Stewardship Supporting the ministries of Citizens, Princeton, Shelby and Walker Baptist Medical Centers
FALL 2009/WINTER 2010
Charity Clays On Target Again A Mother’s Heart
the sky’s the limit New South Tower brings a variety of services and opportunites to Shelby Baptist
Stewardship
a letter from
Jim Emack, Jr. & Mark Belcher There is history-making news to report in this issue of Stewardship magazine— the opening of Shelby Baptist Medical Center’s new South Tower. It is the biggest single development in the history of health care in Shelby County. Please read about our new family-friendly, high-tech facility in our cover story on pages 8-11. If you were unable to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony and take a tour, you can take a virtual tour online at www.sbmcsouthtower.com. Also in this issue, we welcome Dr. Andrew Westmoreland, President of Samford University, to the Baptist Health System Board of Trustees (page 19) and congratulate BHS for receiving a “Best Places to Work” award (page19). In the Q & A section (pages 6-7) you’ll meet Scott Fenn who, since January, has filled a position that is new to BHS—Chief Integration Officer. In this role, Scott looks for ways physicians and our hospitals can work together to improve the overall care delivered to our patients. Photos and highlights of several recent Foundation events are featured on pages 12-15. The 2009 Alabama Charity Clays Shoot (page 12) raised approximately $125,000 to benefit Women’s Health at Princeton Baptist. The Princeton Heart Institute Golf Tournament (page 14) was another success— despite rain complications—and raised more than $42,000 for the PHI Community Program. And, the BHS Medical Educational Distinguished Lecture Series event gave us an opportunity to honor the careers of two outstanding BHS physicians—Dr. John M. Akin, Jr. and Dr. John M. Packard (page 15). You’ll want to mark your 2010 calendar to “save the date” for several upcoming events including: the Princeton Gala on February 6, which will be held once again at the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Birmingham (page 3); the Citizens Bass Fishing Tournament on February 20 at Lakeside Landing on Lake Logan Martin near Pell City (page 2); and the Walker Cancer Care Golf Scramble on April 9 at Musgrove Country Club in Jasper (page 5). Plus reservations are already being accepted for the 2010 Annual Charity Clays Shoot set for October 21-22, 2010. The true essence of our hospitals, the expertise of our medical staffs and the compassion and excellence of our employees has never been more evident than in Sharon Abbott’s story (page 20). Her experience is a moving example of the dramatic difference our hospitals and staffs make in people’s lives and drives home the importance of our role as supporters of this health ministry. During this season of giving, please remember the life-saving work that occurs on a daily basis at Princeton, Shelby, Walker and Citizens Baptist Medical Centers. We invite you to be part of that important work through a gift to the Baptist Health Foundation. Thanks to your support, we are – and will continue to – answer the call of those in need.
Sincerely
Jim H. Emack, Jr.
Mark D. Belcher
Chairman, Board of Directors
Chief Development Officer
Baptist Health Foundation
Baptist Health Foundation
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Baptist Health Foundation Board of Directors Jim Emack, Jr. Thomas A. Gaskin, III, M.D. Chairman Vice Chairman Joseph L. Bynum Secretary
Lee Cooper Bill Morton Mark Crosswhite F. Wayne Pate Jack M. Dabbs, M.D. James Rainer, Jr. Bill Daniel Carolyn Reed Gene Davenport Scott Reed Joseph Downs III Kenneth Simon Tom Jernigan, Jr. Lee Smith John Kirby Bill Stone Sandy Logan Larry Striplin Dr. James Moebes Lloyd Wilson Chief Development Officer, baptist health foundation Mark Belcher DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Jennifer Philpot 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) Bob Phillips (Administrator, Walker Baptist) David Wilson (President, Shelby Baptist) art director Amy R. Bickell Bickell Design editorial contributors Cary Estes, Susan P. Moore Photography Robert Farley, Russ Johnson Contributors Kelly Arnette (System Office) Jennifer Dodd (Princeton Baptist) April Weaver (Shelby Baptist) Renae McKinney (Walker Baptist) Roxiann Ramsey (Citizens Baptist) 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, Ala.) Princeton Baptist Medical Center (Birmingham, Ala.) Shelby Baptist Medical Center (Alabaster, Ala.) Walker Baptist Medical Center (Jasper, Ala.)
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BHS Hospitals Spotlight............. Citizens: Granting Wishes with Fishes Princeton: Save the Date for Gala 2010 Shelby: Sports Medicine Has a Home Field Advantage Walker: A Hole in One for Everyone
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Interview with Scott Fenn....…..... Future of Baptist Health Centers and Electronic Health Records
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Cover Story…….......................... At Shelby Baptist—The Sky’s the Limit
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Foundation Spotlight.................. . Alabama Charity Clays “On Target” Again PHI Golf Tournament Lectureship Series Honors Drs. Akin and Packard
Mobile Wellness Van Expands Outreach
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Donor Tribute..................…...... . Gifts Received June 1-October 31, 2009
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System Spotlight............…...... . BHS Named a Best Place to Work Samford President Dr. Westmoreland Joins BHS Board
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Program Spotlight............…..... . A Mother’s Heart
on the cover: The opening of Shelby Baptist Medical Center’s new South Tower for patients on December 1 is the latest of a number of advancements in health care for the residents of Shelby and surrounding counties.
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princeton BMC
granting
wıshes with
fıshes
above: Professional guide fisherman Rusty
Citizens BMC Bass Fishing Tournament to raise money for vital equipment
Burroughs will help plan the February 20 Citizens Baptist tournament.
addition to our hospital,” said Citizens Baptist
Dr. David Fitzgerald
surgeon Dr. Ched Singleton. This technology will enable physicians to perform lymphatic mapping, which is a proce-
Committee members Dr. and Mrs. James Lasker Mr. and Mrs. Keith Parrott Dr. and Mrs. Tommy Tomlinson Dr. and Mrs. Randy Real Dr. Russ Holman Dr. and Mrs. Farrell Mendelsohn Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shufflebarger Mr. and Mrs. Scott Fenn
dure that provides a “roadmap” of the lymphatic system and lymph nodes that helps physicians treat patients with various kinds of cancers. The gamma probe technology is especially helpful in the treatment of breast cancer. “When treating breast cancer surgically, we also evaluate the lymph nodes,” said Dr. Singleton. “Historically, this meant removing all or at least many of the lymph nodes. This can cause Even if the big one gets away in the wa-
organize the Bass Tournament. Before devot-
ter, the upcoming Citizens Baptist Medical Cen-
ing his skills fulltime to fishing, Burroughs was a
“With a gamma probe, it is possible to de-
ter Bass Fishing Tournament will land a big win
history teacher and head football and baseball
tect and remove only the first or “sentinel” node
for the hospital.
coach at Jacksonville High School. Today, he
or nodes, thus lessening the risk of complica-
swelling and other complications.
This inaugural fundrais-
fishes regularly – at least four
ing event for the hospital is
days a week – and has earned
“Similarly, in parathyroid surgery, the gam-
scheduled to be held Saturday,
winning honors in a number
ma probe has proven to be very helpful. It en-
February 20, 2010 at Lakeside
of professional fishing tourna-
ables a surgeon to direct his or her attention to a
Landing on Lake Logan Martin,
ments around the country.
particular, more defined area of the neck instead
off Highway 231 near Pell City.
A total of more than
tions for the patient.
of dissecting the entire neck.”
Proceeds from the tour-
$5,000 in prizes will be award-
“We’re excited about holding our first Bass
nament will be used by Citizens
ed to winners in a number of
Tournament fundraiser and having this opportu-
Baptist to purchase a gamma
categories at Citizens Baptist’s
nity to host a top-notch event for our commu-
probe. This highly sophisti-
Bass Fishing Tournament, in-
nity,” said Citizens Baptist President Steve Gaut-
cluding “Biggest Fish,” “Over-
ney. “We look forward to drawing fishermen from
all Largest Catch” and more.
throughout the southeast to our tournament and
But the big winners in this
to Talladega County.”
cated technology is used during surgical procedures to help
Dr. Ched Singleton
people suffering from breast cancer and a number of other diseases. Professional guide fisherman and winner of last year’s national American Bass Anglers tournament, Rusty Burroughs, is helping the hospital
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tournament will be the patients who will benefit
For more information on the Citizens Baptist
from the new equipment purchased with tourna-
Bass Fishing Tournament or sponsorship oppor-
ment proceeds.
tunities, call Roxiann Ramsey at 256-761-4664
“The gamma probe will be an important
or email Roxiann.Ramsey@bhsala.com.
