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LifeLink of Georgia recently conducted a virtual Donor Resource Training Program, equipping Tift Regional Medical Center nurses Leigh Luke, nurse manager of the Cardiac Stepdown unit and Stephanie McClain, clinical nurse educator of the Critical Care unit, to be valuable resources in the organ donation process. Learn more about their training here: https://bit.ly/4cQwjLe

We are excited to announce that 27 Southwell employees have recently completed the Transition to Practice program. This program helps to support new nursing graduates transition into the role of a nurse. Graduates are required to attend monthly sessions and complete a unit quality improvement project. We are so proud of this group for all their hard work and dedication!

We are now hiring for a Vice President of Ambulatory Finance! Click here to apply: https://bit.ly/3Wbbtib

Congratulations to our own Tamara Branch, Vice President of Legal at Southwell, for being recognized as a 40 Under 40 honoree from the University of Georgia!

🌼 Congratulations to Amie Fields, RN in the TRMC Case Management Department, for receiving the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses!

Amie was nominated for the award by multiple co-workers for her dedication and commitment to her patients. She was described as “Consistently demonstrating empathy, resourcefulness, and having a genuine passion for making a positive impact.”

Click here to read more about Amie and the DAISY award:
https://bit.ly/4cJMpGi

Did you know that individuals, married couples and organizations can make a contribution through Georgia HEART to Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton and/or Southwell Medical in Adel and receive a 100 percent state tax credit? This is an opportunity to direct your state tax dollars to help support our community mission. To learn more, please visit www.GeorgiaHeart.org.

We are actively seeking volunteers at both our Tifton and Adel campuses! If you're looking to make a difference in your community, we have a place for you.

Opportunities in Tifton at Tift Regional Medical Center:

💙Transporting patients within the hospital. This opportunity requires an active person who can walk long distances and push a wheelchair.
💙Assist patients with wayfinding
💙Drive golf carts and vans to assist patients from the parking lot to the hospital

Opportunities at Southwell Medical in Adel:

💙Assist in the gift shop
💙Participate in activities with residents at Southwell Health and Rehabilitation

Visit mysouthwell.com/volunteer-services or call Emily LaMontagne at (229) 353-7590 to learn more!

Southwell held a breast cancer screening awareness event this week, featuring a panel of experts including Dr. Andrew Nackashi, Dr. Kristin Yates Coleman, Judy Weaver, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, and Brittany Felthauser, RT(R)(M)(CT).

Dr. Nackashi highlighted how important it is for women to receive their screening mammograms, even though new technology may promise a more comfortable experience. "The CT Koning that is now offered in our community is approved for diagnostic screening. This technology is still in the study phase, and it cannot replace a screening mammogram. There is still a risk that it can miss breast cancer.”

He further explained, "Although CT Koning carries a risk of missing breast cancer, it can also yield false positives, leading to unnecessary anxiety for patients who must wait to learn that the findings are benign."

Click here to read more about this event: https://bit.ly/45YaOp5

The event was recorded and can be viewed here at any time: https://vimeo.com/982794874?share=copy

Thank you to our speakers for their willingness to spread the word about this important topic!

New name, new provider! We're excited to announce that Affinity Physicians for Women will now be known as Southwell Physicians for Women. We are also would like to welcome Ana Hernandez, M.D. to our team of OB/GYN providers.

“Although our name is changing, our commitment to quality care is not,” said OB/GYN physician Shannon Price, M.D., who serves as the practice’s medical director. “As Southwell Physicians for Women, we will continue our goal to provide the highest level of quality and compassionate care. Our patients can expect the same great providers at the same location, and we continue to accept the same insurance plans. We are also thrilled that Dr. Hernandez has joined our practice.”

Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/3WdsRUX

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. James Milner, a highly respected medical oncologist and hematologist who played a pivotal role in the development of cancer care services in our region.

Alongside Dr. Wesley Walker, he helped establish TRMC's oncology program, shaping our community's healthcare landscape. Dr. Milner will be missed for his contributions to improving the lives of many.

Click here to read more about Dr. Milner: https://bit.ly/3XVSueb

Southwell wishes you a safe and happy Fourth of July!

