We care for life
…By Cross-Checking Colon Cancer
St. Francis Hospital gave away 5,800 tickets to the
Columbus Cottonmouths’ last home game of the season
on March 17 to raise awareness of colon cancer and urge
hockey fans, age 50 and older, to get checked. Dr. William
Taylor, a colorectal surgeon at the St. Francis Center for
Surgical Care, and St. Francis Foundation chairwoman
Martha Paull, whose father died of colon cancer, dropped
the first puck. Dr. Taylor explained the importance of
getting checked to the sold-out crowd. Early colon cancer
has no symptoms, but a screening colonoscopy can detect
colon polyps which, when removed, decreases the risk of
developing colon cancer.
Mr. Polyp warns
spectators of the
dangers of colon
cancer and urges
them to get checked.
Colorectal surgeon William Taylor, MD, of the St.Center for Surgical
Care, and Martha Paull, St. Francis Foundation chairwoman, drop the
ceremonial first puck.
Melissa Derby, Parker Derby and Rob Monfort
hold Mr. Eneman golf club covers given away
at the game.
PRSRT STD
U.S. Postage
PAID
Columbus, GA
Permit 182
St. Francis Hospital Foundation, Inc.
2300 Manchester Expressway
Suite F3
Columbus, GA 31904
w w w. w e c a r e f o r l i f e . c o m
O F
S T. F R A N C I S
S U M M E R
Healing
Chronic
Pain
2 0 0 7
F R O M
T H E
B O A R D
CONTENTS
C H A I R M A N
O F
S U M M E R
2 0 0 7
S T. F R A N C I S
Dear Friends,
Managing Chronic Pain
It’s a pleasure and an honor for me to serve as the new chairman of St. Francis’ Board of
Trustees. I have been very pleased with the tremendous progress St. Francis has made as a health
care organization over these past two years under the wise guidance of my predecessor, Larry
Cardin. I have also been encouraged by the staff’s mission to continually improve clinical
care and customer service and the Board of Trustees’ commitment to fulfilling the vision and
strategic plan that they, our physicians and staff, and members of
our community developed in 2006.
VOLUME 5, ISSUE 1
|4
If you suffer from chronic pain, finding relief can be difficult and often
time consuming. The story of one local woman who went from tears of
pain to tears of joy with the help of interventional pain management.
Spirit of St. Francis is
published as a community service
for the friends and patrons of
St. Francis Hospital, Inc., and
the St. Francis Foundation.
More than anything, though, I have been impressed by the
deepening level of trust that is evident between St. Francis and the
physicians in our community. Those physicians who have
teamed up with us, by bringing their practices into the St. Francis
health care family, share our deep desire to make St. Francis an
St. Francis Hospital Foundation, Inc.
2300 Manchester Expressway, Suite F3
Columbus, Georgia 31904
(706) 653-9375
www.wecareforlife.com
2
Being the Best Means Having the Best
|2
Bill Kazmaire won the World’s Strongest Man title in the 80s because he was
the best. So when he started having trouble with his shoulder, he wanted the
best surgeon for his care and turned to the St. Francis Orthopaedic Institute.
innovative leader in health care and Columbus a medical destination for outlying areas in our region and beyond.
In this issue of Spirit of St. Francis magazine, you will read
about three more doctors who have joined the St. Francis
Orthopaedic Institute. You will also read about our newest hospitalist, Dr. Prima Foster, who
is now caring for the medical needs of our patients at The Bradley Center.
Continuing to increase the level of teamwork and trust between our hospital and
Family Matters When It Comes to Heart Disease
Robert P. Granger
President and
Chief Executive Officer
St. Francis Hospital, Inc.
McDonald Plummer Jr.
Vice President
St. Francis Foundation
One man learns from experience that a family history of
heart disease signals the need to change one’s lifestyle.
10
St. Francis Named Primary Stroke Center
ophy. It will truly be a team effort as our physicians, associates and leadership team take
Amy G. Adams
Karen L. Johnson
Editors
St. Francis to the next level of clinical care and customer service.
As I close, I would also like to say how much I appreciate the members of our community who play a vital role as part of our team. St. Francis is your hospital. This fine organiza-
Racing to Volunteer
Image by Design
Graphic Design
tion was founded by the community to benefit the community. We are proud that 57 years later
12
we continue to honor our commitment to do what is best for health care in our community.
Each of you deserves the finest level of health care that we can possibly provide. With your
help, and that of others, we are committed to making that happen.
I truly look forward to the year ahead and the opportunity to help St. Francis transform
its vision into a reality.
|12
Act Fast. Think St. Francis. St. Francis Hospital is one of only
300 hospitals in the nation to be named a certified Primary
Stroke Center by The Joint Commission.
physicians will remain a primary focus at St. Francis in the years to come. St. Francis has
embraced the concept, “Team Work Makes the Dream Work,” as an organization-wide philos-
|10
Member of American Hospital
Association, Georgia Hospital
Association, Catholic Health Association,
Premier, Inc.
|14
The St. Francis Foundation Derby Day jockeys support from
the community to provide scholarships for students pursuing
health care careers. Meet the man who was first out of the
gate to make this year’s event a success.
Caring Contributors
|18
It takes a lot of caring people to fulfill St. Francis’
vision of compassion and excellence.
Sincerely,
Accredited by Joint Commission
on Accreditation of
Healthcare Organizations
14
On the cover: Dr. Bobbi Farber, St. Francis Orthopaedic Institute
Photo: Mike Culpepper
Bob Gilson
Chairman, St. Francis Board of Trustees
Copyright© 2007
|
Spirit of St. Francis 1
B
“I wanted
the best.”
– Bill Kazmaier
George McCluskey III, MD,
examines Bill Kazmaier’s
shoulder following his surgery.
When Bill Kazmaier, the “World’s Strongest Man” (1980-1982), needed a
shoulder specialist, he looked for a surgeon who was, like himself, the best
in his field of specialty.
|
2 Spirit of St. Francis
Bill Kazmaier has been called the greatest strength
athlete of all time. In 1979, Kazmaier won the American
powerlifting championship and International Powerlifting
Federation (IPF) world powerlifting championship. Then,
he won the “World’s Strongest Man” titles in 1980, 1981
and 1982, making him the first man to win three straight
titles. In 1983, he won the IPF world championship again
and was the first man in IPF competition to bench press
over 661 pounds. His career best powerlifting total of
2,425 pounds was an IPF record total for many years.
The titles and records Kazmaier has held have not
come without a price. Human joints are not meant to
bear world record-setting amounts of weight. Years of
lifting thousands of pounds in training and at high levels
of competition have cost Kazmaier torn ligaments, a torn
tendon, a posterior labral tear and rotator cuff problems.
And while he no longer competes at international levels,
Kazmaier continues to be physically active, still lifting,
playing golf and traveling to speak to hundreds of youth
across the country about what it takes to succeed.
“I’m trying to help youth become better,” he explains.
“There was a lack of leadership when I was growing up. I
want them to shoot for the stars and soar with the eagles.”
In January of this year, Kazmaier began experiencing
excruciating pain in his right shoulder. He couldn’t
sleep at night. He realized he needed help and probably
needed surgery and wondered if he’d be able to continue
doing the things that are important to him.
He asked his physician for the name of the best
shoulder specialist.
“Since I was the best at what I did, I wanted someone
who was the best in their field,” says Kazmaier.
Based on recommendations, he turned to someone
who, like himself, was at the top of his field—Dr. George
McCluskey III of the St. Francis Orthopaedic Institute.