For further information or to make a reservation, please contact the Baptist Health Foundation, 205-715-5431. Gold: $10,000 table for ten, first circle seating Bronze: $5,000 table for eight, preferred seating Individual: $250 Fall 2009/Winter 2010 3
Serving the Needs of the Community
Serving the Needs of the Community
citizens BMC
hospitalsspotlight
Anxiously awaiting next year’s
hospitalsspotlight
Walker Cancer Care Golf Tournament
Shelby Baptist expands its sports medicine programs in order to better serve the surrounding community
with area high school football games. Injured
medicine care, it is best done locally; it’s much
athletes can be seen that evening in an outpa-
more effective and efficient.”
tient ER setting, complete with radiology and
Football—at all levels—is responsible for
MRI imaging capabilities. Any needed physical
a significant number of sports-related injuries
therapy can be set up to begin immediately, even
treated at Shelby Baptist. But as Dr. Heath Hale,
through the weekend.
of Shelby Baptist Sports Medicine & Family Med-
and a member of the Baptist Health Foundation Board. “You’re out there enjoying the day with people you like being with, but more importantly, you’re having fun for a good cause.”
a
hole-in-one for everyone
The cause is what drives DeAnna Bagwell, Baptist Health Center administrator for the Walker County market. DeAnna acts as a tournament coordinator along with Kelly Strickland of the Southeast Cancer Network. DeAnna says it’s inspiring to see the many ways the money raised by the tournament – usu-
Dr. Michael Patterson, a former Florida
icine is quick to point out, athletic-related injuries
ally around $7,500 – assists patients in need. In
State football player and a sports medicine fel-
extend far beyond football. And so the sports
addition to providing such basic items as medi-
Physically active people of all ages want
lowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with Lemak
medicine services provided by Shelby Baptist do
cations and medical equipment, she said the
to remain on the go. But they do not want to
Sports Medicine, is one of the physicians helping
the same.
funds also have been used for personal needs,
have to go too far in order to stay that way.
expand the sports medicine services available in
For people in Shelby County and surround-
the area.
walker BMC
home-field advantage
and Harold Beasley.
such as gas money for patients to drive to and
“It’s not just the football player that we treat.
from the clinic.
We care for athletes of all ages and all types of
ing communities who have sustained sports-
“Sports medicine is about patient care and
sports injuries,” Dr. Hale said. “Everybody tries
“This tournament is near and dear to my
related injuries, there is a more convenient so-
availability, and being able to get those patients
to stay young, and people are more active these
heart,” DeAnna says. “These are people I know
lution than traveling down traffic-filled highways
seen quickly and treated appropriately,” Dr. Pat-
days. That population includes anyone from pre-
personally; people who I’ve touched and held
into Birmingham for help. Shelby Baptist Medical
terson said. “If treatment requires driving a long
teens to senior adults who are jogging or engag-
and cried with and had coffee with and helped
Center is expanding its sports medicine pro-
way and it takes a long time to go back and forth,
ing in all sorts of physical activities. Every patient
out of their car. So I love doing this tournament—
grams and services.
the patient’s outcome can be diminished. When
is not a football player. But everyone should be
for them.”
For a number of years, Shelby Baptist has
you have a population that is growing, as it is
able to get superior sports medicine care for
provided “Friday Night Clinics” in conjunction
in Shelby County, and there is a need for sports
whatever their injury might be.”
This golf tournament makes all this and more possible and helps improve the lives of the patients seen by the three Walker Cancer Care physicians, Dr. Michael Garcia (medical oncologist, Baptist Health Centers), Dr. Joelle Hamilton (medical oncologist, Baptist Health Centers) and Dr. Shelby P. Sanford (radiation oncologist, Southeast Cancer Network). “When we identify a patient’s need, whatever that need may be, we arrange to have a
The annual Walker Cancer Care golf tournament provides fun for the players while benefiting area patients in need
local vendor provide the item or service. Then, we handle payment directly to the vendor,” DeAnna says. “We haven’t come across a single vendor in the community who won’t do that with us. Everyone has been very cooperative. They know about our tournament, and they know the
In golf terms it is called a “preferred
tournaments, but this one just has a different feel,
good that comes of it. It’s worked out beautifully.”
lie”— a practice that allows players to improve
because the entire community is behind it. They
But the scope of the tournament extends
the position of their ball on the course without
have a great turnout, and it’s well organized. It’s
far beyond Walker County. According to DeAn-
receiving a penalty.
a delightful tournament to play in.”
na, approximately two-thirds of the golfers who
Dr. Heath Hale (above, middle)
For the past seven years the Walker Cancer
The eighth annual Walker Cancer Care golf
and Dr. Michael Patterson (right) are
Care golf scramble has provided its own version
tournament will be held April 9, 2010 at Musgrove
helping expand sports medicine services
of this concept—a tournament that improves the
Country Club in Jasper. Lunch will be served, fol-
“There’s no one with a bigger heart than
in Shelby and surrounding counties.
lives of area residents. The annual event raises
lowed by a noon shotgun start, and dinner will be
a golfer,” DeAnna says. “For them it’s a day to
funds used to help cancer patients in need.
provided by a local restaurant. Participants will
play golf, but the ‘extra icing on the cake’ is that
be able to win a variety of prizes, in addition to
someone in our community will personally benefit
enjoying an afternoon of golf.
from their involvement.”
“The tournament has become a popular community event,” says Greg Benefield,
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an account executive at Lamar Advertising
“It’s a lot of fun,” says Joe Downs, managing
who participates each year. “I play in a lot of
principle of Downs and Company CPAs in Jasper
participate each year travel from outside Walker County, including a few from outside Alabama.
For more information on the Walker Cancer Care golf tournament, call 205-387-0707.
Fall 2009/Winter 2010 5
Serving the Needs of the Community
Serving the Needs of the Community
shelby BMC
are (l-r): Kelly Strickland, DeAnna Bagwell, Joe Downs
interview
Scott Fenn talks about Baptist Health Centers and the amazing new world of electronic medical records
Scott Fenn joined Baptist Health System in January as chief integration officer. In this new role, he serves as a bridge
from being only a primary-care physician or-
expertise than is typically found in an indepen-
what the future of health care in America will
between physicians and hospitals, aligning the inpatient and ambulatory clinical strategies across all aspects of the care continuum. A native of Jackson,
ganization to being one that is approximately
dent practice.
be like. One problem that has existed in the past
Mississippi, Scott graduated from Baylor University and earned his Masters of Healthcare Administration at Washington University in St. Louis. Before
one-third specialists. We have added surgeons,
Part of what we offer through BHC is a
is the lack of uniform standards within the elec-
coming to Baptist, he spent 18 years in various positions at Memorial Hermann Healthcare System in Houston including CEO of the health system’s
urologists, dermatologists, oncologists and many
management-services organization called Phy-
tronic health record world and the many differ-
aligned Physician Organization (Health Network Providers) with approximately 3,200 physician members. Scott brings that experience and boundless
other specialties and have physicians now in 47
sician First. We provide patient billing and col-
ent information systems that make a hospital
enthusiasm for his job to Baptist, where he seeks to continue the growth of the Baptist Health Centers and help establish an electronic medical record
locations throughout central Alabama. We are
lections, staffing, recruiting and credentialing
and physician clinic operate efficiently.
system that will improve the quality of care for BHS patients.
one of the largest physician groups in the state,
services to free up valuable time physicians can
Now there is consolidation within the
and one of the oldest management services or-
spend caring for their patients. And in 2010, we
health care industry and a focus by health sys-
ganizations in the southeastern United States.
will be able to offer electronic health records ca-
tems like Baptist on finding one common pa-
pabilities through NextGen.
tient care record solution for our patients, so
Q A
Your title is Chief Integration Officer. What exactly does that mean?
