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CHERYL GILL IS TakInG LIfE
SPRING 2010
Snore no MorePAGE 10
THIS SHouLd GET YouR
Blood pumpingPAGE 12
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By the reins
Y ou know that feeling you get after a great night’s sleep?
Me neither.According to the American Academy of Sleep
Medicine, as much as 40 percent of the population regularly experiences daytime sleepiness. For many of us, the problem is that we stay up too late at night
for the time we must get up in the morning. The National Sleep Foundation, in a poll of 1,000
Americans, found that most people get up at about 5:30 a.m. on a typical workday, but
don’t hit the sack until almost 11 p.m. – more than 17 hours later.
But for as many as 50 million people, daytime sleepiness isn’t just the result
of staying up to watch David Letterman; it’s due to a chronic sleep disorder, the most
common of which is called obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA. As you’ll read in “Snore No More” on page 10, this is a medical condition that not only causes dangerous daytime sleepiness, but can wear down your cardiovascular system, leading to serious health complications. For people diagnosed with this condition at one of the two Tanner Center for Sleep Disorders locations, finally receiving a good night’s sleep is a life-changing possibility.
Of course, it’s becoming easier to get out of bed with the arrival of spring. The weather is getting a little warmer, the trees are beginning to bud, and it’s a great time for new beginnings.
It’s also a great time to begin and maintain an exercise routine – especially if you’re a woman with heart failure. As you’ll read on page 12, women who have heart failure usually live longer than men with the condition, but their symptoms are often more severe. As the board-certified cardiologists from Tanner’s medical staff explain, maintaining a healthy lifestyle while living with heart failure has significant benefits for a woman’s health.
Good Morning?On page 6,
you’ll read about Cheryl Gill, a Tanner patient and cancer survivor who finds every season a special gift. Gill’s professional background in hematology gave her a profound understanding of what her diagnosis of breast cancer would mean. At Tanner she received not only lifesaving cancer treatments, but fellowship and friendship as well.
We hope you’ll make the most of this season of renewal. And, when you’ve made too much of this season (weekend warriors, we’re talking to you), it’s good to know that Tanner has a 24-hour emergency department nearby. On page 16, you’ll learn more about how an emergency department works and what other options you can consider for care.
Enjoy this issue of Healthy Living, and thank you for your continued support of Tanner Health System.
Sincerely,
Loy M. HowardPresident and CEOTanner Health System
Loy M. Howard President and CEO Tanner Health System
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Tanner Medical Center, Inc.Board of DirectorsJohn H. Burson III, MD, ChairmanSteve AdamsNorman BanksLarry BoggsJerry ClaytonMary CovingtonDaniel JacksonStephen Kahler, MDJeffrey Lindsey, DMDRobert Pitts, MDNita PriceT. Peter Worthy, DDS
Ex-Officio MembersRandall E. Pierce, MD, Chief of StaffKevin McLaughlin, MD, Vice Chief of StaffLoy M. Howard, President and CEO, Tanner Health System
Tanner Medical Foundation, Inc.Board of DirectorsSusan Fleck, ChairSteve AdamsWanda CalhounLynn Clarke Guyton CochranG. Woodfin (Woody) ColeMary CovingtonClarence FinleysonJames A. Gill Sr.W.T. (Tommy) Green Jr.Robert G. (Bob) Harris Jr.David Helton, MDLoy M. HowardMarilyn HubbardBarbara KauffmanH.B. (Rocky) Lipham IIITrent NorthFred O’NealRobert B. Pitts, MDRandall ReddingLaura RichardsThomas T. RichardsRichard SmithRobert (Bobby) StewartBob StoneGelon WasdinT. Peter Worthy, DDSDana Wynn
EmeritusAngie Barker
Denise L. Taylor, President and CEO
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HeaLTHY LIVINg is published by Tanner Health System. The material in HeaLTHY LIVINg is not intended for diagnosing or prescribing. Consult your physician before undertaking any form of medical treatment or adopting any exercise program or dietary guidelines. To request permission to reprint any portion of this magazine, please call 770.836.9687. To give us a new address, let us know you are receiving more than one copy or if you would prefer not to receive HeaLTHY LIVINg, call 770.836.9687.
6 Taking Life by the Reins Cheryl Gill takes a proactive stand against cancer.
4 Health News You Can Use 18 Tanner Medical Foundation22 Awards and Accolades23 Health Happenings
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Healthy LivingLoy M. HowardPresident and CEO
Denise L. TaylorChief Development Officer
Debbie HollensteinVice President of Marketing and Planning
Kelly MeigsAssistant Director of Marketing
Tony MontcalmEditor
Jana ScovilleCommunications ManagerTanner Medical Foundation
Shea BeckhamKieran ReynoldsMichie TurpinPhoto Contributors
Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton705 Dixie St.Carrollton, GA 30117770.836.9666Jeff T. Jennings, FACHESenior Vice President, Carrollton Operations
Tanner Medical Center/Villa Rica601 Dallas HighwayVilla Rica, GA 30180770.456.3000Deborah Matthews, RNAdministrator
Higgins General Hospital200 Allen Memorial DriveBremen, GA 30110770.824.2000Michael AlexanderAdministrator
Willowbrooke at Tanner20 Herrell RoadVilla Rica, GA 30180770.836.9551Wayne Senfeld, Ed.S, LPCAdministrator
10 Snore No MoreSleep studies offer relief to
people with sleep apnea.
12 This Should Get Your Blood Pumping
Women with heart failure benefit from exercise.
16 Understanding the EDWhen considering a trip to the emergency
department, know your alternatives.
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Want to Know More?For details on the services available through Willowbrooke at Tanner, visit www.willowbrookeattanner.org.
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wIllOwbROOke at taNNeR: ONe YeaR aNd GOING StRONG This spring, Willowbrooke at Tanner marks its one-year anniversary. Patients from across Georgia and the entire Southeast have found their way back to a healthy life with the services and programs available at this new behavioral health facility in Villa Rica.
As many as one in four American adults suffers from a diagnosable mental illness, but with the right care and treatment, many of them are able to live healthy lives and contribute to their families and communities.
The wide range of services available through Willowbrooke at Tanner includes inpatient and outpatient care for adults, elder adults, children and adolescents — as well as the program’s wide network of community resources to help you or a loved one return to a healthy life. Willowbrooke at Tanner offers free, confidential mental health screenings to help determine if and what type of treatment is needed and connect people with the resources to help. For more information or to schedule a free screening, call Willowbrooke at Tanner’s 24-hour help line at 770.836.9551.
Jonathan Goodin, MD, FAAP, a board-certified pediatrician, has joined Carousel Pediatrics, part of Tanner Medical Group, and the medical staff of Tanner Health System. Here, he examines William Alexander Head, son of Bill and Tiffany Head of Carrollton. Xander weighed 13 pounds, 11 ounces when he was born Feb. 12 at the W. Steve Worthy Maternity Center at Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton, and was the largest baby delivered at the hospital in recent history.
SaY SOY lONG tO caNceR More than 68,000 middle-aged women in Shanghai, China, were asked how often and how much soy food — including tofu, soy milk, edamame (soybeans), etc. — they ate in the past year.
After six years, researchers found that the risk for colorectal cancer decreased with increasing soy intake. The risk of developing colorectal cancer was 33 percent lower among those who ate the most soy daily (equivalent to four ounces of tofu) compared with those who ate about half that amount.
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Willowbrooke at Tanner, a 52-bed inpatient behavioral health facility in Villa Rica, is celebrating its first anniversary this spring.
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D-LIGHTFul!Vitamin D helps your body use calcium and phosphorus, which keeps your bones strong. Now research shows there may be even more to “D” story.
The medical journal Circulation has reported that insufficient levels of vitamin D can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease and heart failure. Other research has shown that vitamin D helps prevent colon cancer and may also protect against diabetes and autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
It’s easy to get more D in your diet. Ten to 15 minutes of sun three times a week can give your body what it needs — but be sure to wear your sunscreen. You can also get additional vitamin D in your diet by drinking enough low-fat milk, eating cheese and yogurt, and enjoying fortified cereals and oily fish, such as tuna, salmon, mackerel and (if you can stomach them) sardines.
Willowbrooke at Tanner can help people overcome depression — including postpartum depression. Call Willowbrooke at Tanner’s 24-hour help line at 770.836.9551 to set up a free, confidential screening. With the right treatment, overcoming depression is possible. More online at www.willowbrookeattanner.org.
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diabetes Can Raise Your Riskfor Postpartum Depression
Researchers reviewed data from about 11,000 women who had given birth between July 2004 and September 2006. Those who had any form
of diabetes, including gestational diabetes, were about twice as likely as those without the condition to experience depression during pregnancy and for up to one year after giving birth.
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Cheryl Gill appreciates every day that she has the opportunity to care for her horses at her farm in Carrollton — thanks to the care she received at Tanner.
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Richie Bland, MD, is a board-certified radiation oncologist and medical director of the Roy Richards, Sr. Cancer Center, and on the medical staff of Tanner Health System.
