“Mind Over Bladder” program will address pelvic floor rehab disorders
July 14, 2017
Free seminar features physical therapist Lindsay Newcomb
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AARP Smart Driver™ Course offered at St. Francis on July 17
July 10, 2017
Course helps drivers refresh knowledge of rules of the road, drive more safely and save on insurance
St. Francis Medical Academy Program for “Junior Volunteers” Now Underway
June 27, 2017
Students from six area high schools to attend Medical Symposium Wednesday
St. Francis Hospital acquires new technology that will benefit breast cancer patients
June 26, 2017
SPY Elite system is first of its kind in Chattahoochee Valley
“Stopping cancer in its tracks” is focus for St. Francis PrimeTime Program on Thursday, June 22
June 19, 2017
Dr. Jill Moore to present tips for preventing and detecting cancer early
“Top tips for living a longer life” is focus for St. Francis PrimeTime Program on Thursday, June 15
June 9, 2017
Program on living longer, healthier life is open to the public
Midwife Melissa Hatter joins OBGYN Associates
June 6, 2017
New midwife Hatter joins most comprehensive midwivery practice in region with OBGYN Associates.
St. Francis Names 2017 Mercy Award Winner
May 25, 2017
St. Francis Hospital has announced that Patricia “Pat” Ingram has been recognized as the hospital’s 2017 Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of LifePoint Health’s hospitals who profoundly touches the lives of others and best represents the spirit and values on which the company was founded.
St. Francis hosting stroke seminar and screenings for National Stroke Month
May 18, 2017
St. Francis will host a Stroke Seminar and Screenings on Tuesday, May 23 from 5pm -8pm in the Sara Ruth Carroll Auditorium of the Butler Pavilion located at 2300 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, GA 31904.
“Mind Over Bladder” program will address incontinence and pelvic floor rehab
May 17, 2017
A free community seminar entitled “Mind Over Bladder” is being offered on Monday, May 22, at St. Francis Hospital. The program is from 12-1 pm in the Jack Tidwell Lecture Hall in the hospital’s Butler Pavilion. Due to limited space, reservations are recommended by calling 706-320-8060.
St. Francis Receives Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite
May 17, 2017
St. Francis Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award with Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll Elite for the second year in a row. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment and success ensuring that stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.
St. Francis Receives Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite
May 17, 2017
St. Francis Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award with Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll Elite for the second year in a row. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment and success ensuring that stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.
“Be your own Breast Friend” program offered at St. Francis Women’s Hospital program on May 15
May 11, 2017
The words “you have breast cancer” used to be interpreted as a death sentence. But that was years ago -- before the newest technologies and treatments brought new hope for millions of women. Unfortunately, some women still shy away from screening because of fear.
Charlene Falgout joins St. Francis as Chief Nursing Officer
May 8, 2017
St. Francis Hospital today announced the appointment of its new chief nursing officer (CNO), Charlene Falgout, DSL. Falgout is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the nursing department and its daily operations. She, along with the clinical leadership team, will develop clinical and leadership strategies necessary to achieve the strategic goals for St. Francis.
St. Francis Hospital Reviving PrimeTime Program
May 4, 2017
St. Francis Hospital is focusing on helping people 50 and older live healthier longer lives by reviving the hospital’s PrimeTime program. The program, which was originally launched in 2007 as PrimeTime Seniors, kicks off a new season of life on Tuesday, May 16. Now simply called PrimeTime, the program will provide educational programs and free health screenings.
Women’s Health is focus of St. Francis Hospital community programs set for May
April 27, 2017
Women's health is the focus of several free community programs being offered by St. Francis Hospital during the month of May, observed nationally as Women’s Health Month. All of these programs are free, but due to limited space, reservations are recommended by calling 706.320.8060.
Dr. McCluskey to present program on medical mission trip to Iraq
April 25, 2017
Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Leland McCluskey will present a program on the care provided by a Disaster Assistance Response Team (D.A.R.T.) in Northern Iraq earlier this year. The public is invited to attend the seminar which is on Thursday, May 4, from 12-1 pm at St. Francis Hospital’s Sarah Ruth Carroll Auditorium in the Butler Pavilion.
Diabetes Alert Day Screenings offered at three locations Tuesday by St. Francis Hospital
March 23, 2017
Nine out of ten people at risk for type 2 diabetes don’t even know they are at risk. Additionally, 25% of people who already have diabetes have not yet been diagnosed. Providing education to help those in danger lower their risk is St. Francis Hospital’s goal next Tuesday, March 28, which is Diabetes Alert Day.