It’s a new title among major health systems around the country. The chief integration officer looks at how physicians and our hospitals can work together to improve the overall care delivered to our patients. Too often in the past, hospital systems were predominantly focused on their strategies, and less about the key role physicians could play. But, in today’s health
Our System is interested in a high quality of care, being efficient with our resources and in doing things that provide for the best patient-care experience.
A
One of the most gratifying things I have learned
than we do, and they have innovative ideas on
about the physicians at Baptist is their com-
how to improve collaboration. At Baptist, we want
mitment to quality care for their patients. I’ve
to listen to what our physicians have to say, en-
also found them to be engaging, personable
courage their input in hospital strategies, and
and genuine. Our System is interested in a high
share information before decisions are finalized.
quality of care, being efficient with our resourc-
care arena, there needs to be more collabora-
es and in doing things that provide for the best
tion with physicians. So as chief integration
patient-care experience. So are our physicians.
officer, my job is to work seamlessly with phy-
And, Baptist Health System can do that with
sicians and hospitals across our System to pro-
our four hospitals and 600 physicians in a way I
vide greater efficiency and higher-quality care
believe no other hospital or health system can
for our patients.
do in Alabama.
Q
What have you discovered about Baptist Health System during your first year here?
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Sometimes we look at physicians only as clinicians, but they are actually intelligent small business owners as well. They have great ideas about how to improve processes and efficiency. They understand health reform issues well and reimbursement, sometimes even better
Q A
Can you provide an update on the growth of the Baptist Health Centers?
Q A
How is BHC helping physicians and improving patient care?
Many physicians are looking for new opportunities to partner with a health care system like Baptist. They need efficiencies, not only in the way they are able to purchase their supplies and run their practices, but also in the way they contract with employers, payers and so forth. The paperwork and the increasing government regulations have become overwhelming; it is almost impossible for a physician running a small practice to keep track of all of the changes. Baptist is committed to helping our physi-
Q A
How will electronic health records (EHR) benefit patients?
they can have easy access to the data they need when and where it’s needed. Perhaps in the not too distant future patients will even keep their health information on a smart card or a jump drive that they take to different specialists and to the hospital. Baptist is working to be the first in Ala-
Our EHR will make it possible for data to flow
bama to provide this advantage to our physi-
seamlessly back and forth from our hospitals to
cians and patients who deserve this level of
our physicians’ offices. This will include lab re-
clinical integration and caregiver collaboration.
sults reporting, disease management tracking,
And, in fact, Medicare is requiring all physicians
Our EHR will make it possible for data to flow seamlessly back and forth from our hospitals to our physicians’ offices.
cians and their staffs remain up-to-date on
Baptist Health Centers (BHC) was founded in
regulations and payment changes that seem to
e-prescriptions to pharmacies and so forth –
to have electronic health records in place by
1994 with a strategy to align with physicians
be happening almost monthly. Our goal is to
all of which work to improve patient care. As
2015. We are committed to supporting our phy-
who were interested in having some of their
provide the highest level of service and qual-
an industry, health care must become more
sicians, who in turn will help us support quality,
administrative burdens alleviated. We have
ity to our physicians using state-of-the-art
efficient in the way documentation flows be-
which will support growth, and which will ulti-
grown from a few dozen physicians to more
electronic medical records systems and allow-
tween the payer, the government, the hospital,
mately provide better care for our patients and
than 90 as of this fall. We have also diversified
ing greater access to practice management
the physician and the patient. I believe this is
the communities we serve. Fall 2009/Winter 2010 7
coverstory
the sky’s the limit
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New South Tower brings a variety of services and opportunities to Shelby Baptist B y C a r y E s t e s | P h o t o s b y R o b e r t Fa r l e y
Shelby Baptist Medical Center is growing up. Literally.
In order to meet the needs of the burgeoning surrounding community, but faced with a limited amount of space in which to expand outward, Shelby Baptist recently put the finishing touches on the gleaming
new four-story, 175,000-square-foot South Tower. Perched atop the hospital’s emergency department, which is less than four years old itself, the new South Tower stands as a glistening reminder to those who pass by on busy U.S. Highway 31 that Shelby Baptist is committed to growing right along with the Shelby community. “We set out 3½ years ago to create a master plan to accommodate the projected growth in our market area,” Shelby Baptist President David C. Wilson said. “We looked at our services and where we needed to be.
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coverstory clockwise: A bay of windows brings sunlight into the new corridor leading from the main hospital building to the new South Tower. Sixteen new intensive care rooms doubled the ICU capacity. The beautifully appointed rooms in the South Tower are spacious, comfortable and offer a less “institutional” atmosphere for patients and families. Waiting rooms in the South Tower are large and comfortable for families and friends waiting to visit loved ones. “And now abide faith, hope, love…” are tenets the staff at Shelby Baptist bring to life every day as they minister to their patients. opposite page: centrally located nurses stations in the South Tower provide room for storage and easy access to patients
“The master plan included building a new emergency department, women’s center, car-
members to more comfortably stay with their loved one through the night.
diology suite, parking deck and bed tower. The
The South Tower also provides an addi-
opening of the South Tower actually represents
tional 16 intensive care beds in a new medical
the culmination of that phase of our master
intensive care unit. Dr. Connolly said this ex-
plan—a plan we created to meet the needs of
pansion will greatly improve the ability of Shelby
the growing community.”
Baptist to care for critically ill patients.
n An enclosed, climate-controlled pedestrian bridge that leads from the parking deck to the South Tower n A conveniently located patient pick-up and drop-off area
n
A new helipad
There also are several personal touches
The $92-million facility is the largest capital
“The bigest stress for our hospitals has
designed to create a level of comfort and relax-
project in the history of Baptist Health System.
been on our intensive care unit (ICU) beds,” Dr.
ation for both the patients and visitors. Décor in
It includes 101 new private patient rooms, 16
Connolly said. “We often had a demand that we
the South Tower includes nature photography
intensive-care beds, a multi-level parking deck
couldn’t meet.”
by regional artists, with scripture passages
“With the South Tower expansion, we have
added to the photos. And the Shelby Baptist
doubled our ICU capacity, which allows us to take
Auxiliary plans to provide a gift shop kiosk in
even better care of critically ill patients.”
the atrium of the new Tower.
with approximately 370 spaces and a new central energy plant. Besides providing some much needed additional space for Shelby Baptist, the South Tower
An interesting feature of the new ICU is
The opening of the South Tower completes
is a state-of-the-art medical facility that is entirely
an innovative system that easily provides clean
the initial phase of Shelby Baptist’s master plan.
Wi-Fi capable and features a number of other
supplies for the patient rooms. Each room is
In recent years the hospital has seen the con-
technological advances.
equipped with a two-way door that can be opened
struction of a new emergency department that
“In terms of the setting and amenities, there’s
outside of the room and filled with supplies.
doubled the hospital’s capacity for emergency
nothing any better in the entire metropolitan
Then it can be opened from inside the room and
patients; the expansion of the women’s center
the supplies can be taken out when needed.
which has enabled Shelby to handle more than
Birmingham area. It’s all first-class,” said Shelby pulmonologist Dr. Michael Connolly, who is also Chief of Staff. “Not only will we be able to practice state-of-the-art medicine, but we’ll do it in a beautiful, patient and family-friendly facility.” The creation of the South Tower enables Shelby Baptist to convert all of its patient rooms to private rooms. The hospital will remain the same size in terms of bed capacity at 192, but gone are the days when patients share a room. Wilson said the desire for private rooms was one of the most frequent requests made by patients, and was one of the major reasons for the expansion. “The two driving forces behind this whole project were private rooms and additional criticalcare capacity,” Wilson said. “People want a private room, not a semi-private. And, our goal was to accommodate the wishes and desires of the people we serve.”