“Other doctors I’d worked with considered him the
best in his field,” says Kazmaier. “He is a specialist and
highly recommended by his peers….His abilities
are stellar.”
Upon visiting Dr. McCluskey, Kazmaier learned that
he had two torn ligaments and a torn tendon in his right
shoulder, plus degenerative wear in the same shoulder.
Calcified plaque underneath his rotator cuff was further
adding to his pain.
continued on page 7
Anatomy of a Shoulder Repair
Dr. George
McCluskey often
repairs torn
tendons and
ligaments without
making an incision
by using an
arthroscope, as
was the case with
Bill Kazmaier’s
surgery. “Using
this approach is
more efficient and
less invasive,” explains Dr. McCluskey. “And the patient
benefits because the recovery time is less and the
complication rate is lower.”
Ligament injury
Ligament repair
Rotator cuff tendon injury
Rotator cuff tendon repair
|
Spirit of St. Francis 3
Healing Chronic Pain
Neck and back pain can be managed with medication and exercise in
80 percent of patients. However, for the 20 percent who don’t respond to
traditional treatment, interventional pain management can be a godsend.
“I asked Dr. Farber, ‘Is this as well as I
will ever be?’ She never said yes, so I had
faith that I would get relief,” Pat explains.
Barnes got relief in February 2007,
treatment is not successful, then surgery
is another option.
“Because I am a surgeon, I am willing
to tell a patient, ‘You need surgery’,”
she says. “I can offer a different
a spinal column stimulator in Barnes’
perspective to acute and chronic pain.
back. This neurostimulation is the stimu-
There are people who need surgery and
1988, after completing a residency and
lation of the spinal cord by tiny electrical
some who don’t.”
internship in orthopaedic surgery at the
insulated wire), which is powered by an
The new St. Francis Interventional
I
ing relief can be difficult and often, time
After four back surgeries and many
consuming. Patients frequently go from
years of rehabilitation and medication,
their primary care physician to a special-
Barnes found Dr. Bobbi Farber and was
ist and maybe a therapist, all in hopes of
introduced to interventional pain
finding some relief. Interventional pain
management.
multidisciplinary
earned her medical degree from the
receiver, was
approach, in which
universityʼs College of Medicine. She is
placed near Barnes’
health care
board-certified by the American Board
spinal cord.
professionals work
together to provide
a full range of
the American Academy of Orthopaedic
an entire day
treatments and
Surgeons.
without pain!” She
services for patients
recalls. “I know I
suffering from chronic
overall quality of life. We want to help
will never be entire-
and/or acute pain.
the patient return to their everyday
ly pain free, but this
activities quickly and without medica-
treatment has been
tion,” Dr. Farber explains.
She goes on to say that in approxi-
very good.”
Dr. Farber consults with Pat Barnes
in a follow-up visit.
Interventional pain management is
Barnes, interventional
was chief of surgery at St. Francis
pain management and
(1991-1992), chief of staff (1996) and
Dr. Farber have been an answer to her
Orthopaedic Institute. Dr. Farber, who
“She’s a real comfort. I don’t expect
patients who have exhausted other treat-
using steroid and anesthetic agents into
and appropriate exercise. It’s that last 20
also serves as senior vice president and
her to be God and completely heal me,
ment methods without success.
various locations in the back or other
percent of patients who have trouble
chief medical officer at St. Francis, will
but she understands. I appreciate that
joints. Other procedures include
conquering their pain, sometimes even
run the St. Francis Interventional Pain
and I appreciate her being there for me,”
Pat Barnes knows about. She started get-
RF(radiofrequency) ablation of painful
after surgery. That is where intervention-
Management Center and practice general
Barnes says fondly.
ting pain in her hip in 1997 – at least she
nerve segments and placement of spinal
al pain management can help.
orthopaedics.
thought it was her hip. It was actually
column stimulators, which help prevent
her back.
prayers.
For more information on interven-
When a patient like Barnes comes in
pain impulses from reaching the brain.
by using an epidural and a low dose of
with chronic pain, Dr. Farber will evalu-
St. Francis Orthopaedic Institute at
“The pain was so bad sometimes
These are minimally invasive procedures
pain medication. Barnes says she did not
ate the patient, conduct a diagnostic test
706-322-6646.
that I would just cry. Having pain like
that help relieve, reduce or manage pain.
get significant results with this treatment,
and then develop a treatment plan specif-
but she was determined not to give up.
ically for that person. If interventional
|
on the executive committee of the
Board of Trustees (1995-1997). She
was president of the Muscogee County
Medical Society in 1999.
Dr. Farber is currently a member of
Dr. Farber started Barnes’ treatment
4 Spirit of St. Francis
on numerous committees at St. Francis
as well as other organizations. She
back pain will go away with medication
“The goal is to improve a patient’s
Additionally, Dr. Farber has served
For a patient like
“Interventional” refers to injections
that impacts your whole body.
of Orthopaedic Surgery and a fellow of
time, I actually went
now offered at the St. Francis
Exhausting treatments is something
University of Iowa, where she also
implanted battery or
mately 80 percent of patients, neck and
management can be a useful adjunct for
orthopaedic surgery in Columbus since
Pain Management Center uses a
“For the first
It’s unbearable,” Barnes says.
Dr. Bobbi Farber has practiced
after her fifth surgery. Dr. Farber placed
impulses. An implanted lead (a flexible
If you suffer from chronic pain, find-
About
Dr. Bobbi Farber
tional pain management, contact the
the American College of Physician
Executives, the Georgia Orthopaedic
Society, the Southern Orthopaedic
Association and the Muscogee County
– Amy Adams
Medical Society.
|
Spirit of St. Francis 5
The St. Francis Orthopaedic
Institute Expands
Patient rooms boast wireless internet
service and flat screen televisions in an
elegant and comfortable environment.
The St. Francis Orthopaedic Institute is also expanding its sports medicine, orthopaedic trauma and adult
reconstructive services. Dr. Bo Lewis and Dr. Luke Wolff have joined the orthopaedic team. These two
highly qualified physicians bring added quality and expertise to St. Francis.
Robert Lewis, MD
Luther Wolff III, MD
|
6 Spirit of St. Francis
Dr. Robert (Bo) Lewis, a shoulder and
sports medicine specialist, joined the
St. Francis Orthopaedic Institute April 1.
Originally from Savannah, Ga., Dr. Lewis
comes to St. Francis via Panama City, Fl.,
where he previously practiced shoulder
surgery and sports medicine with Southern
Orthopaedic Specialists.
Dr. Lewis earned his bachelor’s degree in
business and risk management from the
University of Georgia (Athens). He went on
to complete post baccalaureate work from
the University of South Florida (Tampa) and
continued there to earn his medical degree
from the University of South Florida College
of Medicine.
Then, he returned to Georgia, where he
completed both his general surgery internship
and orthopaedic surgical residency at the
Medical College of Georgia (Augusta).
Additionally, he completed a shoulder fellowship with McCluskey Orthopaedic Surgery
under George M. McCluskey III, MD.
During medical school, Dr. Lewis was
selected as a participant in the honors course
in surgery and selected as the outstanding
surgical student of the year. His research and
publications have ranged from organic chemistry to orthopaedic trauma and shoulder
reconstruction.
He is currently an active member of the
Georgia Shoulder and Elbow Society, and his
practice interests include arthroscopic surgery
of the shoulder, rotator cuff injuries, shoulder
and elbow athletic injuries, shoulder instability, reconstructive surgery of the shoulder,
arthroscopy of the hip and sports medicine.
Dr. Luther (Luke) Wolff III is a Columbus
native and comes back to the Fountain City
from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.
