Med West Press

Med West Press
an employee & physician centered publication of medical west
vol 5 issue 16 2014
09.15.14
features
a letter from keith pennington
On August 28, we broke ground on the future home of the Medical West Freestanding
Emergency Department (FED). We had a great crowd of community officials, hospital leaders,
first responders and media join us on site as we turned the soil for what will be the state’s
first FED. Chaplain Randall Ray began the ceremony by praying for our hospital, staff, leaders
and community. UAB Health System CEO, Dr. William Ferniany and I addressed the crowd
and expressed our excitement of expanding our services to the western Hoover area. City of
Hoover Executive Director, Allen Pate, concluded the ceremony by sharing his gratitude for
Medical West and the facility we are bringing to the community.
Following the groundbreaking ceremony, hospital employees, administration and physicians
enjoyed an afternoon reception to celebrate this huge milestone in our hospital’s history.
Construction on the FED will continue throughout 2014. We plan to open our doors in the
Spring of 2015. We anticipate 30 - 40 visits per day, approximately 12,000 - 15,000 visits
per year. As shared earlier, The Medical West FED will be part of a larger development to
be known as The Shoppes of Hoover. The mixed-use center will include retail space and a
neighborhood grocery store called Sprouts offering farm-fresh produce and natural, organic
foods.
I am pleased to announce that our current Emergency Department Director, Monty Gooch
has accepted the position as Director of the FED.
This is a time for Medical West to be proud of its accomplishments and continued growth.
For additional information or questions, please make plans to attend the upcoming Town Hall
Meetings scheduled for this Wednesday, September 17th at 7:30 am, 10:00 am, 2:00 pm and
3:30 pm in the Civic Room.
I look forward to seeing you on Wednesday to discuss the FED and other exciting things
happening at Medical West.
Thank you for all you do.
Keith Pennington, CEO and President
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YOUR HEALTH
Tailgate the Healthy Way
pg. 3
WELCOME ABOARD
Mary Beth Dearmon, MD
pg. 5
FACILITY UPDATE
Nuclear Medicine
Renovations
pg. 9
MEET YOUR CO-WORKERS
Pam Autrey, CNO
your
health
tailgate the Healthy way
score healthy foods this football season
Football season is upon us once
again, and with that comes
tailgating! Tailgating time usually
means burgers, beer, dips and
an endless array of fried and
fatty snacks that can take their
toll on your waistline. This year,
take a time-out from unhealthy
football season habits and come
up with a fresh game plan for
your tailgate. By adding some
healthy dishes to your menu, you
can make a huge difference in
calories and fat consumed. The
following tips show you how easy
it is to do without sacrificing fun
or flavor.
Grill Up Some
Kabobs
When choosing
what to throw
on the grill, go
for tasty chicken
or shrimp kabobs. Stack them
with your choice of lean meat,
cubes of bell peppers, onions,
mushrooms, pineapple and any
other fruits or vegetables you
enjoy. Brush them with olive oil
and sprinkle on your favorite
herbs and spices instead of
soaking them in high sodium
marinades. Kabobs have fewer
calories and less saturated fat
than most other tailgating foods.
Keep The Potato,
Lose the Chips
Potatoes are a
staple food at most
tailgates, so try
setting up a baked
potato bar instead of
serving French fries, chips or potato
salad, which are higher in calories
and fat. Lightly coat the outside
of the potatoes in olive oil, wrap
them in aluminum foil and set them
directly on the grill. Set out bowls
of healthy topping options such as
salsa, sautéed spinach shredded
barbecue chicken, black beans and
low fat cheese.
Go 100% Whole
Grain for Pasta
Salad
Transform your
traditional pasta
salad recipes
into heart healthy versions by
substituting refined, or white, grains
with whole grains. By using 100%
whole wheat (or grain) pasta, you
are adding nutrients such as fiber
and B vitamins into your dish. Using
whole wheat pasta also increases
your intake of other key nutrients
associated with decreased risk
of coronary heart disease and
improved glycemic control.
Snack Smartly
If you’re a die-hard
fan who tailgates
every weekend,
calories can add up
quickly. Try pairing
a healthy entrée with nutritious side
dishes and snacks such as grilled
corn, multigrain crackers and
hummus and guacamole, fresh
veggies and Greek yogurt dip, airpopped popcorn, or a small fruit
salad.