1,000 births per year; and the addition of a $10
plies are close at hand when needed and limiting
million state-of-the-art invasive cardiology suite,
Connolly said the creation of the private rooms
the risk of contamination,” Wilson said.
a 3-Telsa MRI, a DaVinci robotic surgery pro-
will benefit patient care as well.
Other highlights of the new South Tower include:
gram and a dual-source CT scanner.
In addition to overall patient comfort, Dr.
“The spacious private rooms give us more space for equipment often needed for patient examinations and treatments. They also offer greater privacy and confidentiality for our patients, which is something our physicians and nursing staff feel is of utmost importance. That in itself is going to be a tremendous plus.” The rooms in the new South Tower are spacious and beautifully decorated, with solidsurface countertops, walk-in showers and comfortable furniture, including chairs that can be
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“This benefits patient care by ensuring sup-
35 medical step-down (intermediate care) beds
n
n
A new clinical lab and private donor room
for people who wish to donate blood
n
New central sterilization and reprocessing
area to support the recently expanded operating suite in the hospital
n
A central energy plant that includes energy-
efficient, gas-powered boilers for heating and energy-efficient chillers for cooling, as well as two large diesel-powered units to provide back-up power for the entire South Tower
converted into cots for sleeping. Several of the
n
A new chapel
rooms have adjacent suites that enable family
n
New admitting and reception/waiting areas
But this is not the end of growth for Shelby Baptist Medical Center. The top floor of the new South Tower currently was “shelled in” to accommodate future expansion and is capable of handling another 50 patient rooms. “We’ve built for the future, and we’ll continue to plan for the future,” Wilson said. “As the communities of Shelby and surrounding counties change and more people move into this area, we’ll change accordingly. We constantly evaluate the needs and the wishes of the people we serve, so we can meet those needs right here in their community. We are committed to growing with our community.” Fall 2009/Winter 2010 11
A CHA M R BA
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CLAYS ITY
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The Baptist Health Foundation’s second annual Alabama Charity Clays event once again hit the bulls-eye, with a sellout crowd of participants enjoying two days of clay shooting at Selwood Farm near Childersburg. A total of 170 people took part in the clay shoot, which was held
Chef” for his knowledge on the proper preparation of fish and game.
October 22-23. There were 120 par-
Prizes were awarded, including
ticipants in the team portion of the
a Beretta shotgun and hunting trip to
event, and another 50 in the ladies-
Five-Star Resort.
only Annie Oakley Shoot.
Among the many generous
Proceeds from this year’s event,
sponsors who helped make the event
which totaled approximately $125,000,
possible were: Maynard Cooper &
will benefit women’s health at Prince-
Gayle, Alabama Gas Corporation,
ton Baptist Medical Center. Last year’s
Alabama Power, Birmingham Radio-
successful inaugural Alabama Charity
logical Group—Princeton, Blue Cross
Clays raised nearly $100,000 to help
Blue Shield of Alabama, Brasfield &
purchase specialized beds and mon-
Gorrie, Compass Bank, MedAssets,
itors for the neonatal intensive care unit
and Saginaw Pipe.
at Shelby Baptist Medical Center.
Reservations are already being
This year’s Alabama Charity
accepted for next year’s Alabama
Clays event included a Sportsman
Charity Clays, which will be held
Social at Park Lane. During the Social,
October 21-22, and the number of
guests were treated to a cooking
reservations available is limited. For
demonstration by Scott Leyseth,
more information or to make reserva-
nationally known as “The Sporting
tions, please call 205-715-5424.
Alabama Charity Clays
On Target Again 12 Stewardship
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Lectureship Series honors
Drs. Akin & Packard Two longtime Baptist Health System physicians, Dr. John M. Akin Jr. and Dr. John M. Packard, were honored October 1 at the second annual BHS Medical Education Distinguished Lecture Series event.
PHI Golf Tournament
A capacity crowd of approximately 100 peo-
pitals, the precursor to Baptist Health System. In
ple attended the event held at Park Lane. Special
addition to his private practice, he became the
guest speaker, Dr. Clifton K. Meador, executive
BBH Assistant director of medical education and
director of the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance, gave
went on to mentor numerous young physicians
a presentation on “Mysteries of the Mind/Body
during his 33-year career with Baptist.
Connection.”
Dr. Packard is a New York native who moved
The Distinguished Lecture Series has a dual
to Alabama in 1969 and was named director of
purpose. It is designed to promote educational
medical education at Baptist in 1976. Later, he
exchanges on different aspects of medicine and
was named corporate vice president for medical
the medical profession, in addition to providing
education and remained affiliated with Baptist
a venue to honor physicians who have made a
until his retirement in 1992.
significant impact on the Graduate Medical Education Program at Baptist.
The Baptist Health Foundation is proud to be able to honor these two distinguished
Dr. Akin is a Birmingham native who began
physicians who have given so generously of their
private practice as a surgeon in 1961. He served
time and their talents to help young physicians
on the surgical staff of Birmingham Baptist Hos-
as well as Baptist Health System patients.
Mobile Wellness Van Expands Outreach
foundationspotlight The Baptist Health Foundation’s mobile wellness van has taken a new direction. The van, equipped with specialized medical equipment, has been instrumental in an out-reach ministry that helps care for many Alabamians who have little or no access to health care. Today that ministry continues, but under the auspices of Samford University. One of the most profound examples of the van’s role in helping others is the inspiring work Princeton’s Dr. Sandra Ford and her husband Henry initiated with the Spirit of Luke ministry in Alabama’s medically underserved Black Belt region. The pivotal role of the mobile clinic in this worthy endeavor will continue to make medical care readily available. As Samford takes responsibility for operation of the unit, Nena Sanders, R.N., D.S.N., Dean of the Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing, described plans for its future. “We’ll work in partnership with a number of not-for-profit community agencies to provide health services and assessments as well as the outreach work in Perry County,” said Dr. Sanders.
Rain could not keep participants away from the seventh annual Princeton Heart
“Its ministry will see new
Institute (PHI) Golf Tournament. They simply regrouped and came back another day.
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opportunities as we join with
Two weeks after the original date for the
A very big thank you is extended to Dr. Martin
PHI tournament, 21 teams of four players each
Bailey and Dr. Tom Cawthon for their hard work and
the Samford campus to
were in attendance at Shoal Creek Golf Club on
dedication in serving as chairmen of the event.
provide care. And of course, it
other schools and entities on
Oct. 5 for the rescheduled event, which raised
Baptist Health Foundation also appreciates
$42,500 for the Princeton Heart Institute Com-
the participation and support of the numerous
gregational Health Program,
munity Program to purchase automated external
sponsors of the PHI Golf Tournament, including:
now based at Samford.
defibrillators (AEDs) for Samford University and the
presenting sponsor Maynard, Cooper & Gayle;
“The important outreach
Princeton community.
Sellers, Richardson, Holman & West; Brasfield &
ministry made possible by the
will play a vital role in the Con-
Despite the delay, the tournament exceeded
Gorrie; Buffalo Rock; Athrotech; Stone Building
mobile clinic absolutely will
its goal of having 20 teams take part in the event.
Company; Parson, Lee & Juliano; Compass Bank;
continue – even grow.”
Because of the enthusiastic display of participa-
KLMK; St. Jude Medical; McGriff Seibels; Golden
tion, tournament organizers hope to have even
& Associates; Boston Scientific; and Hospice
more teams play in the 2010 PHI tournament.
Services of Alabama.
Guest speaker Dr. Clifton K. Meador (middle) congratulates the honorees of this year’s event, Dr. John M. Akin, Jr. (left) and Dr. John M. Packard (right).
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donortribute $100 to $499 Ms. Amanda J. Aaron
our donors the Lifeblood of Baptist Health System
Baptist Health System has been blessed with numerous friends who believe in serving their community through philanthropy. We’re deeply grateful to the following people who made gifts June 1 through October 31, 2009. Thank you for helping ensure the hospitals and programs of Baptist Health System have the charitable and community resources needed to sustain our healing ministry and answer the call of those in need.
