News from Meadows Health
12/03 - Meadows Regional Medical Center First in Georgia to Offer GE’s 3D-Guided Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
VIDALIA — Meadows Regional Medical Center has announced that is the first facility in Georgia to offer GE’s 3D stereotactic biopsy technology that will both increase the capacity for early cancer detection and provide patients with access to enhanced breast imaging services closer to home.
11/26 - Lori Durden Receives Meadows Moment Award for Going Above and Beyond
VIDALIA – The Tommy and Shirley Strickland Cancer Center Lead Office Assistant Lori Durden, was awarded the hospital’s prestigious Meadows Moment Award Thursday, Nov. 21.
11/20 - Meadows Regional Medical Center Recognizes Clinical Ladder Award Recipients
VIDALIA – On Thursday, Nov. 14, Meadows Regional Medical Center nursing staff held a special Clinical Ladder Awards Ceremony to recognize and promote registered nurses and clinical staff for their level of achievement. Meadows Regional Medical Center Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer, Jeffrey Harden, presented each recipient with a certificate and check based on their level of completion within the program.
11/20 - Bone Up on Bone Health
Osteoporosis is often a concern we often associate with aging. But it’s never too soon to start taking steps to keep your bones healthy and strong. Lifestyle choices you make at any stage in life – such as eating a well-balanced diet, getting regular exercise and not smoking – can go a long way toward protecting your bone health. And there are steps you can take to help prevent falls if you’re prone to fractures.
11/15 - Cancer Center Staff Receives Meadows Moment and Daisy Awards
VIDALIA –Meadows Regional Medical Center Lab Phlebotomist Sheila Gupton and The Tommy and Shirley Strickland Cancer Center RN Candace Martinez received awards Monday, Nov. 11. Gupton received the Meadows Moment Award, and Martinez received the November Daisy Award.
11/08 - Amanda Montford Receives October DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
VIDALIA – Amanda Montford, Meadows Regional Medical Center Labor and Delivery RN received the October DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses Tuesday, Oct. 29.
11/05 - Support for Caregivers
Are you caring for a loved one who is aging, disabled or has complex medical needs? You’re not alone. Millions of Americans provide care for loved ones who are unable to fully support themselves.
While the specifics of caregiving vary depending on the situation, the goals are usually the same – to support the person so that they can continue living in a home environment. This may include helping to manage chronic conditions, support with household tasks and errands, and basic companionship.
10/30 - Dr. Alan Kent Named 2019 CEO of the Year
Dr. Alan Kent of Meadows Regional Medical Center was named 2019 CEO of the Year by the Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals (the Alliance) at its 36th Annual Conference, held on Oct. 16-18, 2019.
10/29 - Know the Facts About Diabetes
Diabetes affects more than 30 million adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and as many as 1 in 4 of those don’t know they have the condition.
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the body’s ability to process food properly. Untreated, it can lead to severe complications such as heart disease, vision loss, kidney disease and more. That’s why it’s so important to know your diabetes risk and talk with a doctor about your blood sugar levels and how frequently you should get them checked.
10/10 - John McLeod Receives Meadows Moment Award for Going Above and Beyond
VIDALIA – John McLeod, Meadows Fitness Center Staff Support, was awarded the hospital’s prestigious Meadows Moment Award on Wednesday, Oct. 9.
10/09 - Breastfeeding Benefits for You and Your Baby
You’ve probably already heard that breastfeeding has lots of benefits for babies, but did you know it offers benefits for moms, too? In addition to providing just the right amount of nutrients for growing babies and boosting your little one’s immune system, it can also lower a mother’s risk for type 2 diabetes and even certain types of cancer.
10/08 - Dustin Kersey Receives September DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
VIDALIA – Dustin Kersey, Meadows Regional Medical Center ICU RN received the September DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses Friday, Oct. 4.
10/04 - Stephen Sharpe Receives Meadows Moment Award for Going Above and Beyond
VIDALIA – Stephen Sharpe, Meadows Regional Medical Center Peds/Med/Surg Nurse Technician, was awarded the hospital’s prestigious Meadows Moment Award on Friday, Oct. 4.
10/01 - Tina Wright Receives Meadows Moment Award for Going Above and Beyond
VIDALIA – Meadows Health Cardiology, also known as Cardiology Associates of Vidalia, Office Assistant Tina Wright, was awarded the hospital’s prestigious Meadows Moment Award Thursday, Sept. 26.
