Albany, GA | November 22, 2024 – Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (PPMH) and Phoebe Sumter Medical Center (PSMC) received national recognition for the hospitals’ commitment to increasing organ, eye, and tissue donor registrations across Georgia as part of the DoNation Campaign. The initiative unites workplaces from diverse industries and highlights the lifesaving impact of organ …
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Albany, GA | September 8, 2022 – Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital earned national recognition for its efforts to increase organ, eye and tissue donor registrations across the state through the Workplace Partnership for Life (WPFL) Hospital Organ Donation Campaign. The WPFL is a national initiative that unites the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health …
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Why Meal Prep?
Written by: Ashley Stewart, RDN, LD Registered Dietitian Phoebe Sumter Medical Center In recognition of National Nutrition Month, I chose to share one of my favorite techniques to save time, save money, reduce stress, and to keep your weight in check. It’s no secret that when you eat healthy, you feel better! Many of us …
The avocado is one of the most nutrient packed foods with a long impressive list of nourishing contents. Loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants, this fruit also hosts a large dose of heart-healthy fatty acids, and can help lower cholesterol. Make sure to include avocados in your Cinco de Mayo celebration or any other celebration! Julie …
Albany, GA | Oct. 14, 2021 – Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital has earned platinum level recognition for their work and dedication in support of organ, eye and tissue donation and public health, while continuing to serve on the frontlines in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The Workplace Partnership for Life (WPFL) program is a …
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Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Gastric bypass surgery is the most commonly known weight loss surgery procedure. In the gastric bypass procedure (RNY gastric bypass) a small stomach pouch is created. This is then connected to a short segment of the small bowel. The food directly enters the esophagus to the stomach pouch and then the small bowel. …
Sleeve Gastrectomy This minimally invasive, though nonreversible, surgery is rapidly gaining popularity among doctors. This procedure generates weight loss by removing a portion of the stomach, decreasing its size by 75 to 80 percent. The remaining stomach takes on a tube or sleeve- like shape, limiting the amount of food that can be eaten at …
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Nutrition
Nutrition plays a vital role in all aspects of cancer treatment. Proper nutrition can: Reduce side effects Increase treatment tolerance Speed your healing process That’s why our registered dietitian works with our patients to help them establish and maintain a sound nutrition program throughout treatment. In addition, we encourage our patients to limit calorie intake …
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Meet Maddox
“The nurses are amazing. They truly know your baby, and they get to know you as a parent. Losing Robbie 6 weeks before Maddox was born was the hardest thing I’ve ever gone through, and our nurses got to know my story. They would not only laugh with me; they would cry with me,” – …
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Maryann Smithwick
CONSULT THE EXPERTS Maryann Smithwick, RN, BSN Clinical Nurse Manager Maryann Smithwick is the Clinical Nurse Coordinator for Phoebe Corporate Health. She joined the Corporate Health team in September 2007. Maryann began working in Occupational Health in 2001 where she managed the Health Services Department at Merck Chemical Company. Prior to working as an Occupational Health …
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Lori Perry, NP
Lori Perry, NP Lori started working for Sumter Medical Center in 2000 as a critical care unit nurse. She earned her BSN at Georgia Southwestern in December 2010. In May 2016, Lori graduated from Troy University with a Masters of Science in Nursing. She is a current member of the Flint River Nurse Practitioners …
The lazy days of summer of are over as kids are trading in their swim suits and flip flops for uniforms and sneakers as they get ready for a new school year. Heading back to school can also mean being exposed to more germs and fighting illnesses. It can be a challenge to keep our …