Ms. Stacy L. Aaron Mr. Scott Abney Ms. Pamela H. Acker Ms. Sharon M. Aldridge Mr. Philip W. Allen Ms. Stephanie M. Allen Dr. Mary Altz-Smith Mr. Kenneth J. Anderson Ms. Cindy R. Arnold Ms. Glenda K. Arnold Ms. Sonya C. Arrington Ms. Robin A. Bagwell Ms. Cecelia H. Bailey Ms. Donna L. Bailey Mr. Rodney Bailey Ms. Virginia S. Bailey Ms. Veronica R. Bandy Mrs. Sarah S. Barbour Ms. Amanda C. Barton Mrs. Kathryn Barton
DONORS June 1, 2009-October 31, 2009
Mrs. Janet H. Baumgardner Ms. Lillie J. Bazzano Mr. A. Todd Beard
In Memory Of
In Honor Of
$10,000 to $99,999
Mr. Jack Aland Mr. Don Levy
Mr. Tyler Butler Mr. Don Levy
Alabama Power Company
T.J. Blakley Mrs. Kaye and Mr. Mike Sutley
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Marcus Mr. Don Levy
General Cecil Greene Mr. Don Levy
Rev. Roger and Mrs. Jane Hobbs Dr. Randy Atkinson
George Hansberry, M.D. Cardiology, P.C. Mr. Augusta Hardy Mrs. Kaye and Mr. Mike Sutley Mr. L. R. Jordan Dr. Robert D. Guyton Dr. James M. Lee Dr. Robert D. Guyton Mrs. Hazel M. Littlejohn Mr. Orville N. Littlejohn Mrs. Madeline B. Nixon Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Burns
Mr. Suresh S. Pandit Ms. Raginee S. Vyas
Mrs. Eve London Mr. and Mrs. Ben I. Jackson, Jr. Mrs. Berta Mae McGriff Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Burns Thursday Night Bible Study Dr. Randy Atkinson Tuesday Morning Bible Study Dr. Randy Atkinson Mike and Teresa Williamson Dr. Randy Atkinson
$100,000 and above
Mr. Charles Parham Princeton BMC Auxiliary
Anonymous
Mr. Howard Stoltzner Dr. and Mrs. Farrell O.
The Lucille Besson Charitable Trust
Mendelsohn
Mr. Leslie C. Walstrom Mr. and Mrs. James R. Burks
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Dr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Humphries
Morrisons Healthcare Food Services Shelby County Community Health Foundation
BBVA Compass Estate of Dwight Beeson Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Citizens BMC Auxiliary Estate of Stella White The Harold & Regina Simon Charitable Trust Maynard, Cooper and Gale Charitable Foundation MedAssets Princeton BMC Auxiliary Rumpshaker 5K
$1,000 to $9,999 Adams And Reese LLP Alabama Hospital Association
Cleo B. Thornton Memorial Fund Mr. and Mrs. Stuart B. Collier Mr. Bill Daniel Mr. and Mrs. William E. Davenport EBSCO Industries, Inc. Mr. James J. Grammas Mr. William R. Hazelrig Hospice Services of Alabama LLC Hospital Housekeeping Sys. LTD Huffman Baptist Church The Thomas E. Jernigan Foundation KLMK Group, LLC McGriff, Seibels & Williams, Inc. NewQuest Management of Alabama, LLC Parsons, Lee & Juliano, PC Mr. and Mrs. Pringle Ramsey Regions Robins & Morton Group Royal Cup, Inc.
Anonymous
Sellers, Richardson,
Atherotech, Inc.
Holman & West, LLP
Dr. and Mrs. Martin T. Bailey
Mr. and Mrs. Shane Spees
BHS Graduate Medical Education
Stone Building Company, Inc.
Birmingham
Sumners/Nelson/
Radiological Group, P.C.
Thompson Foundation
Brasfield & Gorrie, Inc.
Ms. Lana Taft
Buffalo Rock Company/Pepsi Cola
The Westrend Group LTD.
Cardiology, P.C. Carnahan Group, Inc.
TRO Jung | Brannen, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wilson
$500 to $999
Mr. Donald W. Bearden
Mrs. Amy S. Allen
Dr. and Mrs. Winford E. Bearden
Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. Belcher
Dr. and Mrs. Russell G. Beaty
Mr. and Mrs. Kerry D. Black
Mr. and Mrs. Dale B. Beck
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Bradford
Mr. Kirk S. Becker
Dr. John B. Casterline
Ms. Cynthia R. Bennett
Dr. and Mrs. Mike J. Chen
Ms. Lois M. Bennett
Dr. and Mrs. James S. Daniel
Ms. Theatrice L. Benson
Dr. and Mrs. Pasquale A.
Ms. Virginia A. Bickers
DelVecchio
Mrs. Paige W. Biddle
Dr. and Mrs. Gary Fisher
Ms. Sandra J. Birch
Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Grason
Mrs. Maria T. Bitago
Dr. Robert D. Guyton
Ms. Jan S. Bizjak
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory D.
Mr. Jonathan B. Black
Johnston
Ms. Stacey W. Black
Ms. Donna R. Lawson
Mr. and Mrs. Danny O. Blackmon
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis H. Locke
Mr. Jason W. Blackstock
Mr. and Mrs. Ross Mitchell
Ms. Susan A. Blumstein
Owens & Minor, Inc.
Mrs. Sarah T. Boone
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Parrott
Mrs. Susan Bowden
Dr. Ed and Mrs. Betsy Postlethwait
Ms. Edna M. Boyd
Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Rushing
Ms. Lorie F. Bradford
Dr. and Mrs. A. David Russakoff
Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Bradford
Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Tobias
Ms. Edna E. Brasher
Mr. Earl D. Virgin, Sr.
Ms. Brenda D. E. Brazzell
Ms. Mary Jane C. Wesler
Ms. Susan C. Bria
Willis North America Inc.
Ms. Susan R. Brock
Chaplain and Mrs. Gary W.
Ms. Patsy G. Brom
Yarbrough
Mr. Stephen P. Brooks
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Yarbrough
Ms. Leah C. Brown
Ms. Jessica A. Bruner
Mrs. Paula D. Davenport
Mrs. Dorethia and
Ms. Toni L. Jorenby
Ms. Annette B. Buchanan
Ms. Marcia Davis
Mr. Lorenzo Green
Ms. Jane N. Karimi
Ms. Kelly B. Bunn
Ms. Pauline Davis
Ms. Andrea C. Guillot
Mr. Zakayo M. Karimi
Mr. Geoffrey W. Burch
Mr. Shane R. Dawkins
Mrs. Gloria S. Gulledge
Ms. Jacqueline D. Kelley
Ms. Janya F. Burgess
Ms. Linda G. Dawson
Ms. Gail U. Gurley
Mr. Adam W. Key
Ms. Tina R. Burgett
Ms. Cecilia G. Day
Ms. Jean J. Hahn
Ms. Barbara J. Key
Mr. Marvin W. Burns
Ms. Sharon K. Denson
Mr. Brian E. Hall
Mr. John D. Killian
Ms. Mary K. Burns
Ms. Amanda L. Dockery
Mr. Anthony D. Hallman
Mrs. Donna S. Kilpatrick
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Burns
Mrs. Carol D. Donaldson
Ms. Donna J. Hammock
Ms. Jennifer D. Kimbrell
Mr. Janice R. Butts
Mr. David S. Dorrough
Ms. Carolyn L. Hammons
Ms. Mary R. Klinner
Ms. Pamela H. Cain
Ms. Aleisha M. Dunagan
Mr. Timothy G. Hand
Mr. Donald R. Knight
Ms. Stacey T. Cain
Ms. Cynthia E. Dunlap
Ms. Lorene Hansford
Ms. Karen J. Knight
Ms. Kimberly A. Callines
Mr. Raymond Dunmire
Ms. Stacey C. Harbison
Mr. Alfred E. Kohler
Ms. Sharon D. Cameron
Ms. Stefanie L. Dutton
Ms. Brenda R. Harrington
Ms. Renee P. Korreckt
Ms. Nancy H. Campbell
Mr. Richard P. Dyar
Ms. Angela L. Harry
Ms. Emily A. Lacey
Ms. Jacklin Cannon
Ms. Robin R. Dyer
Ms. Colleen G. Hartman
Mrs. Terri M. Lamons
Ms. Ramona L. Carmack
Ms. Brenda K. Edwards
Mrs. Beverly C. Haymon
Ms. Schinley N. Land
Mr. Christophe Carnahan
Mrs. Heather M. Ekstrand
Mr. Wendell J. Haynie
Mrs. Kay S. Laney
Ms. Annie M. Carstens
Ms. Cindy A. Elder
Ms. Debra A. Hearns
Mr. Russell A. Laney, Sr.
