Health ReportArts / links /Business / Politics / Braves / RenegadesMEDICAL MILE CONTINUES TO BOOMThree key projects and a $1.5 million "upgrade" have attention focused on Greater Rome's "medical mile" along and near Redmond Road. At Redmond Regional, work is wrapping up on the new ICU West addition. It is adding 12 state-of-the-art beds to the Redmond campus. An open house is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15. Also under way on the other side of the campus is the fourth-floor addition to Redmond that is adding a 34-bed medical/surgical unit. It should be done by spring. Harbin Clinic is growing near its Southeastern Cardiovascular Institute just across from Redmond. Plans for the Harbin Clinic Specialty Center are out. Initial reports call for 75,000 square feet under roof with growth to 1 million square feet possible. Property in that area is at a premium. One listing on Hardy Realty's Web site shows the asking price along Woodrow Wilson Parkway at $350,000 an acre. The specialty clinic comes just as Harbin continues to focus on its proposed cancer center in downtown Rome and on the new dialysis center off the Bypass. Harbin also transferred several practice groups to the newly completed 330 Physicians Center on the Floyd Medical Center campus off Turner McCall. Back in the Redmond/medical mile area: Bonds worth $1.5 million are in play for rehabilitation use at Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital, just around the block from the Harbin/Redmond projects. What has yet to be determined: the future of the "corner" across from Oak Hill that runs from the Bypass south to Redmond Road. More than a year ago, it was said to be the future home of Publix. Nothing definitive has surfaced since. 'SURVIVING TO SHARE' SEEKS YOUR STORIESBreast cancer survivors are invited to share their stories of hope in the third annual Surviving to Share awards. Started three years ago by Redmond Regional Medical Center, the program this year extends to two other area HCA hospitals: The Hope Center (at Cartersville Medical Center) and Polk Medical Center. Breast cancer survivors in Northwest Georgia are encouraged to write their story, including when they were diagnosed, their treatment timeline, support system, how they feel today and any advice and encouragement they can offer to others facing the same battle. Participants are asked to submit a candid photo of themselves and their families. Three winners will be selected. They and a guest will receive a weekend of pampering at Barnsley Gardens. The deadline is Sept. 16; winners will be announced at the Surviving to Share Banquet on Tuesday, Oct. 11 (October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women). Those who entered stories last year but were not chosen as one of the four winners are encouraged to enter this year. In addition to the hospitals, the sponsors include Barnsley Gardens, Comcast, K-98 and Lamar Advertising. Entry forms are available at Redmond Regional, Polk Medical Center, The Hope Center, Cartersville Medical Center, K-98 and Comcast. For more, contact Wanda Whitten at 706-802-3924 or Jennifer A. Wiggins at 770-607-1017. DUNN JOINS FLOYD'S REHAB STAFF: Suzanne Dunn has joined the Rehabilitation Services staff as a physical therapist at Floyd Medical Center. She is responsible for helping patients with orthopedic dysfunctions and neurological impairments resume normal functional activities.
Prior to joining Floyd, Dunn worked as a nurse in the intensive care unit at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange. Dunn received her bachelor's of science degree in nursing from LaGrange College and earned her master's degree in physical therapy from the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta. Dunn is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association. She resides in Cartersville with her husband, Reid. FLOYD CENTER FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH OPENSFloyd Medical Center's Women's and Children's Services is changing the focus of the health system's efforts at Mount Berry Square. Starting Monday, the Center for Health & Healing at the mall will shift from complementary and alternative medicine to women's health, becoming Floyd Center for Women's Health. It will incorporate a number of services for women, including Floyd's Lactation Clinic, Childbirth Education classes and Women's Connection, Floyd's membership and outreach program for women. Women's Connection will provide services, programs and health screenings at the center. The center will maintain some of its complementary and alternative medicine flavor, says Phyllis Pemerton, RN, director of Women's & Children's Services. "Our plan is to continue offering yoga, massage, and Reiki therapy, but gear those services specifically to women."