Three Heart-Health Classes offered at St. Francis Hospital
March 15, 2017
With more than 300 people attending the St. Francis Heart Health Fair in February, and most of them at increased risk for heart disease, the hospital is promoting three upcoming heart-health classes.
St. Francis focusing on preventing cancer during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March 8, 2017
Colorectal cancer is the only cancer that can be prevented with a screening procedure. Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer – which is cancer of the colon or rectum – it is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S.
Chip Geitz to speak at Alabama Medical Group Management Association’s Winter Conference
March 8, 2017
Columbus, GA (March 8, 2017) –Chip Geitz, VP of Physician Practice Operations, at St. Francis Hospital will be speaking this week at the annual Alabama Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Conference, being held in Birmingham, AL. The theme of this year’s program is “Leadership Through Chaos” and will be an opportunity for healthcare leaders to learn about the vast changes happening with medical practice management.
Gwen Johnson promoted to Senior Administrative Director of Revenue Cycle
March 2, 2017
Columbus, GA (March 3, 2017) – St. Francis Hospital announced that Gwen Johnson has been promoted to Senior Administrative Director of Revenue Cycle.
More than 300 people expected to attend St. Francis Heart Health Fair
February 24, 2017
St. Francis Hospital named one of nation’s top hospitals for heart and stroke care
February 22, 2017
St. Francis Hospital has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Heart Care and one of America’s Best Stroke Centers by Women’s Choice Award®, America’s trusted referral source for the best in healthcare. The award signifies that St. Francis Hospital is in the top tier of the nation’s 4,789 hospitals offering heart care and stroke services.
St. Francis Heart Hospital announces Heart Month activities
February 1, 2017
A heart health fair is among activities being planned by St. Francis Heart Hospital during February in conjunction with the national observance of February as American Heart Month.
National Scout award going to the late Rex Milner for Medical Explorer Post service at St. Francis Hospital
February 1, 2017
The 2017 William H. Spurgeon III Award is being presented posthumously to the late Rex Milner recognizing his 28 years of service leading the Medical Explorer Post at St. Francis Hospital (SFH). The ceremony is being held on Tuesday, February 7, at 7 p.m. in the hospital’s Butler Pavilion, 2122 Manchester Expressway in Columbus. Members of the public, especially current and former Medical Explorer Post participants, are invited to attend.
John Milazzo joins St. Francis as Chief Financial Officer
January 26, 2017
St. Francis Hospital today announced the appointment of its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), John A. Milazzo III, CPA. In his role he will be responsible for directing and monitoring all hospital financial activities for the 376-bed hospital, physician practices, and specialty clinics.
Heart Stopped Three Times, Woman has Life-Saving Surgery at St. Francis
January 25, 2017
Saved In the Nick of Time: Pulmonary Embolism at age 24
Pet Therapy now being offered at St. Francis Hospital
December 29, 2016
St. Francis Hospital has begun providing a pet therapy program, PAWSitive Pets, with the goal of providing additional emotional support for patients and guests. With the hospital’s namesake, St. Francis, known as the patron saint of animals, recognizing their power to impact people, offering pet therapy at the hospital is especially appropriate.
St. Francis Women’s Hospital is first hospital in Georgia to achieve Perinatal Care Certification from The Joint Commission
December 28, 2016
St. Francis Women’s Hospital is the first hospital in Georgia to earn the prestigious Perinatal Care Certification from The Joint Commission.
Law enforcement officers brighten the holidays for folks with a visit
December 21, 2016
Law enforcement from the Columbus Police Department, Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office, Columbus State Police, Georgia State Patrol and more paid a visit to area folks Tuesday to brighten their holidays.
St. Francis Hospital ‘Light the Spirit’ ceremony to launch Christmas season on Tuesday
December 2, 2016
St. Francis Hospital invites the community to join its 22nd annual Light the Spirit festivities at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 6. The event takes place at the St. Francis Butler Pavilion, accessible via St. Francis Avenue.
Guide to coping with Thanksgiving stress
November 23, 2016
Thanksgiving is just about here, and it’s the time of year when many people begin to feel overwhelmed.
St. Francis Hospital Recognized by March of Dimes for Giving More Babies a Healthy Start in Life
November 16, 2016
St. Francis Hospital earned the recognition after successfully reducing the number of elective inductions and cesarean deliveries performed before 39 completed weeks of pregnancy to less than one percent (1%). This is a tremendous accomplishment, and one that will give more babies the right start in life, the March of Dimes says.