Randall Pierce, MD, is a board-certified medical oncologist with Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers and on the medical staff of Tanner Health System.
makING a dIFFeReNceIn appreciation for Gill’s care and treatment, her family has dedicated the Cheryl Gill Resource Center at Tanner Breast Health in her honor. Research was a big part of Gill’s successful treatment plan. Being proactive gave her the hope and confidence she needed to proceed. Gill’s family hopes that others will benefit from the support groups and educational presentations that are now available through the center.
“I hope that the center helps other patients who are interested in finding out all they can about their disease,” says Gill.
She also wants to help create awareness about the quality services available at Tanner Health System.
“We believe in Tanner; we want to ensure that the resources are here for our family, friends and neighbors. By supporting Tanner, you are supporting everyone in our community,” says Gill.
C heryl Gill has always passionately pursued the activities occupying her time. A performance horse breeder,
an avid tennis player and a former registered medical technologist, she has always believed in living life to the fullest.
But when she learned she had breast cancer, she suffered the agony of an uncertain future.
It all started as an ordinary day in 2002 when Gill went for her annual mammogram at Tanner Women’s Center, now known as Tanner Breast Health. She had just visited her gynecologist and had her annual breast exam. Everything appeared fine, as usual.
A couple of days later, she received a call that she needed to come back for additional testing. There was a small lump, but it was difficult to detect because of its placement. She was not alarmed as she had been called back for this type of recheck before and thought it would be benign. She just wanted it taken care of so that she could get back to her family and, of course, back to her horses.
To Gill’s surprise, the small lump turned out to have a huge impact. A biopsy showed that it was malignant and aggressive. Gill, previously a specialist in hematology, a supervisor for the U.S. Army lab at Fort Benning, Ga., and an assistant professor in hematology at Columbus State University, knew what she had to do to survive.
Her background gave her the knowledge that she needed to consider all the options before making any treatment decisions. Once she recovered from the shock of her diagnosis, she quickly took control as she
by the Reinshad in so many other areas of her life, spending day and night researching the disease and the medical facility that would hopefully save her life.
“I received advice from my surgeon, Dr. Tee Reeve,” says Gill. “I talked with Dr. Randy Pierce, who went way above and beyond to help me. I knew just enough to be able to ask many, many questions. Dr. Pierce researched on his own and contacted colleagues and mentors so that he could give me the newest information about the treatment protocols for my disease.”
Gill’s tumor, very close to her chest wall, held risks for damage to other organs. Richie Bland, MD, medical director for the Roy Richards, Sr. Cancer Center, also played a role in helping Gill determine her treatment options.
“I talked at length with Dr. Bland and asked him, ‘If your wife
were in this situation, what would you do?’ and he gave me comparative data to review on doing a lumpectomy with radiation versus a mastectomy,” says Gill. “We talked in great detail about the risks versus benefits and the potential for using the state-of-the-art equipment of Tanner’s Roy Richards, Sr. Cancer Center.”
AdvAnced technology, personAl cAre“Our priority has been to offer the most sophisticated technology available,” says Dr. Bland, a board-certified radiation oncologist. “Tanner is unique because we get to know our patients and their families on a very personal level. We couple our leading-edge technology with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.”
“Tanner is unique because we get to
know our patients and their families on a very
personal level.”Richie Bland, MD
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Once her research was complete, Gill made the decision to receive her radiation and chemotherapy treatments at the Roy Richards, Sr. Cancer Center.
“In doing my research, I was astonished and pleased to find out that no one in the state had anything better than Tanner,” says Gill. “We had then and still have today, the latest, most advanced equipment, on par with the best hospitals in the nation. Tanner has
top doctors, right here in west Georgia, who are well-respected nationwide.”
At the Roy Richards, Sr. Cancer Center, Gill’s physicians and nurses got to know her, cared for her and befriended her.
“I’m now a six-year survivor. The care that I received at Tanner didn’t stop when I completed my treatment,” says Gill. “I still see the doctors, nurses and other caregivers who helped me through the cancer.
When I see them socially, on the tennis court or at the grocery store, they stop and look me in the eye and say, ‘Cheryl, how are you doing?’ and they really mean it. You don’t get this type of care in many other places — it is a very unique quality and our community is very fortunate.”
In July 2009, the Roy Richards, Sr. Cancer Center completed a major 4,000-square-foot expansion that houses the new Varian Trilogy with RapidArc linear accelerator. This new technology doubles the center’s treatment capacity and allows the center to treat tumors with advanced forms of intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT). For example, if a tumor is cone-shaped, IMRT allows the beam to change intensity, giving smaller doses to the pointed part of the tumor and larger doses to the base of the tumor, so that the exact dose of radiation is applied.
“It is very easy for hospitals to coast, but it takes a lot of effort, time and energy to always stay ahead of the curve and offer world-class equipment like the Varian Trilogy,” says Gill. “It is because of the caliber of physicians, nurses and other caregivers who have the vigor, energy and scientific curiosity to pursue such sophisticated equipment that makes Tanner such an effective hospital.”
To learn more and view Tanner’s “Thrive: Beyond Survival” blog, click on “Roy Richards, Sr. Cancer
Center” under the “Departments and Services” link at www.tanner.org.
tanner’s Roy Richards, Sr. cancer center is the first community cancer program in Georgia and alabama to offer radiation treatments on the most proven, technologically advanced linear accelerator available: the Varian trilogy with Rapidarc.
tanner Oncology Services takes a comprehensive approach to diagnostics, treatment and recovery, providing care for the whole patient and employing research-proven methods to help patients conquer cancer.
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The Cheryl Gill Resource Center, providing educational opportunities and support groups for cancer patients, was named in Gill’s honor by her family in appreciation of the care and treatment she received at Tanner.
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Thanks to the generosity of individuals in our community, donations have been made supporting care for patients who cannot afford preventive screenings, such as mammograms, and for patients who have been diagnosed with cancer who cannot afford their treatment or medications.
Due to the difficult economy, more cancer patients seeking treatment at the Roy Richards, Sr. Cancer Center do not have the resources to pay for necessary medication and cancer-fighting treatments. To make a contribution to assist these patients, visit www.tannermedicalfoundation.org/donate or call 770.836.9871.
Tanner was the first nonacademic healthcare provider in Georgia and Alabama to offer treatments on the Varian Trilogy with RapidArc system, which is the most advanced, proven radiation therapy treatment platform.
“I hope the community realizes that they don’t have to travel around the country to receive quality treatment — state-of-the-art treatment is right here at home, at Tanner,” says Gill.
helping pAtients nAvigAte their cAreAnother area of cancer care in which Tanner is staying ahead of the curve is with the Cancer Coach program. Cancer Coaches are clinicians who specialize in helping patients understand their condition, treatments and other aspects of cancer care. Cancer Coaches also provide advice and encouragement as well as important information to help patients understand their nutritional needs and necessary lifestyle changes that can help reduce side effects of treatment and help improve outcomes.
“I think the Cancer Coach program is a great idea,” says Gill. “A Cancer Coach has the opportunity to flesh out a patient’s many questions. This is a perfect example of why Tanner has been so successful: The hospital is forward-thinking and keeps patients and families at the center of everything they do.”
Gill is not the only member of her family who has been treated at Tanner.
“My husband, Jim, and son, Jay, both received heart catheterizations at Tanner,” says Gill. “It doesn’t get any closer to home than that.”
Today, Gill is cancer-free. Every day, her family is thankful to the doctors and nurses at Tanner who helped her through what could have been a life-ending disease.
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The boutique at Tanner Breast Health in Carrollton offers a wide range of specialty products for women undergoing cancer treatment, including mastectomy bras, hats and scarves, fitted wigs, personal hygiene products and more.
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Snore No MoreSLEEP STUdIES OFFER RELIEF TO PEOPLE WITH SLEEP APNEA
L ast year, the National Transportation Safety Board recommended that a wide range of professionals in the transportation industry – including drivers for
commercial trucks and buses, airline pilots, train operators and the pilots of merchant ships – be screened for a sleep disorder called sleep apnea.
Even if you don’t work in these industries, there’s a good chance that you should be screened, too.
Jeff Reid, MD, is board-certified in pulmonary medicine and sleep medicine with West Georgia Lung and Sleep Medicine, and is medical director of the
Tanner Center for Sleep disorders in Carrollton.
Mark l. lipham, MD, is board-certified in pulmonary medicine and internal medicine, and on the medical staff of Tanner Health System.
Bonnie Boles, MD, is board-certified in pulmonary medicine with Pulmonary & Critical Care of West Georgia, part of Tanner Medical Group, and is
medical director of the Tanner Center for Sleep disorders in Villa Rica.
“About 12 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, and the American Sleep Apnea Association estimates that at least 10 million Americans remain undiagnosed,” says Jeff Reid, MD, with West Georgia Lung and Sleep Medicine. “Untreated, sleep apnea can cause high blood pressure and other cardiovascular complications that, over time, can become life-threatening.”
UnderstAnding osAThere are three types of sleep apnea – central, obstructive and mixed (a combination of the other two) – but by far, the most common type is obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA.