Keep Food
Safety in Mind
Don’t let a
foodborne
illness ruin your
tailgating fun
and weekend. Safe food handling
procedures include cooking meat
to an internal temperature of
145 degrees F (for whole meats
and allow the meat to rest for
3 minutes before eating), 160
degrees F for all ground meat and
165 degrees F for all poultry. It is
also important to wash all produce
before preparing it and refrigerate
high protein foods within 1-2
hours of it sitting out (one hour if
the weather is hot).
Trade Beer for a
Bloody Mary
A Bloody Mary is a
healthy alternative
for tailgating
drinks, especially
when compared to beer. The base
to a Bloody Mary is potassiumrich tomato juice, therefore, these
drinks provide more nutrients
than other alcoholic beverages.
Make sure to go light on the salt
and remember to always drink
alcohol in moderation.
Source: www.clevelandclinic.org
W E L C OME ABOARD
mary beth dearmon, md
internal medicine
Mary Beth Dearmon, MD, is originally from Millry, AL and has joined our medical staff
as an Internal Medicine Physician. She is practicing at our Tannehill Health Center along
with Dr. Clark Gray and Dr. Andrea Shirey.
Dr. Dearmon received her undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama in
Tuscaloosa and her medical degree from the University of South Alabama College
of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency at the University of South
Alabama Medical Center.
Dr. Dearmon’s clinical areas of interests include nutrition and metabolic syndrome. In her spare time, Dr. Dearmon
enjoys history, literature, writing, nutrition, art and music.
Medical West is thrilled to welcome Dr. Dearmon to our family! To schedule an appointment, please call the
Medical West Tannehill Health Center at (205) 481-8640.
happy birthday
to our employees celebrating aSeptemb er birthday!
September 1: JoAnnie Bartlett, William Crumpton, Debra McNeil, Melanie Salyers, Lori Sample,
Teri Stevens, April Strickland, Toni Trasher; September 2: Jason Salyers, Andrea Shirey, MD,
Debra Williams; September 3: Grace Muriuki, Rodney Overstreet; September 4:
Taylor Donaldson, Pauline Mbogo, Sandra Richardson, Mary Rooney, Carl Woolridge; September
5: Jo Lucas; September 6: Karyn Morrison, Leon Terry, Justin Waller; September 7: Rebecca Rouse,
Joel Thomas; September 8: Serta Bibbs, Nancy Hill, Harrielen Smith; September 9:
Sherri Carroll, Deonte King, Aydrian Miles, Lee Morrison; September 10: Marsha Morris,
Sharron Starnes, Susan Wilder, Priscilla Williams; September 11: Cathy Cummins, Crystal Grant,
Krystal Hildreth, Michelle Humphries, Gizelle Knox, Kimberly York; September 12: Delbra Kelly; September 13:
Monica Jones, Karen Patrick, Kaunda Wooten; September 14: Janice Brasseale, Felicia Bryant, Amber Culwell,
Melody Fisher, Rebecca Herring, Sonya Sampson; September 15: Sharon Burroughs, Robin Delpey; September 16:
Tawanna Canty; September 17: Naomi Billingsley, Nancy Brochu, Carl Chaffin, Heather Early, Jean Fields, Chalita McCormickEllis, Lloyd Polion II; September 18: Willie Baskin, LaFonda Cobble, Mary Hobson, Theresa Monte; September 19:
Erica Christian, Yolanda Clark, Johann Johnson, April Poe, Wallace Prophitt; September 20: Kandius Russell, Kimberly Upson;
September 21: Rebekah Brown, Janice George, Jamie Martinez, Janette Pratt, Ruth Stephens, Debra Yerby; September 22:
Karen Bowens, Mary Clevenger, Samantha Crawford, Becky McGuire; September 23: Dana Goodlett, Breana Grace,
Tara Lightsey, Paula Watts; September 24: Roger Holifield; September 25: Amanda Mann, Alicia White; September 26:
Denise Bertram, Ira Holt, MD, Carolyn Lucas, Terri Murphy, Rosa Watkins; September 27: Cynthia Chesser, Marcia Smith;
September 28: Debbie Combs, Doreen Henderson, Candice McGuire, Cardarius Smoot, Brenda Travis; September 29:
Amberly Day, Anna Miako, David Reese; September 30: Tarehisa Godfrey, Tracy Hain, Dominga Taylor, Margaret Tidwell.