Debate Over Whether Talc Causes Ovarian Cancer
November 16, 2016
Opinions are mixed over whether talc or talcum powder increases a woman’s risk of ovarian cancer. A jury recently awarded 55 million dollars to an ovarian cancer survivor who said decades of talcum powder use made her sick.
How Athletes Fuel Their Bodies to Peak Performance
November 10, 2016
Fueling your body with the right foods and drinks can peak your performance on the field.
Protecting Athletes from Heat Exhaustion
November 10, 2016
Football season starts Friday around the Chattahoochee Valley, but that's also reason for concern.
Amidst Football and Other Sports, Experts Warn About Risks of Knee Injuries
November 10, 2016
From tailgating at your alma mater to rushing to get your little one to baseball practice, sports are in full swing in the South.
Columbus Doctor Addresses Concussions in Sports
November 10, 2016
A lot has changed recently in the world of sports to help prevent concussions among athletes.
Eating Healthy for the Holidays
November 8, 2016
A Few Simple Tricks to Keep Your Waistline in Check
The Importance of Preventing Ankle Sprains
November 3, 2016
St. Francis Hospital announces Heart Surgery Program Affiliation with The Emory Clinic
October 18, 2016
St. Francis Hospital’s Cardiac Services program has announced an affiliation with The Emory Clinic’s Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Jacob Davtyan, MD, Assistant Professor in the Emory University School of Medicine’s Department of Surgery and an Emory Clinic physician, joined the St. Francis Hospital medical staff and began seeing patients September 1, 2016.
St. Francis Receives Gold Stroke Plus Award from American Heart Association
July 13, 2016
The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to providing the most appropriate stroke treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.
Alicia Newton receives 2016 Mercy Award for St. Francis Hospital
May 15, 2016
Alicia Newton, BSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, Clinical Nurse Educator, was announced today as the 2016 Mercy Award recipient for St. Francis Hospital. The Mercy Award is given to one employee at each of LifePoint Health’s affiliated hospitals each year. Created and named in honor of the late Scott Mercy, LifePoint’s founding Chairman and CEO, the award is the highest accolade that a LifePoint Health employee can receive.
St. Francis Hospital Appoints Trustees to Board
May 6, 2016
Physicians and community leaders to serve on Board of Trustees, guide hospital forward
St. Francis Hospital Joins LifePoint Health
January 4, 2016
St. Francis Hospital Announces New Leader
December 13, 2015
The St. Francis Hospital Board of Trustees today announced that David Koontz has been named interim chief executive officer (CEO) of St. Francis Hospital, effective immediately.
St. Francis Hospital and LifePoint Health reach milestone in proposed partnership.
October 2, 2015
LifePoint Health Statement on Release of HUD-OIG Audit of St. Francis Hospital
September 6, 2015
St. Francis Hospital Files Motion to Dismiss in Response to Lawsuit by CHS
August 28, 2015
St. Francis Women’s Hospital selected to join Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative
May 28, 2015
St. Francis is one of fewer than 100 hospitals in the U.S. chosen
Dr. Rajinder Chhokar to Receive Dr. Clarence C. Butler Service and Leadership Award
January 9, 2015
St. Francis OB/GYN Associates’ Susan Epley, MD, Wins Statewide Physician Hero Award
November 14, 2014
St. Francis Hospital’s Susan Epley, MD, was awarded the prestigious Georgia Hospital Heroes Physician Hero Award at the Georgia Hospital Association’s (GHA) Annual Meeting November 13.
St. Francis Recognized for Outstanding Record in Patient Safety
October 29, 2014
St. Francis was honored with an “A” grade in the Fall 2014 Hospital Safety Score, which rates how well hospitals protect patients from errors, injuries and infections.
St. Francis to Host Mayo Clinic Mobile Exhibit
October 16, 2014
Tour honors Mayo Clinic’s 150 years of service.
St. Francis Wins Tenth Consecutive Consumer Choice Award by National Research Corporation
October 13, 2014
St. Francis was named a 2014/2015 Consumer Choice Award by National Research Corporation, as announced in the October 13 issue of Modern Healthcare magazine
Primetime Seniors Seventh Annual Health Fair and Celebration!
September 30, 2014
Free health screenings, health information and flu shots—first come, first served.
St. Francis Earns Quality Achievement Award for Stroke Care
September 22, 2014
St. Francis recently received the Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold-Plus Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association for the treatment of stroke patients.
St. Francis Delivers Back-to-School Supplies Today!
August 14, 2014
For the second year, St. Francis Mission Awareness Team volunteers will deliver 20+ baskets and boxes of school supplies for needy children to area agencies and one school, starting at 2 p.m. today, Monday, August 4.