Congratulations to Dr. James Mossell with the Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center of South Georgia! Dr. Mossell's groundbreaking research on treatment patterns and quality of life in gout patients has been recognized internationally.

He had the opportunity to present his findings at the EULAR (European Alliance of Associations of Rheumatology) Rheumatology Conference in Vienna, Austria in June. We are so proud of this prestigious achievement!

Southwell was proud to sponsor a Hands-Only CPR class for the Adel-Cook County Chamber of Commerce. Let us know if you are interested in holding this class your for organization!

Rising 7th graders and 11th graders will need up-to-date vaccines to start school in August, and Affinity Pediatrics, Ocilla Pediatrics and Southwell Medical Adel Primary Care are here to help.

Vaccines reduce your child’s risk of many serious infections. There are different types of vaccines, but they all work to strengthen your child’s immune system and help it remember how to fight the infection in the future.

In addition to providing very important protection to your child, vaccines are also safe. Every vaccine undergoes extensive testing and investigation prior to being licensed by the FDA and CDC.

Affinity Pediatrics is located in Tifton at 39 Kent Road, Suite 5. Please call 229-353-7337 to schedule your child's appointment.

Ocilla Pediatrics is located in Ocilla at 813 N. Irwin Avenue. Please call 229-468-7323 to schedule your child's appointment.

Southwell Medical Adel Primary Care is located in Adel at 172 MJ Taylor Road. Please call 229-896-8500 to schedule your child's appointment.

Southwell is dedicated to healthy eating! Place your order online for Produce for a Purpose. Pick-up sites are at Tift Regional Medical Center (Tifton) and Southwell Medical (Adel).

PLEASE NOTE THE PICK-UP LOCATION CHANGE AT TIFT REGIONAL: IT IS NOW AT THE TRMC SERVICE EXCELLENCE BUILDING ON LEE AVENUE BETWEEN 20th STREET and 18TH STEET (next to Tifton Woman's Center).

Each box is filled with a variety of farm-fresh vegetables, carefully selected to provide you with a diverse and delicious assortment. This includes crispy cucumbers, vibrant bell peppers, succulent corn on the cob, bags of fresh green beans, and beyond. Your taste buds will thank you!

With every four boxes purchased, a fifth box will be donated to a local food bank, ensuring that those less fortunate can also benefit from the goodness of fresh vegetables.

Click here to place your order: https://frontdoorproduce.com/products/southwell?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3em9KCIm7G1y1C7sOWvgdtTZh8DNt5PUmL_4rDnpGFVmgTASbb6wtxQcc_aem_AekOWMcQtFLYY2CsrOFuB1a8FWP4BvNSe-7k3mjYuDvc6YGytI3qRwkMMSeHh57oX8oGVoNsnnVdr37Yy9Hm4jNp

The Mayo Clinic presented ear, nose and throat (ENT) resident Dontre’ Douse, M.D. with the Golden Skull Award. Dr. Douse received this honor for earning the highest in-service board exam score in his residency training program and reaching the 96th percentile in the nation of all ENT residents who tested.

“I’m truly humbled and honored to receive this award and I hope that this will serve as a testament, not just to my dedication to the field, but to the level of care I hope to provide for my future patients,” he said.

Dr. Douse, who will begin practicing in Tifton with Southwell in September 2025, is currently receiving residency training in head and neck surgery at the Mayo Clinic’s main campus in Rochester, Minnesota. Upon completion of this residency training, Dr. Douse will do an intensive mini-fellowship in head and neck surgical oncology and microvascular reconstruction in India.

A Georgia native, Dr. Douse earned his medical degree from the Mercer School of Medicine in Savannah.

To learn more about Southwell’s services or to find a provider, visit www.MySouthwell.com.

Southwell and Tift Regional are excited to introduce our two newest board members, Lawton Bassett, III and Judge Larry Mims. Join us in extending a warm welcome to them as they bring valuable expertise and insights to our organization.

Learn more here: [https://bit.ly/4eorVUV]

Southwell is proud to recognize ; a national celebration of freedom and inclusion for Black Americans. On this day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, we stand with all patients within our community to continue in the pursuit of health equity and opportunity for all.

The Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation recently presented a patient care manikin to Hope EMS. Manikins are essential for nursing, clinical, and emergency professionals to enhance their learning opportunities. Click the link to read more: https://bit.ly/3z8LNLz

Southwell hosted Leadership Tifton's Healthcare Day at Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) on June 13.

Presentations were made by Chris Efaw, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, and Jill Dowers McIntyre MSN, RN, CDP, Director of Diversity, Inclusion, and Wellness.

Monica Morris, Director of Physician Recruitment, also provided a tour of the new TRMC tower and the attendees enjoyed lunch in the TRMC Cafeteria.

Leadership Tifton, a program of the Tifton-Tift County Chamber of Commerce, is designed to help local leaders better serve their community and their businesses.

Rising 7th graders and 11th graders will need up-to-date vaccines to start school in August, and Affinity Pediatrics and Ocilla Pediatrics are here to help.

Vaccines reduce your child’s risk of many serious infections. There are different types of vaccines, but they all work to strengthen your child’s immune system and help it remember how to fight the infection in the future.

In addition to providing very important protection to your child, vaccines are also safe. Every vaccine undergoes extensive testing and investigation prior to being licensed by the FDA and CDC.

Affinity Pediatrics is located in Tifton at 39 Kent Road, Suite 5. Please call 229-353-7337 to schedule your child's appointment.

Ocilla Pediatrics is located in Ocilla at 813 N. Irwin Avenue. Please call 229-468-7323 to schedule your child's appointment.

CNA Week, which starts on the Thursday of the second full week of June, is a time of celebration honoring the hard work of Certified Nursing Assistants. This year, it is held from June 13 to 19.

Certified Nursing Assistants began working under the Red Cross program during World War I and served alongside U.S. Army nurses. Hundreds of young women were trained to care for wounded soldiers in reserve, field, base, and civilian hospitals. The role has certainly evolved since that time.

Becoming a CNA is a major decision that contributes to the well-being of patients in need of compassionate care. CNAs play a crucial role in providing direct patient care and support in various healthcare settings.

Southwell salutes all of our CNAs!

Deadline extended to noon today (6/10/24)!

What’s in the box? The contents will change from week to week, but last week’s box included:

4 ears of bicolored corn
2 yellow squash
2 zucchini
2 bell peppers
1 pepper
1 bag of jalapenos
1 bag of pickling cucumbers
1 head of cabbage
4 cucumbers

Thank you for your orders last week. We were able to donate 12 boxes of produce to the Leroy Rogers Center for our Senior Citizens.

Purchase a produce box for a purpose!

Click here to order a produce box for $25 by noon today (Monday, June 10): https://frontdoorproduce.com/products/southwell?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3em9KCIm7G1y1C7sOWvgdtTZh8DNt5PUmL_4rDnpGFVmgTASbb6wtxQcc_aem_AekOWMcQtFLYY2CsrOFuB1a8FWP4BvNSe-7k3mjYuDvc6YGytI3qRwkMMSeHh57oX8oGVoNsnnVdr37Yy9Hm4jNp

Be sure to select your correct pick-up location!

The Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation recently donated a 2024 Honda HR-V to the Anita Stewart Oncology Center in Tifton. Click here to read more! https://bit.ly/3XgbOCu

TRMC Foundation Donates Vehicle to Anita Stewart Oncology Center in Tifton - Southwell The Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation recently donated a 2024 Honda HR-V to the Anita Stewart Oncology Center in Tifton. The vehicle will provide transportation to Oncology patients who do not have access to a vehicle. The van currently serves 15-20 patients per month in a 50-mile radius. “O...

Southwell is proud to partner with Beulah Hill Tifton Family for their Wellness Expo and Fun Fair! The FREE event will be held this Saturday, June 8 from 10 am - 1 pm at the Beulah Hill Family Life Center in Tifton.

You can expect free food, bounce houses, and free health screenings - as well as lots of fun freebies and door prizes. Call (229) 339-1956 for more information.

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The TRMC Foundation recently donated $15,000 to the Tiftarea YMCA feeding program. Check out the link to learn more about this amazing contribution! https://bit.ly/4bK3tv9