Columbus Regional Hospital - Health Matters

7 CRHEALTHCARE.ORG Mor a Hpita FOR FREDA GORE, SERVING AS CHAIR OF THE COLUMBUS REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS THE ULTIMATE WAY TO GIVE BACK TO THE HOSPITAL HER FAMILY HAS DEPENDED ON FOR YEARS. 2016 Columbus Regional Healthcare System Board of Trustees Freda Gore, chair Terray Suggs, secretary and treasurer Trent Burroughs Giles "Buddy" Byrd Dr. James DiMuzio Thomas Jones Andy Martin Carl Meares Jr. Dr. Sam Wheatley Gore—a Columbus County native and facilities manager at CresCom Bank—has been a board member since 2010. She succeeded Dr. Sam Wheatley as chair in January 2016 and will serve a two-year term. "I'm a big supporter of our local hospital," Gore says. "My two children and five grandchildren were born at Columbus Regional, and my family members and I have had several procedures there. I'm humbled and honored to serve as board chair. We have a great group of trustees and a wonderful administrative team, and everyone works well together." Gore will oversee a variety of projects during her term, including the expansion of CRHS's cancer center and the relocation of urgent care services. "Columbus Regional's goal is to be more than a hospital," Gore says. "We want to help people live healthy lives, as well as provide excellent, close-to-home care when they're sick. This is the best way we can give back to the communities we serve." FREDA GORE MEDICAL EMERGENCIES CAN OCCUR ANYWHERE. BE PREPARED TO EFFECTIVELY MANAGE THE UNEXPECTED BY KEEPING THESE FIVE ITEMS WITH YOU AT HOME OR ON THE ROAD. Freezer Bags—Not just handy for keeping your snacks fresh, a resealable bag allows you to safely transport any ticks or spiders that bite on the trail. Some species can cause serious concerns, and taking the suspect with you to the doctor can aid diagnosis. A bag can also help with reattaching a lost tooth by keeping it fresh until you reach a dentist. 5 When unexpected illnesses or injuries that are not life-threatening occur, healthcare providers with our Urgent Care Center can help. For more information, visit crhealthcare.org/services/ urgent-care-center or call 910-641-8600. Meet Our New Board Chair FIRST-AID ITEMS TO HAVE ON HAND Aloe—Typically used to soothe sunburns, gel or lotion containing aloe can also be quite helpful in the event of bug bites and minor muscle aches. Keep a bottle close by for cool relief. Safety pins—Grab a handful of safety pins from your sewing kit and toss them in your first aid pack. These pins may be useful when you need to secure bandages in a hurry. Sports drinks—Getting dehydrated is easy when you're taking a break by the pool or running on the trails in your local park. Combat the dangers of this common condition by keeping a bottle of a cold sports drink, packed with electrolytes, in a cooler. Turkey baster—This kitchen tool can be helpful if you need to flush out wounds with fresh water. Be sure the baster is clean before you use it by rinsing it out with soap and water.

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