ms. Kimberly A. Springer Mr. and Mrs. J. Edward Sprouse Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Staples St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary Mr. and Mrs. William O. Stevens Mrs. Pam Stokes Mr. and Mrs. Clifford J. Swift III Mr. and Mrs. Mathews D. Swift Swift-Illges Foundation, Inc. Synovus Foundation Mr. James H. Taff Ms. Eugenia S. Taras Mr. Bohdan Z. Tataryn Mrs. T. Earl Taylor Ms. Patty K. Taylor Mr. J. Philip Thayer Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John P. Thayer Mr. and Mrs. Bob Thomas Mr. and Mrs. James W. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Jim Thompson Ms. Misty W. Tibbitt Mr. Paul Todd Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Tomlin Mr. and Mrs. Phil Tomlinson

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Caring Contributors

Dr. and Mrs. Jeff Travis Mr. and Mrs. Billy G. Turner Miss Ashley Seguin Turner Mr. and Mrs. D. Abbott Turner II Mr. and Mrs. D. Abbott Turner III Hooper Turner Family Mr. and Mrs. Jack Turner Mr. and Mrs. John T. Turner Mr. and Mrs. William B. Turner Mr. and Mrs. William B. Turner Jr. Ms. Marianne Turner Mr. and Mrs. W. Clark Turner Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Ussery Mr. Barry A. Vance Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Waddell Mrs. Byron Waddell Mr. George E. Wade III Mr. and Mrs. John W. Walden Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn C. Wallace Mr. and Mrs. Mark B. Walter Ms. Nicole Acosta Warner Ms. Vickie L. Watson Mrs. Lisa White & Family Mr. Gregory C. Whitfield Ms. Clare B. Williams Ms. Elizabeth Worth Williams Mr. and Mrs. James T. Williams Mr. John D. Williams Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Wilson Major and Mrs. Lubert Wing Maj. (Ret.) and Mrs. Walter Wojdakowski Dr. and Mrs. Max Wolf Ms. Faye B. Woodruff Mr. J. Barnett Woodruff J. W. & Ethel I. Woodruff Foundation The J. Barnett Woodruff Grantor Trust Ray M. and Jane R. Wright Charitable Foundation Ms. Geraldine Wright Mr. and Mrs. James D. Yancey Mrs. Gayle Yarbrough Ms. Sharon Young

Hospital Management Mrs. Amy Adams Mr. William A. Bence Ms. Deborah Blaikner Mr. Tom Bolger Mrs. Theresa Boyd Mrs. Pam Burns Dr. John J. Drew III Mrs. Barbara Fortson Mrs. Kathryn Fussell Mrs. Linda Glass Mrs. Paige Harford Mr. Sonny Harris Mrs. Patricia Hunt Mrs. Ashley Ingram Mr. Jon Jager

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Mrs. Tricia Jeffcoat Ms. Melanie Jones Ms. Angie King Mr. Joe McCrea Mrs. Yolanda McGee Mr. Rex Milner Mr. Dennis Polattie Mrs. Kathy Riley Mrs. Deanna Robinson Ms. Patricia B. Simmons Mrs. Lynn Thompson Ms. Delicia Williams Mrs. Jill Yates

Dr. and Mrs. Ashok Kumar Mrs. Sandra H. Loiselle Mr. W. Walter Miller Mr. and Mrs. David C. Rayfield Dr. S. Anderson Roddenbery V Mrs. Melissa Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Huel A. White III Ms. Katherine Woodruff Williams Dr. and Mrs. Luther H. Wolff III

Partner

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Martin II Mr. and Mrs. Bart Middlebrooks Mrs. Marie T. Moshell

Dr. Ferdinand Q. Alcaide Mr. and Mrs. Richard Y. Bradley Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Calhoun Mr. and Mrs. Bryan S. Christopher LTC. (Ret.) and Mrs. Terrence B. Gumbert Dr. Michael Hagues Mr. and Mrs. J. Madden Hatcher III Mr. and Mrs. Jason M. Kelly Dr. Folarin A. Olubowale Ultracare Medical Office Mr. J. Daniel Parker Jr. Mr. C. L. Pierson III Mrs. Richenda Kelly Strauss Mr. and Mrs. Hooper A. Turner Jr. Dr. and Mrs. W. David Varner Jr. Ms. Julie Woodruff Mr. and Mrs. Joel O. Wooten Dr. and Mrs. George W. Zimmerman