09/16 - Kamesha Johnson Receives Meadows Moment Award for Going Above and Beyond
VIDALIA – Kamesha Johnson, Meadows Regional Medical Center Certified Lab Phlebotomist, was awarded the hospital’s prestigious Meadows Moment Award on Friday, Sept. 6.
09/09 - Local Boys and Girls Club Students Graduate from Starfish Swim Academy
VIDALIA – Local students from the Boys and Girls Club of Toombs County graduated from the Starfish Swim Academy at Meadows Fitness Center on Friday, August 30.
08/23 - Living Your Best Life After a Cardiac Event or Pulmonary Diagnosis
If you’ve had a heart attack, heart surgery or other cardiac event, or if you’ve been diagnosed with a lung condition, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you may feel apprehensive and anxious about what comes next. Cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, or rehab, can make a real difference in helping you take charge of your health and improve your quality of life.
08/23 - Kasey Rentz Receives August DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
VIDALIA – Jessica Covington, The Tommy and Shirley Strickland Cancer Center RN, received the August DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses Tuesday, August 20.
08/15 - Meadows Health Donates $15,000 for Afterschool Programs
VIDALIA — Meadows Health recently donated $15,000 to Toombs County Family Connection in support of community afterschool programs. The donation, divided between Vidalia City Board of Education and Toombs County Board of Education, will be used for program staffing, bus drivers, background checks, and supplies.
07/29 - Jessica Covington Receives July DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
VIDALIA – Jessica Covington, Meadows Regional Medical Center PCU RN, received the July DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses on Wednesday, July 17.
07/29 - Alliance Home Medical Named as Finalist for HME Excellence Award
VIDALIA - Alliance Home Medical, a division of Meadows Health, has been named a finalist for this year’s HME (Home Medical Equipment) Excellence Award.
07/29 - Back to School Smarts: Avoiding backpack overload
“I know parents worry about homework overload when kids go back to school,” says Meadows Health occupational therapist Lynn Day , “but as someone who works with mobility issues and injuries, I’m more worried about backpack overload.”
06/26 - Summer Safety: Avoiding Injuries from Fireworks
July Fourth is a popular time for fireworks, so it may not surprise you that 7 out of 10 fireworks accidents happen around this summer holiday.
06/17 - Make Women’s Health a Priority This Summer
Summertime is here! For many of us, that means cookouts and relaxing by the pool, planning vacations, or even just enjoying a welcome break from the hustle-and-bustle of the school year. It’s also an important time for women, who so frequently put the needs of others ahead of their own, to make their health a priority.
06/14 - Meadows receives Mission: Lifeline Silver Receiving achievement award
Vidalia, GA, 2019 — Meadows Regional Medical Center has received the Mission: Lifeline® Silver Receiving Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks.
06/10 - Meadows Health Wants You to Be Safe This Summer
Did you know preventable injuries are the No. 1 cause of death among children in the United States? That’s why Meadows Health wants to make sure you and your loved ones stay safe all summer long.
06/05 - Community Health Works Selects Meadows Health for a $10,000 funding award
Macon, GA – May 29, 2019 - Community Health Works (CHW) along with Meadows Health, combine their efforts and funding to expand cancer screening programs.
06/04 - Meadows Health Wants You to Be Safe This Summer
Did you know summer is widely considered to be the trauma season among health professionals? In fact, more than 145 million visits to the emergency room were recorded in 2016, according to a recent survey by the Centers for Disease Control.
06/04 - Alicia Baker-Waring Receives May DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
VIDALIA – Alicia Baker-Waring, Meadows Regional Medical Center PCU RN, received the May DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses on Tuesday, May 28.
05/15 - Meadows Health Generates Over $275 Million for State and Local Economy
ATLANTA – In 2017, Meadows Health in Vidalia generated $278,530,849 in revenue for the local and state economy, according to a recently released report by the Georgia Hospital Association.
05/09 - Ansley Brantley Receives April DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
VIDALIA – Ansley Brantley, Meadows Regional Medical Center ICU RN, received the April DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses on Friday, May 3.
05/03 - Meadows Advanced Wound Care Recognized with National Awards for Continued Excellence in Wound Care
VIDALIA - Meadows Health Advanced Wound Care was recently recognized with two national awards for continued excellence in wound healing.