He was an instructor at the Mayo Clinic of
Medicine, specializing in adult reconstruction
and traumatology. At the St. Francis
Orthopaedic Institute, Dr. Wolff will focus on
total joints and trauma. He says he is glad to
be back in Columbus.
“I hope to add to the high standard of
orthopaedic care already in place, with a focus
on improved patient experience, shorter hospital stays and quick return to function for
patients undergoing joint reconstruction and
fracture care,” Dr. Wolff explains.
Dr. Wolff did two fellowships, one in adult
orthopaedic trauma at the Campbell Clinic
in Memphis, Tenn., and the other in adult
reconstruction at the Hughston Clinic. Dr.
Wolff did his residency at the Mayo College
of Medicine and earned his medical degree
from Mercer University School of Medicine in
Macon, Ga. Dr. Wolff is also a Major in the
United States Army and served in Operation
Iraqi Freedom, providing orthopaedic care to
2,000 soldiers and 10,000 detainees.
During medical school, Dr. Wolff became
a member of Alpha Omega Alpha medical
honor society. He has done research and
presentations on many orthopaedic topics
including mangled extremity, clavicle fractures
and adult reconstruction.
Dr. Wolff comes from a line of surgeons in
Columbus. His father, Dr. Luther Wolff Jr., is
a surgeon at the St. Francis Center for Surgical
Care and his grandfather admitted the first
surgery patient to St. Francis Hospital.
NEW ORTHOPAEDIC UNIT OFFERS FIRST-CLASS EXPERIENCE
S
St. Francis Hospital began accepting patients in its new state-of-the art orthopaedic wing on Ground South in January.
The wing offers a spacious new nurses station, a private physician dictation area, and 16 beautifully appointed patient
rooms. All rooms are equipped with wireless internet service and flat screen televisions. Linens, supplies and medication
are centrally located near the nurses station for greater efficiency. Other amenities include an inpatient rehabilitation gym
for group rehab and a new classroom.
The new wing is the first phase of a multi-year project to renovate and refurbish all patient areas at St. Francis Hospital
to resemble a first-class hotel.
Best
Continued from page 3
“Dr. McCluskey thoroughly explained the condition to me
as an athlete. It was very comforting,” he says. “His intensity
strikes me. When he’s with you, no matter who else is in the
room, it’s one-on-one communication. He is very descriptive
from start to finish, extremely explanatory and in-depth even
for a professional athlete. I had a sense of well-being that I
would be well taken care of… He is a diamond among many
semi-precious stones.”
Even though the athlete felt in good hands with Dr.
McCluskey, he still had one fear: pain.
“I was fearful of pain in operations, but I was assured that
it would be managed. It was to my satisfaction,” explains
Kazmaier. “As soon as I no longer had pain, I did not desire the
pain medication. Dr. McCluskey assured me that I would have
no dependence that would debilitate me.”
Dr. McCluskey also assured Kazmaier that he’d even be
able to play golf again—and much more. He was told he
would have a good bit of use of his arm three months after his
operation and full use at six months.
Currently, Kazmaier is working through the rehabilitation
process. He’s been almost as impressed with the team of experts
at the St. Francis Rehabilitation Center, whose offices and
rehabilitation facilities are just next door to the St. Francis
Orthopaedic Institute.
“My experience overall has been incredible,” he says.
“Where else can you go that you find people who truly care
about people, from the person cleaning the floor to the whole
medical team. It’s his (McCluskey’s) team and associates like
Bryce (Gaunt of the St. Francis Rehabilitation Center) who are
truly the best at their business.”
– Karen Johnson
|
Spirit of St. Francis 7
Third Annual Butler Award
Honors Philip Brewer, MD
Like many people who have achieved
(L) Dr. Philip Brewer receives congratulations from Dr. Fred Burdette upon receiving the 2007 Butler Service
and Leadership Award.
D
Dr. Philip Brewer listened to his heart,
Like many people who have
retirement, says, “Philip could have
and earned his medical degree from
gone anywhere, but instead he came
Emory University School of Medicine.
to Columbus, Ga., and started a solo
He was an intern at Grady Memorial
practice. He was on call seven nights
Hospital and a surgical resident at
a week. There were obstacles from all
Charity Hospital, New Orleans, La.,
quarters (to develop an open heart
as part of the Tulane Surgical Service.
program) and those who said Columbus
He was Chief of General Surgery for the
wasn’t ready for it, but Philip’s determi-
U.S. Air Force Hospital, Maxwell Field,
nation and willingness to work hard and
Montgomery, Al. He completed his
persevere, his technical ability in the oper-
training in thoracic and cardiac surgery
ating room and his great empathy and
at Tulane and the Oschner Clinic in
concern for his patients drove him to
New Orleans, La., becoming certified
fulfill his dream.”
in both.
Just four years after Dr. Brewer came
Beyond Medicine
achieved much, Dr. Brewer says it was a
to Columbus and established his thoracic
off as a result.
team effort. During the evening, he told
and cardiovascular surgical practice,
of the many individuals who were
St. Francis had a Cath Lab, an Intensive
ly, Dr. Brewer’s other passions include
John Grogan, author of “New York
part of bringing his vision to fruition,
Care Unit, and an open heart surgery
pets, the environment and the arts. He
Times” best-selling book, “Marley and
including Dr. Bill Taylor, Dr. George
program. Dr. Brewer performed the
currently serves as president of the
Me: Life and Love With the World’s
Lipscomb, George Cussell, Dr. Gordon
area’s first open heart surgery that same
Board of PAWS (Pets Are Worth
Worst Dog,” at the third annual Butler
Miller, Dr. Clarence Butler, Dr. Bill
year. The patient was alive and well
Support), an organization constructing a
Service and Leadership Award dinner on
Love, Dr. Quig Fletcher, former
when last seen 25 years later.
new Animal Resource Center (in part-
January 9 at the Columbus Convention
St. Francis CEO Sister Patricia Garrigan,
Over his many years of service to
and Trade Center.
Dr. Frank Collins, John Schumacher and
health care in Columbus, Dr. Brewer
working to reduce the euthanasia of
Dr. Fred Burdette, among others.
has also served on the St. Francis
6,000 pets annually. Dr. Brewer also sup-
Hospital Board of Trustees (1999-2001)
ports the Nature Conservancy and
Dr. Brewer is credited with initiating
and developing Columbus’ first and only
According to Dr. Burdette, whom
In addition to medicine and his fami-
nership with the city of Columbus) and
open heart surgery program, which is
Dr. Brewer recruited to St. Francis in
and as chief of the medical staff at the
Nicholas School of the Environment at
located at St. Francis Hospital. For
1977, Dr. Brewer was never “one of
hospital (2000).
Duke University and has maintained a
his many achievements, he was
half measures.”
awarded the 2007 Butler Service and
Leadership award.
Dr. Burdette, who worked with
Dr. Brewer until his colleague’s
|
Dr. Richard Robbins and Helen Robbins congratulate Dr.
Philip Brewer for his award.
30-year relationship with the Columbus
About Dr. Brewer
Dr. Brewer attended Duke University
John and Linda Shinkle; Linda chaired
the dinner.
Museum, helping it to become a nationally recognized museum.
– Karen Johnson
8 Spirit of St. Francis
Kent and Steve Butler
(L-R) Barry Vaught, Mary Pat King and
Kathryn Vaught
followed his dream, and we’re all better
Those were the words of speaker
(L-R) John Grogan, Dr. Philip Brewer, Lorraine Brewer and
Jacquie Rawls
(L-R) Gantt
Shadburn and
Betsy Leebern
|
Spirit of St. Francis 9
Knowing his family’s history, Ronny Thorne wishes he had
changed his lifestyle before his first heart attack at age 38.
