Some companies go extra mile for United Way Nov 22, 2009
Doctors Hospital won the award for the largest increase in per capita giving and the award for the largest increase in leadership giving. "I think we all like the competition, but in a way we are all working together for a good cause," said Sandra McVicker, the interim president and CEO of MCG Health Inc. "It's a friendly competition, and it's something that's fun.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
Spooky food drive nears end Oct 30, 2009
As the 15th annual Spooky to be Hungry food drive prepares to wrap up this weekend, organizers are hoping donations will pour in to help feed the area's hungry. Spooky to be Hungry, a community campaign that benefits Golden Harvest Food Bank, comes as the charitable organization has seen a spike in demand, distributing 15 percent more food during its fiscal year that ended in September. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Female veterans rebuild Oct 10, 2009
The Stepping Stones program will take women referred by the VA and from domestic violence and homeless shelters and place them in residences to be built on Interstate Parkway near Doctors Hospital. A series of programs, including drug rehabilitation and job training, are being designed to get the vets back on their feet. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Georgia hospitals rated ‘weak’ Oct 4, 2009
Doctors Hospital, Augusta Henry Medical Center, Stockbridge. Medical College of Georgia Hospitals and Clinics, Augusta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Ambulatory surgery center plans advance Oct 2, 2009
In an order signed Wednesday, Judge James G. Blanchard Jr. ruled against University Hospital and Doctors Hospital Surgery Center in their attempt to prevent the Medical College of Georgia Physicians Practice Group Foundation from obtaining a Certificate of Need to build a 65,000-square-foot center at Knob Hill and Washington roads ... A call left with Doctors Hospital's attorney was not returned. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Breast cancer-related events Oct 1, 2009
BREAST CANCER UPDATE PRESENTATION: 11:30 a.m. Oct. 16, Doctors Hospital, h2u Building, 3651 Wheeler Road; presentation by Dr. Jack Feldman; free, space is limited; RSVP by Oct. 14; (706) 651-6716. MIRACLE MILE WALK: 3-mile fun walk to benefit breast cancer care through University Hospital's Breast Health Center and Mobile Mammography Unit; Oct. 17; Augusta Common; registration 8-9 a.m., walk begins at 9:30 a.m.; sponsored by University Health Care Foundation; (706) 729-5656. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Dad finds teen dead on track at school Sep 30, 2009
Mr. Gillen, of the 400 block of Armstrong Way in Evans, called 911 and attempted to revive his son with CPR. Emergency responders took Scott to Doctors Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 12:31 a.m. Tuesday, officials said. Mr. Gillen "said he was working toward a fitness badge for Eagle Scouts," Deputy Coroner Harriett Garrison said Tuesday. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Workers' children will get flu shots Sep 17, 2009
Doctors Hospital also has a mandatory flu shot policy for employees, with those who opt out required to wear masks during flu season. One study in 2004 found that a hospital that got its vaccination rate up to 67 percent cut its cases of hospital-acquired influenza to zero. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Evans surgery center case could affect future hospitals Sep 13, 2009
Judge James G. Blanchard Jr. could rule as early as next month in the precedent-setting case: University Health Services and Doctors Hospital Surgery Center, known as the Evans Surgery Center, v. the Georgia Department of Community Health and the Medical College of Georgia Physicians Practice Group Foundation ... University Health Services and Doctors Hospital Surgery Center requested an administrative appeal. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Burned woman dies in Augusta Aug 31, 2009
Lisa Davenport's relatives traveled frequently to Doctors Hospital in Augusta, but she never regained consciousness. Scruggs seriously injured Davenport in 2001, when he kidnapped her and took her to Trail Creek Street, beat and stabbed her with a screwdriver, then left her for dead, relatives said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
ER growth may aid treatment Aug 29, 2009
Doctors Hospital also plans to separate those with flulike symptoms and ask visitors with such symptoms to wear a mask, spokeswoman Olena Scarboro said. It also plans to ask employees to get a free seasonal flu shot and the HIN1 vaccine when it is available, prioritizing the new vaccine first to direct patient-care staff, she said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
McDonald House plans fundraisers Aug 27, 2009
- 12 of the stays were families with children at the Joseph M. Still Burn Center at Doctors Hospital. - 1 stay was a family with a child at University Hospital. (The Augusta Chronicle)
The Week in Review Aug 23, 2009
Davenport remained at Doctors Hospital of Augusta throughout the week clinging to life. - Sixteen dogs suspected of mauling Lothar and Sherry Schweder to death were euthanized at the Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Expansion will speed treatment Aug 18, 2009