“OSA usually occurs when the soft tissue in the rear of the throat collapses, closing the airway and causing a person to stop breathing repeatedly during the night,” says Bonnie Boles, MD, FCCP, with Pulmonary & Critical Care of West Georgia. “Some people with OSA may stop breathing 100 or more times during the course of an average night, hindering sleep and resulting in a range of health conditions.”
This breathing disorder actually causes people to stop breathing during sleep for 10 to 60 seconds at a time. When this happens, the amount of oxygen in the blood drops, and the brain must wake the person up so breathing can resume.
Besides feeling very drowsy and waking up at night, other symptoms of sleep apnea include:■ Loud snoring, choking, or gasping during sleep■ Morning headaches■ Trouble with concentration or memory■ Mood changes, such as depression
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try these stop-snoring tips:
If snoring is causing sleepless nights in your household, these tips may help — even for those who have mild sleep apnea:■ Avoid alcohol, tobacco and sleeping pills.■ Eat a well-balanced, low-fat diet and get regular exercise
to achieve a healthy weight. ■ Sleep on your side.■ Elevate the head of your mattress four inches.■ Steer clear of heavy meals and snacks before going
to bed.■ Relieve nasal congestion.
If these self-care tips don’t bring relief, talk with your doctor. Other treatments also can help. The most effective is called continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP. It involves wearing a mask-like device that pumps air as you inhale during sleep, helping to keep the airway open. Mouth devices that keep the airway open and surgery are other options. Medical treatment will depend on the cause and could include surgery or other therapies.
BeTTeR, HeAlTHIeR SleeP The sleep rooms at the Tanner Center for Sleep Disorders, like this one at the location in Carrollton, are comfortably appointed, with queen-sized electric beds, cable television, personal bathroom facilities and more.
“In most people, congested nasal passages or the tongue, palate or uvula at the back of the throat may block airflow,” says Dr. Boles. “Excess weight in the upper body can put pressure on the windpipe, also blocking airflow.”
In some cases, sleep apnea occurs when the brain doesn’t signal the body to breathe when it should.
not to Be dismissedSleep apnea is a serious health problem.
“Untreated, it raises the risk of high blood pressure, coronary
artery disease, irregular heart rhythms, heart attack, stroke, memory loss and even death,” says Dr. Reid.
If you have symptoms of sleep apnea night after night, talk with your doctor. You may need to participate in a sleep study.
The Tanner Center for Sleep Disorders offers sleep studies in Carrollton and Villa Rica. A sleep study involves having your brain waves, heartbeat and breathing tracked during the night. The study is reviewed by a qualified sleep medicine specialist or pulmonary medicine specialist, who can diagnose a sleep disorder and recommend a course of treatment.
» See daVe SleeP. heaR daVe SNORe. watch daVe’S dIaGNOSIS.
Dave is sleepy. He has headaches in the morning, high blood pressure and he finds it hard to concentrate.
Dave may have a problem called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). If left untreated, it could lead to a host of health problems, including high blood pressure, heart disease and more.
So, Dave had a sleep study at the Tanner Center for Sleep Disorders, with locations in Carrollton and Villa Rica. Watch Dave’s sleep study at www.seedavesleep.org.
Tanner sleep centers feature comfortably-appointed, homelike rooms to help you rest comfortably while a sleep technologist monitors your breathing and brain activity.
Think you may need a sleep study? You can find a physician on Tanner’s medical staff or make an appointment with a pulmonary medicine specialist by calling Tanner’s physician referral line at 770.214.CARe.
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BlooD PuMPINGWOMEN WITH HEART FAILURE BENEFIT FROM EXERCISE
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wo words sum up Janelle Walker’s reaction to being diagnosed with heart disease: “very surprised.”
At 45, the Carrollton resident still felt she was in pretty good shape. Her job at Kmart kept her busy, as did chasing after her 8-year-old son. Also, no one in her family had been diagnosed with heart disease.
However, she began experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath in the early summer of 2009. Tests indicated that Walker had a condition called cardiomyopathy, which is a weakening or change in the heart muscle that prevents the heart from pumping as much blood as it should. Cardiomyopathy results in heart failure, a condition in which the heart
cannot pump enough blood and oxygen to meet the needs of other body organs. Heart
failure does not mean that the heart has stopped, but that it cannot pump
blood the way it should.“I was very surprised and
very scared,” says Walker. “But the care I’ve received
has been excellent. Everyone at Tanner — I love them all. They’re very good.”
The good news for Walker is that women who have heart failure tend to live longer than men. The bad news is,
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The quality of life and life expectancy of people with heart failure can be improved with early diagnosis and treatment, including exercise and medicine therapies. Tanner Health System has developed a state-of-the-art cardiac program to help diagnose and treat people with heart failure.
To find a physician on Tanner’s medical staff who can discuss prevention, diagnosis and treatment options, call 770.214.CARe or click the “Find a Physician” link at www.tanner.org.
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their symptoms are often more severe, which makes maintaining an active lifestyle more difficult.
However, research is showing that women with heart failure can live rich, full lives by maintaining healthier lifestyles.
“While there is no cure for this progressive disease, women who have heart failure can relieve their symptoms, greatly boost their quality of life, and even have a longer life by maintaining a heart-smart lifestyle,” says Christopher Arant, MD, with Tanner Heart & Vascular Specialists.
stAying Active stAves off troUBleIn the past, physicians advised heart failure sufferers to get a lot of bed rest and steer
Christopher Arant, MD, an interventional cardiologist with Tanner Heart & Vascular Specialists, encourages patients like Janelle Walker, right, to continue pursuing a heart-healthy lifestyle with plenty of exercise to reduce the effects of heart failure and improve their quality of life.
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equAl oPPoRTuNITy: WoMeN AND HeART DISeASe
When it comes to cardiovascular risk, women enjoy a big advantage over men — an advantage that starts in adolescence. That is, until they reach menopause, when their risk for heart disease begins to climb. By age 65, a woman’s risks for heart problems almost equal a man’s. Several factors may contribute to this increase:■ estrogen. This female hormone
has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. But estrogen levels decline around the time of menopause. Estrogen may also help prevent the accumulation of belly fat. High amounts of belly fat are a risk factor for cardiovascular disease in both sexes.
■ HDl cholesterol. At menopause, women’s levels of HdL, the “good” cholesterol, also normally fall. HdL keeps arteries clear by ferrying LdL, the “bad” cholesterol, to the liver, which then removes the LdL from the body. High LdL cholesterol leads to a buildup of cholesterol in the arteries.
■ Blood fats. Weight gain and aging tend to trigger a rise in blood fats called triglycerides. Like LdL cholesterol, excessive amounts of triglycerides can clog the arteries. Clogged arteries contribute to strokes and heart attacks.Women can prevent many heart
disease risks with lifestyle measures, including regular exercise. A recent report in Archives of Internal Medicine studied older women. The more a woman exercised, the lower her risk for heart attack, bypass surgery, angioplasty and death. Walking even as little as one hour a week helped cut coronary heart disease risk for older, overweight women.
Christopher Arant, MD, is a board-certified interventional cardiologist with Tanner Heart & Vascular Specialists, part of Tanner Medical Group, and on the medical staff of Tanner Health System.
Charlie Rouse, MD, FAACP, is a board-certified cardiologist with West Georgia Cardiology and on the medical staff at Tanner Health System.
clear of physical activity. In recent years, however, researchers have discovered that moderate exercise might be a better prescription for this disease.
“Physical activity can reduce stress, boost energy, and lessen breathlessness, weakness and other symptoms of heart failure,” says Charlie Rouse, MD, FAACP, with West Georgia Cardiology. “Exercise also can help sufferers lose weight and improve their circulation, blood pressure and cholesterol levels, which in turn lowers the odds of further heart problems.”
Women with heart failure should work closely with their doctor to design an appropriate workout, according to Dr. Rouse.
“A supervised cardiac rehabilitation program is a good way for many patients to begin exercising slowly and safely, using indoor exercise bikes and treadmills,” says Dr. Rouse. “Later, they may graduate to their own program of walking, swimming, biking, yoga or other doctor-approved activities.”
It’s advice Walker has already taken to heart.“I don’t eat greasy or fried foods; I eat baked foods,” says Walker. “I also exercise. I
walk a lot, I ride my bike, I do sit ups, and I move around a lot at work.”Along with medicine therapies, Walker also participated in the rehab program at the
John and Barbara Tanner Cardiac Rehab Center, where clinicians specializing in heart health could oversee her level of activity and monitor her progress.
JUst the fActsHeart failure can trigger a wide variety of symptoms, including:■ Rapid or irregular heartbeat■ Shortness of breath■ Weakness■ Fatigue■ Dizziness■ Coughing■ Fluid retention, which may lead to swelling of the legs, feet and abdomen
The American Heart Association reports that more than 5 million people in the United States have heart failure — and half of them are women. About 550,000 new cases are diagnosed annually. More than 287,000 people in the United States die each year with heart failure.
The National Hospital Discharge Survey has found that hospitalizations for heart failure have increased substantially, rising from 402,000 in 1979 to more than 1.1 million in 2004, and, again, about half of them are women.
