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Gregory S. Laffitte, PA-C
Archbold Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome physician assis-
tant Greg Laffitte, PA-C, to the hospital’s medical staff. Laffitte joins
Ethan Kellum, MD, at Archbold Orthopedic Group.
Laffitte earned a bachelor of science degree in criminology from
Florida State University as well as a bachelor of science degree in
physician assistant studies from Touro College in New York. He also
earned a master of science degree in family practice studies from
the University of Nebraska.
“After being away for several years, my family and I are excited
to be back in this area,” says Laffitte. “I look forward to working in
this wonderful community again and being a part of such a great
health care team here at Archbold.”
For any questions concerning
Archbold Orthopedic Group,
please call 229.584.4100.
Tonya Kinsinger, MSN, APRN, RN,
AGPCNP-C, OCN
Archbold Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome nurse prac-
titioner Tonya Kinsinger, MSN, APRN, RN, AGPCNP-C, OCN, to the
hospital’s medical staff. Kinsinger joins the health care team at the
Lewis Hall Singletary Oncology Center.
Kinsinger earned a bachelor of science degree in nursing
from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, and a master of sci-
ence degree in nursing from Duke University in Durham, North
Carolina.
For any questions concerning the
Lewis Hall Singletary Oncology
Center, please call 229.584.5400.
Zita Magloire, MD
Grady General Hospital is pleased to welcome family practice physi-
cian Zita F. Magloire, MD, to the hospital’s medical staff.
Dr. Magloire received her bachelor of science degree from
Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi, and her medi-
cal degree from Florida State University. Dr. Magloire completed a
residency in family medicine through the Via Christi Family Medicine
Residency Program sponsored by the University of Kansas School of
Medicine in Wichita and is board-certified in family medicine. She
provides adult, pediatric and women’s health
services, including obstetrics.
Dr. Magloire joins Cairo Medical Care in Cairo,
Georgia. They are accepting new patients and
accept Medicare and most private insurances.
Primary care physicians and specialists
work together to ensure your
good health. For a comprehensive
list of Archbold providers, visit
.
To schedule an appointment
with Dr. Magloire, please call
229.377.2002.
Take five for your health
What can you do to get the best and safest health care possible?
Take five—five steps toward becoming a better advocate for your
health.
People who are more involved in their care tend to get better
results, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality reports.
So, consider taking these steps:
1 Speak up. Ask your doctor any questions you have about symp-
toms, medicines, tests or treatments.
2 Monitor your medications. Prescribed drugs can be dangerous
when combined with certain other drugs, foods, herbal remedies
or over-the-counter medicines.
To guard against such problems, show your doctor a list of all
the medicines, vitamins and herbal products you use.
3 Get results. If your doctor orders medical tests, be sure you learn
the findings and what they mean to your health. Call if you don’t
hear back from your doctor or the lab when expected.
4 Be sure. If your physician recommends a particular medicine or
surgical procedure, make sure you know why.
Ask if you have other options. What are the benefits and draw-
backs of the treatment? Are there risks?
If you still aren’t sure how to proceed, it may be appropriate to
request a second opinion from another doctor.
5 Follow up. Care doesn’t end once you leave a doctor’s office or
hospital. Call your doctor if:
• Symptoms get worse.
• Medicines cause side effects.
• You have complications while recovering from a procedure.