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The Extra Mile Award recognizes colleagues who go above and beyond their job duties to create an exceptional patient experience. Our most recent winner is respiratory therapist Peggy Swafford-Lundin. She was nominated by a patient’s family member who wrote, “Peggy immediately observed concerning changes in my aunt’s respiratory status and quickly jumped into action. Within minutes, Peggy had the physician at bedside and X-rays and labs in process. She kept us informed in a kind and reassuring way during a scary time for my family.” In closing, the nomination went on to say, “The extra time Peggy took to make sure our family was taken care of was so very important to us.” Thank you, Peggy, for the compassionate care you provide to our patients and families. Congratulations on your Extra Mile Award. You can nominate a colleague for our Extra Mile Award at https://bit.ly/34OzxkD.

Having a 'ruff' day? This will make you smile! Across our broader health network, HCA Healthcare, we have a successful animal therapy program that serves thousands of patients and colleagues. Facility, service and therapy dogs have touched countless lives and brought smiles to patients, their loved ones and our care teams. Some even have their own badges and earn anniversary pins for their years of service. This #DogDay, join us in celebrating therapy dogs as they spread joy and 'pawsitivity' wherever they go! Are you already a dog owner? Show off your furry friend by sharing a photo below. #PositiveImpact #TherapyDogs

Congratulations to our most recent DAISY Award recipient, Jackee Sheffield, RN in our 2 West unit. She was nominated by a patient’s family for the compassionate care she provided to her patient. The nomination read, “Jackee demonstrates the qualities of an outstanding caregiver and person. She consistently went above and beyond to ensure the patient’s comfort and well-being, offering both medical expertise and emotional support. She created a warm and nurturing atmosphere and treated all of us with patience and respect.” The nomination closed with, “Jackee embodies the essence of exceptional nursing care and her impact on our lives has been profound and lasting.” Jackee, thank you for the compassionate, expert care you provide to our patients. We appreciate you! You can nominate a nurse for the DAISY Award at https://bit.ly/4dT1gy9.

Welcome Dr. Micah Mabe, board certified general surgeon and fellowship trained in minimally invasive and robotic bariatric surgeon. He has a passion for greatly improving the quality of life of his patients by offering a variety of bariatric and general surgery procedures. Learn more about Dr. Mabe: https://bit.ly/4dwzXKh

We hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today at the site of our Memorial Health Pooler Campus. It will be home to our current services in Pooler, a new breast imaging center and a Galen College of Nursing campus. Memorial Health and Galen College of Nursing are proud to be a part of this thriving community!

We are excited to welcome several recent Masters of Social Work graduates from Savannah State University (SSU) to Memorial Health. These talented students will work with our case management department to serve patients and gain practical experience in a hospital environment. Our parent company, HCA Healthcare, recently announced a $650,000 gift to SSU to support a paid internship program for the Masters of Social Work program. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3Ar6jrc.

We hope you join us at the groundbreaking of our Memorial Health Pooler Campus!

In the Community | Today, our Memorial Health total joint program was the featured service at the Habersham YMCA Wellness Wednesday event. Our team provided information on hip and knee replacements - including when to seek treatment. Thank you, Habersham YMCA and your members for the opportunity to participate in this educational event. Are you experiencing hip pain, knee pain or other joint pain? Learn more about total joint replacement at https://lnkd.in/guiBiqb6.

We are proud to announce Memorial Health has received the 2024 American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award! This recognition demonstrates our commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Congratulations to our stroke care team! Learn more about our comprehensive stroke care at https://bit.ly/3PSoSdG.

During a flood, water levels and the rate the water is flowing can quickly change. Get to higher ground. Do not drive or walk into water. It only takes 6 inches of water to knock you off your feet. Stay informed by monitoring local radio and TV stations (WTOC-TV, WJCL News, WSAV News 3 On Your Side) for updates. #FlashFloodSafety