“The most common causes of heart failure are coronary artery disease; hypertension, or high blood pressure; and diabetes,” says Dr. Arant. “About seven out of 10 people with heart failure had high blood pressure before being diagnosed. About 22 percent of men and 46 percent of women will develop heart failure within six years of having a heart attack.”
According to a review in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, a weakened heart muscle is the cause of heart failure in about 70 percent of men, but is the cause
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in only about 40 percent of women. For women, the causes of heart failure tend to be high blood pressure or damaged heart valves, while men are more likely to develop heart failure from coronary artery disease (CAD).
A national survey of more than 8,000 women with heart disease found more than one-fourth of them had high blood pressure, but only about 3 percent had CAD.
more steps to sUccess for heArt fAilUre pAtientsWalker’s determination to live life to the fullest exemplifies what women with heart failure should do to keep their symptoms under control.
Exercise isn’t the only healthy habit shown to benefit those who have heart failure. Experts offer this additional advice to women who are living with this condition:■ Eat a balanced, healthy diet low in
sodium. Pay attention to nutrition labels and limit or avoid foods with a lot of added sodium, such as lunch meats and canned foods.
■ If you smoke, ask your doctor for help in quitting.
■ Lose weight, if necessary, to ease strain on your heart.
■ Weigh yourself daily or every other day. If you suddenly gain 2 to 3 pounds, talk with your doctor.
■ Limit alcoholic beverages to one drink a day, or avoid alcohol altogether.
■ Learn to reduce and manage stress, which can contribute to heart problems.
■ Take medications exactly as prescribed.■ Be sure to get a yearly flu shot. A
one-time pneumonia vaccination is another important step if you’ve never had one. Both of these illnesses are especially risky for women with heart failure.Of course, Walker has some pretty
powerful motivation.“I want to still be active,” says Walker.
“I don’t want to be limited in what I can do. I’ve got my son — I’ve got to be able to be there for him, too.”
Have you ever had a doctor, nurse or other caregiver who touched your heart in a special way and made a difference in your life?
If so, consider giving a tribute gift in his or her honor to Tanner Medical Foundation. Your caregiver will receive a recognition certificate and pin to let him or her know that you are saying “thank you” with a tribute gift. To make a contribution, call 770.836.9871 or visit www.tanner.org/gratefulhearts.
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WHEN CONSIdERING A TRIP TO THE EMERGENCY dEPARTMENT, KNOW YOUR OPTIONS
E mergency departments are busy places. They serve patients based on level of need, providing care to the most
seriously injured or ill patients rather than on a first-come, first-served basis. For more routine medical care, choosing other options can help reduce wait times while emergency physicians and nurses provide care to the most urgent patients.
As always, of course, if you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the
the EDnearest emergency department right away. Otherwise, consider these tips to help you know when to go to the emergency department or when other kinds of care will do just fine.
checking in with yoUr regUlAr doctorWhenever possible, make your primary care provider your first choice, especially when you need treatment for chronic conditions
or preventive care, like immunizations and checkups. This helps you build a relationship with your doctor, one that should continue for years to come.
Your primary care doctor is best equipped to provide excellent routine care, since he or she already has a complete and detailed medical history to use in determining which tests or procedures might be necessary.
If you don’t have a primary care doctor, you can find one who’s close to you by calling
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Tanner’s free 24-hour physician referral line at 770.214.CARE or clicking the “Find a Physician” link at www.tanner.org.
UnderstAnding immediAte cAreIf your doctor’s office is closed or if you’re unable to get an appointment, visiting an immediate care center is a good option.
Tanner Health System provides an immediate care location in the new Tanner at Mirror Lake medical office building, conveniently accessible from Interstate 20 and Highway 78 in Villa Rica. It is the only immediate care practice in the area with access to the full range of resources available from a regional healthcare provider.
Tanner Immediate Care can treat problems such as:■ Lacerations and sprains■ Burns■ Bronchitis■ Influenza■ Sore throats■ Upset stomachs■ Earaches■ Urinary tract infections (UTIs)■ Rashes■ And more
In addition, Tanner Immediate Care provides a number of other medical services, including:■ On-site digital X-rays, for immediate
review by a radiologist■ Free blood pressure checks■ And physical exams
Tanner Immediate Care offers evening and weekend hours and sees patients on a walk-in basis. For more information, call
Over the past decade, the number of visits made to tanner health System emergency departments grew by almost 85 percent, from slightly more than 52,000 in 1999 to almost 97,000 last year at tanner’s three emergency departments.
almost half of those visits come through the emergency department at tanner medical center/carrollton. the emergency department at tanner medical center/carrollton is the largest in the tanner system and averages almost 120 patient visits per day, 365 days a year.
In response, tanner is planning the construction of a new emergency department to serve the carrollton area. the new emergency department, designed in cooperation with the board-certified emergency physicians from carrollton emergency Physicians who staff the ed, will provide patients with a greater level of care and convenience, including in-department diagnostic imaging services, increased bed space and improved patient access.
GettING ReadY tO GROw aGaIN »
wheRe’S YOuR clOSeSt emeRGeNcY dePaRtmeNt?
Tanner Health System has three regional 24-hour emergency departments serving west Georgia.
Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton 705 Dixie Street Carrollton, GA 30117
Tanner Medical Center/Villa Rica 601 Dallas Highway Villa Rica, GA 30180
Higgins General Hospital in Bremen200 Allen Memorial DriveBremen, GA 30110
And, for minor emergencies, you can trust:
Tanner Immediate Care101 Quartz Drive, Suite 101Villa Rica, GA 30180Located in the Tanner at Mirror Lake medical office building, adjacent to the Publix at Mirror Lake.
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For maps and directions to all of Tanner’s emergency departments, click the “Maps and Directions” link at www.tanner.org.
770.949.7500 or click the “Departments and Services” link at www.tanner.org.
when timing is everything: emergency cAreSome symptoms can’t wait for treatment — they need emergency care. According to the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), these include:■ Difficulty breathing■ Fainting■ Chest pain or pressure■ Uncontrolled bleeding■ Coughing or vomiting blood■ Sudden or severe pain■ Poisoning■ Major injuries, such as broken bones■ Sudden facial drooping or weakness in
an arm or legWhen should you call 911? The ACEP
recommends dialing 911 if you think a health problem is life-threatening or if it could get worse on the way to the hospital. Examples include chest pain or severe bleeding.
In addition to Tanner Immediate Care, Tanner Health System offers three regional 24-hour emergency departments providing around-the-clock care for medical emergencies. Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton, Tanner Medical Center/Villa Rica and Higgins General Hospital in Bremen all have highly trained physicians and a wide array of diagnostic tools and services to help diagnose and treat medical emergencies. For directions to the Tanner emergency department near you, click the “Maps and Directions” link at www.tanner.org.
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tanner mediCal Center/CarrolltonCapital Improvement Advantage Office Solutions
In memory of:�Mr. Ray Adams
TMC Auxiliary Carrollton�Mrs. Audrey D. Albright
Mr. and Mrs. D. Michael Duffey Mr. Dorsey A. Duffey Mrs. Deanna D. Morrow Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Shaw TMC Auxiliary Carrollton�Mrs. Lynette Gibson
Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Gibson�Mrs. Jeanette Giffin
B and T Properties d/b/a Furniture House Mr. and Mrs. Steve Jennings Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Lipham Mr. and Mrs. Frank Taylor TMC Auxiliary Carrollton Mr. and Mrs. Lee C. Sherseth Mr. Thomas S. Upchurch Mrs. Katherine R. Walker
�Mrs. Jewell JohnsonTMC Auxiliary Carrollton�Mrs. Rita Sherseth
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery T. Jennings�Mrs. Peggy White
TMC Auxiliary Carrollton
In honor of:�Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald
TMC Auxiliary Carrollton�Mr. Chad Knight
TMC Auxiliary Carrollton
Gift-in-Kind:Harvest Your DreamsWest Georgia Pathology
Asa and eli Kirby memorial fundIn memory of:�Master Asa W. Kirby
Dr. and Mrs. James C. PopeTMC Auxiliary Carrollton TMC/Carrollton OR Staff TMC/Carrollton Short Stay Staff
�Master Elijah J. KirbyDr. and Mrs. James C. PopeTMC Auxiliary Carrollton TMC/Carrollton OR Staff TMC/Carrollton Short Stay Staff
music therapy ProgramAnonymousMr . Edgar McGee and
Dr. Kathryn V. BainMrs. Lynn T. BarrettMr. and Mrs. Larry B. BoggsMs. M. Elayne BrownDr. and Mrs. William T. CalhounMs. Amy B. CrewsDr. and Mrs. Jack L. CrewsMrs. Janet T. DanielsMr. and Mrs. Walter D. DukeMr. and Mrs. Clarence FinleysonDr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Fleck Jr.Mr . Michael A. Forrest and
Dr. Lorien ForrestMs. Brenda A. FreemanDr. and Mrs. Edwin H. GrantGrillo & AssociatesMr. and Mrs. John Grillo
Mr. and Mrs. Glynn GrishamMr. and Mrs. George B. Hamil Jr.Mrs. Deborah L. HollensteinDr. and Mrs. Charles N. HubbardMr. and Mrs. Jeffery T. JenningsMr. and Mrs. James R. JinksMr. and Mrs. Phillip E. KauffmanDr. and Mrs. Bryan P. KirbyMs. Debra J. Macaluso-PeareDr. and Mrs. Frederick W. MartinMrs. Kathy MathisMrs. Deborah MatthewsMr. W. Edgar McGeeDr. and Mrs. Phillip L. McGheeDr. and Mrs. Kevin P. McLaughlinMrs. Betty S. MorganDr. Robert K. NaguszewskiMr. and Mrs. Thomas OvertonDr. and Mrs. Joe E. ParrishDr. and Mrs. William E. ParrishDr. and Mrs. Robert B. PittsMrs. Ruth H. ReeveDr. and Mrs. T.E. Reeve IIIMr. and Mrs. Thomas T. RichardsDrs. William E. and Rhonda B. RogersDr. David B. Rydzewski
Mr. and Mrs. David J. SchollMr. and Mrs. E.W. SchulenburgMr. and Mrs. Lee C. ShersethMr. and Mrs. Larry N. SteedDrs. Jeff L. and Laura E. StewartDr. and Mrs. James L. SutherlandMs. Barbara R. TannerMr. Gary L. ThomasWalter D. Duke and AssociatesMr. and Mrs. Gelon WasdinWaters Medical LLCDr. and Mrs. William C. Waters IVMr. and Mrs. Jack W. WorleyMs. Peggy WrightDr. and Mrs. Brett N. WynnMrs. Palma S. Young
Gift-in-Kind:Real 2 Reel Studios
or-er renovation- expansion fundAdvantage Office Solutions
DonorSTanner Health System and Tanner Medical Foundation greatly appreciate the many generous gifts from our supporters. Contributions to the Foundation benefit our community by providing a variety of healthcare capital improvements, programs and services. We gratefully acknowledge the following contributions received from September through december 2009. For more information on giving opportunities, please contact Tanner Medical Foundation at 770.836.9871 or visit the Foundation page at www.tannermedicalfoundation.org/donate.
