Stewardship a letter from
Jim Emack, Jr. & Mark Belcher Welcome to this year’s first issue of Stewardship magazine, which includes our annual Donor Recognition section. On pages 14- 20, we gratefully acknowledge those who have so generously supported our hospitals, programs and services through gifts to the Baptist Health Foundation. Your gifts have helped us succeed, even in these challenging economic times. And, your continued support will ensure that our health ministry will continue to provide excellent, compassionate care well into the future. In our Donor Spotlight, we offer a special salute to the memory of Dr. Joseph M. Humphries, whose generous memorial gift will continue his legacy of helping others for years to come. We’re looking ahead and planning for the future. Our cover story is a clear example. At Princeton Baptist Medical Center, where our System began 87 years ago, a $75 million investment in the hospital’s future is planned. Read how the hospital will make improvements to ensure we are prepared to accommodate tomorrow’s technological advancements. Growth at Shelby Baptist Medical Center continues. In this issue’s “Q & A” feature on pages 6-7, Shelby Baptist President David Wilson talks about the many advancements in technology and expansions the hospital has undergone over the past two years and the ongoing construction of a new patient tower. In our Hospital Spotlights, you’ll read about babies, a gala and a new health center in Calera. And did you know that seven minutes could save your life? That’s all the time it takes to complete the BHS HeartAware assessment (story on pages 22-23). The Volunteer Spotlight features the Princeton Achievers and the employees who volunteer their time to help these teens prepare for health care careers. Plus, our System Spotlight focuses on the BHS workforce initiative, which is helping improve the quality of many Alabamians’ lives. This year promises to be one of growth and great accomplishment for our hospitals, our System and our Foundation. Thank you for your interest, your support and your prayers. Without you, none of this would be possible.
Baptist Health Foundation Board of Directors Jim Emack, Jr. Thomas A. Gaskin, III, M.D. Chairman Vice Chairman Joseph L. Bynum Secretary
Lee Cooper Dr. James Moebes Mark Crosswhite Bill Morton Jack M. Dabbs, M.D. James Rainer, Jr. Bill Daniel Carolyn Reed Gene Davenport Scott Reed Joseph Downs III Kenneth Simon Tom Jernigan, Jr. Bill Stone John Kirby Larry Striplin Sandy Logan Lloyd Wilson Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, baptist health foundation Mark Belcher DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORS Alice Cox (Princeton Baptist) Don Goetz (Walker Baptist Jennifer Philpot (Shelby Baptist) Chairman, BHS Board of Trustees F. Wayne Pate President & Chief Executive officer, Baptist Health system Shane Spees Vice President, Communications & Government Relations Ross Mitchell Director, Public Relations Kaye Sutley Editorial Board Steve Gautney (President, Citizens Baptist) Keith Parrott (President, Princeton Baptist) Joel Tate (President, Walker Baptist) David Wilson (President, Shelby Baptist) art director Amy R. Bickell Bickell Design editorial contributors Cary Estes, Susan P. Moore, Tara Hulen Photography Robert Farley, Jason Wallis, Scout Branding Company, Cary Norton Contributors Jennifer Dodd (Princeton Baptist) April Holcomb (Shelby Baptist) Renae McKinney (Walker Baptist) Roxiann Ramsey (Citizens Baptist)
Sincerely
Jim Emack, Jr.
Mark Belcher
Chairman, Board of Directors
Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Baptist Health Foundation
Baptist Health Foundation
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Published by Baptist Health Foundation, Inc. a 501(c)(3) organization P.O. Box 830605 Birmingham, AL 35283-0605 205-715-5339 or 877-474-4243 www.bhsala.com/Foundation
Baptist Health Foundation Stewardship is published for friends of the hospitals of Baptist Health System. This publication is not intended to replace professional medical advice or service. Personal health problems should be discussed with your physician or other appropriate health professional. Please send address changes to: Baptist Health Foundation P.O. Box 830605 Birmingham, AL 35283-0605 HOSPITALS OF BAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEM Citizens Baptist Medical Center (Talladega, AL) Princeton Baptist Medical Center (Birmingham, AL) Shelby Baptist Medical Center (Alabaster, AL) Walker Baptist Medical Center (Jasper, AL)
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BHS Hospitals Spotlight............. Citizens Grows to Meet Area’s Increasing Diversity Princeton Gala Honors Dr. Martin Bailey Growth is the Watchword at Shelby Walker Events Support Campaign for Healthy Babies
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Donor Spotlight.....................…. . Dr. Joseph M. Humphries: Legacy of Giving Continues
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Foundation Spotlight.................. . Our Donors, the Lifeblood of Baptist Health System
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Volunteer Spotlight...........…....... Princeton Staff Volunteers to Shape Young Lives
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Program Spotlight...........…...... . 7 Minutes Can Save a Life
Interview with David Wilson.…..... Growth & Advances in Technology at Shelby BMC
Cover Story…….......................... Princeton BMC: A $75 Million Investment in the Future
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System Spotlight............…...... . Wellness is Good Business
21 on the cover: A $75 million investment in the future of Princeton Baptist Medical Center will help the hospital prepare now for ever-increasing technological advancements in health care, especially in surgical areas.
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