A retail component, offering breast pumps and breastfeeding support items, is planned, Pemerton said. The center will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday with some programs and classes being offered at other hours. TEAM FOCUSES ON SENIOR CARE, INDEPENDENCEA program designed to help seniors return home to live independently is being launched by Floyd Medical Center. Acute Care for the Elderly Services is based on the hospital's sixth floor to take advantage of the medical center's Activities of Daily Living Suite and Easy Street Environments. The director is Dr. Keith Hannay, a family medicine and geriatric specialist. Caregivers provide individual care to patients 65 and older who already are participating in their own care. The team includes physicians, nurses, therapists, pharmacists, nutritionists and other healthcare professionals who work with the patient to help him or her recover from surgery or illness. The goal: to return home with maximum independence. For more, contact Pat Cooper, RN, case manager for A.C.E. Services. Phone: 509-6625. BRIONES JOINS FLOYD FAMILY CARE
Dr. William Briones is joining Floyd Primary Care as a family practice physician. A Rome physician for 29 years, Briones and his staff will continue to treat patients at the same location, 319 Redmond Road. Briones received his medical doctorate from Manila Central University, Manila, Philippines, and completed his residency at Manila Central University Hospital. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Medical Association of Georgia and the Floyd-Polk-Chattooga Medical Society. TRAVERS, PHYSICAL THERAPIST, JOINS FLOYD
Travers is responsible for helping patients with orthopedic dysfunctions to resume normal activities. He previously served as a staff physical therapist at South Fulton Medical Center in East Point and Performance Physical Therapy in Stockbridge. Travers received his bachelor's of science degree in biology from Kennesaw State University, graduating summa cum laude , and earned his master's degree in physical therapy from the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta. He also is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and resides in Rome. GUNDERSON DRAWINGS ON DISPLAY AT FLOYD An exhibit of surrealistic drawings by artist Siri Gundersen are on display in the gallery space at Floyd Medical Center through Sept. 9. Gundersen, of Haugesund, Norway, has exhibited her art extensively in the Southeast as well as Europe. Gundersen's previous exhibits have concentrated on oil paintings but the artist also produces mixed media works, sculpture and drawings. Exhibits in Floyd's gallery are coordinated through the hospital's Arts in Medicine program. Details: Susan Lavigne by email at Slavigne@floyd.org or by phone at 509-5784. SIX DOCTORS JOIN HARBIN CLINICSix doctors are joining Harbin Clinic with several starting next week and the others on Sept. 1. The new doctors, and their respective practices, are as follows:
West received his medical doctorate degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Greenville Memorial Hospital in Greenville, S.C. He completed a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, N.C. He received his bachelor of arts degree in Chemistry from Emory University in Atlanta. West is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He and his wife, Meredith, reside in Rome.
Khurana received her medical doctorate degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine in Morgantown, W.V. She completed a residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Nephrology at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Md. She received her bachelor of science degree in Biology from West Virginia University in Morgantown, W.V. Khurana is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She and her husband, Dr. Rahul Garg, have one child and reside in Rome.
Michael Heim, D.O., Family Practitioner, effective Aug. 1: Heim joins Dr. Fernando Molina, Dr. Tim Connor and Dr. Lee O'Neal, in Harbin Clinic's Department of Family Practice at 1825 Martha Berry Blvd. Heim received his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine degree from NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He completed a residency in Family Practice at Suncoast Hospital in Largo, Fla. He received his bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Exercise Science at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Fla. Heim is board certified by the American Board of Osteopathic Family Physicians. He is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians and American Society of Bariatric Physicians. He and his wife, Lori, have two children and reside in Rome.
Garg received his medical doctorate degree from Duke University Medical School in Durham, N.C. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Cardiology at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Md. Garg received his bachelor of science degree in Chemical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Mass. Garg is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He and his wife, Dr. Ritu Khurana, have one child and reside in Rome.
Ejieke is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a certified Clinical Densitometrist. She and her husband, Emeka, have three children and reside in the area.