H
Heart disease runs in Ronny Thorne’s
family. His mother had heart-related
WHEN IT
COMES TO
HEART
DISEASE...
was impressed by the care he received.
“The nurses were wonderful. I especially
problems; her brother died in his early
remember one, Emily Pharris, RN, who
30s, most likely of heart disease. Still, the
was particularly caring,” he says.
43-year old husband and father of three
Thorne was also impressed with
who also has diabetes did not anticipate
Dr. Darrah’s bedside manner.
that he would one day face heart disease.
“I had not thought about it even though
“Dr. Darrah is very straightforward and
to the point,” says Thorne. “He says what
I had a family history,” says Thorne, an
he thinks he can do…and he’s a nice
operations manager at TSYS. “That was my
Georgia boy, too. He and Jed Vickers
downfall. Had I thought about it, I would
(Dr. Darrah’s physician assistant) are both
have changed my diet and started exercising
just really good people…very good, very
sooner.”
professional and very caring.”
In 2002, at age 38, Thorne had his first
Dr. Darrah expects his patient to make a
heart attack and subsequent bypass surgery
full recovery and live a normal life. Vickers
at an Atlanta hospital. Four years later, in
says Thorne has made the necessary
August 2006, he began experiencing chest
lifestyle changes, such as losing weight and
pain and went to The Medical Center’s
exercising, to lower his risk factors.
Emergency Department, where he
Thorne has since returned to work.
underwent an EKG. He was having a
Thanks to support from TSYS, he now
second heart attack, the most serious type
exercises at St. Francis’ Cardiac Rehab gym
involving the whole heart.
three days a week.
“The vein grafts had failed in some
way,” explains Thorne. “One had a kink in
it. Blood had started going back through
my original arteries.”
Thorne was transferred to St. Francis’
“The staff in Cardiac Rehab are so
attentive,” he says. “They really care.”
Thorne says he feels better now and that
his personality has even changed, too.
“Little things don’t bother me any-
cardiac cath lab where cardiologist Shane
more,” he explains. “People ask me how
Darrah, MD, performed a cardiac catheteri-
I’m doing and I tell them I woke up this
zation. Dr. Darrah inserted two stents in
morning…things are good!”
one of the failed vein graphs, re-opening it;
He advises everyone who has a family
the other graph was 100 percent occluded,
history of heart disease to pay attention to
preventing insertion of a stent.
their diet and exercise regularly. He also
“Fortunately, we were able to restore
blood flow to his heart and keep the heart
urges them to get checked at an early age.
• A family history of heart disease
• Smoking (increases risk
2-4 times)
• High blood cholesterol
• Physical inactivity
• Excess weight and body fat
• Stress
• Drinking too much alcohol
* According to the American
Heart Association
“Our pediatrician has already suggested
damage to a minimum,” explains
that we check my 15-year old daughter’s
Dr. Darrah.
cholesterol annually now,” he says. “We
The procedure was a success. Thorne
Risk Factors for
Heart Disease
plan to do that.”
was back on his feet and home three days
later, after his stay at St. Francis where he
|
10 Spirit of St. Francis
– Karen Johnson
|
Spirit of St. Francis 11
Q&A
D e b b i e
S a y l o r ,
R N ,
M S N
Primary Stroke Center:
Only at St. Francis
St. Francis Hospital has been named a Primary Stroke Center – the area’s first and only – by The Joint Commission through its
Certificate of Distinction program. This achievement recognizes centers that make exceptional efforts to provide better outcomes for
stroke care. To earn this distinction, the stroke program at St. Francis underwent an extensive, on-site evaluation by The Joint
Commission.
The Primary Stroke Center designation shows the community that the quality of care St. Francis provides is effectively managed to
New
andNoteworth
New andNoteworthy
The Bradley Center Expands
Programs for Military
T
The
Bradley
Hospitalist Joins
The Bradley Center
D
Dr. Prima Foster has
joined The Bradley Center
Center, a
as a hospitalist, enabling The
community
Bradley Center to treat the
meet the unique and specialized needs of stroke patients. “Spirit” magazine recently sat down with St. Francis’ Senior Vice President of
service of
medical conditions of inpatients
Patient Care Services, Debbie Saylor, RN, MSN, to find out what The Joint Commission’s gold seal of approval really means.
St. Francis
while also caring for their
and
behavioral health needs.
Columbus
Previously, patients with
Regional
medical conditions were
Healthcare System, has expanded its programming and
treated at a medical hospital
dedicated additional space on its campus to specifically serve
not specializing in behavioral
military patients. Expanded programming includes group
issues. Dr. Foster will care for all inpatients at The Bradley
therapy sessions for soldiers experiencing post traumatic
Center, including children, adolescents, adults, senior adults
stress disorder, plus activity therapy, such as basketball, use of
and military personnel.
Q. Debbie, what did St. Francis
do to achieve certification as
a Stroke Center?
A. The Joint Commission has defined
standards and criteria that need to be
met in all aspects of stroke care.
This includes ongoing quality monitoring, participation in a nationwide
database, meeting rigorous educational requirements for staff as well as
physicians. We had to show all of
these things to the surveyors during
the application process. Director
Christy Sports–Jones, RN, and
program coordinator Kristie Johnson,
RN, led the team. This certification
means St. Francis does the right
things and does them well for
stroke patients.
Q. St. Francis Hospital has
accreditation from The Joint
Commission. What is
different about disease
specific certification?
A. The Joint Commission now offers
specialty specific certifications. The
Joint Commission launched its
Disease-Specific Care Certification
program in 2002. It is the first
program of its kind in the country to
certify disease management programs.
The Joint Commission's Primary
Stroke Center Certification program
was developed in collaboration with
the American Stroke Association.
It is based on the Brain Attack
Coalition's "Recommendations
for the Establishment of Primary
Stroke Centers."
Q. What can stroke patients
and their families expect at
St. Francis in terms of
treatment for stroke?
A. Patients and their families can expect
a timely diagnostic workup, access to
medical experts who are proficient in
treating strokes, effective treatment
for strokes and ongoing education to
aid in the prevention of strokes.
The achievement of a Certificate
of Distinction for Primary Stroke
Centers is a tangible demonstration
of St. Francis' commitment to
excellence.
Q. How many other health care
facilities are certified as
Primary Stroke Centers, in
Georgia?
A. St. Francis is just one of 16 hospitals
in Georgia with this certification and
the only one in Columbus. We are
very proud of that distinction.
Q. How common is stroke,
Debbie?
gym equipment, arts and crafts and music therapy.
Dr. Prima Foster
After receiving her bachelor’s degree from Emporia State
University in Emporia, Kan., Dr. Foster later earned her
St. Francis Welcomes
ENT Associates
S
St. Francis welcomed
ENT Associates to its
medical degree at Spartan Health Science University in the
West Indies. She then completed a family practice residency
at the University of Texas, medical branch.
Dr. Foster practiced emergency medicine part-time in
St. Francis’ Emergency Department-Fast Track prior to
joining The Bradley Center.
Medical Office Building
A. Each year about 700,000 people
experience a new or recurrent stroke,
which is the nation’s third leading
cause of death. On average, someone
suffers a stroke every 45 seconds and
someone dies of a stroke every 3.1
minutes. Stroke is a leading cause of
serious, long-term disability in the
United States, with about 4.7 million
stroke survivors alive today.
in March. Dr. Russ
Blankenship, Dr. James
Morpeth and Dr. Edwin
Page relocated their
practice after designing
a beautiful, new custom suite, which is located on the
ground floor of the building. Hospitalized patients of these
physicians will now have the added benefit of having their
physician only a short walk from their hospital room.