Friend

Advocate

2013 St. Francis Membership Society Champion

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen T. Butler The McClure Family Foundation Mr. Chuck McClure Mr. Joseph McClure Mrs. Peggy Moore Mr. and Mrs. Alan C. Ramsay

Steward

Mr. and Mrs. Shelby Amos Shelby and Wanda Amos Foundation Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Bickerstaff Mr. and Mrs. J. Manning Culpepper Mr. Tom Flowers Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Gilson Jr. Dr. and Mrs. William H. Hayes Mr. and Mrs. James R. Jordan Mrs. Elizabeth L. King Mr. Mason H. Lampton Dr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Link Dr. and Mrs. Leland C. McCluskey Pezold Family Foundation Mrs. T. Samuel Rawls Jr. Mr. and Mrs. G. Benjamin Saunders Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John P. Thayer Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Jack G. Turner

Leader

Mr. Richard H. Bickerstaff Mr. and Mrs. Wilson W. Blackmon Dr. and Mrs. Philip L. Brewer Dr. and Mrs. J. Bruce Carr Mrs. Elizabeth T. Corn Mrs. Lula Huff Mr. C. Dexter Jordan Jr. Mr. James W. Key

Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Adams Mr. and Mrs. W. Mizell Alexander Mr. Pete Berry Mr. and Mrs. James J. W. Biggers Jr. Ms. Patty H. Branch Ray Brinegar Builder Mrs. Kathleen L. Broda Mrs. Margaret June Ellis Mrs. Carol Flournoy Mr. Robert L. Griffin Mr. and Mrs. Stephen F. Hall Dr. and Mrs. James P. Hannahan Ms. Judy I. Hardin Dr. and Mrs. Jay Harris Mr. and Mrs. J. Madden Hatcher Jr. Mrs. Stanley Hirsch Mr. and Mrs. William C. Huff Mr. C. Lamar Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Gary A. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Randall Jones Mr. and Mrs. David M. Jordan Mr. and Mrs. Hugh G. Kennedy The Honorable and Mrs. Warner L. Kennon Dr. and Mrs. Cameron Kersey Mr. and Mrs. Larry A. King

Miss Meredith L. King Mr. and Mrs. John G. Laughbaum Mrs. Donald M. Leebern Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lemieux Mr. and Mrs. Neal Littlejohn Mr. Robert C. Martin Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Sam L. Massey Mr. Thomas A. Mayton In memory of Mrs. Annie Romeo Mayton Mr. and Mrs. Morris Mullin Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Nobles Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Philips Mr. and Mrs. William C. Pound Mrs. Marjorie Richardson Mrs. Charlie Frank Riley Mr. and Mrs. Frank Romeo Mrs. Bobbie Schladensky Mr. and Mrs. Homer Shuler Dr. and Mrs. Hollis Daniel Sigman Dr. and Mrs. David Sorkey Ms. Patty K. Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Billy G. Turner Dr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Wade Jr. Mr. George E. Wade III Mr. and Mrs. Mal Waldrep Christine D. Weaver Mr. and Mrs. Ben F. Williams Jr. Mr. and Mrs. W. Richard Wilson

Member

Mrs. Lynda M. Alford Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Auerbach Miss Sara Berry Mrs. Nancy Bunton Mrs. Martha Cargill Mr. and Mrs. David A. Cartledge Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Deal Judge and Mrs. Kenneth B. Followill Mr. Mark Foster Mrs. Patricia S. Hudspeth Dr. William P. Kendall Mrs. Helen Neal Kleiber Mr. Richard Lane Mrs. David Laney Miss Katherine Martin Mr. and Mrs. Travis C. Miller Dr. Donald R. Moeller Mr. and Mrs. Kenny L. Moore Mr. and Mrs. James H. Motos Mr. and Mrs. Steve Norman Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Keith H. Norred Mr. and Mrs. James Key Pound Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Raines Mr. Ricky Spano Mr. and Mrs. Travis F. Wade Mr. Robert H. Wright Jr.

honorariums

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Amos Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Norman

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. David Blanchard Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Norman

In honor of Mrs. Connie Van Blarcum Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Norman

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Chancellor Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Norman

In honor of Drs. Ben and Kathryn Cheek Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Norman

In honor of Mr. and Mrs Bradford W. Collins Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Norman

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Daffin Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Norman

In honor of Mrs. Frank Foley Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Norman

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Gunby Garrard Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Norman

In honor of Ms. Wren Gilliam Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Norman