Dr. Abdou comes to Harbin Clinic from The Ohio State University, Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute in Columbus, Ohio, where he completed a residency in Radiation Oncology. He completed an internship at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, N.J. Abdou received his medical doctorate degree from St. George's University School of Medicine in West Indies, following the completion of his undergraduate studies at Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss. Abdou and his wife, Tamatha, have three children and reside in Rome. FLOYD WELCOMES FIRST-YEAR RESIDENTS
They are: Lee Ann Howell, M.D.; Mark Jolly, M.D.; Jayasri Mallavarapu, M.D.; Jikar Patel, M.D.; Louis Spencer, M.D.; Marcelle Tharmarajah, M.D.; and Michael Thomas, M.D.
The program, established in 1976, provides three years of academic and clinical post-doctoral education to recent medical school graduates.
They learn in areas such as surgery, internal medicine, geriatrics, obstetrics and orthopedics. Residents begin seeing patients immediately both in the hospital and at the Family Practice Center.
Howell received her medical doctorate from the University of Texas at Houston.
Jolly earned his medical doctorate from Medical University of the Americas in Nevis, West Indies.
Mallavarapu received her medical doctorate from Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University in Atlanta.
Patel earned his medical doctorate from the Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica, West Indies.
Spencer received his medical doctorate from St. Matthew's University School of Medicine, Cayman Islands.
Tharmarajah and Thomas earned their medical doctorates from Saba University School of Medicine in Saba, Netherlands-Antilles. MEDICAL EXPLORERS TO MEET MONDAYStudents ages 14 to 19 who are seriously considering a career in medicine or healthcare are invited to check out Floyd Medical Center's Medical Explorers. Chartered with the Boy Scouts, Medical Explorers offers young people a chance to talk to professionals in health care, tour Floyd Medical Center and serve Floyd in various capacities that provide insight into medical careers. The meeting is Monday from 6 to 7 p.m. Those attending will enjoy refreshments and entertainment and learn about program objectives from current Medical Explorers. For more, contact Amy Astin, director of Floyd Volunteer Services, at 706.509.5109. REDMOND SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS SETHere are the meeting times and places for Redmond Regional Medical Center's support group meetings: Aug. 8: 6 p.m. Cancer Support Group, Redmond Regional Lower Level Classroom A
Aug. 9-10: 9 to 11 a.m. AARP Driver's Class, Anthony Center-Garden Lakes. Reservations: 235-0094. Aug. 11: 7 p.m. Compassionate Friends-Parent's Grief Support Group; Redmond Regional Lower Level Classroom B. Aug. 15: 6 p.m. Bosom Buddies-Breast Cancer Support Group, Redmond Regional Lower Level Classroom B. Aug. 23: 4:30 p.m. Stroke Support Group, Rehabilitation Center Day Room, Redmond Regional Medical Center DIABETES COUNCIL DONATES $5,000, EQUIPMENT The following are the remarks made by Hal Storey during a special presentation Tuesday afternoon concerning Northwest Georgia's diabetes community: "Two years ago, the Diabetes Council of Northwest Georgia was born as an affiliate of the Floyd Health Care Foundation. Anne Hamilton deserves the credit for initiating the thought process that led to the foundation becoming the parent for our local diabetes activities, and for that and the receptiveness of the foundation's board, we are grateful.
"When our group formed, we first defined our mission:To make a difference in the lives of those affected by and at risk for diabetes in Northwest Georgia
"Today, we take steps toward fulfilling that mission. What we are doing today is the result of your dedication to fighting diabetes.
"First, I'd like to ask representatives from the diabetes education program and nutrition program at Floyd Medical Center to come forward.
"We all realize that one way to make a difference in the lives of those of us affected by diabetes is through education. People with diabetes and their families must be empowered and educated in order to deal with their disease each and everyday. "At this time, I am pleased to present to the Diabetes Program at Floyd tools which will assist these health professionals in their job of educating the diabetes community they come in contact with. "On behalf of the Diabetes Council of Northwest Georgia I am happy to present a new laptop, a LCD projector and several educational video tools for their use.
"Another obvious way we can make a difference in the lives of those of us affected by diabetes is to continue to support research. It is research that leads to better treatments, better control, better knowledge and better education for those affected by or at risk for this disease. "And it is research that will one day lead to the preventive and cure for diabetes. For this reason, the Diabetes Council made a commitment when we formed that a portion of all we raise will go to support diabetes research.
