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FALL 2016
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Davis
recognized
best in state
Archbold
Memorial Hospital
employee Linda
Davis was recently
named Georgia’s
Histotechnician
of the Year by the
Georgia Society of
Histotechnology.
Histology is a
science dealing
with the structure
of cells and their
formation into tis-
sues and organs.
Histotechnicians prepare tissue samples
and analyze them for abnormalities and
diseases. They operate equipment and
work with an assortment of dyes and
chemicals to make tissue abnormalities
visible under a microscope. A strong
knowledge of chemistry, biology, anat-
omy, physiology and medical terminol-
ogy is essential to performing this job
accurately.
“I was extremely honored to win this
award,” said Linda Davis. “During my time
at Archbold, I have been able to advance in
my field, and this award provides validation
that I am good at my job.”
Davis is a 35-year Archbold employee
and the lead histotechnician in the hos-
pital’s laboratory department. She was
selected based on her leadership, dedica-
tion and service to the profession.
“Linda is an active learner and a
stabilizing force that consistently brings
her best to our department,” said Karen
Clark, Archbold histology supervisor. “Her
commitment to patient care is conta-
gious. We’re thrilled the society chose
to recognize her efforts as a statewide
leader in our field, and as the Georgia
Histotechnician of the Year.”
GGH receives UNB donation
Grady General Hospital (GGH) recently
received a generous donation of
100 blankets from the staff at United
National Bank of Grady County.
The blankets will be distributed to
patients in GGH’s medical/surgical
department as a way to make them
more comfortable during their stay.
“Community partners are vital to
the success of our business,” said Mike
Chastain, CEO at United National Bank.
“We are honored to have the oppor-
tunity to give back to our hospital,
because they help so many people in
our community on a daily basis.”
“Grady County is our home, and
Grady General Hospital is part of that
home,” said Linda Drew Johnson, Vice
President at United National Bank.
“Grady General does so much for
everyone in this community, and this is
our way of saying thank you.”
“Grady General is very fortunate
to have the support of many local
businesses, including United National
Bank,” said Crystal Ramm, GGH
Administrator. “We’re very grateful for
our friends at UNB, and their donation
will have a positive impact on so many
of our patients.”
Perfection at Glenn-Mor!
The staff at
Archbold Memorial
Hospital’s Glenn-
Mor Nursing Home
received perfect
scores on a State
of Georgia accred-
itation survey
administered by
the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) on quality of care, resident
safety, nursing care and administration. Glenn-Mor scored better than the average
nursing home state- and nationwide.
“We’re so proud of our Glenn-Mor staff,” said Natalie Slocumb, Glenn-Mor
Administrator. “Receiving a perfect score on this important survey shows the
dedication they have to providing our residents with the top level of quality care
and service.” In addition, Glenn-Mor also recently received the American Health
Care Association National Quality Award, recognizing clinical performance and
excellence for long-term care services.