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Graham Miss Julie King

In honor of Mrs. F. S. Greene Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Norman

In honor of Dr. and Mrs. William M. Harper Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Norman

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. John Illges Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Norman

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Kent Illges Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Norman

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Illges Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Norman In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Kamensky Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Norman In honor of Judge and Mrs. Warner Kennon Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Norman In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Allen W. Layfield Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Norman In honor of Dr. George Lipscomb Mr. and Mrs. Max Wolf and Family In honor of Dr. and Mrs. Brian McCluskey Miss Julie King In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Melton Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Norman In honor of Mrs. Susan Metcalf Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Norman In honor of Mrs. Frederick M. Miller Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Norman In honor of Dr. and Mrs. F. A. Norman Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Norman In honor of Mrs. Betsy Norman and Mr. Dan Mattox Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Norman In honor of Mrs. F. A. Norman Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Norman In honor of Lt. Col. Ray M. Ott Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Norman

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Caring Contributors In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Russell Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Norman In honor of Mr. and Mrs. John Schley Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Norman In honor of Mrs. Linda Shinkle Mr. and Mrs. Steve Norman Jr. In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stone Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Norman In honor of Mrs. Benjamin Davis Tyler Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Norman

Memorials

In memory of Mr. Richard H. Bickerstaff Dr. and Mrs. Philip L. Brewer In memory of Ms. Gwen Bridges Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Jones Mr. and Mrs. Buck Taylor In memory of Mrs. Sarah Routon Fortson Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Lawhorne Jr. In memory of Mr. Jim Jordan Mr. and Mrs. Dan Parker

In honor of Dr. and Mrs. James Venable Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Norman

In memory of Mrs. Kyle Kathryn Kean Mrs. Kim Hannah Dr. and Mrs. A.C. Alvarez Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ussery Mr. and Mrs. James E. McVay

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Stacy Welch Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Norman

In memory of Ms. Chloe Colleen Kynard Mr. and Mrs. Ray Brinegar

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Huel White III Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Norman

In memory of Mr. Richard Patterson Mr. and Mrs. Mike Patterson

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. William White Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Norman

In memory of Mr. T. Samuel Rawls Jr. Mrs. T. Samuel Rawls Jr.

In honor of Mrs. William H. Young III Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Norman

In memory of Mr. Joe Tomlinson Mr. and Mrs. Mason Lampton In memory of Mrs. Helena Hill Tuggle Mrs. Patty Branch

In memory of Mr. D. Abbott Turner Jr. Mrs. Richenda Kelly Straus In memory of Mrs. Sue Marie Turner Mr. and Mrs. Shelby Amos Mr. and Mr. Robert Bickerstaff Mr. and Mrs. W. Reynolds Bickerstaff Ms. Patty Branch Mr. and Mrs. Albert C. Briley Dr. and Mrs. Philip L. Brewer Mr. John R. Cargill III Mr. John R. Cargill IV Mr. and Mrs. Barry M. Cammon Dr. and Mrs. J. Bruce Carr Ms. Joan Redmond and Ms. Ann Conger Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. David Jr. Mr. Eugene T. Dykes Mr. and Mrs. Kerry Hand Mr. Brian Hatcher Ms. Barbara Houser Mr. and Mrs. James W. Key Mr. and Mrs. Jack King Mr. and Mrs. Tom King Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Lawhorne Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Massey Mrs. Harry McNeel Ms. Lang Murray Mr. and Mrs. Bill Reaves Staff of the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts Dr. and Mrs. Richard Robbins Mrs. Dorothy Roush Mr. and Mrs. Claude G. Scarbrough Mr. and Mrs. John A. Shinkle Ms. Wynne Stevenson Mrs. Richenda Kelly Straus Mr. Roger Stinson (Chancellor’s) Mr. and Mrs. Philip Tomlinson Mr. and Mrs. William H. White Ms. Katherine Woodruff Williams Mr. and Mrs. James D. Yancey

Mark Your Calendar!

Visit the Mayo Clinic Mobile Exhibit Coming to St. Francis October 21 Mayo Clinic is celebrating 150 years of service. To commemorate this tremendous milestone, an interactive 1,000-square-foot mobile exhibit is traveling the country to share their story.

Mayo Clinic Care Network member St. Francis will host the exhibit 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on its main campus. Make plans to join us and learn about this powerful legacy of care and how St. Francis and Mayo Clinic are working together for you.

Visit www.wecareforlife.com for details.