"In looking for a vehicle through which we could direct our contribution, one entity stood out. The American Diabetes Association Research Foundation (site) was formed in the 1990s and it is the only organization that spends every penny it receives on diabetes research. That's 100 percent of all money given to the Research Foundation is spent on diabetes research. "All administrative costs of the foundation are born by its parent organization so that more money is spent on research programs that are vital to the more than 18 million Americans with diabetes.
"At this time, on behalf of the Diabetes Council of Northwest Georgia and in honor of the promise that we will always support research, I am pleased to present this check in the amount of $5,000 to the American Diabetes Association Research Foundation and I'd like to ask Mike Gault, area director for the American Diabetes Association, to come forward to receive it." REDMOND NOW ACCREDITED CHEST PAIN CENTERRedmond Regional Medical
Center has picked up key credentials in assisting patients with
chest pain ailments, becoming only the third hospital in the state to
win such accreditation. REDMOND'S NEW SCANNER OFFERS 'SMART SCORE'(Taken mostly from a Redmond press release) A new heart imaging technology, "Smart Score," is now in use at Redmond Regional Medical Center. Smart Score is pain-free, non-invasive
and takes 10 minutes to complete. Using CT imaging, the equipment
takes 70 to 90 images of coronary arteries in just seconds. Then, a Cat
Scan technologist uses high-tech software to create a detailed, 3-D image
of the heart and arteries. For more on Smart Score, go www.redmondregional.com or call 802-3040. HARBIN CLINIC ADDS DIRECTOR, MANAGER
Jesse Mayo, RN, CSCS, has been named the new Program Director of the Harbin Clinic Vitality Wellness Center. Mayo is responsible for overseeing all programs, classes and activities provided by the Harbin Clinic Vitality Wellness Center. Prior to joining Harbin Clinic, Mayo was a nurse in Floyd Medical Center's Emergency Room. Mayo earned a bachelor's of science degree in Exercise Science and Wellness at Jacksonville State University. He earned his associate's degree in Nursing from Floyd College in Rome. He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He and his wife, Jenny, have three children and reside in Rome.
She is responsible for the overall management, development and growth of the Harbin Clinic Clinical Research department. Prior to joining Harbin Clinic, Pollock-Maddox worked for Corautus Genetics Inc. in Atlanta for a year. She received her bachelor's of science degree in Nursing from New York State University and her associate of science degree in Nursing from Georgia Southwestern University. She is a member of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals. She and her husband, John, reside in Cartersville. REDMOND SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS SETHere are the meeting times and places for Redmond Regional Medical Center's support group meetings:
FLOYD ADDS TO TO HOSPITAL STAFF
As associate director, Mazzola is responsible for teaching both inpatient and outpatient family medicine and supervising osteopathic manipulations of Floyd's Family Medicine Residency, a three-year program to prepare physicians for practice in family member. Prior to joining Floyd, Mazzola served as a family practice physician for Brooks Medical Associates and as an emergency room physician for Brooks County Hospital, both in Quitman. Mazzola received his bachelor's of science degree in cardiopulmonary care services from Georgia State University. He earned his doctorate in osteopathic medicine from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Downers Grove, Ill. He completed his family practice residency at The Medical Center, Columbus. Mazzola serves as a diplomat for The American Board of Family Physicians and the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. He is a member of Rotary International, Quitman chapter and the Knights of Columbus. Mazzola resides in Armuchee with his wife, Deborah, and children, Samantha and Jonathan.
