Augusta Health earns Chest Pain Center Accreditation
Augusta Health has received Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Chest Pain Centers, an international not-for-profit organization that focuses on transforming cardiovascular care by assisting facilities in their effort to create communities of excellence that bring together quality, cost and patient satisfaction.
“In order to meet the Chest Pain Center Accreditation requirements, Augusta Health had to meet eight areas of expertise in the care of the cardiac patient. These areas include: the relationship with Emergency Medical Services, timely diagnosis and treatment of patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome, a process improvement program, training and competency of personnel, organizational commitment to providing a high level of cardiac care, facility design and community outreach,” said Donna Hurst, RN, BSN, Chest Pain Center Coordinator at Augusta Health. “The accreditation shows we are fully dedicated to the care of cardiac patients in our communities.” Read more
Chamber announces grads of leadership program
The Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce announces the graduates of their 2011-2012 Leadership Greater Augusta program, with seven individuals successfully completing nine months of community awareness and leadership skills training.
The following are this year’s LGA graduates: Jeffrey Burgener – Nibco; Jay Crawford – Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce; Christina Dovel – Hollister; Allison Fink – DuPont Community Credit Union; Brad Hewitt – Farm Credit; Mark Lotts – Staunton Nissan; and Annette Williams – Blue Ridge Community College. Read more
Dr. Robert Thompson joins Augusta Health Care for Women
Augusta Health Care for Women is pleased to announce the addition of Robert Thompson, MD FACOG FACS to their healthcare team. Dr. Thompson will be providing full scope Obstetrical and Gynecological care at both their Fishersville and Lexington locations.
Dr. Thompson is a graduate of Wake Forest University School of Medicine and completed his internship and residency at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and has been in practice since 1988. His special interest include: High Risk Pregnancy, First trimester Screening, Obstetrical Ultrasound and Gynecologic Surgery. Read more
EMU honors WMHS grad among stellar student-athletes
Eastern Mennonite University held its Athletic Honors Banquet on April 17 in a time of reflecting upon and honoring the journeys of the Royals’ student-athletes. Seniors Andy Richter (Perkasie, PA/Christopher Dock) and Marla Young (Fishersville, VA/Wilson Memorial) won the President’s Awards, the highest athletic award given out by EMU. Read more
Augusta Health ‘tops out’ heart and vascular center
Augusta Health ‘topped out’ the steel structure of its new Heart and Vascular Center by raising and installing a final beam filled with signatures and messages from employees and patients.
“Seven months ago, we gathered on this spot to dig down, to break ground for our new Heart and Vascular Center. Today, we reach up with the last beams of the steel structure as this building reaches it full height,” said Rev. John Peterson, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Augusta Health. “In this ceremony we recognize the strong foundation and solid framework, not just for this structure, but for all the good work that will be done within it in the years to come.” Read more
Augusta Health repeats as Top 100 Hospital
Augusta Health was this week named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® by Thomson Reuters, a leading provider of information and solutions to improve the cost and quality of healthcare.
The Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals® study evaluates performance in 10 areas: mortality, medical complications, patient safety, average patient stay, expenses, profitability, patient satisfaction, adherence to clinical standards of care, post-discharge mortality, and readmission rates for heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia. The study has been conducted annually since 1993. This is the fourth time, and second consecutive year, that Augusta Health has been recognized with this honor. Read more
Waynesboro Senior Center to host ‘Love Your Heart’ on April 26
Waynesboro Senior Center, in conjunction with Augusta Health Community Wellness and Augusta Health School of Clinical Laboratory Science, will host “Love Your Heart” a community health fair event on Thursday, April 26 at 9 a.m. at the Senior Center, located at 325 Pine Avenue in Waynesboro.
A lipid profile will be offered to both members and nonmembers of the Senior Center; it will be free for the first 50 people to arrive and $10 for anyone after. The lipid profile uses just one tube of blood to test for high-density lipoprotein (HDL), cholesterol, and triglycerides, which can be used to determine risk for heart disease and stroke. A 9-12 hour fast is recommended but not required. The American Heart Association recommends anyone over the age of 20 be tested every five years, but individuals with other risk factors such as age, family history, high blood pressure, and smoking, should be screened more frequently. Read more