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this month’s focus:
best practices
September is Sepsis Awareness Month
Any patient with an infection (or possible infection)
that develops SIRS (severe inflammatory response
syndrome) should be immediately treated for
sepsis. Sepsis is more likely to occur in patients with
pneumonia, abdominal infections, kidney infections,
and bloodstream infections. SIRS is caused when
chemicals released by the body to fight an infection
trigger an inflammatory response throughout the
body. A patient is considered to have SIRS when two
of the following criteria are met:
• Temperature above 101 F (38.3C) or below 96.8
F (36 C)
• Heart Rate higher than 90 beats per minute
• Respiratory rate higher than 20 breaths a minute
• White Count Above 12,000 or below 4,000
How can we improve a patient’s chance of survival?
During the first 3 hours the patient should have:
• Blood cultures collected
• Lactic acid measured
• Fluid resuscitation
• Broad spectrum antibiotics
During the first 6 hours the patient should have:
• Vasopressors if the patient doesn’t respond to fluid resuscitations
For More Information:
Twitter feed @Day1Sepsis
www.SepsisKnowFromDay1.com
www.SurvivingSepsis.com
www.SepsisAlliance.org
emergency management
facility UPDATE
Nuclear Med Renovations
The Nuclear Medicine department is
getting a complete makeover. The
new area will have two patient
waiting areas, two new
state of the art cameras
(GE Discovery NM630
pictured to right), two patient
changing rooms, a private
injection area, and a separate
hot lab and physician interpretation room. Updated
pictures coming soon!
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Princess Stewart
Promoted to Rehab Nurse Manager
Princess Stewart is from Lakeview, AL and has recently been promoted to Rehab Nurse
Manager. Princess has an associates degree in Data Processing, her LPN license, and
received her RN degree from Shelton State Community College. She has been with the
Medical West Rehab Unit for 19 years and worked for Meadowood Nursing Home for a
little over a year.
Princess’s special interests are computer technologies, photography, and graphic design.
She has a very close family and enjoys spending time with them.
Medical West would like to congratulate this deserving employee! We are excited to
welcome you to this new position and know you will do an outstanding job.
FED Groundbreaking
Thank you to everyone who helped make our groundbreaking festivities a success!
MEDICAL WEST
congratulates our
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loyee of the month
Jaime Martinez
GI LAB
congratulations to jaime martinez for receiving our september employee
of the month award. jaime exhibits each of the medical west values and
we are honored to have him as part of our team. thank you jaime, for your
outstanding performance and commitment to medical west!
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Rashad Ayers, ED
Rashad is from Birmingham and will be
working as a Patient Care Technician in
our Emergency Department. He has one
brother and one sister, and enjoys fishing
and playing basketball.
James Armstrong, Jr., Cafeteria
James is from Graysville, Alabama and
will be working with us as a Porter in the
Cafeteria. He enjoys sports in his free
time.
Amber Barger, Tannehill Clinic
Amber is joining our team from
Tuscaloosa and will be an X-Ray
Technician at our Tannehill Clinic. She
enjoys spending time with her family and
boyfriend, playing softball and going to
church.
Matthew Bertram, ED
Matthew is from Birmingham and he is
joining us in the Emergency Department
as a Patient Care Technician. He has a
wife and five month old baby boy named
Beau.
Shashana Brewington, 6B
Shashana is joining us from Eutaw,
Technician on 6B. Her hobbies include
dancing and traveling.
Brande Burnett, 6 East
Brande is coming to us all the way
from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and will
be a Patient Care Technician on 6E. She
enjoys spending time with her family.
Lisa Burns, Tannehill Clinic
Lisa is coming to us from West Blocton
and is joining our Tannehill Clinic as
a Licensed Practical Nurse with Dr.
Dearmon. She has two sons, and enjoys
reading and spending time with her
family.
Shannon Campbell, Hueytown
Clinic
Shannon is joining our team from
McCalla and will be an Office Assistant
at our Hueytown Clinic. She is married
and has five children. Shannon’s
hobbies include sports and music.
Kenisha Colley, OR
Kenisha is coming to us from Houston,
Texas to be a Scheduling Clerk in the OR.
She has 2 children and a dog, and in her
spare time she enjoys writing, reading,
and shopping.
Rebekah will be working with us as
an Occupational Therapist in our
Rehabilitation Department.
