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Bloodmobile Update
Seventy-nine people presented
to donate blood at the medical center’s
blood drive on January 19, according
to the American Red Cross.
Of the 79, four were first-time donors.
In total, sixty-four productive units
were collected.
Dr. Deborah L. Goldsmith, a specialist
in infectious disease, is pictured with
Red Cross collection tech Annie Valentine
after donating blood.
Town Hall Meetings
There will be a Town Hall meeting on
Thursday, February 5 in the Auxiliary Conference
Room at the following times:
• 7:30 a.m.
• 10:00 a.m.
• 2:00 p.m.
Development, from page 1
information will be lost, though employees
will not be able to complete
computer based learning (CBL) until
the new system launches in early
March. All of the education hours in
NetLearning will be loaded into the
new system.
Yvonne Legg will serve as the
learning system administrator for all
facilities. Please contact Legg with
questions at 381.1111, extension
7065. More information on the new
Personal Development Academy initiative
will be forthcoming from Human
Resources.
Service Champion of the Month Award
Jessica Kincaid, RN in ICU Stepdown,
was named December’s Service
Champion of the Month. Kincaid has
been an employee of the medical center
for more than seven years.
“Jessica strives for excellence in
Kincaid (second from right) is pictured
with (l-r) Cathy Malone, administrative
director of cardiopulmonary services;
Gaddes; and Deborah Lumpkins,
vice president of nursing services/
chief nursing officer.
Foundation News
First $100,000 Bequest Pledged to Foundation
A monumental first deferred gift has been given to the
Maury Regional Healthcare Foundation by Waymon L. Hickman,
former chairman of the board of trustees, according to
Foundation Chairman Eslick Daniel, M.D. The gift was announced
at Hickman’s retirement dinner on January 20.
“Waymon Hickman has been a leader
in this community for a lifetime, giving generously
of his time to many worthy causes.
As he transitions into a new phase of his
life, it is very fitting that he continues to be
a leader, having been the first individual to
make a bequest to the foundation,” said Dr.
Daniel.
Robert Otwell, CEO, added, “Mr. Hickman
has selflessly given of his time and
talent to the medical center for more than
31 years, six of which were on the advisory
board and 25 of which were on the board of
trustees. Combined with his years of service, this gift is a testament to his love
for the medical center and his commitment to serve the community.”
Annual Drive
The foundation’s annual fund-raising drive brought in a record amount
of donations this year, according to Darlene Baxter, executive director of the
foundation. At press time, nearly 500 employees, volunteers, board members
and physicians pledged or donated more than $61,000.
“The foundation received nearly three times as many donations this year
as it did the previous year. We are very grateful for the generous donations
made by all,” said Baxter.
This year, employees were able to designate how they want their donations
to be used—for heart, cancer or diabetic patients only, The Retreat, Community
Health Program, Special Needs Fund or the William R. Walter Employee
Assistance Fund. All donations are spent on programs and services.
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Pictured at the retirement dinner
are Dr. Daniel; Hickman; his wife
Helen Hickman; Darlene Baxter,
executive director of the foundation;
and Otwell.
every aspect of her job. She is always
professional, courteous and enthusiastic
about her duties. She really goes above
and beyond to give the best quality care
for both patients and coworkers,” said Jill
Gaddes, ICU stepdown nurse manager.