Carrollton City Schools and Tanner Medical Foundation partnered to raise funds for children’s expressive art therapy programs of Willowbrooke at Tanner. The program, called “Gingerbread Kids,” was held for two weeks in November, raising more than $6,100.
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Gift-in-Kind:Mr. and Mrs. John B. Butler
Pediatrics fundGift-in-Kind:Alp ha Delta Kappa -
Alpha Alpha Chapter #1
Suzanne Davis Wig fundMr. and Mrs. Charles Braswell Ms. Debra Greene
James r. and Jeraldine B. tanner endowmentJames R. and Jeraldine B. Tanner Estate
tanner Breast health – education fund Bikers Battling Breast Cancer Christ First Church
In honor of:�Ms. LaShae Aiken
Ms. Emily Mathis
tanner Breast health – mammogram AssistanceBa nk of America Charitable FoundationChick-fil-A of CarrolltonMr. Zach E. Pedigo
tanner Breast health – Patient Care AssistanceMrs. Joy B. AganAirTran AirwaysAMVETS Post 99Brandall Lovvorn DrugsBremen Junior Woman’s ClubMrs. Gloria J. BryanChick-fil-A of CarrolltonChick-fil-A of Villa RicaCity of Gold AntiquesCurvesCurves for WomenMr. and Mrs. Barry E. DavisMs. Janet S. DeeseMr. Larry D. Edwards Sr.Enchanted MomentsFeathers and TwigsFirst Georgia Banking CompanyFir st National Bank of Georgia - BremenFir st National Bank of Georgia - BowdonFir st National Bank of Georgia -
Mirror LakeFir st National Bank of Georgia -
Villa Rica
The HangarMs. Teresa G. HoldbrooksMs. Pamela J. HutchesonJohnny’s New York Style PizzaMrs. Marcelle N. JohnsonLadies Auxiliary AMVETS Post 99Mr. and Mrs. Michael M. LedfordMr. and Mrs. Brandall LovvornMr. Robert MarmannMs. Dawn H. McCordMcIntosh Commercial BankMr. and Mrs. David F. MiceliMichelle’s Academy of DanceThe Mobley Company Jewelers Inc.Mr. Rooter of West GeorgiaMrs. Jo NastNew Life Fitness for WomenP J’s Buffalo WingsPeeblesPeoples Community National BankMs. Brenda P. PilgrimPla za Discount Pharmacy & Home CareMrs. Jillian ShadrixSouthwire CompanyMs. Rebecca B. SticherMr. Benjamin K. TantMs. Jan M. ThompsonTrader Jack Designs LLCMrs. Madonna TurpinThe Upper Cut Hair SalonMr. and Mrs. Douglas C. VassyVillage Frame and Trophy ShopWalgreens #11491Wayne Davis Concrete Company Wear Me Again Inc.
In memory of:�Ms. Sandra Lozier
Ms. Margaret Blackburn�Mrs. Jacque Schwarzkopf
Villa Rica Sertoma Club
In honor of:�Bank of North Georgia Team
Member SurvivorsMrs. Stacy Allen Mrs. Kristy M. AllisonBank of North GeorgiaMs. Kenya T. BateyMrs. Kimberly K. BillingsMrs. Lynne BraggMs. Donna BrownMrs. Donnia L. BrownMs. Parrish CampMrs. Gabriela Carter
Mrs. Christy A. CheekMs. April K. CoxMrs. Lisa M. DavisMr. Matt DavisMr. and Mrs. Jerry DoyalMrs. Teresa A. EstvankoMs. Ashley R. FarrMrs. Lucille FedererMrs. Brooke GibbsMrs. Gwendolyn L. GreenMrs. Susan HaleMrs. Melissa D. HardegreeMrs. Amy K. HarrisMrs. Lynette HarrisMrs. Krystal S. HillMs. Donna HoldbrooksMrs. Mary HollandMs. Janis L. HudginsMrs. Tammie T. JohnsonMs. Priscilla Jones-CottonMs. Barb JulianMrs. Nicole S. KnightMs. Kelley KuykendallMrs. Charity MathisMr. and Mrs. Jim MathisMr. Milton McConnell Jr.Mrs. Martha M. MillerMrs. Lashawn MimsMs. Julie MoodyMrs. Selinda MoranMs. Charlene Morris
Ms. Lakyta L. NationMs. Ann A. NewmanMs. Diana L. NixonMrs. J.B. PoerMrs. Linda S. PollardMs. Kecia D. ShackelfordMs. Susan SnuggsMs. Sandra StandishMs. Melissa D. StognerMrs. Vicki E. TaylorMs. Eileen A. TibbettsMs. Brandi N. TillmanMr. Steve WellsMrs. Patty WhiteMrs. Regina D. WilliamsMrs. Sheryl M. WilliamsMs. Debbie Wilmot�Ms. Pam Brascho
Mrs. Katie Kilgore�Ms. Angie Campbell
Fever Performing Arts�Ms. Judy Cowart
Mrs. Katie Kilgore�Mrs. Cathy Davis
Wayne Davis Concrete Company�Ms. Susan George
Mrs. Katie Kilgore�Ms. Susan Hartle
Mrs. Katie Kilgore�Ms. Blair Hilton
Mrs. Katie Kilgore
�Ms. Melinda J. KilgoreMrs. Katie Kilgore�Mrs. Nellie Jean McGuire
Fir st National Bank of Georgia- Buchanan
�Ms. Amber OwensbyMrs. Katie Kilgore�Ms. Lisa Parmer
United Community Bank�Mrs. Charlotte D. Rainey
Sassy Ladies Boutique and Gifts�Ms. Jimmie Nelle Roberts
Mrs. Jennifer S. Fowler Mr. and Mrs. James A. Gill Sr. Mrs. Donna S. Miles River City Bank of West Georgia Mrs. Cynthia Smith�Ms. Mary Woodfin
Mrs. Katie Kilgore
tanner heart & Vascular Center fundDr. and Mrs. Richard A. AndersonMs. Barbara R. TannerMrs. Janet L. Whitt
In honor of:�Mr. Doug Hardy
Mr. and Mrs. George B. Ragsdale
W. Steve Worthy maternity CenterIn honor of the birth of:�Miss Sophia D. Blanks
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher D. Blanks�Master Jacob W. Bradley
Mrs. Carla L. Bradley�Master Cohen M. Ealey
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff S. Ealey�Miss Claire L. Lovett
Ms. Ruth L. Inman�Master Jackson C. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Randy G. Redden Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd C. Smith�Master Bradley J. Willingham
Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Willingham
In memory of:�Ms. Emily W. Nisbet
Dr. and Mrs. Edwin H. Grant
tanner mediCal Center/Villa riCaCapital ImprovementGift-in-Kind:Harvest Your Dreams
Tanner Medical Foundation presented the first annual Spirit of Giving award to Katherine Walker at the annual donor appreciation luncheon on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The Spirit of Giving award honors an individual who has touched lives through the giving of both time and financial assets in support of Tanner Health System and has taken steps to ensure the tradition of philanthropy is continued by future generations. Pictured from left: Denise Taylor, President/CEO, Tanner Medical Foundation, Katherine Walker and Mary Covington, member, Tanner Medical Foundation Board of Directors.