The Medical Office Building is adjacent to St. Francis
Hospital’s Surgical Suite and Emergency Department.
|
12 Spirit of St. Francis
|
Spirit of St. Francis 13
Presenting Sponsor: Jones and Minear, Financial Services, LLC, and Jones and Minear, Homebuilders, LLC
Hats Off To Derby Day!
Chris Jones: Racing to Volunteer
O
(L-R) Jenny Adams, Me
rritt Carty, Meghan Bla
ckmon,
Larry Taylor and Sharm
on Taylor
(L-R) Kim Helton, Kelly McKinstry, Jaime Livingston, Laura Jones, Brittany Harris, Karey Connally, Mia Rice,
Michelle Hudson, Lauren Roberts, Dori Jones and Kellie Alexander
Big screen televisions featuring the 133rd running of the Kentucky Derby, gourmet food by Executive
Chef Jamie Keating, games, a hat contest, silent auction and live entertainment by “Time Machine”
marked this year’s Derby Day May 5 at the RiverMill Event Center. More than 300 people
attended the event, which was hosted by the St. Francis Fellows Society. St. Francis Fellow
Chris Jones chaired this year’s Derby Day, which raised more than $108,000 for scholarships
for deserving students pursuing health care careers
(L-R) Helen Johnson and
Cindy Jones
Chris Woodruff, MacD
onald Plummer III and
Sean Knox
Please refer to page 19 for a
complete list of 2007 Derby Day sponsors.
ler Riley
Frank Romeo and Chand
|
14 Spirit of St. Francis
(L-R) Jay Harris, Boo
Miller
One of the things that makes an
event like the St. Francis Fellows
Derby Day so successful is the
support of our volunteers. This
year’s event was chaired by Chris
Jones. He has been a part of Derby
Day since the inaugural event three
years ago. As chair this year, he
brought a fresh perspective on the
event and many ideas, like the
expanded silent auction, to make it
bigger and better than years past.
Jones says that the experience
Derby Day Chairman Chris Jones
and wife Laura
exceeded his expectations.
“This was the first big event I have chaired and it was entirely
positive. I have learned so much about the St. Francis Foundation
and its work to benefit the community. I honestly think I’ve taken
more away from chairing Derby Day than it has taken from me,”
he says.
Jones is the vice president of Jones and Minear Homebuilders,
LLC, a job that keeps him very busy, but that doesn’t keep him from
staying involved in community activities. He is currently part of the
2007 St. Francis Fellows Class. One of the reasons Jones got involved
with St. Francis is because he believes that St. Francis is the growing
leader in health care in our community.
“I think that it’s in everyone’s best interest to support the institutions that may one day be there to help us. At some point, everyone
will enter a hospital, and we all want the highest level of care. The
only way to achieve that is by individuals and businesses supporting
St. Francis,” Jones explains.
The money raised by Derby Day helps students who are interested in health care careers. It goes directly back into the community to
provide scholarships to students who will become future health care
professionals.
“The more we support St. Francis and its affiliates, the more we
will improve the level of care when we need it. That’s why the
Fellows scholarship fund is so important and why I agreed to take on
Derby Day,” Jones tells us.
Jones is married to Laura Jones, and they have two children. He
is the t-ball coach of his five-year old son’s team. The Joneses are
members of Wynnbrook Baptist Church.
– Amy Adams
and Kristin Mathias
|
Spirit of St. Francis 15
LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHTS
|
16 Spirit of St. Francis
Sallie Martin
Sallie Martin enjoys giving back to the community she has known and loved all her life.
Martin has worked for Columbus Travel as an independent contractor for 25 years. Born and
raised in Columbus, Martin uses her spare time to volunteer for various organizations within the
community. She currently serves on the boards of many organizations, including Young Life, Our
House, St. Luke United Methodist Church and CB&T. She also volunteers her time for Little
Blessings, Girls Club and The Bradley Center.
Martin says that volunteering her time to the Child and Adolescent Center at The Bradley
Center has been one of her most rewarding experiences. She was part of a team of volunteers from
Brookstone School and St. Francis Hospital that created and displayed art work on the walls of
the center.
“At such a significant time for both patients and their families, we felt that making them feel
welcome and more at home was extremely important. The art work and the final result were
absolutely beautiful. It seems like a small touch,” she explains, “but we hope it made a difference.”
Volunteering at The Bradley Center was not Martin’s first experience with St. Francis Hospital.
In fact, her love and admiration for St. Francis began at a very early age.
“I knew as a young girl that St. Francis was a special place where people genuinely cared about
you. Both my grandfather and uncle worked for St. Francis, and every time I would visit I knew
that it was a tremendously spiritual and compassionate hospital,” Martin says.
Martin is a member of the St. Francis Foundation Board of Trustees as well as a St. Francis
Fellow. She says that being involved with the hospital has been an enlightening experience and has
fueled her passion for helping in the community.
“I had never thought about how essential St. Francis is to our community. I like to think of it
like an umbrella that covers the vital needs of Columbus and surrounding areas,” she explains.
As a board member, Martin serves on the allocation committee. She also frequently volunteers
for other committees, such as the Butler Dinner and Derby Day committees.
Martin is married to John, and they have four children, John III, Lulie, Elizabeth and Katie who
is married to Justin Krieg.
C . D e x t e r J o r d a n J r.
Columbus native C. Dexter Jordan Jr. was in banking for 25 years before retiring. He has served
as senior vice president at First National Bank of Columbus; senior vice president, chief financial
officer, and secretary to the board at First Railroad and Banking Company of Georgia; senior vice
president of First Union Bank Georgia Division; and president of Hughston Sports Medicine
Foundation.
Now, he is committed to giving back to Columbus by devoting his spare time to various local
organizations. He is a director for the Big Eddy Club, director and treasurer for both the Muscogee
County Library Foundation and the Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley, and an
advisor for the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. He is the chairman of the investment committee and an elder at First Presbyterian Church. He is also a board member of various other
organizations, including the Columbus Archives and History Center, Columbus Museum, Historic
Columbus and a member of the Rotary Club.
Jordan believes that there is nothing more important than being involved in the community.
“Being part of the Columbus community through volunteer work and serving St. Francis gives
me a sense of pride that I have the ability to make significant contributions,” he says.
Having served on the St. Francis Foundation Board of Trustees for more than a year, Jordan feels
it is important to make time to support organizations like St. Francis Hospital because it is vital to
the Columbus area.
“I believe that big changes are coming our way,” he explains. “We are on the threshold of making Columbus a major medical destination. At St. Francis, patients are the foremost concern. With
all of the physician talent that St. Francis has, it will continue to grow as a key asset.”
As a board member, Jordan serves on the development committee. He has also served on the
Butler Award committee, which is an event very dear to his heart.
He is married to Pat, and they have three adult children, Zach Jordan, Mint Flowers and Ruth
Calhoun. Jordan is glad that his children have followed in his footsteps by volunteering.
The Heart Truth
& Hormone Therapy Replacement
More than 500 women got the heart facts on hormone
M
replacement therapy and heart disease at the third annual
Heart Truth for Women luncheon. The event, which was
sponsored by The Patrick Heart Institute of St. Francis,
was held February 14 at the Columbus Convention and
Trade Center.
