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hamiltonhealth CEO Letter Dear Readers, I am proud that Hamilton was recently awarded a Gold Certifi cation from the American Heart Association as a “Fit Friendly” Company. This initiative is part of the AHA’s national movement that calls on employers to create a culture of health by providing the opportunity for associates to increase physical activity and provide healthy food choices. Associates who adopt a healthy lifestyle not only enhance their quality of life, they also benefi t the organizations they work for through increased productivity, reduced absenteeism, lower turnover, and lower healthcare costs. Bradley Wellness Center has the tools to improve the health of your company’s workforce. For more information call Tom Morrison at 706.278.9355. If you visit our cafeteria over the next few months, you will need to “pardon our progress” as we are in the middle of a much-needed renovation project, scheduled for completion by November 30. Because we can’t simply shut down our food service for four months, this project is being completed in stages. This will also minimize any disruption. I think when you see the fi nished product you will agree that it was well worth any inconvenience. As always, I welcome any comments and questions about Hamilton Health Care System. Please feel free to call me at 706.272.6411. Best Regards, Jeff Myers President and CEO Gary L. Howard Senior Vice President and CFO Danny Wright, Interim Administrator Murray Medical Center Marcia Casteel Executive Editor Dena Buttenhoff Editor-in-Chief Allison Fincher Publisher Brianne Carswell Managing Editor Maggie Behringer, Angelina Cebrían, Emily Couch, Thomas Crocker, Gabrielle Fernandez, Kerri Gass, Adam Haskew, Tamara Neal, Colin Stayton, Hope Shores Contributing Writers Brian Norman Designer Daryl Cole, David Humber, David Jenkins Photography True North Custom Media Developed by Jeff Myers SUMMER 2011 Contents Table of 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 FEATURES CEO Letter Hamilton Medical Center among Top 5 Percent in Nation for Clinical Performance Lending a Hand for Our Furry Friends Honoring the Heroes among Us A Healing Partnership The Lowdown on Managing Low Vision Impact Getting Back in the Game Aligning the Best Treatments Nursing Is in Their Blood 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Above and Beyond Exceptional Care “An Evening for Her” Delights Local Ladies Hit the Bricks, Ticks! Ask the Doc: Concussions The Impact of Head Injuries Following Proven Medicine Recipe Healthy Skin All Summer Long Bridging Barriers to Health Care Calendar Hamilton health is published as a service of Hamilton Health Care System, Post Offi ce Box 1900, Dalton, GA 30722- 1900. ©2011. All rights reserved. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without written permission from the publisher. For more information about topics discussed in this publication and programs or to receive future issues of Hamilton health, call 706.272.6114. This publication in no way seeks to diagnose or treat illness or to replace professional medical care. Please see your physician if you have a health problem. On the Cover: (back row) Sharon Baxter, Lisa Baxter, and Sandi Killen; (front row) Emily Everett and Dana O’Dell