04/12 - Meadows Health is seeking input on community health needs
Meadows Health is conducting a health needs assessment and is asking members of the community to visit www.meadowshealth.com by May 3 to participate in a web-based survey.
03/27 - Varicose Veins Are a Pain. Luckily, the Treatment Isn’t.
You don’t have to put up with the discomfort of varicose veins when there is a virtually painless solution – Endovenous Laser Therapy (EVLT), conveniently offered with Billy H. Moses, Jr. MD, LLC. Dr. Moses has been performing in-office laser vein procedures for over 10 years.
03/26 - Susan McLendon Recognized for Work with Meadows Health Diabetes Program
VIDALIA - Dr. Susan McLendon DNP, APRN, Meadows Health Community Wellness Department Director, recently published an article in the Public Health Nursing Journal and presented a professional poster at the Global Partnership for Telehealth Conference in Cordele Georgia, March 20-22, 2019.
03/21 - Jackie Miller Receives March DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
VIDALIA – Jackie Miller, Meadows Regional Medical Center Labor and Delivery Nursery RN, received the March DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses on Wednesday, March 20.
03/21 - Meadows Regional Medical Center Receives $200K from Ameris Bank
VIDALIA — Meadows Regional Medical Center recently received a $200,000 donation from Ameris Bank. The donation is a portion of Ameris Bank’s $800,000 financial support to seven rural Georgia hospitals that qualify for the Georgia HEART Hospital Program.
03/14 - New Recommendations Aim at Improving Colorectal Cancer Occurrences in Young Adults
Some things you would rather avoid in life, but when it comes down to it, you know they are important. Colorectal cancer screening is one of those things. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the fourth most common non-skin cancer in America, and the second leading cause of cancer deaths. Over 140,000 Americans are expected to be diagnosed with CRC in 2018. The good news is that CRC can be caught early and treated with positive outcomes, simply by following a screening regimen.
03/11 - Girl Scouts Donate Cookies to The Tommy and Shirley Strickland Cancer Center
VIDALIA – On Saturday, March 9, Girl Scout Troop 30396 of Fort Stewart and Troop 30138 of Hinesville donated 454 boxes of Girl Scout cookies to the Tommy and Shirley Strickland Cancer Center.
02/21 - Davante Golden Receives Meadows Moment Award for Going Above and Beyond
VIDALIA – Davante Golden, Meadows Regional Medical Center Certified Lab Phlebotomist, was awarded the hospital’s prestigious Meadows Moment Award on Tuesday, Feb. 19.
02/14 - Emily Harvill Receives February DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
VIDALIA – Emily Harvill, The Tommy and Shirley Strickland Cancer Center RN, received the February DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses on Friday, Feb. 8.
02/07 - 5 New Year’s Tips for a Healthier You
Many people make New Year’s resolutions, but only 10% actually keep them. Whether your goals are too big, you have time restraints, or you don’t want to “go at it alone”, there are ways to finish what you’ve started.
01/25 - Meadows Health Auxiliary Presents Check to Meadows Fitness Center
VIDALIA - On Monday, Jan. 7, Meadows Auxilians held their monthly meeting. During the meeting, President & CEO Alan Kent gave a “State of the Hospital” address and a check was presented to the Fitness Center to fund a new pool heater and an electric chair lift for the pool.
01/16 - Meadows CEO Alan Kent Receives ACHE State of Georgia Senior Executive Award
VIDALIA – Alan Kent, Meadows Health President & CEO, was awarded the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Senior-Level Healthcare Executive Award.
01/04 - Women: Know the Facts About Cervical Cancer
Each year more than 11,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer. That’s why for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month this January, Meadows Health wants to make sure women know the symptoms and learn what they can do to prevent the disease.
01/03 - Meadows Regional Medical Center Welcomes First Baby of 2019
VIDALIA - Every year a child has the chance to be recognized as the first born baby of the New Year.
12/26 - Jeremy Dykes Receives Second Meadows Moment Award for Going Above and Beyond
VIDALIA – Jeremy Dykes, Meadows Regional Medical Center MRI Technologist, was awarded the hospital’s prestigious Meadows Moment Award on Friday, Dec. 21. This is the second time Dykes has received the Meadows Moment Award. He also received the award back in October 2017.