Local gynecologist Karen Stuart, MD, advised women
to weigh the facts when making their own decision about
treating menopause with hormone replacement therapy.
“It may or may not be worth the risk depending on how
severe your symptoms are,” said Dr. Stuart, who uses
hormone replacement therapy herself due to the severity
of her symptoms.
Hormone replacement therapy was frequently prescribed
by physicians because hormone production, which declines
during menopause, was thought to be a woman’s natural
defense against heart disease. However, a study called the
Women’s Health Initiative, conducted by the National
Institutes of Health in 2002, discovered a link between
hormone treatment and a slight increase in the risk of stroke,
heart disease and breast cancer. Since then, fewer physicians
have prescribed it.
Luncheon co-chairwomen (L-R) were Sue Christian, Sissy Doll, Barbara
Kennon and Kristie Johnson.
On a lighter note, hair humorist Pat Wynn Brown
provided comic relief during the luncheon with her hilarious
big hair routine.
Heart Truth for Women luncheon co-chairs included Sue
Christian and Kristie Johnson of The Patrick Heart Institute
and volunteers Sissy Doll and Barbara Kennon, whose lives
have been touched by heart disease.
St. Francis Fellows Class of 2007
The Fellows program provides an opportunity for present and future leaders of our community to explore issues
surrounding health care today. By participating in seven
breakfast forums, the group learns about the latest
developments in health care and their impact on our
community.
Members of the St. Francis Fellows class of 2007 are (front, L-R)
Joan Redmond, Sally Hatcher, Audrey Hollingsworth, Katie Turner
(middle, L-R) Ernie Smallman, Terrell Adams, Dave Halmrast, Tootie
Bickerstaff (back, L-R) Fray McCormick, Chris Jones, Larry Taylor
and Ben Holden. Not pictured: Angie Hart.
|
Spirit of St. Francis 17
CARING CONTRIBUTORS
ST. FRANCIS
FOUNDATION
MEMBERSHIP SOCIETY
St. Francis
Society Founders
Mr. and Mrs. James Jordan
Mrs. Marie T. Moshell
Mrs. Virginia I. Norman
Mr. and Mrs. Alan C. Ramsay
St. Francis
Society Champions
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Butler
St. Francis
Society Stewards
Dr. Michael D. Hagues
Mrs. Maxine Schiffman
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Shinkle
St. Francis Society Friends
Mr. and Mrs. Philip M. Adams
Mr. Richard H. Bickerstaff
Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Bickerstaff
Mr. and Mrs. Robert R.
Bickerstaff
Mr. and Mrs. James H.
Blanchard
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B.
Buck III
Mr. and Mrs. Otis B. Burnham
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Cochran
Dr. and Mrs. Mark Fortson
Mr. and Mrs. Robert M.
Gilson Jr.
Mr. And Mrs. Robert P.
Granger
Dr. and Mrs. William Hayes
Mrs. Sarah H. Hughston
Mr. and Mrs. W. Randall Jones
Mr. and Mrs. C. Dexter
Jordan Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack B. Key Jr.
Mrs. Betsy Leebern
Mr. and Mrs. John Martin
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McClure
Dr. George McCluskey III
Dr. and Mrs. Leland C.
McCluskey
Dr. Chris McIntire
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Miller Jr.
Mr. Michael Patrick
Dr. and Mrs. William Paull
Mr. R. Larry Phillips
Mr. and Mrs. McDonald
Plummer Jr.
Col. (Ret) Roy Plummer
Mr. Bill Reaves
Mr. and Mrs. James M.
Redmond
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Benjamin
Saunders Jr.
Mrs. T. Earl Taylor
Mrs. Elizabeth G. Tyler
Mr. and Mrs. Huel A. White III
The Daniel P. Amos Family
Foundation, Inc.
Founder..................$10,000+
Champion.$5,000 – $9,999
Steward......$2,500 – $4,999
Friends.......$1,000 – $2,499
Partner..............$100 – $999
Leader....................$50 – $99
|
18 Spirit of St. Francis
St. Francis Society Partners
Dr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Q.
Alcaide
Mr. and Mrs. W. Mizell
Alexander
Mr. Bradford T. Arnold
Mr. and Mrs. Jack M. Averett
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Badcock
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Black
Mr. and Mrs. Dykes Blackmon
Mr. Perry L. Borom
Mr. and Mrs. David Boyd
Mr. Joseph Bridges
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bullard
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Caldwell
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Calhoun
Mr. Robert C. Cardin
Mrs. Sara A. Carroll
Dr. and Mrs. Sammy Caves
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Cohn
Mr. Kenneth B. Crooks Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles J.
Cumiskey
Dr. and Mrs. Waverley B.
Dashiell
Mrs. Geri M. Davis
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E.
Evans Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Flournoy
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Flowers
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Gates
Mr. and Mrs. Austin Gower
Mr. and Mrs. Forster Grant
Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Gross Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hamilton
Mrs. Angie Hart
Mr. Kent Illges
Dr. Harold G. Jarrell
Mr. and Mrs. Kelsey Kennon
Mrs. Rebecca H. King
Mr. and Mrs. Sean M. Knox
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond J.
Lemieux
Mr. and Mrs. David Lemieux
Mr. and Mrs. Neal Littlejohn
Mrs. Sandra Loiselle
Mr. and Mrs. Seth L. Knight
Mr. Robert C. Martin Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miller
Mrs. Mamie J. Moore
Dr. Vincent Naman
Mr. Dan Parker
Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Patrick
Mr. and Mrs. Jack J. Pease III
Ms. Emma Jo Jones Ploeger
Mrs. Helen Reinking
Mrs. Marjorie T. Richardson
Mr. and Mrs. Claude G.
Scarbrough III
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin R.
Schuster
Dr. and Mrs. Hollis D. Sigman
Dr. George B. Skipworth
Mr. and Mrs. J. Edward Sprouse
Dr. and Mrs. James H. Sullivan
Mr. and Mrs. Mathews D. Swift
Ms. Patty Taylor
Mr. and Mrs. Hooper A. Turner
Mr. and Mrs. Billy G. Turner
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas A.
Wade Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. Robert G. Wallace
Mr. Malon Wickham
G.B. and Charlotte A. Saunders
Foundation, Inc.
St. Francis Society Leaders
Mr. and Mrs. Walter W.
Calhoun
Dr. R. Clark Gillett Jr.
Mr. Clinton E. Gilmore
Miss Meredith L. King
Mr. John T. O'Brien
Mr. Frank Romeo
Mr. and Mrs. Guy L.
Sexton III
Dr. and Mrs. John F. Sigman
Mr. and Mrs. Joe B. Young
Malone Office Equipment
Company
2007 CLARENCE C.
BUTLER SERVICE
AND LEADERSHIP
AWARD DINNER
Chief of Staff
J. Smith Lanier and
Company
Legacy Sponsor
Columbus Regional Healthcare
System, Inc.
CB&T, Synovus and TSYS
Mr. and Mrs. Alan C.
Ramsay Jr.
Founders and Physicians
AFLAC
Anesthesia Associates of
Columbus, P.A.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bickerstaff
Dr. Harry Brill
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen T. Butler
Care South Home Care
Professionals
Columbus Bank and Trust
Communicorp, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Lovick Corn
Emergency Medical Specialist
of Columbus
Hatcher, Stubbs, Land, Hollis
and Rothschild, LLP
Radiology Associates
Mr. and Mrs. James Redmond
Roman Medical Group
St. Francis Center for
Surgical Care
St. Francis Orthopaedic Institute
Stifel, Nicolaus and Co., Inc.