Tanner Medical Foundation hosted the second annual Physician Musician Showcase on Tuesday, Nov. 17 in the atrium of Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton. Proceeds from the event will be used to continue Tanner’s Harmony for Healing music therapy program, which has hosted more than 250 performances for patients, visitors and caregivers of Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton.
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higgins general hospitalCapital ImprovementHiggins General Hospital Auxiliary
In honor of:�Leadership Georgia Hospital
Association Georgia Hospital Association
Grant:Sta te of Georgia Department of
Community Health
Gift-in-Kind:Ms. Ann Hughes
willowBrooKe at tannerCapital ImprovementAdvantage Office SolutionsMrs. Mary M. CovingtonMrs. Cristin M. CrawfordThe Hardy and Merryl
McCalman Foundation Inc.
Patient Care ProductsGrant:The Brookdale Foundation Group
Ramapo TrustWal-Mart Foundation
relatives as Parents fundB B & T
Art therapy ProgramDr. and Mrs. Eric H. BaretReverend and Mrs. Alex BrookhuisCarrollton Elementary SchoolCarrollton Junior High SchoolCarrollton Middle SchoolMrs. Nancy HarrisMs. P.J. HoveyDr. and Mrs. William E. ParrishMrs. Ruth H. ReeveDrs. William E. and Rhonda B. RogersSch ool Social Workers Association
Georgia District 3Mr. and Mrs. Gelon WasdinMr. Jim Young and Dr. Ronee Griffith
Gift-in-Kind:Publix of Carrollton
tanner health systemCapital ImprovementMr. and Mrs. Talmadge D. AyersCarrollton Golden KMr. and Mrs. Robert P. HerriottMrs. Robin J. JandaMr. and Mrs. Jeffery T. JenningsMr. and Mrs. Phillip E. KauffmanThomas H. Lanier Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Gelon Wasdin
In memory of:�Mrs. Mary J. Allen
Mr. Dwight L. Allen�Master Asa W. Kirby
Ms. Laura M. Brown Ms. Brenda K. Hammock Ms. Glenda Hammock�Master Elijah J. Kirby
Ms. Laura M. Brown Ms. Brenda K. Hammock Ms. Glenda Hammock�Ms. Amparo Ramos
Mrs. Aida Tullis�Mrs. Rita Sherseth
Mr. and Mrs. William G. Hamrick Jr.Lynda Circle Neighbors
In honor of:�Dr. and Mrs. Christopher Jewell
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Overton�Mr. and Mrs. Joe LaBruzzo
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Overton�Mr. Wayne M. Senfeld
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff R. Matthews�Dr. and Mrs. Lee Stringfellow
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Overton
Community outreachCarroll County Farm Bureau
hospice CareMrs. Carolyn BaileyMr. and Mrs. Ed E. BaileyMr. and Mrs. Arthur M. BallengerMr. and Mrs. Garry BaughtmanMr. and Mrs. Charles F. BennettBethel Baptist Church WMUMrs. Dianne Y. BonnerBremen First PresbyterianMrs. Nancy S. BursonCalvary Baptist Church of CarrolltonDr. and Mrs. James W. CarrCar rollton Business and Professional
Women’s Club
Car rollton High School - Student Hospice Donations
Mr. and Mrs. Craig ChalkMr. and Mrs. Tommy L. ChambersClem United Methodist ChurchMr. and Mrs. C. Franklin CohranMr. and Mrs. Deryck CookMr. and Mrs. Gene CookCorinth Missionary Baptist ChurchCross Plains Christian ChurchMs. Rudene D. DanielMrs. Shirley I. DenhartMr. and Mrs. Walter B. DriverFirst Baptist ChurchFir st Baptist Church of Villa Rica -
Edna Teal Mission GroupFir st Baptist Church of Villa Rica -
New Life Sunday School ClassFirst Christian ChurchFirst National Bank of GeorgiaFirst United Methodist ChurchMr. and Mrs. James M. FosterDr. and Mrs. Gerald M. GarmonMr. and Mrs. Camp H. GilleyMr. and Mrs. James E. GriffinMs. Frances M. GriffithMr. and Mrs. Donald T. HallMrs. Peggy HamilMr. and Mrs. William V. HearnburgMs. Sybil B. HollisMr. and Mrs. William I. HortonMs. Theresa K. HubbardHugh D. Hendrix Foundation Inc.Mr. and Mrs. William R. KentMs. Melinda J. KilgoreMr. and Mrs. Jerry W. KirklandMr. Lee LaneyMrs. Evelyn S. LasterMr. Kenneth M. McAdamsMrs. Andra D. McGillMs. Cornelia H. MitchellMs. Margurite MorrisNew Lebanon Baptist ChurchMr. and Mrs. Frank A. PeaceMr . and Mrs. George C. ReddinRobert Dyas TrustMr . and Mrs. Vann SaundersMr. and Mrs. Reese SlaughterTallapoosa Garden ClubMr . and Mrs. Tommy E. ThomasMr. and Mrs. Ridley Thrash Jr.Ms. Sara Traylor-DrummondUni ted Way of Metropolitan
Atlanta Inc.Unity Baptist ChurchMrs. Betty A. WallsMs. Jacqualine WarrenMr. and Mrs. Fred Waters Ms. Edna “Eddie” S. Witt
In memory of:�Mr. Ray Adams
Mrs. Patricia W. Carter Mr. and Mrs. Gene Duke Ms. Barbara S. Oxford Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Tedder�Mrs. Audrey D. Albright
Mrs. Mary P. Parkman Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Tedder�Mrs. Mary E. Aldridge
Ms. Linda R. Stiles
�Major James C. AndersonMr. and Mrs. Gene Duke Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Tedder�Mrs. Marie G. Anderson
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Duke�Mr. Bob Ansley
Mrs. Rebecca Ansley�Mrs. Elizabeth Arnett
Mr. Charles W. Arnett�Mr. Ray Barber
Ms. Charlotte S. Barber�Mr. James W. Barnes
Mrs. Janell Adams Ms. Helen M. Albin Mrs. Nancy Barnes Mr. and Mrs. Lark Billick Reverend and Mrs. Alex Brookhuis Ms. Jane Brownlow Mrs. Pat D. Bruner Mrs. Vera H. Church Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Coy Jr. Mr. William S. Coy Mr. and Mrs. Frank D’Alessandro Ms. Ruby Davis Ms. Patricia H. Dixon Dr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Fleck Jr. Ms. Patricia J. Hackett Mrs. Susan Hackett-Noori Ms. Jeannine S. Hahn Ms. Linda K. Healy Mr. Eddie Hilburn Mr. and Mrs. Mike Horton Mr. and Mrs. Keith Hurmence Mr. and Mrs. John B. Jackson Ms. Neda M. McDonald Mr. and Mrs. W.P. McLeod Mrs. Sandra C. Milstead Mr. and Mrs. Hossein Noori Mr. and Mrs. Ray D. Pike Ms. Gigi Ray Dr. and Mrs. T.E. Reeve III Mr. and Mrs. David A. Reynolds Dr. and Mrs. Roger M. Rossomondo Ms. Bev Russell Mrs. Ann R. Sanders Mr. and Mrs. Michael Smiley Ms. Anita T. Smith Tallapoosa Center Tai Chi Class Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Walter Zenter Yoga Class�Mrs. Ruth Bennett
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Davis�Mr. Henry L. Benoit
Mr. Henry J. Benoit Ms. Janice B. Benoit�Mr. Stephen Booth
Mr. and Mrs. Johnny K. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Vivona�Mr. Clyde Briggs
Mr. Russell Briggs�Mrs. Jeanne Briggs
Mr. Russell Briggs�Mr. Clark R. Brown
Mrs. Carolyn A. Brown Ms. Gina B. Griffith�Ms. Rebecca A. Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff R. Matthews�Mrs. Carole Burson
Mr. and Mrs. Randy Almon Mr. and Mrs. Lee J. Jan
�Mr. Horace CardenMrs. Jackie W. Carden Mr. and Mrs. Robert O. Casaday Mrs. Sylvia Lane�Mr. Scott Carten
Mr. and Mrs. David R. Carten�Mrs. Martha S. Casaday
Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Barrow Mr. and Mrs. James D. Rogers�Colonel John “Chap” C. Chandler
Mrs. Mary M. Chandler�Mr. Ben Cobisi
Mrs. Barbara Cobisi�Mr. Alton J. Collins
Mrs. Lorraine L. Collins�Mr. Alan Cooke
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Nichols Jr.�Mrs. Kathy A. Cooke
Mr. and Mrs. Donald D. Chance�Mr. James Sharon Couch
Mrs. Dorothy M. Couch Ms. Teresa Parker�Mr. Jimmy Couch
Mrs. Dorothy M. Couch Ms. Teresa Parker�Mrs. Sharon M. Covera
Mrs. Sybil B. Sims�Mr. Charles E. Craven
Mrs. Gwyn C. Chesnut�Mrs. Alene S. Denney
Mr. Bernard A. Denney�Mr. Jimmie “J.C.” Denney
Mrs. Louise M. Petty Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy H. Redding Mr. and Mrs. Bob Tucker�Mr. Lester “Hank” Dodson Jr.
