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NEWS Saint Agnes Hospitalist Program Grows For the past two years, Saint Agnes Administration and physicians from the HAPP and Reddy groups have been working together to identify a company with expertise in running hospitalist programs at acute care hospitals like Saint Agnes. CEP America, the same company we contract with for our ER physicians, was the unanimous choice. CEP America is a nationally recognized practice of hospitalists focused on caring for patients with acute medical conditions. It partners with health systems and hospitals across the country, several of which are in the neighboring communities of Madera, Modesto, Selma and Hanford. Our new CEP relationship officially kicked off August 1. It brings the HAPP and Reddy groups together for the first time, under the umbrella of CEP. Along with many physicians from the former HAPP and Reddy groups, CEP has brought and is actively recruiting even more hospitalists to Saint Agnes. With these additional resources and CEP’s expertise, we look forward to taking our hospitalist program to the next level.
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Congratulations to Chris Thomson, MD; Alan Birnbaum, MD; Camie Sorensen, MD, Soumya Pai, MD, and Ronaldo Ballecer, MD, for being honored with the Excellence in Patient Care award from the Medical Executive Committee!
Ronald Ballecer, MD
Soumya Pai, MD Soumya Pai, MD - Dr. Pai was recognized for the care she provided to a critically ill patient with a very complex case. During her bedside rounds, Dr. Pai took extra time to explain to staff the patient’s condition and surgical interventions. She drew pictures, changed the dressings and showed how to care for the wounds, incisions and drains. She went above and beyond in creating a positive relationship with staff, making them feel comfortable to ask questions and was very detailed in her responses. In addition, she took the time to speak with the family to comfort and provide them with thorough updates.
Ronaldo Ballecer, MD - Dr. Ballecer was recognized for his quick and timely actions to retrieve and surgically repair a patient’s nose after it was bitten off in a dog attack. Staff were very appreciative of his speedy efforts to salvage the patient’s nose. He made every attempt to ensure it would heal after surgery through hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatments. Chris Thomson, MD - Dr. Thomson was recognized for his patience and skill in caring for a patient. He showed great concern and was very informative in his attempts to care for the patient. While the patient did not survive, Dr. Thomson did all he could in serving the patient and his family through a difficult time.
Fall 2016