Dannye Cunningham, Coding
Dannye is from Birmingham and is
joining the Coding Department as
a clinic coder. She has two children
named Danyelle and Trey.
Cody Deason, Bio-Med
Cody is coming to us from Corner,
Alabama as a Bio-Med student. He
enjoys spending time with his family
and has one sister.
Karen Early, OB/GYN
Karen is joining us from Woodstock,
Alabama and will be a Medical Office
Assistant in our OB/GYN Clinic with
Dr. Mahmood. She enjoys fishing in
her spare time.
Sonya Flanagan, ED
Sonya is joining us from Tuscaloosa
to be an RN in the Emergency
Department. In her spare time she
enjoys giving back to the community.
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Jennifer Gaines, Respiratory
Jennifer is joining our team from
Pleasant Grove and will be a Certified
Respiratory Therapist in the Respiratory
Department. She has one son named
Brian.
Iesha George, Cafeteria
Iesha is joining us from Bessemer and
will be an Aide in the Cafeteria. She has
two sons, a four-year old and a oneyear old. Iesha likes to read in her free
time.
Cheryl Hallman, Clinic Services
Cheryl is joining us from McCalla
and will be working with us as a Lab
Technician in Clinical Services. She is
married and has a son and a daughter
and two grandchildren. Cheryl loves
spending time with her family and
reading.
Staci Heard, Central Supply
Staci is from Birmingham and has
joined our team as Supply Technician
in Central Supply. She has two sons and
her favorite thing to do is spend time
with her two grandchildren.
Kecia Henderson, Bessemer
Family Clinic
Kecia is from Brighton and will be
joining the Bessemer Family Clinic as a
Medical Office Assistant. Kecia enjoys
sewing, crafting and reading when she
is not at work.
Ryan Hughes, 6 East
Ryan is originally from Jasper, Alabama
and will be working with us as an RN
on 6E. He has three children and is
married. Ryan loves spending time with
his family and also enjoys running and
biking.
Shannon Lawrence, Rehab
Shannon is coming from Hueytown
and will be working as a Patient Care
Technician on our Rehabilitation Unit.
She enjoys spending time with her family
when she is not at work.
Melissa Ledbetter, Coding
Melissa is coming to us from Meridian,
Mississippi and will be a Clinic Coder in
the Coding Department. In her spare time
she enjoys reading, watching movies, and
playing games.
Lonnie Parsons, Surgical Support
Lonnie is joining our team to be a Surgical
Physician Assistant. Some of Lonnie’s
hobbies include spending time with his
friends and cooking.
Britany Patrick, 6B Psych
Britany is from Birmingham and she will
be an RN on 6B. She is married with five
kids and a hamster. In her free time she
enjoys reading and any activities that
involve her family.
Gina Perkins, 6 East
Gina is joining our team from Birmingham
and will be an RN on 6E. She enjoys
traveling, learning to speak foreign
languages, and also dancing.
Jervaris Robertson, ED
Jervaris is coming to us from Birmingham
and will be a Patient Care Technician in
the ER. In his spare time he enjoys diving,
fishing, hiking, hunting and anything that
involves him being outdoors.
Kristen Seals, 6 East
Kristen is from Birmingham, and she is
joining our team on 6E as a RN. She has
four children and in her spare time she
enjoys cooking and doing crafts.
Eric Ileybare, 6B Psych
Eric is joining us from Bessemer and
will be Mental Health Technician on
6B. When not at work, he enjoys
swimming.
Jazmin Steen, Hueytown Clinic
Jazmin is coming to us from Midfield and
will be Licensed Practical Nurse at our
Hueytown Clinic. In her free time she
enjoys reading and shopping. Jazmin is
also expecting her first child soon!
Gizcelle Knox, 6 East
Gizcelle is from Bessemer and will be
an RN on 6E. She has a 3-year old son
named Jayden. Gizcelle enjoys being
with her son and reading in her spare
time.
Katherine Tilden, OR
Katherine is from Birmingham and will
be working with our surgery team in the
OR as an RN. In her spare time she enjoys
running and playing tennis.
Tiffany Nicole Wathen, Patient
Registration
Tiffany will be joining our team from
Hueytown to be a Patient Access
Representative in Patient Registration.