12/21 - Hardeman and Lashley Receive December DAISY Awards
VIDALIA – Meadows Regional Medical Center Emergency Services RNs Cress (Bo) Hardeman, Jr. and Michael Lashley, both received December DAISY Awards for Extraordinary Nurses on Thursday, Dec. 20.
12/19 - Perla Barreda Earns Meadows Moment Award for Going Above and Beyond
VIDALIA – Perla Barreda, Meadows Health Patient Access ER Registrar, was awarded the hospital’s prestigious Meadows Moment Award on Wednesday, Dec. 19.
12/14 - Meadows Health in Now in the Ambetter from Peach State Health Plan Network
Vidalia, GA (December 14, 2018) – Meadows Health, a not-for-profit healthcare system, is dedicated to serving communities in the Southeast Georgia region.
12/11 - Meadows Health Donates Bleeding Control Kits to Southeastern Technical College
Meadows Regional Medical Center recently donated 50 bleeding control kits to Southeastern Technical College to assist in the response of emergency injury situations.
11/16 - Meadows Regional Medical Center Recognizes Clinical Ladder Award Recipients
VIDALIA – On Thursday, Nov. 8, Meadows Regional Medical Center nursing staff held a special Clinical Ladder Awards Ceremony to recognize and promote registered nurses for their level of achievement. Meadows Regional Medical Center Chief Nursing Officer, Jeffrey Harden, presented each recipient with a certificate and check based on their level of completion within the program.
11/16 - Meadows Health Donates to Local Boys and Girls Club
VIDALIA – Meadows Health donated approximately $2300 to the Boys and Girls Club of Toombs County to support the youth organization’s health and wellness initiatives. A check presentation was held Tuesday, Nov. 13 at the Boys and Girls Club Board Meeting.
11/08 - Meadows Health Again Receives an “A” for Patient Safety in Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
VIDALIA, GA – For the second time in a row, Meadows Health announced that it received an “A” in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade released by The Leapfrog Group, a Washington D.C-based organization aiming to improve health care quality and safety for consumers and purchasers.
11/05 - Preventing Type 2 Diabetes – What You Need to Know
For millions of Americans diabetes can be a daily struggle and have dramatic, long-term implications if not managed properly. The good news is people who are at high risk for Type 2 – the most common form of diabetes – can lower that risk by making a few healthy lifestyle changes.
10/26 - Abby Price Receives September DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
VIDALIA – Abby Price, Meadows Regional Medical Center Labor and Delivery RN, received the September DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses on Friday, October 26.
10/08 - Tracy Taufmann Earns Meadows Moment Award for Going Above and Beyond
VIDALIA – Tracy Taufmann, Meadows Health Business Services Financial Counselor, was awarded the hospital’s prestigious Meadows Moment Award on Friday, October 5.
10/01 - Women: Arm Yourself with the Facts about Breast Cancer and Early Detection
Did you know breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in American women, outside of skin cancer? And here in Georgia, it is the leading cause of cancer among females and accounts for 30% of all new cancers in women.
09/24 - Shannon Moser Receives August DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
VIDALIA – Shannon Moser, Meadows Regional Medical Center Cath Lab RN, received the August DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses on Monday, September 24.
09/17 - Women: Know the Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer
In observance of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month this September, Meadows Health wants to make sure women know and recognize the symptoms of this disease, which is often difficult to detect in its earlier stages.
08/30 - Men: Know the Symptoms of Prostate Cancer
In observance of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month this September, Meadows Health wants to make sure men know and recognize the symptoms of prostate disease.
08/22 - Kevin Smith Receives July DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
VIDALIA – Kevin Smith, Meadows Regional Medical Center Emergency Services RN, received the July DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses on Monday, August 20.
08/08 - Meadows Regional Medical Center Donates $1,000 to Backpack Buddies Program
VIDALIA – Meadows Regional Medical Center recently donated $1,000 to the Toombs County Family Connection Backpack Buddies Program. The donation will provide weekend food for 100 students county-wide.
08/08 - Meadows Regional Medical Center Receives $100K from Ameris Bank
VIDALIA — Meadows Regional Medical Center recently received a $100,000 donation from Ameris Bank.
08/02 - Meadows Regional Medical Center Named Second Most Beautiful Hospitals in the US
VIDALIA – Meadows Regional Medical Center has been named one of the Top 20 Most Beautiful Hospitals in the United States by Soliant Health, an Adecco Group company that is a leading provider of specialized healthcare staffing services to hospitals and healthcare providers.