Suntrust Bank, West Georgia
Tidwell Cancer Center
Friends of the Foundation
Abbott, Jordan and
Koon, LLC
Dr. William E. Adams
Andras, Allen, Starr
Architecture
Mr. and Mrs. W. Reynolds
Bickerstaff
Mr. Richard "Bo" Bradley
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Cardin
Coldwell Banker - Kennon,
Parker, Duncan and Key, Inc.
Columbus Technical College
Foundation, Inc.
Columbus Water Works
Drs. Bobbi Farber and
Thomas Walsh
First Georgia Banking Co.
Fitzgerald's Pharmacy
Foley Products Company
Fountain, Arrington, Bass,
Mercer and Lee PC
Mr. Gardiner W. Garrard Jr.
Georgia Power Company
Mr. Robert P. Granger
Hughston Orthopedic Hospital
Industrial Metal Fabricators, Inc.
Jones and Minear
Homebuilders, LLC
Morgan Keegan
Mr. and Mrs. John Martin II
Paragon Benefits, Inc.
Dr. and Mrs. William Paull
QHP
Robinson, Grimes and
Company, P.C.
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Schuster
Dr. and Mrs. B. Russell
Simmons
Rep. and Mrs. Vance C. Smith Jr.
Urology of Associates of
Columbus
The Woodruff Company
Wade Linen Service
Dr. and Mrs. Sidney H.
Yarbrough III
Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Newton Aaron
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Adams
Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. William Bence
Dr. and Mrs. H. Stanley Benson
Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. S. Dykes
Blackmon
Dr. and Mrs. Marvin Brantley
III
Mrs. Donald Broda Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. William C. Buck
Ms. Cynthia Cantrell
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Cochran
Columbus Cardiology
Associates, P.C.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray E. Crowley
Mr. and Mrs. Charles J.
Cumiskey
Mr. Robert J. Derveloy
Dr. C. Wayne Dodgen
Dr. John Dorchak
Ms. Marion C. Feighner
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walker
Flowers
Foot and Ankle of West Georgia
Dr. and Mrs. Mark Fortson
Mr. and Mrs. E. Davidson
Foster
Dr. Glenn E. Fussell
Drs. Norman and Wesley Galen
Mr. and Mrs. Morton Harris
Mr. Robert Hecht
Horizons Diagnostics, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Rembert C.
Houser
Mrs. Jack C. Hughston
Mr. Charles Huff
Dr. and Mrs. Larry Hung
Mr. and Mrs. Shephard James
Mr. and Mrs. C. Dexter Jordan
Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Thornton Jordan
Mr. and Mrs. Kelsey Kennon
Ms. Rebecca H. King
Dr. A. J. Kravtin
Ms. Betty Krulik
Mr. F. Clason Kyle
Dr. Ashok Kumar
Mr. Hugh Landrum
Dr. W. Blake Lane
Mrs. Betsy T. Leebern
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Lockett
Mrs. Therese B. Maxwell
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel McCaul
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Miller
Mr. Matt A. Moore
Mr. Perry Morgan
Mrs. Francis A. Norman
Dr. and Mrs. Donald Palmisano
Dr. Bipin Patel
Dr. Hans J. Peters
Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Pierson Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Lowry Reid Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. Richard Robbins
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Robinson
Mr. and Mrs. David Rothschild II
Mrs. Judith Russell
Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Saunders Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Saunders
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Scarbrough
Mr. John Schumacher
Dr. and Mrs. Hollis Daniel Sigman
Ms. Barbara Smith
Mr. and Mrs. J. Edward Sprouse
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Star
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford J. Swift III
Ms. Elizabeth A. Taylor
Mr. W. B. Turner
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ussery
Dr. and Mrs. W. David Varner Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Wright B. Waddell
Dr. Price Walker Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Watkins
Donation in Honor of Dr. Brewer
and In Memory of Dr. Butler
Mr. Robert L. Griffin
Donation in Honor of Dr. Brewer
Dr. and Mrs. W. David Varner Jr.
R. Phillips Construction Co., Inc.
Ms. Maxine R. Schiffman
Image By Design
Mrs. Helen J. Olnick
Alexander Electric Co.
Knight-Rawls, Inc.
Atmos Energy
Mr. and Mrs. W. Michael Ogie
Ms. Katherine Degn
Mr. Robert L. Griffin
Dr. George B. Skipworth
Dr. and Mrs. Walter Reid
Mr. and Mrs. A. Illges
Ms. Emily J. Winfield
Mr. and Mrs. J. Neal McCullohs Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. John Kinnett
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony D. Link
Dr. B. Dixit
Mr. and Mrs. David Blanchard
Mrs. John W. Humes
Mr. and Mrs. Jack M. Averett
Mr. Sonny Clancy
Mr. Robert C. Martin Jr.
Ms. Jennifer Haser-Keeley
Mr. and Mrs. George M.
McCluskey Jr.
Ms. Mary Louise Brewer Dement
Mr. Albert D. Perkins IV
Ms. Maggie Monahan
Ms. Wilma M. Farino
Mrs. A. Lenora Pater
Ms. Kate Foster
DERBY DAY 2007
Presenting Sponsor
Jones and Minear Financial
Services, LLC
Jones and Minear
Homebuilders, LLC
Winner’s Circle
Columbus Bank and Trust
Georgia Crown Distributing
Company
Synovus Trust Company, N.A.
W.C. Bradley Company
Blue Ribbon
Aflac
Anesthesia Associates of
Columbus, P.A.
Builder’s First Source
Red Rose
Dr. William E. Adams
Alexander Contracting
Company, Inc.
Alexander Electric, Co.
Mr. and Mrs. W. Reynolds
Bickerstaff Jr.
CBS Outdoor
Drs. Bobbi Farber and
Thomas Walsh
Dr. and Mrs. Brett Helton
ITC Deltacom
Mr. David M. James Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Martin II
McMath - Turner Construction
Company
Mr. William Middleton
Mr. and Mrs. James Redmond
Rep. and Mrs. Vance C. Smith Jr.
Wade Linen Service
Derby
ACOM
Mr. and Mrs. Dykes Blackmon
Allen Kamensky and Kee Evans
Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
Coldwell Banker - Kennon Parker
Duncan and Key, Inc
Colonial Bank, N.A.
Columbus Regional Medical Center
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Derby
First Georgia Banking Company
Fitzgerald's Pharmacy
Georgia Power Company
Image By Design
McDowell Window Products
Momentum Physical Therapy/Sports
Enhancement
Dr. and Mrs. Edwin Page
Page, Scrantom, Sprouse, Tucker
and Ford, P.C.
Robinson, Grimes and Company, P.C.
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Scarbrough
Waddell Realty Company, LLC
Contributions in Honor of
Derby Day
Mrs. Cathy Ahr
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Allison
Mr. Eddie Branch
Mr. Chuck Briscoe
Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
Fortson-Peek Company, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Madden
Hatcher Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. William Hayes
Mr. Doug Jefcoat
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Klepak
Mrs. Mary Lu Lampton
Marriott Hotel
Moon, Meeks, Mason and Vinson
Engineers
Ms. Maggie Monahan
Ms. Amy Nerone
Mr. Robert D. Offer Jr.
Omega Financial, Inc.