She is married and has a daughter,
named Emily, and two sons, named
Connor and Brooks. Tiffany enjoys
spending time with her family and
watching her kids play sports when
she is not at work.
Jameka White, 6 East
Jameka is joining us from Bessemer
and will be a Patient Care Technician
on 6E. In her spare time she enjoys
playing volleyball and football.
Cheryl Williams, 6B Psych
Cheryl is from Northport, and she
is joining us as an RN on 6B. She is
married with four children, and in her
spare time she enjoys gardening and
restoring furniture.
Latisha Willis, 6B Psych
Latisha is from Birmingham and
is coming to be a Mental Health
Technician on 6B. She loves singing
karaoke and traveling with her
daughter Chasity.
Kenneshia Wilson, Patient
Registration
Kenneshia is coming from McCalla to
be a Patient Access Representative
in our ER and in Patient Registration.
She likes spending time with her
family.
Lee Wilson, ICU
Lee is originally from Cullman,
Alabama and is joining us as an RN
in the ICU. He is married and has a
daughter named Olivia. Some of Lee’s
hobbies include hunting, playing golf
and being outside.
Kaunda Wooten, ED
Kaunda is joining our team from
Birmingham to be a Patient Care
Technician in the Emergency
Department. He is married with four
children. Kaunda enjoys exercising
and spending time with family.
meet
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co-workers
pam autrey
chief nursing officer
Name: Pam Autrey
Department/Position: Chief Nursing Officer
Education Background: BSN, MSN, and PhD from
the Univeristy of Alabama at Birmingham; MBA from
Jacksonville State University
1. I love LSU!
2. I have a son at Auburn and my daughter went
to Bama, so #1 can be an issue.
3. I have five dogs (two rescues): two pugs, 2 sheppards, and a
part hound/sheppard.
4. I am a Captain in the Army Reserves; flew helicopters
at Ft. Rucker.
5. I swam competitively for the Amateur Athletic Union from the
age of 6 to 15. I broke the Alabama state record in the 50 meter
breaststroke.
6. My Father was in the Air Force. We lived all over the U.S. and
Philippines and I was born in Spokane, Washington.
7. I am the oldest of five children...that’s where I get my “bossiness” from.
8. I was shy until I completed by MBA; now I don’t shut up.
9. I’ll watch paint dry if there’s a competition involved.
10. I have been an RN for 38 years; I was 10 when I started.
a word from the wound center.
FROM “THE CURESPOT,” A PUBLICATION OF THE MEDICAL WEST ADVANCED WOUND CENTER.
September is National Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month
what is peripheral artery
disease?
or rest. This is especially true at night. This is known as rest
pain, which usually worsens when the legs are elevated and
is often relieved by lowering the legs (due to the effects of
gravity on the blood flow).
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is also known as
atherosclerosis, poor circulation, or hardening of the
arteries. PAD progresses over time at variable rates in
each individual depending on the area of circulation
The most advanced stages of PAD can lead to Critical
affected and one’s health and family history. The signs
Limb Ischemia (CLI). Here the
and symptoms of
legs and feet have such
PAD may not arise
severe blockage that they do not
until later in life. For
receive the oxygen rich blood
many, the outward
An individual is at risk for developing PAD when one or
required for growth and repair
indications will not
more of these risk factors are present:
of painful sores
appear until the
and even gangrene (dead
artery has narrowed
• Smoking
tissue). This condition, if left
by 60 percent or
• Diabetes
untreated, may require
more.
• History of Heart Disease
amputation.
• Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
One method the body
• Age (50+)
uses to adapt to the
• High Levels of Homocysteine (amino acid found in
narrowed arteries is
blood)
Treatment options vary and
the development of
depend on the overall health of
smaller peripheral
the patient and the severity of
arteries that allow
the diagnosis. The health care provider should provide the
blood flow around the narrowed area. This process
patient with adequate information to help understand all
is known as collateral circulation and may help
options. The majority of intermittent claudication cases are
explain why many can have PAD without feeling any
treated without surgery. A treatment plan usually involves
symptoms.
lifestyle changes and one or more of the following:
• Exercise therapy
When a piece of cholesterol, calcium or blood clot
• Lifestyle modifications
abruptly breaks from the lining of the artery or a
• Medication
narrowed artery blocks off completely, blood flow will
• Diet
be totally obstructed and the organ supplied by that
• Smoking cessation
artery will suffer damage. The organs in PAD most
• Diabetes management
commonly affected and researched are the legs.