Eschbaugh has 20 years of surgical services nursing experience and more than seven years of nursing management experience. She previously was director of surgical services for Palmyra Medical Center in Albany, and Palm Springs General Hospital, Hialeah, Fla. She received her associate's degree in applied science from William Rainey Harper College, Palatine, Ill. She has completed specialty courses in perioperative nursing from Broward Community College, Davie, Fla., and has additional leadership and management training from Florida Atlantic University, Fort Lauderdale. Eschbaugh is certified in basic cardiac life support, advanced cardiac life support and laser operations. She is a member of the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses and Georgia Organization of Nurse Executives. She serves as president of the Board of Liberty House, a home for abused women and children, and on the board for Habitat for Humanity. Eschbaugh resides in Rome with her husband, Bob, and children, Jim and Michelle. GOSSETT IS NEWEST FLOYD 'HERO'
Susan Amos Gossett, an office assistant at Floyd Primary Care in Taylorsville, has been named a Floyd Hero. Floyd Heroes are employees and associates who consistently go beyond the call of duty when it comes to the care of their patients and dedication to their work. Nominated by co-workers, patients or visitors and selected by a committee, a Floyd Hero serves as a role model for others to follow. Angie Hembree, practice coordinator, nominated Gossett for her dedication and commitment to serving others and her positive, friendly attitude she expresses to co-workers and customers every day. "She is a rare find and an excellent role model for others because she is always smiling, working hard and never hesitates to help others," Hembree said. A 10-year Floyd veteran, Gossett is a Pepperell High School graduate. She holds certifications in medical transcription and ward secretary from Coosa Valley Technical College. Gossett attends East Rome Baptist Church. She resides in Rome and has two daughters, Kam Gossett Smith and Amber Gossett. REDMOND NAMES MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
She earned her bachelor's degree in Advertising Journalism from the University of Georgia. She previously was community and public relations director for the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce. Lankford's volunteer activities include New Beginnings Food Outreach, Relay for Life and Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. She is also a board member for the United Way of Bartow County. Lankford and her husband, Michael, a Floyd County Juvenile Court probation officer, reside in Cartersville. JOGLEKAR IS HOSPITALIST MEDICAL DIRECTOR
The Hospitalist program is a team of internal medicine physicians from IN Compass Health Inc. who provide care for patients while they are in the hospital and communicates to the primary care physicians the status of the patients' care. As medical director, Joglekar will work with the administrative team of IN to provide both clinical and managerial oversight of the medical coverage the Hospitalist program provides at Floyd Medical Center. Joglekar received her medicine and surgery degrees from R.N.T. Medical College at the University of Rajasthan in Udaipur, India. She completed her internal medicine residency and internship at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, New York, N.Y., and Weill Medical School of Cornell University, Bronx, N.Y. She is a member of the American College of Physicians and American Society of Internal Medicine. She received certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and holds certifications in advanced cardiac life support and basic cardiac life support. FLOYD HONORED: Floyd Medical Center is one of 13 hospitals in America to receive the 2005 VHA Leadership Award for supply chain management improvement. The award recognizes process improvement efforts at Floyd to make better use of the hospital's Omnicell automated dispensing system in surgery. Lost charges for surgical supplies declined from $2.5 million annually to $73,400 and revenue increased by $2.6 million. Changes in the process and troubleshooting also resulted in better use of employee time and reduced complaints about the system from 10 per month to zero. "This award validates the dedicated focus of our supply chain team to improving the processes for purchasing, distributing and managing the materials and products we need to run our hospital," Kurt Stuenkel, Floyd president and CEO, said. "Supplies are the second leading expense category for our organization, behind salaries, so controlling these costs enhances our ability to hire staff and provide better patient care." REDMOND'S NEW UNITS DUE IN FALL, SPRING