07/31 - 5 Back-to-School Tips for Parents to Help Kids Get a Healthy Start
Have kids starting back to school soon? Here are a few tips to help them get a healthy start and stay healthy year round.
07/12 - Brenda Moody Receives June DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
VIDALIA – Brenda Moody, Meadows Regional Medical Center Peds/Med/Surg RN, received the June DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses on Thursday, July 12.
07/03 - Alonza Middleton Earns Meadows Moment Award for Going Above and Beyond
VIDALIA – Alonza Middleton, Meadows Regional Medical Center Progressive Care Unit Nurse Technician, was awarded the hospital’s prestigious Meadows Moment Award on Thursday, June 28.
06/26 - The Tommy and Shirley Strickland Cancer Center Receives Prone Breast Board Donation
VIDALIA - The Tommy and Shirley Strickland Cancer Center, a division of Meadow Regional Medical Center, recently received the donation of a Prone Breast Board by Mike & Meridy Cochran.
06/20 - Meeks and Wiles Earn Double Meadows Moment Awards
VIDALIA – Meadows Regional Medical Center presented double Meadows Moment Awards to EKG Clinical Coordinator Christy Meeks and Registered Respiratory Therapist David Meeks on Thursday, June 19.
06/13 - Gina Hill Earns Meadows Moment Award for Going Above and Beyond
VIDALIA – Gina Hill, Meadows Regional Medical Center Registrar Class II, was awarded the hospital’s prestigious Meadows Moment Award on Friday, June 8.
06/13 - Mumford and Oliver Earn Double Meadows Moment Awards
VIDALIA – Meadows Regional Medical Center presented double Meadows Moment Awards to Meadows Radiology Tech Apprentices John Mumford and Rayna Oliver on Tuesday, June 5.
06/08 - Meadows Regional Medical Center’s New 3D Mammography Offers Accuracy and Comfort
Meadows Regional Medical Center is excited to announce the installation of the latest technology for mammography: GE Healthcare’s Senographe Pristina new 3D digital mammography unit.
06/01 - Joanna Riner Receives April DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
VIDALIA – Joanna Riner, Meadows Regional Medical Center Peds/Med/Surg RN, received the April DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses on Thursday, May 31.
06/01 - Valerie Stokes Earns Meadows Moment Award for Going Above and Beyond
VIDALIA - Valerie Stokes, Dietary Catering Associate at Meadows Regional Medical Center, has been awarded the hospital’s prestigious Meadows Moment Award.
05/08 - Meadows Regional Medical Center Receives Stroke Gold Quality Achievement Award
Vidalia ― Meadows Regional Medical Center has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.
05/04 - Lane Avery Receives March DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
VIDALIA – Lane Avery, Meadows Regional Medical Center Peds/Med/Surg RN, received the March DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses on Monday, April 23.
05/02 - For National Stroke Awareness Month – Get the Facts and Act F.A.S.T.
At Meadows Health, we know all too well how devastating a stroke can be. As a designated Remote Stroke Treatment Center, we work closely with Toombs-Montgomery EMS and use telemedicine to quickly identify patients that qualify for specialized stroke treatment.
04/30 - Stop the Bleed - Georgia’s Response
Lyons, Ga. — On Wednesday, April 18, lifesaving bleeding control kits were delivered to Toombs Central Elementary, after school staff were trained on how to “Stop the Bleed”. Earlier this month training and kits were delivered to JD Dickerson in Vidalia and other area schools are scheduled to receive the training and kits before the end of the school year.
04/27 - Meadows Health Receives an “A” for Patient Safety in Spring 2018 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
VIDALIA – Meadows Health recently announced that it received an “A” in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade released by The Leapfrog Group, a Washington D.C-based organization aiming to improve health care quality and safety for consumers and purchasers.
04/20 - MRMC Awarded Federal Funding
VIDALIA - Meadows Regional Medical Center received a $900,000 Federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Grant to develop partnerships to provide comprehensive care coordination and telemedicine specialty care services over the next three years.
04/06 - Wendy NeeSmith Earns Meadows Moment Award for Going Above and Beyond
VIDALIA – Wendy NeeSmith, Meadows Health Physical Therapist has been awarded the hospital’s prestigious Meadows Moment Award.