• Blood pressure management
• Foot care
critical limb ischemia
risk factors
treatment
what happens if the disease
worsens?
The severity of PAD depends on when it is detected
and any pre-existing health factors; especially smoking,
high cholesterol, heart disease or diabetes. In the
later stages, leg circulation may be so poor that pain
occurs in the toes and feet during periods of inactivity
ADVANCED WOUND CENTER
995 9th Avenue SW • Bessemer, AL 35022
205.481.8790 www.medicalwesthospital.org
FROM THE MEDICAL WEST SLEEP CENTER.
Anxiety & Sleep Disorders
More than 40 million Americans suffer from chronic,
long-term sleep disorders, and an additional 20 million
report sleeping problems occasionally, according to the
National Institutes of Health.
Stress and anxiety
may cause sleeping
problems or make
existing problems
worse and having
an anxiety disorder
exacerbates the
problem.
Sleep disorders
are characterized
by abnormal sleep
patterns that
interfere with
physical, mental,
and emotional
functioning. Stress
or anxiety can cause
a serious night
without sleep, as do a variety of other problems.
Other common sleep disorders include sleep apnea,
sleepwalking, and narcolepsy. Restless leg syndrome
and bruxism are conditions that also may contribute to
sleep disorders.
Anxiety or Sleep Disorder: Which Comes First?
Anxiety causes sleeping problems and new research
suggests sleep deprivation can cause an anxiety
disorder. Research also shows that some form of sleep
disruption is present in nearly all psychiatric disorders.
Those with chronic insomnia are also at high risk of
developing an anxiety disorder.
The risks of inadequate sleep extend way beyond
tiredness. Sleeplessness can lead to poor performance
at work or school, increased risk of injury, and health
problems. In addition to anxiety and mood disorders,
those with sleep disorders are also at risk for heart disease,
hypertension, depression, stroke, diabetes, and obesity.
Therefore, promote thorough evaluations focused on
identifying sleep
disorders, anxiety
and depression.
7 ways to reduce stress and anxiety
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Meditate
Exercise
Prioritize a to-do list
Play music
Get an adequate amount of sleep
Talk to someone
Direct stress and anxiety elsewhere
Medical West Sleep Disorders Center
Professional Building - Suite 304 • Bessemer, AL 35022
205.481.7370 www.medicalwesthospital.org
SEPTEMBER
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schedule
OF EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 15-19
Celebrating Environmental
Services Week!
SEPTEMBER 17,24
Farmer’s Market • 9am - 4pm on
Level C
SEPTEMBER 15,17,19/
SEPTEMBER 22,24,26
Chapel Service • 11:45 am • Medical
West Chapel - Level 3
SEPTEMBER 18
Lunch & Learn • 12:00 pm • Civic Room
• Guest Speaker: Nadia Wilder, American
Behavioral. Nadia will be speaking about
recognizing depression in yourself,
co-workers and family.
congratulations!
Betty Clements
Celebrates her 90th
Birthday!
Betty Clements turned 90 years
old on the 25th of August. The
staff on 3 East celebrated by
throwing her a birthday party
complete with cake and snacks.
Medical West would like to wish
Mrs. Betty a very happy birthday!
SEPTEMBER 22-26
Celebrating Rehab Week!
SEPTEMBER 30
September Birthday Breakfast • 8:00 am
• Civic Room • Call ext. 8500 to RSVP!
Betty Hodges Retires!
Betty Hodges has retired after 38 years of dedicated and loyal service to
Medical West. She was honored at a retirement party on Friday, August
29th where friends and colleagues shared their fondest memories
of working with Betty. Betty says, “A special note of thanks to all my
friends at Medical West for a nursing career that has brought me much
joy and happiness! I am leaving with so many memories and stories.
Everyday I count my blessings and thank Our Lord for the wonderful life
I have! I leave planning a great life with my husband, Stanley, that will
be filled with travel and new adventures. May God bless each of you!”
Freddie Turner is
a Married Man!
Freddie Turner, E/S Assistant,
married his bride, Bridget, on
Saturday, August 30th at First
Baptist Church of Acipico. The
Lab Department showered
them with cake, punch
and snacks on Wednesday,
November 10th, and invited
employees to celebrate with the
happy couple. Congratulations
to Mr. and Mrs. Turner!