Doctors Hospital has been focusing on its processes to try to drive down wait times in the ER, spokeswoman Olena Scarboro said. "We want to be as fast as we can," she said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Remarks by the president in an AARA tele-town hall on health care reform Jul 31, 2009
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Heart of the matter Jul 22, 2009
Trinity Hospital of Augusta will be getting the long-sought ability to perform certain heart procedures, but Doctors Hospital won't. At least not yet, though that could change soon, Doctors CEO Shayne George said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Woman in car shot to death in Richmond Jul 7, 2009
The victim was transported to Doctors Hospital in San Pablo, where she was pronounced dead, Johanson said. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to call Johanson at (510) 620-6902. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Fourth also a timefor displays of caution Jul 3, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Fourth also a time for displays of caution070309news2merritt. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Tenn. hospital firm to bail out Commerce facility Jun 26, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Tennessee hospital firm to bail out Commerce facility062609news5merritt. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Teens serve at Augusta hospitals Jun 16, 2009
There are 57 volunteers at University Hospital, 64 at Medical College of Georgia Hospital and 80 at Doctors Hospital ... At Doctors Hospital, the applicants were interviewed by the Augusta chapter of the American Red Cross, said Bart Grey, the manager of volunteer services. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Cause of teen's death unclear May 28, 2009
Melanie Anne Elizabeth Garrison, 18, was found unresponsive in her bed Sunday afternoon and later pronounced dead at Doctors Hospital, said Columbia County sheriff's Capt. Steve Morris. "We can't make a ruling until we get those lab results," Coroner Vernon Collins said, adding that it might take six to eight weeks to complete them. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Woman killed in North Richmond May 25, 2009
Paramedics took the victim to Doctors Hospital in San Pablo, where she was pronounced dead, Lee said. Lee said the investigation was on-going and that there were no suspects and no motive had been identified. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Hospitals pour money into expansion Apr 12, 2009
And that does not include a $55 million renovation at Doctors Hospital and at least $14 million invested in Trinity Hospital of Augusta. Earlier this year, University Hospital finished up a nearly $95 million makeover that includes a gleaming new Heart & Vascular Institute. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Woman beaten during burglary Mar 26, 2009
Capt. Morris said Mrs. Parsons was initially taken to Doctors Hospital, then to the Medical College of Georgia Hospital. Spokeswoman Denise Parrish said she had no information on Mrs. Parsons' condition. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Plan includes earmarks for local projects Mar 15, 2009
A $760,000 barrier on Bobby Jones Expressway will reduce noise around Glenn Hills Drive, $350,000 will furnish Richmond County sheriff's deputies with in-car computers and $285,000 will train health professionals at Joseph M. Still Burn Center at Doctors Hospital. Sheriff's Col. Gary Powell said the agency relies on outside funding to put computers in patrol cars. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Money goes to changes at hospitals Mar 13, 2009
Doctors Hospital has been implementing different pieces of an electronic record system since 2005, and "we are on track with the president's plan," Olena Scarboro, the director of marketing and public relations, said in an e-mail. Smaller rural hospitals in Georgia might be left out. (The Augusta Chronicle)
6-year-old survivor of fire fights for life Mar 12, 2009
A child with those kinds of injuries often has a good chance for recovery, said Dr. Richard Cartie, pediatric critical care director for the Joseph M. Still Burn Center at Doctors Hospital. Though he's not treating Shakiera, he said he has treated several children for smoke inhalation. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Hospitals' spirit helps United Way Mar 12, 2009
Announced in October, the competition pitted Doctors Hospital, Medical College of Georgia Hospital and University Hospital against one another ... Doctors Hospital won the per capita award for largest increase in per capita giving and the leadership award for the largest increase in leadership giving. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Rants and Raves Feb 25, 2009
A HUGE RAVE to Doctors Hospital, to the nurses and doctors staff on Five West, and also the nurses and doctors staff on Three West. A BIG RAVE for Eddie Newman, our Chronicle deliverer. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Our Opinion: It's time to take action, save lives Feb 8, 2009
Burned over 85 percent of his body, Manker survived the horrific sugar refinery explosion in Port Wentworth last year thanks to the lifesaving work of doctors and nurses from Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah and the Doctors Hospital in Augusta. The deadly inferno, which killed 14 and injured dozens, occurred two months before Georgia legislators closed the 2008 General Assembly without adopting a long-term funding plan to help Georgia s 15 trauma hospitals. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