Ms. Mary A. Donaldson Industrial Electronics Inc. West Georgia Umpires Association Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Wyrick Jr.�Ms. Ruth Doran
Mrs. Donna L. Doran�Mr. Billy Dortch
Dr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Fleck Jr.�Mr. Preston Dortch
Dr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Fleck Jr.�Mrs. Betty C. Driver
Reb ecca Martin Home and Garden Club
�Mr. Charles E. DuncanMr. and Mrs. George H. Harruff�Mr. Mike Ellis III
Mr. Mike Ellis Jr. Ms. Charlene E. McDonald�Ms. Frankie Ethridge
Moore Truck Sales Mr. and Mrs. Steve Moore�Mr. Charles Fodor
Mrs. Gwyn C. Chesnut Mr. and Mrs. Bill H. Raburn�Ms. Molly R. Garner
Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Tedder�Mr. Joseph P. George
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon S. McLeroy�Mrs. Lynette Gibson
Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Tedder�Mr. Walter R. Glore Sr.
nVision Global Reynold’s Trucking Union United Methodist Church�Mrs. Pearle Goldin
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff R. Matthews
Roy Richards, Sr. Cancer Center staff members Chad Knight, Ashley Underwood and Lauren Silver pose with a skylight that was purchased with funds donated through Tanner’s Heartbeat Employee Giving Program. Tanner team members have contributed more than $1 million. The skylight is positioned so that patients can focus on it while receiving radiation treatments. E.W. (Dubba) Schulenburg generously donated his time and talents by painting the eagle pictured in the skylight scene.
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�Mrs. Betty S. GreenMs. Iola S. Cole New Hope UMW�Mr. Tommy Griffith
Tyus Baptist Church�Mr. Hans Grunwald
Kiwanis Club Fairfield Plantation�Mr. Bill Hammond
Mrs. Ann W. Smith�Mrs. Janie Heath
Mrs. Gwyn C. Chesnut Mr. and Mrs. Bill H. Raburn�Mrs. Nancy A. Hollingsworth
Anonymous�Mr. Hudon Ivey
Ms. Dorothy S. Crook Mr. and Mrs. David J. Scott Jr.�Ms. Lera Ivey
Mr. and Mrs. Ross A. Lynn�Mr. Grady Jeter
Mr. Joseph Eason Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Eason�Mrs. Jewell Johnson
Judge and Mrs. Lamar Knight�Ms. Jean Jones
Mrs. Gwyn C. Chesnut�Ms. Joan L. Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Ed S. Hubbard�Mr. Charles R. Kirby
Mrs. Ruby Kirby�Mr. Albert L. Markham Sr.
Roo pville Baptist Church - Willing Workers Sunday School Class
�Ms. Carole J. MarlowMr. and Mrs. Herman M. Marlow�Ms. Jackie Marsh
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene M. Smith�Mrs. Diane Martin
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Kidder�Mrs. Eleanor D. Martin
Mr. Donald L. Curry Jr. Mrs. Lottie J. DeLoriea Mr. and Mrs. Curtis B. Joyner Quality Cabinet Distributors�Ms. Mattie M. Mathis
Mr. and Mrs. Keith D. Hagen�Mr. Jack Donald Matthews
Ms. Ellen Kirk Mr. and Mrs. Jeff R. Matthews�Mrs. Renee S. Matthews
Mrs. Joyce P. Wysner�Mr. Leonard Maxwell
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Preston�Mr. George W. McBrayer
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry W. Driver�Mr. Henry McBrayer Sr.
Mr. Dennis L. Perrin�Mr. Harrell McDowell
Ms. Sheila McDowell
�Mr. Harold McKenzieMr. and Mrs. John T. Pattillo�Mr. Burl McLain
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff R. Matthews�Mrs. Linda K. Moore
Mr. Robert S. Clayton Jr. Ms. Evelyn Dyer Field Properties Department Mrs. Gail M. Hardy Ms. Elaine Rutherford�Mr. Charles Morgan
Mrs. Sue Morgan�Mr. W.B. “Buddy” Morris
Mrs. Marilyn Morris�Mr. James “Skip” H. Nalley Jr.
Alex Roush Architects Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Timothy D. Curl Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Brad Edwards Ewing Motor Company Inc. Georgia Municipal Association Dr. and Mrs. Stephen C. McCutcheon Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. McDonald Mrs. Sonji Nalley Ms. Betty M. Starnes�Mr. Harold Neal
Dr. and Mrs. James C. Pope�Mr. Lee New
Mr. and Mrs. Homer L. Smith�Ms. Grace O. Norton
Mr. and Mrs. Leon A. Norton�Ms. Carolyn O’Neal
Mrs. Lillian B. Ridgway�Mr. Jesse G. Payton
Mrs. Linda Whitman�Mr. Jerry Pennington
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Nichols Jr.�Mr. Charles E. Perry
Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. McBrayer Mrs. SaVerne W. McCravy Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. McCray Mrs. Louise M. Petty Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Scott Mr. David Windom�Mr. Earl Perry
Kiwanis Club of Fairfield Plantation�Mr. Harold Petty
Mrs. Louise M. Petty�Mr. Sam Phelps
Kiwanis Club of Fairfield Plantation�Mr. Mike Phillips
Mr. and Mrs. William Bouris�Ms. Judy Pollard
Mrs. Ruby Kirby�Mrs. Gloria Pope
Mrs. Barbara Yawn�Ms. Florence Ralston
Mr. Douglas H. Ralston�Ms. Amparo Ramos
Mrs. Aida Tullis
�Mr. William “Bill” A. ReynoldsDr. and Mrs. Edwin H. Grant�Ms. Sara Riggins
Ms. Linda R. Stiles�Mr. Gordon Rollins
Mr. Vaxter G. Hammond�Mrs. Laura H. Rollins
Ms. Rana Brooks Ms. Roberta Downey Mr. and Mrs. Don H. Freck T.C. Hannick Ms. Jennifer Hobbs Ms. Stephanie Kilgore Mr. David E. Milam�Mr. Chester A. Roush Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill H. Raburn�Mrs. Margaret E. Russell
Mrs. Sylvia Lane�Mr. Carroll H. Rutledge
Ms. Valerie Allen Mrs. Donna L. Denis Mr. and Mrs. Greg McNeese Mrs. Mary Ann Reeves�Mrs. Mary E. Sanders
Mr. Jimmy G. Sanders�Mr. Brice V. Scott
Dr. and Mrs. James C. Pope�Ms. Anna Lois Scroggins
Ms. Charlotte S. Barber�Mr. James Secrest
Mrs. Barbara A. Secrest�Dr. Henry C. Setter
Mr. and Mrs. Lee J. Jan�Mr. Ernie Shadinger
Mrs. Dorothy M. Couch Ms. Teresa Parker Dr. and Mrs. James C. Pope�Mrs. Sarah Sherrill
Mr. and Mrs. Norman H. Ward�Mr. Bobby L. Smith
Mrs. Gwyn C. Chesnut Mr. and Mrs. Bill H. Raburn�Mr. Danny L. Smith
Mrs. Lorraine L. Collins Mrs. Pamela J. Smith�Mr. Frank G. Smith
Ms. Thelma W. Smith�Mr. J.T. Smith
Mrs. Patricia C. Eudy�Mrs. Patricia H. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Norman H. Ward�Mrs. Dot Snaith
Kiwanis Club of Fairfield Plantation�Mr. B.P. Stanley Jr.
Mrs. Carolyn Stanley�Mr. Robert E. Stapleton
Mr. and Mrs. Homer L. Smith�Ms. Katherine J. Thomas
Mrs. Nancy Barnes
Mr. and Mrs. William D. Bonner Mrs. Kathy Booth Ms. Patricia H. Dixon Hospice Care Workers Hospice Volunteers Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Jackson Mr. and Mrs. John B. Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Tommy E. Thomas�Mr. Oliver Thornton
Dr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Fleck Jr.�Mr. James H. Vandiver
TMC/Carrollton Pharmacy�Mr. Ray Vickery
Mr. and Mrs. Joe B. Castles Jr.�Mrs. Marie-Louise Vidal-Ferri
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur D. James Judge and Mrs. Harold Murphy�Mrs. Skee Waid
Kiwanis Club of Fairfield Plantation�Mrs. Ilva Walls
Mrs. Betty A. Walls�Mr. Chris Watkins
Mr. and Mrs. David A. Smith�Mr. Ivey G. West
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Broome Concord United Methodist Church Mr. and Mrs. John B. Ellis Dr. and Mrs. John L. Keller Mr. W. Lon Lewis Mrs. Judith C. Morris Southwire Company�Mrs. Mary Ellen West
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Broome Concord United Methodist Church Mr. and Mrs. John B. Ellis�Mr. Howell C. White
Mr. and Mrs. George H. Harruff�Mrs. Dorothy H. Williams
Mr. Curlie H. Reynolds�Mr. Hugh Worthy Jr.