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St. Francis Hospital, Inc. 2014 Board of Trustees

St. Francis Foundation 2014­­Board of Trustees

Richard Y. Bradley, Chair Audrey D. Hollingsworth, Chair-Elect/Secretary

Betsy Ramsay, Chair

2014-2015 Medical Executive Committee

Martha S. Bickerstaff Thomas B. Buck III Stephen T. Butler R. Larry Cardin Mario Davis Sara Dismuke Robert M. Gilson Jr. Robert P. Granger Mark G. Holladay John Martin Carolynn L. Obleton Edwin L. Page, MD J. Daniel Parker Jr. Bipin Patel, MD Otis J. Scarborough Michael Sims, MD William Taylor, MD J. Philip Thayer Paul Todd Betsy Ramsay, Ex-officio, Foundation Board Meredith King, Ex-officio, Auxiliary Board Chuck Briscoe, Ex-officio, Fellows Board Molly Scarbrough, Ex-officio, Women’s Advisory Board

Catherine Z. Bickerstaff H. Banks Carroll, MD Robert P. Granger Donna S. Hand Angie Hart Charles Huff C. Dexter Jordan Ashok Kumar, MD Mason Lampton Sallie Martin Leland McCluskey, MD Sylvester McRae, MD Robert Nobles Martha Paull McDonald Plummer Roy G. Plummer Meg Poydasheff Lee Sessions Linda Shinkle Lisa White Chris Woodruff Meredith King, Ex-officio, Auxiliary Board Chuck Briscoe, Ex-officio, Fellows Board Kent Illges, Emeritus George E. Wade III, Emeritus

Bipin Patel, MD Chief of Staff

John Adams, MD General Surgery Chair

Chris Tidwell, MD Pulmonary Chair

William Taylor, MD Past Chief of Staff

Kerry Paape, MD Cardiovascular Chair

Eric Westerlund, MD Spine Chair

Edwin Page, MD Chief of Staff-elect

Sylvester McRae, MD OB/GYN Chair

George Zimmerman, DO Orthopaedics Chair

Thomas Walsh, MD Chief of Surgery

PH Patel, MD Gastroenterology Chair

Frank Willett, MD Pathology Chair

Glenn Fussell, MD I/P Medicine

Wylly Killorin, MD Urology Chair

Terry Cone, MD Credentials Committee

Joe Lewis, MD Chief of O/P Medicine

Kevin King, MD Hospital Medicine Chair

Thomas Lawhorne, MD Quality Excellence Committee

Bhushit Dixit, MD Chief of Psychiatry

Drew Williams, MD Emergency M ­ edical Chair

Chris Kiggins, MD Epidemiology Committee

Neal Shirey , MD Radiology Chair

Daniel R. Blankenship, MD ENT Chair

Richard Morse, MD CME Committee

Raj Alappan, MD Nephrology Chair

Sebastian Hubbach, MD Cardiology Chair

Robert P. Granger President and CEO

Steve Beaty, MD Ophthalmology Chair

Gary Rogers, MD Anesthesia Chair

Matthew A. Moore Executive Vice President and Chief Integration Officer

Administration Robert P. Granger President and CEO Matthew A. Moore Executive Vice President and Chief Integration Officer Bobbi A. Farber, MD Chief Medical Officer Debbie Bostic, MSN, RN Senior Vice President Hospital Operations Chief Nursing Officer Greg Hembree Chief Financial Officer E. Rick Lowe Senior Vice President Operations Support, Risk Management and Compliance­ Kevin C. Sass, FACHE Senior Vice President Human Resources, Organization and Cultural Development Charles E. Christian Vice President Chief Information Officer McDonald Plummer Jr. Chief Development Officer Robert A. Prehn, PhD Vice President The Bradley Center

Bobbi A. Farber, MD Chief Medical Officer Debbie Bostic, MSN, RN Senior Vice President Hospital Operations Chief Nursing Officer Greg Hembree Chief Financial Officer E. Rick Lowe Senior Vice President Operations Support, Risk Management and Compliance­ Kevin C. Sass, FACHE Senior Vice President Human Resources, Organization and Cultural Development Charles E. Christian Vice President Chief Information Officer Jory Prather Director, Medical Staff Services Angie King Administrative Director Patient Safety/Quality

Foundation St. Francis Hospital Foundation, Inc. 2300 Manchester Expressway Suite F3 Columbus, GA 31904 www.wecareforlife.com

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