Ms. Donna M. Carter
Mrs. Divana O. Elkins
Ms. Karen J. Heflin
Ms. Judy N. Lang
Ms. Fati M. Carter
Ms. Rhonda Elkins
Ms. Tara L. Hendon
Ms. Vanessa L. Langham
Ms. Stephanie K. Casey
Ms. Kellye K. Elliott
Ms. Kelli D. Hernandez
Mrs. Tamara D. Langley
Ms. Asha R. Chand
Mr. Victor M. Ervin
Ms. Penny L. Hester
Mr. Michael J. Lawrence
Ms. Brittany D. Chandler
Estate of Lachlan Leigh Campbell
Ms. Brandi H. Hicks
Ms. Valerie J. Leader
Ms. Debra L. Channell
Ms. Maria C. Estrella
Ms. Katie L. Hill
Ms. Connie J. Lee
Ms. Debra J. Chism
Mr. J T. Evans
Mrs. Tracy S. Hill
Mrs. Heather P. Leon
Mr. Christopher D. Cleghorn
Ms. Myra J. Evans
Mr. Robert L. Hood
Dr. and Mrs. James L. Lewis, III
Mrs. Amanda B. Clement
Ms. Vickie Fain
Ms. Cathy M. Hopper
Mr. Donald W. Lightsey
Mrs. Laurie C. Clifton
Ms. Karen Faircloth
Ms. Ginger P. Houchins
Ms. Kathy B. Livingston
Ms. Samantha E. Clifton
Ms. Donna K. Falkner
Ms. Janice F. Howell
Ms. Christina E. Long
Ms. Mildred T. Cline
Ms. Anita M. Farley
Ms. Kala N. Hudson
Ms. Judy F. Long
Ms. Angela M. Coffman
Ms. Virginia Farley
Ms. Pamela J. Hudspeath
Ms. Danielle M. Lorek
Mr. Christopher F. Coker
Ms. Sandy K. Farris
Mr. Kerry O. Hughes
Ms. Brenda L. Loveless
Ms. Tommi R. Coker
Ms. Cynthia D. Fayet
Ms. Robyn G. Hughes
Ms. Laura G. Lovell
Ms. Angela S. Collins
Ms. Teresa C. Fitzhugh
Ms. Terri L. Humphries
Ms. Becky Maclin
Ms. Connie G. Collins
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher D. Forbes
Mr. Earl F. Hutchinson
Ms. Angela T. Madison
Mr. Korey Collins
Mrs. Patricia M. Franklin
Ms. Sharon J. Hutchinson
Ms. Debra A. Malone
Ms. Stella W. Connell
Ms. Megan M. Freeman
Mrs. Debra A. Hyle
Ms. Janie L. Manasco
Ms. Marion C. Constant
Ms. Kristen M. Fuller
Ms. Belinda A. Isley
Mr. Jeffery T. Mardis
Mr. James W. Corbett
Ms. Dorothy J. Gaiter
Ms. Robin M. Ivy
Ms. Rebecca S. Marsh
Mr. David L. Cornelison
Ms. Teressa T. Gamblin
Ms. Aischa Jackson
Ms. Michele G. Martin
Ms. Donna J. Cottingham
Ms. Lana D. Gatrey
Mr. and Mrs. Ben I. Jackson, Jr.
Mr. Walter G. Mathis
Ms. Camilla R. Cox
Mr. Leonard M. Gavin, Jr.
Ms. Erin E. Jackson
Ms. Katrina J. Mathus
Ms. Elizabeth M. Crabtree
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh H. Giddens
Ms. Martha C. Jackson
Ms. Denise S. Mattox
Mrs. Tonya L. Crittenden
Mr. Robert E. Gillespie, Jr.
Ms. Robin C. Jackson
Ms. Tracy L. McClellan
Ms. Linda S. Culverhouse
Mr. Daniel H. Gillis, III
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Jeffries
Mr. and Mrs. Van E. McClurkin
Ms. Sabrina D. Cummings
Mr. David A. Glass
Ms. Margaret E. Jenkins
Ms. Deborah M. McCormack
Mr. Timothy K. Cumuze
Ms. Linda H. Glaze
Ms. Melissa F. Jett
Mr. Gary D. McCrary
Mrs. Carolyn B. Curry
Global Education Settlement
Ms. Melinda F. Johnson
Mrs. Betty R. McCulley
Mr. Landon C. Curry
Ms. Alice S. Goggans
Ms. Judy F. Johnston
Ms. Sheliah A. McCulley
Mr. Anthony C. D’ambrose
Ms. Hannah E. Gordon
Ms. Julia M. Jones
Ms. Rebecca B. McDonald
Ms. Jodi B. Daniel
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Grasso
Mr. Lynn Jones
Ms. Ann H. McEntire
Ms. Terria L. Daniel
Ms. Ruth E. Gray
Ms. Mary P. Jones
Mr. Earnest R. McKee
Ms. Lisa Daniels
Mrs. Sheila J. Gray
Mr. Olin C. Jones, III
Mr. and Mrs. Mark H. McKinney
Ms. Charlotte D. Dansby
Ms. Bonnie M. Green
Ms. Bobbie V. Jordan
Ms. Sharon S. McKinnon
Ms. Jolie P. Darty
Ms. Donna M. Green
Ms. Mary K. Jordan
Ms. Donilda S. McMahan
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donortribute Ms. Sheila A. Parker
Ms. Skye N. Setters
Ms. Margaret N. Turner
Ms. Martha N. McMinn
Ms. Gloria K. Parvin
Ms. Nancy A. Shaar
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Twitty
Ms. Elizabeth J. McMurry
Mr. Eric P. Patat
Ms. Dianne W. Shelton
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Uffinger
Ms. Gloria McNeal
Ms. Anita E. Patton
Mr. Thomas H. Sherer
Ms. Teresa C. Varden
Ms. Roni M. McPhearson
Ms. Sharon L. Patton
Ms. Cynthia P. Sheridan
Ms. Joette Varner
Ms. Elaine Meeks
Ms. Rita K. Payne
Ms. Sandra L. Short
Ms. Karen J. Vaughn
Ms. Karen D. Meeks
Mr. Benjamin B. Peete
Mrs. Kellie J. Simmons
Mr. John E. Vawter
Mr. Ronnie L. Melson
Ms. Denise J. Perley
Mrs. Sharon W. Simmons
Ms. Raginee S. Vyas
Ms. Jennifer L. Menefee
Mrs. Alice R. Perry
Ms. Sheryl L. Simpson
Ms. Virginia A. Walden
Ms. Suzanne H. Messer
Ms. Shelia S. Persons
Ms. Fran C. Sims
Ms. Margaret A. Waldrop
Mr. Rene J. Messier, III
Ms. Wanda J. Phillips
Mr. Frank Sims
Ms. Carol F. Walker
Mr. Mark C. Middlebrooks
Ms. Jennifer L. Philpot
Mr. Jon P. Skeen
Ms. Donna H. Walker
Ms. Terri T. Milazzo
Mrs. Janice M. Pilaton
Ms. Cheryl E. Smith
Ms. Vickie L. Walker
Mrs. Stephanie L. Miles
Ms. Judy D. Pinion
Ms. Harrilen G. Smith
Ms. Lorene T. Waller
Ms. Tina F. Miles
Mr. Leon Pippen
Mr. Timothy L. Sofferin
Ms. Michele A. Waller
Ms. Joyce A. Miller
Ms. Judy H. Pittman
Dr. Vera Y. Soong
Ms. Elizabeth C. Walters
Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Mims
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E.