A 12-bed Surgical Intensive Care Unit is being added above the first floor operating room area. The addition (pictured to the left) will accommodate patients' post-surgery needs starting this fall. On the other side of the hospital, a 240-foot crane will be staging steel for the next few weeks. The final result will be a 34-bed medical/surgical unit addition to Redmond's fourth floor. The addition will feature private rooms allowing patients more privacy and reducing the overall number of semi-private rooms within the hospital. It should be done next spring. Says Brenda Waltz, Redmond's CEO: "Just like Rome and Northwest Georgia, Redmond is growing in step with the needs of our community. Our latest expansion program will allow us to better serve our patients with a higher level of attention and skilled care." The construction is creating 100 jobs for Rome-Floyd County, including the addition of critical care nurse positions and other staff support. Redmond currently has 230 beds. Including its healthcare partners, Redmond has more than 245 physicians with more than 30 specialties and a support staff of approximately 1,200.> REDMOND REDMOND ADDS XPLORER TECHNOLOGY: Redmond Regional Medical Center is the first SourceOne purchaser of the Xplorer 1600 digital radiography equipment. > RELEASE REDMOND'S SCROGGIN A G.R.E.A.T. AMBASSADOR Carol Scroggin, RN, has been named as Redmond Regional Medical Center's G.R.E.A.T. Ambassador. Created by the Georgia Hospital Association, this designation celebrates and showcases the commitment and caring that hospital employees bring to their job, community and to the Georgia health care industry. The G.R.E.A.T. Ambassador Program, which stands for "Giving Recognition for Excellence, Advocacy and Teamwork," provides hospital employees the opportunity to tell their personal stories about how they chose a health care profession, why they like their chosen career and what they like about working for their hospital. Redmond associates were asked to write about why they chose to work in health care. Scroggin's submission was selected from eight nominations to represent Redmond locally and statewide. Her story is an inspiration to fellow healthcare professionals and to people that may be considering a career in health care. "When I started nursing," wrote Scroggin, "it was 'just a job.' That job has become a 'profession.' Additionally, I KNOW that I have spent the last 35 years of my life doing just what I was created by God to do. I love my profession." Redmond's CEO Brenda Waltz said, “Nursing is a challenging, yet rewarding profession. Carol's dedication and pride in her work is a reminder to all nurses why they chose to use their talents to help others. As Redmond's G.R.E.A.T. Ambassador, I am confident she will encourage others with this special gift to pursue health care opportunities." The Georgia Hospital Association has presented Scroggin with a lapel pin and a certificate, acknowledging her designation as a GHA G.R.E.A.T. Ambassador. Redmond will recognize Scroggin and the other ambassador nominees during National Hospital Week events. The other nominees were: Kathy Blankenship, RT; Annette Lester, RN; Sophia Price; Kathy Shapiro, RN; Patricia Smith; Mimi Thompson, RN; and Amanda Treglown. CLICK HERE FOR JANUARY-JUNE 2005 HEADLINES
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Richard
Travers, M.P.T., L.M.T., has joined Floyd Medical Center's
Rehabilitation Services staff as a physical therapist. 
Joseph
West, M.D., Pulmonologist, effective Aug. 1: West joins Dr.
Buford Harbin, Dr. Trammell Starr, Dr. Gary Voccio and Dr. Tony Warren
in the offices of Harbin Clinic Pulmonary Medicine
at 1825 Martha Berry Blvd.
Ritu
Khurana, M.D., Nephrologist, effective Sept. 1: Khurana joins
Dr. Chike Nzerue and Dr. Hailu Demissachew at Harbin Clinic Nephrology
at 101 John Maddox Drive in Rome. 
Rahul
Garg, M.D., Cardiologist, effective Aug. 1: Garg joins the staff
of Harbin Clinic Cardiology at Harbin Clinic
Southeastern Cardiovascular Institute, 504 Redmond Road in Rome.
Nonyelum
Ejieke, M.D., Rheumatologist, effective Sept. 1: Ejieke joins
Dr. Jeffrey Peller in the office of Harbin Clinic
Rheumatology at 1825 Martha Berry Blvd. Ejieke comes to Harbin
Clinic from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, where she completed
a fellowship in Rheumatology. She received her medical doctorate degree
from Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara School of Medicine in Guadalajara,
Mexico. She completed an internship and residency in Internal Medicine
at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. 
J.
C. Abdou, M.D., Radiation Oncologist, effective Aug. 1: Abdou
joins Dr. James Santoro and Dr. Matt Mumber at Harbin Clinic Radiation
Oncology at 321 W. Fifth St. 
Seven
physicians are joining Floyd's Family Medicine Residency Program.
Wendy
Pollock-Maddox, RN, BSN, has joined Harbin Clinic as its new
Clinical Research Department Manager. 
Joseph
C. Mazzola, D.O., has joined the Floyd Family Medicine
Residency Program as an associate director. 
Jackie
Eschbaugh, R.N., has joined the staff as director of
Surgical Services. She's responsible for overall supervision
of the surgical services from pre-testing to discharge. 
Tamara
Lankford has been named Marketing Communications Specialist
at Redmond Regional Medical Center. 
Swati
Joglekar, M.D. has been named medical director of the Hospitalist
program at Floyd Medical Center. 
Redmond
Regional Medical Center's expansion is continuing on both sides
of the hospital.|
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