04/02 - Knowing Risk Factors, Getting Regular Screenings are Key to Preventing Cancer
VIDALIA – Did you know lung, colorectal, breast and prostate cancer account for more than half of all cancer-related deaths in Georgia? Unfortunately, it's true.
03/30 - Local 5th Grade Students Hold Bake Sale to Raise Money for Cancer Center
VIDALIA – Local 5th grade student Anna Hudson rallied up her friends to help those battling with cancer.
03/09 - Meadows Physicians Travel to Antigua, Guatemala to Participate in a Medical Mission
VIDALIA - In mid-February, Dr. Robert Johnson, Vidalia ENT Associates Physician, along with his wife Dr. Stacie Wong, Meadows Regional Medical Center Anesthesiologist, headed to Antigua, Guatemala, to serve as missionaries with Faith in Practice.
03/02 - Debra Webb Earns Meadows Moment Award for Going Above and Beyond
VIDALIA – Debra Webb, Meadows Health Business Services Follow Up Representative, has been awarded the hospital’s prestigious Meadows Moment Award.
02/12 - How to Maintain a Strong, Healthy Heart
VIDALIA – To celebrate American Heart Month this February, here are some tips to keep your heart healthy the year round.
01/30 - What to Do if You Become Sick With the Flu
Think you may have contracted the flu virus? Here’s what to do if you believe you are getting sick.
01/29 - How to Protect Yourself and Others Against the Flu
The flu is a serious and contagious disease that can lead to hospitalization or even death. Would you know how to protect yourself and others?
01/29 - The Tommy and Shirley Strickland Cancer Center Receives $5,000 Donation
VIDALIA – The Tommy and Shirley Strickland Cancer Center, a division of Meadows Regional Medical Center, recently received a $5,000 donation from Brown Insurance Group of Vidalia.
01/24 - Meadows Regional Medical Center Recognized Statewide for Quality and Patient Safety
VIDALIA - Meadows Regional Medical Center was named one of the state’s top hospitals for quality and patient safety at the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) 2018 Patient Safety Summit Wednesday, Jan. 10.
01/24 - Meadows Regional Medical Center Announces Technology Leadership Transition
VIDALIA – Meadows Regional Medical Center Vice President of Information Services and Chief Information Officer, Chuck Bondurant, has announced his upcoming retirement in June 2018.
01/08 - Meadows Regional Medical Center Welcomes First Baby of 2018
VIDALIA - Every year a child has the chance to be recognized as the first born baby of the New Year.
11/27 - Jessica Humphrey Earns Meadows Moment Award for Going Above and Beyond
VIDALIA – Jessica Humphrey, Cardiology Associates of Vidalia Office Assistant, was awarded the hospital’s prestigious Meadows Moment Award Monday, Nov. 20.
11/27 - Robin Britt Earns Meadows Moment Award for Going Above and Beyond
VIDALIA – Robin Britt, Meadows Regional Medical Center Pharmacist, was awarded the hospital’s prestigious Meadows Moment Award Friday, Nov. 17.
11/02 - Lynn Mathis Earns Meadows Moment Award for Going Above and Beyond
VIDALIA – Lynn Mathis, Meadows Regional Medical Center Radiology Office Manager, has been awarded the hospital’s prestigious Meadows Moment Award.
11/02 - Nick Jones Earns Meadows Moment Award for Going Above and Beyond
VIDALIA – Nick Jones, Meadows Regional Medical Center PC Network Technician, has been awarded the hospital’s prestigious Meadows Moment Award.
11/02 - Jeremy Dykes Earns Meadows Moment Award for Going Above and Beyond
VIDALIA – Jeremy Dykes, Meadows Regional Medical Center MRI Technologist, has been awarded the hospital’s prestigious Meadows Moment Award.
10/26 - Samantha Sapp Earns Meadows Moment Award for Going Above and Beyond
VIDALIA – Samantha Sapp, Radiation Therapist at The Tommy and Shirley Strickland Cancer Center, has been awarded the hospital’s prestigious Meadows Moment Award. She was nominated for the award for going above and beyond to help a patient during her lunch hour.
10/26 - Paula Thomas Receives September DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
VIDALIA – Paula Thomas, Meadows Regional Medical Center PACU RN, received the September DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses on Monday, October 23.