Ms. Rebecca K. Southern
Mr. Kenneth S. Wamer
Ms. Susan G. Missildine
Pridmore, Sr.
Mrs. Susan B. Southwick
Ms. Tiffany J. Waugh
Ms. Leana C. Moncada
Mr. Bobby R. Prince
Mrs. Virginia W. Sowders
Ms. Jessica A. Weathers
Mr. Matthew D. Monk
Ms. Donna M. Privett
Mrs. Andrea T. Sparks
Ms. Sherry D. Webster
Ms. Lisa K. Moody
Ms. Donna C. Pruitt
Ms. Mary L. Spencer
Ms. Tamara S. Weeks
Mr. Bart Moore
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Ms. Doran L. Stamps
Ms. Tammy Weeks
Ms. Charlotte L. Moorer
Mrs. Suzanne S. Pugh
Ms. Janell M. Standridge
Ms. Kelly Wertz
Ms. Deborah R. Morgan
Ms. Theresa M. Pugh
Ms. Danielle L. Starling
Ms. Allison Whiddon
Mrs. Michele D. Morgan
Mrs. Lori G. Quinn
Ms. Carol S. Stephens
Ms. Chiquita White
Ms. Nancy L. Morgan
R. Voyt and Lois C. Hill Fund
Mrs. Gail D. Stephens
Mrs. Tara and Mr. Terry
Ms. Shalyn I. Morgan
Mr. John H. Rasmussen
R. W. Stephens
Ms. Amy H. Wilhite
Mrs. Misty S. Morris
Ms. Rachelle R. Ream
Ms. Sherry M. Stough
Ms. Deborah A. Wilhite
Mrs. Paula W. Morris
Mr. Kenneth J. Reddish
Ms. Laura E. Strunk
Mrs. Claudia H. Wilkey
Mr. Hyon Morrow
Mrs. Martha J. Reynolds
Ms. Claresia K. Suddeth
Ms. Evangeline A. Williams
Ms. Patsy L. Morrow
Ms. Tracy Y. Richardson
Ms. Maxine K. Surles
Ms. Juanita M. Williams
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip M. Moses
Mrs. Janice O. Ridling
Mrs. Kaye and Mr. Mike Sutley
Ms. Lisa S. Williams
Ms. Dena Stokes Moye
Ms. Krystal R. Rigsby
Ms. Wendy S. Sweeney
Ms. Sharon R. Williams
Mr. John V. Naro
Ms. Deborah F. Ritchie
Mr. Charles B. Synco
Mr. Vincent E. Williams
Ms. Vicki L. Nelson
Ms. Beverly K. Rizzo
Ms. Joy M. Tamburelli
Ms. Cassandra Williams-King
Mr. Thomas W. Nicholas
Ms. Mary L. Robinson
Mrs. Karen G. Tamburello
Mr. and Mrs. David C. Wilson
Ms. Inda D. Nichols
Mr. Nickolas A. Rouse
Ms. Carolyn N. Tannehill
Ms. Donna D. Wilson
Ms. Cynthia R. Nicholson
Mrs. Brea O. Rowan
Ms. Denise N. Taylor
Ms. Linda P. Wilson
Ms. Nancy J. Nixon
Ms. Gloria D. Ruffin
Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Taylor
Ms. Sheryl Wilson
Ms. Cynthia N. Nobles
Mr. Anthony C. Ruffino
Ms. Sandra D. Taylor
Ms. Judith E. Witt
Mr. David Noles
Ms. Deborah B. Rutledge
Ms. Amy M. Teasley
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Ms. Charlotte Nuckols
Ms. Edith C. Ryder
Ms. Barbara A. Terry
Ms. Sharon Y. Womack
Ms. Indra A. Oldham
Ms. Cynthia D. Sanders
Mrs. Kimberly R. Terry
Mrs. Cindy S. Woodley
Ms. Ella D. O’Mary
Ms. Linda B. Satterfield
Ms. Tonya L. Thomas
Ms. Rhonda G. Wynn
Mrs. Amber F. O’Neal
Dr. and Mrs. Paul F. Sauer
Ms. Tracy L. Thomas
Mrs. Ramona L. Yarbrough
Ms. Kaye Y. O’Neal
Ms. Bondra G. Scales
Ms. Jennifer L. Thompson
Ms. Amanda B. Yates
Ms. Debra A. Overton
Mr. Randall G. Schatzer
Ms. Tracey K. Thornton
Ms. Jennifer L. Young
Mrs. Claire S. Owens
Mrs. Donna Scoggins
Ms. Angela L. Tittle
Ms. Martha A. Young
Ms. Sherry F. Pair
Mr. Frank A. Scoggins
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Todd
Mr. Scott Young
Ms. Brenda Palmer
Ms. Jacqueline D. Scott
Mrs. Glenda W. Townsend
Mr. Richard L. Zorn.
Ms. Cynthia M. Palmer
Ms. Kathy P. Scott
Mr. Tim B. Townsend
Mr. Prajwal P. Pant
Ms. Vivian A. Seals
Mr. Byron Trahan
Ms. Zodie Pardue
Ms. Ginger L. Seiberling
Ms. Tamara K. Trevarthen
Mr. James M. Parker
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Mr. Robert E. Self
Mrs. Courtney A. Truett
The Baptist Health Foundation is a 501(c) (3) organization and one of the oldest hospital foundations in the United States. As the official repository for charitable and philanthropic gifts benefiting the hospitals and programs of Baptist Health System, the Foundation welcomes gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations, government agencies or other entity. Gifts are managed, invested and disbursed according to the specific designation of the donor. A variety of gift options are available to those who wish to support the healing ministry of Baptist Health System. Each is designed to offer a way through which both the donor and the hospitals can benefit from an act of charitable giving. These include: • cash • securities • endowments • trust agreements • personal property For more information or to make a gift in support of the health ministries of Baptist Health System’s hospitals, call 205-715-5339 or dial toll-free 877-474-4243. You may email the Foundation at Foundation@ bhsala.com or write to Mark Belcher, Baptist Health Foundation P.O. Box 830605 Birmingham, AL 35283-0605. You can also find information or make a donation online at www.bhsala.com/ Foundation.
ways to give
Mrs. Micha M. McMeans
Baptist Health System Named a “Best Places” to Work Employees at Baptist Health System already knew it, but now it’s official. Baptist Health System was named one of the Birmingham Business Journal’s (BBJ) Best Places to Work for 2009. Answering the call is a familiar slogan at the long-standing faith-
employees’ dedication to that common mission.”
based organization. It echoes the BHS
Bradford said the health care
Mission as a “witness to the love of
provider’s faith-based mission has
God” that guides a ministry of healing
created an environment where every-
with a philosophy that is manifested
one is working toward a common
throughout the System. It’s a calling
goal. “It’s the people that make our
answered by all—‚physicians, nurs-
hospitals what they are.”
es, administrators and the diverse
Satisfaction in the workplace
support staff who make high qual-
was part of the criteria that earned
ity, compassionate care possible.
BHS a top spot in the rankings. On
BHS President and CEO Shane Spees (left) accepts award from Jonathan S. Harbuck, a partner with event sponsor Johnston Barton Proctor and Rose LLP. Birmingham’s Best Places to Work.
way Baptist encourages employees
“For more than 85 years, Bap-
behalf of the BBJ, Quantum Work-
Programs such as Baptist’s
to play a vital role in improving the
tist has been an integral part of Ala-
place conducted surveys for nomi-
employee wellness program, earned
lives of others outside the walls of
bama’s health care landscape,” said
nated companies throughout Bir-
high marks among the organiza-
the hospitals.