Mrs. Edna C. Worthy�Mr. David Lee Wright
Mrs. Juanita A. Holcomb�Mr. William C. Yawn
Mrs. Barbara Yawn�Mrs. Sara W. Yeats
Mrs. Gwyn C. Chesnut
In honor of:�Dr. Christopher B. Arant
Mr. and Mrs. A.D. O’Neal�Mrs. Nancy Barnes
Mr. and Mrs. W.P. McLeod�Dr. and Mrs. Curtis A. Batchelor
Mrs. Ann W. Smith�Dr. Ariana Buchanan
Pea chtree Allergy and Asthma Clinic, PC Staff
�Ms. Frances ClaytonMs. Susan E. Clayton
�Glenloch Baptist Church WMUGlenloch Baptist Church WMU�Mrs. Marian T. Horton
Mr. and Mrs. William I. Horton�Mr. Henry King
Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Steed�Dr. Theodore M. Lee
Pea chtree Allergy and Asthma Clinic, PC Staff
�Mr. and Mrs. Gary MillerMr. and Mrs. Jim W. Mitchell�Mrs. Ginger G. Robbins
Mrs. Sylvia Lane�Tanner Volunteers
Mr. Daniel P. Pate�Mrs. Karen Vance
Mrs. Fran Robinson�Mr. and Mrs. Jack W. Worley
Mrs. Ann W. Smith
Gift-in-Kind:Ms. Margaret Felmly Mr. and Mrs. Don Kolb
In memory of:�Mrs. Suzanne Knight
Mr. David Knight
Indigent CareMs. Peggy J. Arledge Dr. Sheila D. Best
In memory of:�Mr. Elzey Joe Arledge Jr.
Dr. John A. Arledge�Ms. Robin D. Dobbs
Ms. Laura M. Brown Ms. Brenda K. Hammock Ms. Glenda Hammock
reach out and read ProgramGrant:Target
roy richards, Sr. Cancer Center Clem Community Civic Club Mr. and Mrs. L.B. Miner Mr. and Mrs. S.W. Mosely
In memory of:�Mrs. Audrey D. Albright
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In honor of:�Mrs. Elizabeth McCollum
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Reese
Gift-in-Kind: Mr. E.W. Schulenburg
During October 2009, more than 60 local merchants partnered with Tanner Medical Foundation to support women in west Georgia with breast cancer. These local businesses, civic clubs and church groups raised more than $15,000 to assist women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer but have no insurance. Proceeds raised from the 2009 “Merchants Making a Difference” campaign will help these women purchase items at the Tanner Boutique such as wigs, scarves, postmastectomy bras and breast prostheses to help them return to their pre-cancer image during their cancer treatment journey.
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■ Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton, 2007-2010
■ Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Tanner Medical Center/Villa Rica, 2007-2010
■ Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Higgins General Hospital, 2009-2013
■ Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Willowbrooke at Tanner, 2009-2013
■ College of American Pathologists Laboratory Accreditation, Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton and Higgins General Hospital, 2009-2013
■ American Association of Blood Banks Accreditation, Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton, 2010-2011
■ American College of Radiology Accreditation, Ultrasound department, Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton, 2007-2010
accreditations
■ Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Best Places to Work A+ Employer Award, Tanner Health System, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009
■ Modern Healthcare magazine, one of nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare,” 2008
■ Georgia Trend, one of Georgia’s “Best Places to Work,” Tanner Health System, 2006
■ American diabetes Association, Recognized diabetes Self-Management Education Program, 2005
■ Georgia Partnership for Caring Foundation, Georgia Cares Award, Tanner Specialty Clinics, 2005
■ Wellness Councils of America, Well Workplace Gold Award for Achievement in Health Promotion, 2000-2005
■ Regional Program of Excellence by the Georgia Cancer Coalition, Roy Richards, Sr. Cancer Center, 2004
■ Avatar International, Inc., Five-Star Service National Award for Patient Satisfaction, 2003
■ Partnership for Health and Accountability, Second Place Patient Safety Award for Medication Safety Systems, Tanner Health System, 2003
■ Atlanta Business Chronicle, Healthcare Heroes Award for Employee Wellness Program, 2002
■ Top 100 Hospital, two-time recipient, Tanner Medical Center/Villa Rica, 1996, 2001
■ Atlanta Business Chronicle, Annual Healthcare Edition Who’s Who Listing, Loy M. Howard, president and CEO of Tanner Health System, 2007, 2009
■ Georgia Hospital Association, Hospital Heroes Award for John H. Burson III, Md, chair, Tanner Medical Center Board of directors, 2009
■ Georgia Hospital Association, Hospital Heroes Award for William C. Waters IV, Md, chief medical officer for Tanner Health System, 2006
■ Atlanta Business Chronicle, Healthcare Heroes Award for Military Service for John H. Burson III, Md, chair, Tanner Medical Center Board of directors, 2006
Simone Woods delivered her daughter, Isryel, at The Maternity Center at Tanner Medical Center/Villa Rica. Read her story and others at
For a complete listing of Tanner physicians, visit www.tanner.org or call 770.214.CARe.
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exerCise
Stretch & ToneJoin a Tanner health advocate at Tanner Health Source in Carrollton for a 30-minute class focused on stretching major muscle groups slowly and precisely while using resistance bands to tone muscles.Dates: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:50 a.m.Location: Tanner Health Source in CarrolltonCost: Free
Tanner Walking ProgramOffered to individuals interested in maintaining and improving their health status through increased physical activity. Track fitness efforts, earn incentives and become involved in a support system that will help you achieve your health goals.
Blood driVes
For nearly 5 million people each year, receiving blood is a matter of life or death. Blood is needed for emergencies and for people who have cancer, blood disorders, sickle cell anemia and other illnesses. Some people need regular blood transfusions to live. Blood donors must be at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds, and allow at least eight weeks (56 days) to lapse since your last blood donation.
Tanner is holding American Red Cross blood drives regularly at Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton, Tanner Medical Center/Villa Rica and Higgins General Hospital in Bremen.
You may make an appointment to donate blood at any one of our drives by going to www.redcrossblood.org. Use sponsor code tannerhealth. Walk-in appointments may also be available, but those with appointments will be given priority.
CardioVasCular
CPrParticipate in the American Heart Association’s Basic Life Support class to learn the skills to save a life using cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). This class — the same required for healthcare professionals — includes instruction in infant, child and adult CPR, as well as direction in using an automated external defibrillator (AED). Participants who complete the course will receive a CPR certification card valid for two years.Location: Tanner Medical Center/CarrolltonCost: $50, payable in cash or check
CanCer
Look Good ... Feel Better® is a free program by the American Cancer Society that teaches beauty techniques to women cancer patients in active treatment to help them combat the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Women also learn ways to disguise hair loss with wigs, scarves and other accessories.Location: Tanner Breast Health in CarrolltonCost: Free
Breast Cancer Support GroupSurvive and thrive together. Tanner Breast Health offers a support group for women recently diagnosed with breast cancer or who have dealt with it in the past.Location: Tanner Breast Health in CarrolltonCost: Free
Cancer Support Group
The Cancer Support Group meets each month to provide fellowship and support to people fighting cancer and those whose cancer is in remission.Location: Horizon Bay, 530 Northside Drive, CarrolltonCost: Free
safety
Safe SitterSafe Sitter is a medically oriented program that teaches boys and girls ages 11 to 13 how to handle emergencies when caring for children.Location: Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton and Tanner Medical Center/Villa RicaCost: $30
BehaVioral health
relatives as Parents Program (rAPP)Are you a grandparent, aunt, uncle or relative raising a relative’s child? Willowbrooke at Tanner’s RAPP provides separate support groups for children and adults.Location: Tanner Medical Center/CarrolltonCost: Free
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Diabetes Support GroupTanner’s Diabetes Support Group provides support and education to people with diabetes.Location: Tanner Medical Center/CarrolltonCost: Free
maternity
Prenatal ClassesTanner Health System’s two maternity centers — the W. Steve Worthy Maternity Center at Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton and The Maternity Center at Tanner Medical Center/Villa Rica — provide a range of classes to help new moms, families, and soon-to-be big brothers and sisters get ready for the new arrival.
musiC therapy
Harmony for HealingTanner’s Harmony for Healing music therapy program provides free concerts in the atrium facing Dixie Street at Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton. Concerts are open to Tanner patients, staff, visitors and the public.Location: Tanner Medical Center/CarrolltonCost: Free
To view the most complete list of health education opportunities available through Tanner, click the “events and Classes” link at www.tanner.org. New classes and events are added all the time, so check often! For more information or to register for any of these classes, call 770.214.CAre any time.
Events and Classes
Are you interested in any of the classes and opportunities you see here? Call 770.214.CARe at any time for dates, times and locations, and to make sure your spot is reserved!
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Dave may have a problem called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). If left untreated, it could
lead to a host of health problems, including high blood pressure, heart disease and more. A sleep study from the Tanner Center for Sleep Disorders will help Dave’s physician find a solution so that Dave – and Dave’s wife – can get a good night’s sleep.
Hear Dave snore.Watch Dave’s diagnosis.
Learn more atwww.SeeDaveSleep.org.
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