Dr. Sylvester McRae Performs Area’s First ‘Single-Site™’ Robotic Hysterectomy
July 21, 2014
Dr. Sylvester McRae became the first surgeon in Columbus and the surrounding area to perform an entire hysterectomy using da Vinci® Single-Site™ platform for robotic surgery on May 27. Unlike traditional robotic surgery, which requires three to five small incisions, da Vinci® Single-Site™ technology enables surgeons to make a single incision in the belly button and remove the uterus in less than 60 minutes.
St. Francis Hospital Recognized For Improved Communication And Improved Patient Safety Outcomes
June 16, 2014
St. Francis recently received Georgia Hospital Association’s (GHA) Team Innovations in Professional Practice (TIPP) Award for its project titled, ”Can You Hear Me Now? Using Innovation and Teamwork to Improve Communication and Professional Practice.”
St. Francis Pledges $100,000 to Valley Healthcare
June 16, 2014
National Women’s Check Up Day
May 20, 2014
In honor of National Women’s Check Up Day, St. Francis Women’s Hospital is hosting a day of FREE health screenings Tuesday, May 20. The event, held from 3:30-6:30 p.m., in the Sara Ruth Carroll Auditorium (Butler Pavilion), offers a wide range of free screenings, including blood pressure, body mass index, weight, hearing, stroke, depression, foot, carotid and many more.
St. Francis Earns Top Nod
April 28, 2014
ADVANCE for Nurses has announced the Orthopaedic/Spinal Unit at St. Francis Hospital, Columbus, Ga., among the national winners in the annual Best Nursing Team award and for the South region.
St. Francis Delivers Easter Baskets to Needy Children for 17th Year
April 14, 2014
For the 17th year, St. Francis Mission Awareness Team volunteers will deliver more than 385 super-sized Easter baskets, overflowing with candy and gifts for needy children, to area agencies just in time for Easter.
St. Francis to Host 11th Annual Heart Truth for Women
February 25, 2014
St. Francis is hosting its 11th annual “Heart Truth for Women,” a community educational luncheon that aims to help change the staggering fact that heart disease is the number one killer of women. St. Francis joins this national awareness campaign aimed at women.
St. Francis Wins Statewide Patient Safety Award
February 12, 2014
The Partnership for Health and Accountability (PHA) presented its prestigious Quality and Patient Safety Award to St. Francis Hospital in Columbus for its project that improved medication reconciliation.
St. Francis and Columbus Clinic Form Partnership
January 31, 2014
On March 31, St. Francis and Columbus Clinic announced a partnership between the two organizations.
St. Francis Places on Quality Honor Roll
January 28, 2014
St. Francis was recently named to the Georgia Hospital Association’s (GHA) Partnership for Health and Accountability (PHA) Core Measures Honor Roll.
Dr. J. Bruce Carr to Receive Dr. Clarence C. Butler Service and Leadership Award
January 28, 2014
J. Bruce Carr, MD, will be honored as the 10th recipient of the Dr. Clarence C. Butler Service and Leadership Award at the St. Francis Foundation’s annual Butler Award gala Tuesday, February 4. As Columbus’ first nephrologist, Dr. Carr is credited with bringing dialysis to Columbus, having established the area’s first outpatient dialysis clinic. From 2003-2013, he served as an intensivist and as critical care chief at St. Francis. He also served on St. Francis’ Ethics Committee.
St. Francis Receives American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
December 20, 2013
Award demonstrates St. Francis’ commitment to quality care for stroke patients
Sleep Disorders Lab of St. Francis Receives Program Accreditation
December 18, 2013
Sleep Disorders Lab of St. Francis recently received program accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
St. Francis Hospital’s Steve Beaty, MD, Wins Statewide Hospital Hero Award
December 13, 2013
St. Francis Hospital’s Steve Beaty, MD, was awarded the prestigious Georgia Hospital Heroes Award at the Georgia Hospital Association’s (GHA) annual Hospital Heroes Awards luncheon December 10, in Atlanta.
Primetime Seniors Sixth Annual Health Fair and Celebration!
November 18, 2013
Free health screenings, health information and flu shots—first come, first served.
Newly Located Center At St. Francis Is Dedicated To Women’s Breast Health
October 20, 2013
“Saving women’s lives…it’s our reason for being,” Wade Wallace, MD, director of Radiology at the Elena Diaz-Verson Amos Center for Breast Health at St. Francis Hospital.
