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Beads of Courage for Precious Babies
By: Lindsay Hyde, BSN, RN Beads to mark medical milestones. Beads to reflect a memory. Beads to show bravery. Babies cared for at Athens Regional Medical Center’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit share in...
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Recognition for Valuable Employees
Being a part of the Athens Regional Health System family means being more than a Nurse or a Central-Sterile Reprocessing Tech; a Secretary or an Educator. Everyone at ARHS is charged with being more...
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The Beacon Award
Beacon Award for Excellence The Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Athens Regional Medical Center was recently awarded a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence. Less then 10% of the 6,000 ICU’s in the...
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“Spirit of Athens” at ARMC
“Spirit of Athens” by William J. (Bill) Thompson It’s called the “Spirit of Athens” and we’re proud to have it within our walls. The late William J. (Bill) Thompson’s working model of his “Spirit of...
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Security
Security is one of those things you likely never think about until you need it but when you need it, you are very glad it’s there. “A good security office is like a referee in a sports match. Most of...
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Eat Locally
Did you know … “When I can buy locally, I do,” says John Imand, Directory of Dietary Services at Athens Regional Health System. “Buying locally supports our local farmers, helps our economy and I know...
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An Unsung Hero
Healthcare is full of unsung heroes. An unsung hero is someone who works behind the scenes and out of the limelight. They might not physically touch a patient in the course of their day-to-day...
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The 1919: Young Professionals Making a Difference
They’re a vibrant, innovative group working to grow lasting relationships with Athens Regional Health System, its Foundation and our surrounding communities. Through those relationships, “friend...
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Bedside Nursing Excellence
Martin Sparks devoted 23 years of outstanding service to Athens Regional. He retired as Vice President of Patient Care Services and his dedication to bedside care left a lasting impression on thousands...
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Taking the Time to Connect
Two of our nurses recently helped give a patient and longtime Georgia Bulldog fan a very special surprise. Mildred Bradford’s smile says it all during her time with University of Georgia quarterback...
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Diabetes Education Recognition
Our Diabetes Educators are making a difference and it shows. Because of their remarkable care and teaching, our Outpatient Diabetes Education program has been honored with the prestigious American...
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An Angel to Watch Over
Healing Garden Angel We’re happy to have a special new addition to the Healing Garden at the Loran Smith Center for Cancer Support. Many volunteers from the community and employees recently spent...
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A Volunteer’s Story
In Their Own Words To those of you who wonder if the time and effort you put into a project truly makes a difference, here is your answer. Healing Garden Recently, I was working in the healing garden...
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Caring for our Troops
We asked for donations and our employees and community made it happen. We’re so grateful and proud of the support shown to those who serve our country. Thanks to the generosity and time volunteered...
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The Beauty of a Rocking Chair Porch
When Shirley Burke sat in the lone rocking chair on the porch of the Griffin-DuBose Healing Lodge that October day, her son, Randy Williams, was getting ready to walk in her honor. Shirley in October...
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Celebrating Faith
Celebrating Faith Born at 24 weeks gestation, weighing only 1 pound 9 ounces, Faith was considered extremely premature. About 60 percent of babies born at 24 weeks will survive and be discharged home...
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A Day in the Life of an ARMC Spanish Interpreter
By: Marcia Caskey, RN Cecilia Santabanez | ARMC Interpreter I first met Ms. (SEÑORA) Cecilia Santabanez in 1993 when she was teaching Spanish at a daycare where my son was enrolled while I worked at...
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Chilling Out for Former Co-worker
The Ice Bucket Challenge may be chilling out on Facebook but it still is warming the hearts of some of our employees. That’s because they know Rusty Holland. Rusty worked as a beloved Physical...
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Raising Award-Winning Dough
It pays to be creative — and quite a baker — when raising dough for the In Their Shoes Athens Cancer Walk. To help meet her fundraising goal, April Myers bakes cakes for donations. Not only have her...
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Thank You, Nurses!
This is dedicated to all of the nurses at Athens Regional Health System who work tirelessly for the care of our patients.
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