Alan Bradford, BHS chief human
mingham and each company was
tion’s health-conscious staff. Anoth-
“The way our System leader-
resources officer. “We strive to keep
required to complete a predeter-
er was the LEAN program that en-
ship sees it, it’s all a part of a greater
our employees engaged in our mis-
mined number of surveys. Compa-
courages employee-input to better
goal to help others. In the health care
sion by ministering to our patients—
nies were divided into three catego-
the workplace for themselves and
industry, there’s no middle ground,”
physically, mentally and spiritually.
ries based on number of employees
their patients. A favorite is the
explained Bradford, “and having
Our recognition as one of the Best
and ranked in order of score. The
System’s support of mission-based
employees engaged in the process
Places to Work is evidence of our
highest were designated as one of
programs in the community and the
is the most important piece.”
Samford University President Joins BHS Board Baptist Health System recently wel-
bolic of this decades-old association. Further, the
Prior to becoming the 18th president of Samford
comed Dr. Andrew Westmoreland as a
expertise and wisdom Dr. Westmoreland brings to
University, Dr. Westmoreland served eight years as
member of its Board of Trustees.
our Board as a lifelong educator will greatly benefit
president of Ouachita Baptist University in Arkansas.
Baptist Health System, its mission and its steward-
He had previously served for 19 years on Ouachita’s
Since 2006, Dr. Westmoreland has served as president of Samford Univer-
ship goals.”
administrative staff in various capacities.
sity, Alabama’s largest privately-
On becoming president at
He is also the author of “Leading by Design—
supported institution of higher
the Christian university in Birming-
Follow Jesus’ Example in Leading Twelve Types of
learning.
ham, Dr. Westmoreland described
People.” One reviewer described the author as “a
“We are privileged to welcome
his “overarching theme” for Sam-
visionary leader with a shepherd’s heart.”
Dr. Westmoreland as a member of
ford’s future in a university publi-
Dr. Westmoreland is a graduate of Ouachita
our governing board,” said Shane
cation. “…to maintain its devo-
with a bachelor’s degree in political science. He
Spees, president and chief execu-
tion to engagement and service.
earned a master’s degree in political science from
tive officer of Baptist Health System.
That’s what Christians ought to
the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and a
“We value the opportunity to fur-
do,” he said. “We should serve as
doctorate in higher education administration from
ther strengthen our longstanding
role models for engagement and
the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
ties of friendship and affiliation
Dr. Andrew Westmoreland
with Samford University. Our faith-based missions
service for our students and for
the larger society.”
The Arkansas native is married to Dr. Jeanna Westmoreland, who served as associate profes-
are well-matched and complement each other in
“Devotion, engagement, service—all concepts
sor of education and dean of Ouachita’s School
improving the lives of those we touch. Certainly,
that echo the mission values of Baptist Health System,”
of Education. The couple has a daughter, who at-
the Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing is truly sym-
said Spees.
tends Samford University.
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programspotlight Sharon Abbott and baby Jake are all smiles these days, thanks to caring, skilled people like Dr. Jeff Milner (left) and Dr. Dan McLaury (right).
b
Babies are born every day at Baptist Health System’s hospitals, but a
Sharon had experienced an amniotic fluid
special birth at Walker Baptist last December is one the doctors and staff at Walker and Princeton
embolism; a rare, unpredictable, obstetric emer-
Baptist will long remember.
gency in which large amounts of amniotic fluid
Sharon Abbott and her husband, Wayne, had anxiously awaited the arrival of their third child.
suddenly enter the mother’s bloodstream and
Finally, on December 11, with Dr. Dan McLaury’s help, Sharon delivered Jake, a healthy, seven pound,
causes cardio-respiratory collapse. This unpre-
14 ounce baby boy around 6 p.m. at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
ventable event occurs only in one case in many
But, just 13 minutes later, while Sharon held her newborn son, she felt sick to her stomach. “I
thousands of pregnancies; fifty percent of those
knew something was wrong,” she said. Her nurses also sensed that something wasn’t right and called
affected die within the first hour. Those who
Dr. McLaury back to the delivery room.
survive the initial cardio-respiratory collapse
“It was a routine delivery and Jake was a
The hospital’s night-shift Christmas party
healthy baby, but Sharon’s bleeding wouldn’t
was being held that night. But, when family
Between Walker Baptist and Princeton Bap-
stop,” said Cindy Woodley, a Walker Baptist la-
members told staff members of Sharon’s condi-
tist, Sharon received 24 units of her rare blood
bor and delivery nurse.
tion, the celebration halted. Staff members en-
type. Her kidneys shut down, and she was placed
circled Sharon’s family members and prayed for
on dialysis. She had two central lines and a vas-
God to intervene.
cular catheter, but she was alive. She was weak,
“Her blood pressure went so low we didn’t even start the after-birth recovery process. We
As Sharon’s condition continued to dete-
but conscious and communicated by blinking.
called in Dr. Jeff Milner, an emergency room
riorate, arrangements were made at Walker’s
As the days passed, her recovery progressed,
physician, to insert a central line so blood could
sister hospital, Princeton Baptist, for further
the ventilator was removed, and she was taken
be administered quicker,” Cindy added.
care. Tina Burgett, Walker Baptist director of
off of dialysis and moved to Princeton’s step-
By 8:30 p.m., Sharon was conscious but not
patient access and Sharon’s sister, stayed at
down unit, then quickly moved to post-partum
alert, and was placed on a ventilator in Walker’s
Walker to care for baby Jake, wrapping him in
unit for six days. Her recovery was a miracle.
intensive care unit.
Sharon’s clothes to initiate the maternal bond from her scent.
“There is no medical reason why I should be alive,” Sharon said. “God placed caring, tal-
medical team,” Sharon said. “They were all
With a heart rate below 40 beats per minute,
ented people where they needed to be; I am
calm. I knew they were doing everything they
Sharon was placed into the helicopter and exper-
so grateful and thankful how God has worked
could, but it just wasn’t enough,” Sharon said.
ienced something she said she will never forget.
through this. God is good and He still works
“God is such a huge part of this story. Med-
“I remember every spin of the chopper
miracles. I know He has the power to heal, and
ically, Sharon should not be alive, and if she did
blade, but I don’t remember the pain. I heard
survive, she should have brain damage or be in
the exterior noise of the helicopter and the
On Christmas Eve, Sharon was finally able
a vegetative state. Her story is a miracle,” said
next thing I knew, I was walking in heaven hav-
to return home to her three children and her
Cindy, who is also a friend of Sharon’s family.
ing a conversation with the Lord. I said ‘Oh
husband.
He is working today.”
“As a community hospital and a large em-
Lord, something bad has happened.’” She knew
“I am a firm believer that any nurse or
ployer in Jasper, we know many of our patients
something was wrong, but felt an unexplain-
doctor can take care of any patient, but the
from our churches, community organizations,
able sense of calm, peace and love.
Walker and Princeton Baptist staff went above
the little league field and our neighborhoods,”
“I remembered Jake was healthy,” she said.
and beyond; they not only cared for me, but for
said Renae McKinney, Walker’s community re-
“Then I realized I was dying, but it was okay. I told
my family. If I had not made it, Walker Baptist
lations director. “Walker Baptist is a family, and
the Lord I wanted to live, but if it was His will for
would’ve still made a difference to my family.
everyone who enters our doors—from patients
me not to return, I was ready to stay with Him.”
There’s no way to fully explain how I feel, be-
to visitors—is a part of our hospital family.”
a mother’s heart 20 Stewardship
neurological damage.
immediately went into critical care mode and
“I remember the looks on the faces of the
Walker and Princeton Baptist work together to save a life
typically go into a coma and suffer permanent
Sharon slipped into a coma before she arrived at Princeton Baptist’s ICU where doctors and nurses were trying their best to revive her.
cause it is so overwhelming,” Sharon said. She sees this event in her life as an opportunity to share what God has done. Sharon
By 4 a.m. on December 12, Princeton doc-
- along with sisters, Tina and Angela - have spo-
tors told Wayne and Sharon’s parents every-
ken to a number of churches and community
thing they could do medically had been done.
groups to share this story. “God has given my
Sharon was being fully supported by the venti-
whole family a story to tell, and we’re going to
lator and, according to statistics, she was dying.
tell everyone we see,” she said. “We will never
A miracle was needed.
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