Mr. Adam Pease
Mrs. Susan Rakel
Mr. Sam Rawls
Mr. and Mrs. J. Edward Sprouse
Mr. and Mrs. William B. Turner
Mr. and Mrs. Huel A. White III
Mr. Will White
Silent Auction
Acura of Columbus
Archway Broadcasting
Ashley Hatcher
Bill Scarbrough
Blue Door
Blueberry Hill
BMW of Columbus
Bross Tire
Bruno Zuppan, Artist
Budweiser
Buford's Brownie's
Builder's First Source
Carmike Cinemas
Cathy Bickerstaff
CBS Outdoor
Chancellor's
Chef Jaime Keating
Chris Jones
Chris Lofton, Artist
Columbus Lions Arena Football
Country Club of Columbus
Country's BBQ
Cross Court Sports
Daniel Appliance
Dinglewood
Dr. Brett Helton
E and E Plumbing Supply
Erin Fitzhugh Gregor
Frank Romeo's Clothing
G. Ressmeyer Salon
Green Island Country Club
Helen Johnson, Artist
Hinson Galleries
Historic Columbus Foundation
“Inside the Auburn Tigers”
Jones and Minear Homebuilders
Kinnucan's
Knox Pest Control
Laura Quattlebaum Gower
Loco's Bar and Grill
Lowery Fence Company
Lynn Pugh, Artist
Madden Hatcher, Jr.
Maple Ridge Golf Club
Mark Festa
Mary Elsie Martin, Artist
McDowell Window Products
Memory Company
Michael “Skeeter” Smith
Momentum Physical Therapy
and Sports Enhancement
Monkey Joe's
OnMedia
Otie Gilliam
Outdoor Events, Inc.
Pier One
Pigtails and Crewcuts
Pursona
RiverCenter
Sample Shop
Snapdragon
Sta-Green Landscaping
Sundays Day Spa
That Added Touch
The Wynn House
W.C. Bradley Co.
Zaxby's
Estate of Mrs. Rochelle W. Prather
Mr. Emmett Reynolds
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Shinkle
Dr. Franklin J. Star
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Summerlin
Mr. Clifford J. Swift
The Swift Illges Foundation
The Jordan Foundation, Inc.
Mrs. Elizabeth Van Cleave
W.C. Bradley Co.
J.W. & Ethel I. Woodruff
Foundation
Mr. J. Barnett Woodruff
Memorials
In memory of
Pamela H. Evans
Mr. and Mrs. W. Reynolds
Bickerstaff
In memory of
Mr. George Hall
Mr. and Mrs. Austin Gower
In memory of
Walter and Sally Lunsford
Mrs. Lula Huff
In memory of
Mrs. Ellen Martin
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Shinkle
In memory of
Mr. Thomas Edward McKnight
Mr. and Mrs. Alan C. Ramsay Jr.
In memory of
Dr. E. Kenneth Munn
Mr. Richard A. Munn Jr.
In memory of
Mr. Craig Sturkie
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Shinkle
Mr. and Mrs. J. Edward Norris
Ms. Katherine Corn Foster
Ben, Suzanne & Cameron
Saunders
In memory of
Mr. Craig Sturkie
Mr. and Mrs. W. Reynolds
Bickerstaff
In memory of
Mr. Craig Sturkie
Mrs. Elliot J. Coleman Jr.
Honorariums
In honor of
Mr. Herbert Fuller
Mrs. Betty Van Cleave
UNRESTRICTED
Butler Charitable Trust
Mrs. Cathy M. Ahr
Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Bickerstaff
Mr. James Bly
Dr. and Mrs. Philip Brewer
Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Brice Jr.
Dr. John Cabelka
Mr. David A. Cartledge
Rose W. Drucker Resident Trust
George P. Swift Jr. Family Foundation
Hollis Foundation
Mrs. James Holman
Mr. John H. Knoll
Mrs. Marian Krygier
Mr. Charles Laughlin
Ms. Ginny Lyman
Mrs. Therese B. Maxwell
Mildred Miller Fort Foundation, Inc.
Mrs. Mamie Moore
In honor of
Mr. Bill Henry
Mr. and Mrs. Lovick Corn
In honor of
Mrs. Martha Paull
Fort Foundation Trustee Fund
In honor of
Mr. Sam Rawls
Michael and Susan Silverstein
In honor of
Dr. Luther Wolff
Nancy E. Holdsbrook
|
Spirit of St. Francis 19
St. Francis Hospital, Inc.
St. Francis Foundation,
2007 Medical
2007 Board of Trustees
2007 Board of Trustees
Executive Committee
Chair – Robert M. Gilson Jr.
Chair – Martha M. Paull
John Abernathy, MD
Chair-Elect / Secretary – Martha S. Bickerstaff
Chair-Elect – Catherine Z. Bickerstaff
Richard Y. Bradley
H. Banks Carroll, MD
H. Belk Brooks, MD
Thomas A. Cochran Jr., MD, Treasurer
Thomas B. Buck, III
Robert M. Gilson Jr.
“Our family couldn’t possibly thank you
Stephen T. Butler
Robert P. Granger, CEO
R. Larry Cardin
Angie Hart
enough for all the kindness, compassion
Robert P. Granger
William H. Hayes, MD, Emeritus
Mark G. Holladay
Charles E. Huff Jr.
George M. McCluskey III, MD
Kent A. Illges
J. Daniel Parker, Jr.
Patricia B. Jones
R. Larry Phillips
C. Dexter Jordan Jr.
Joan S. Redmond
Ashok Kumar, MD
Otis J. Scarborough
Sallie Martin
B. Russell Simmons, MD
Leland C. McCluskey, MD
Billy G. Turner
McDonald Plummer Jr.
Lawrence H. Williams, MD
Roy G. Plummer
Martha Paull, Ex-officio
Betsy B. Ramsay
Suzanne Saunders, Ex-officio
Suzanne Saunders, Ex-officio
A Grateful Community Says...
Radiology
H. Belk Brooks, MD
“From the admitting desk until the time
of dismissal, each person who tended to
me was kind, thoughtful, knowledgeable, efficient, thorough, as well as
being cheerful.”
-ER Patient
and care you have shown us and our
friends.”
-Mother of patient on 4 South
“The part that impressed me was
the extra effort given to us when we
had questions.”
John M. Sheftall
“I want to praise the
entire group in CCU.”
–Husband of patient on 2 South
-CCU patient
Linda H. Shinkle
Nancy S. Smith
George E. Wade III
Sally K. Walden, Secretary
Lisa White
J. Barnett Woodruff, Emeritus
Cardiovascular Surgery
J. Bruce Carr, MD
Critical Care
Bret Crumpton, MD
Ophthalmology
Robert Edwards, MD
Chief of Surgery
Mark Fortson, MD
Gastroenterology
Mark Funk, MD
Internal Medicine
Sebastian Hubbach, MD
Chief of Medicine
Todd Jarrell, MD
Urology
Elizabeth Martin, MD
Family Practice
George McCluskey III, MD
Orthopaedics
Bipin Patel, MD
Pulmonary
Maheshkumar Patel, MD
Cardiology
Angus Phelts, MD
Ear, Eyes, Nose and Throat
Administration
Gary Rogers, MD
Anesthesia
Robert P. Granger, President and CEO
“You have a wonderful staff. Their
positive and confident attitudes help
patients feel reassured that everything
will be alright.”
-Daughter of St. Francis Orthopaedic Institute patient
Deborah L. Saylor, Senior Vice President,
Patient Care Services
Matt A. Moore, Senior Vice President and CFO
Bobbi Farber, MD, Senior Vice President and
Chief Medical Officer
McDonald Plummer Jr., Vice President,
St. Francis Hospital Foundation
David Steele, Vice President and Chief
Information Officer
|
20 Spirit of St. Francis
Dr. Hagues, Interim
Emergency Medicine
John Stich, MD
Pathology
William Taylor, MD
General Surgery
Lawrence Williams, MD
Chief of Staff