St. Francis Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for its New Women’s Hospital and Dedicates Butler Pavilion
October 15, 2013
St. Francis hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Women’s Hospital and dedication of the Butler Pavilion Tuesday, October 15.
St. Francis Named To Georgia Hospital Association Hospital Engagement Network Safety Leaders Circle
October 8, 2013
St. Francis in Columbus has been named to the Georgia Hospital Association’s (GHA) Hospital Engagement Network (HEN) Safety Leaders Circle, which recognizes hospitals’ improvements in patient care for the second quarter of 2013. St. Francis is one of 31 hospitals in Georgia to place in the Elite Circle, the highest on the list.
St. Francis Hospital First In Georgia To Offer SomoV Abus (Automated Breast Ultrasound) For Women With Dense Breasts
September 26, 2013
U-Systems, a GE Healthcare Company, announced today that St. Francis Hospital became the first hospital in Georgia offer Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS) for women with dense breasts with the installation of a somo•v™ ABUS™ system.
St. Francis Dedicates Auditorium in Honor of Long-Time Volunteer and Places Time Capsule for Future Generations
September 17, 2013
In May 2010, the St. Francis Auxiliary announced a $500,000 pledge toward St. Francis’ renovation and expansion projects. As a result of their pledge, the hospital’s new 324-seat auditorium was named in honor of long-time volunteer Sara Ruth Carroll.
Join us for the St. Francis Women’s Hospital Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and dedication of the Butler Pavilion October 15
September 16, 2013
St. Francis will host a ribbon cutting for the new St. Francis Women’s Hospital at 11:30 am, Tuesday October 15.
First St. Francis Team Visits ‘Sister Hospital’ in Zimbabwe
August 13, 2013
The first St. Francis medical team visited St. Francis’ new sister hospital, The Mater Dei, in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, May 27-June 7. The team’s goals were to build relationships, exchange culture and skills, and identify ways for the two hospitals to work collaboratively for both hospitals’ benefit.
St. Francis Opens State-of-the-art Heart Hospital
May 21, 2013
The St. Francis Heart Hospital will open Tuesday, May 21, with a ribbon cutting ceremony and tours of the new facility. This project is another step to bring world-class health care to Columbus and the region. Construction began in Fall 2010.
St. Francis Hospital Earns an “A” in Patient Safety by Hospital Safety Score
May 17, 2013
St. Francis Hospital was recognized with an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits.
St. Francis Adopt-a-Bunny Delivers Tomorrow!
March 28, 2013
For the 17th year, St. Francis Mission Awareness Team volunteers will deliver almost 400 super-sized Easter baskets, overflowing with candy and gifts for needy children, to area agencies beginning at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, March 29.
Dr. Luther Wolff Jr. to Receive Dr. Clarence C. Butler Service and Leadership Award
January 24, 2013
Luther Horn Wolff Jr., MD, a surgeon at the St. Francis Center for Surgical Care and the medical director of the St. Francis Wound Care and Hyperbaric program, will be honored as this year’s recipient of the Dr. Clarence C. Butler Service and Leadership Award Tuesday, January 29.
The Heart Truth for Women
January 2, 2013
Heart disease is the number one killer of women.
Stockings For Seniors
December 20, 2012
St. Francis’ Mission Awareness Team coordinates Christmas project to benefit needy seniors.
Columbus to Hold First-Ever Mercer Medicine Day on July 16
July 13, 2012
As Mercer University’s first medical students in Columbus prepare to begin their clinical rotations, Columbus Mayor Teresa Pike Tomlinson has proclaimed Monday, July 16, as Mercer University Medical School Day in the city.
The Bradley Center to Open a New Crisis Stabilization Unit July 1
June 28, 2012
The Bradley Center will announce the opening of a new Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) Friday, June 29 at 10 a.m. A reception and tour will follow the presentation.
St. Francis Hospital Opens Emergency Department Expansion, Continues Progress on New Construction
May 31, 2012
The second phase of St. Francis Hospital’s’ Emergency Department (ED) expansion opened May 30. The expansion included 14 new patient rooms in the ED’s Cardiac Decision Unit; one new room in its “fast track” area; and a spacious new room for patients awaiting test results. This phase of the ED’s expansion increases its capacity by 74 percent, which will expedite patient care.
St. Francis Hospital Generates $414 million for Local and State Economy
May 30, 2012
In 2010 St. Francis Hospital generated more than $414 million in revenue for the local and state economy according to a recent report by the Georgia Hospital Association, the state’s largest hospital trade association.
St. Francis’ Adopt-a-Bunny Delivers Tomorrow!
April 4, 2012
For the 16th year, St. Francis associates volunteering for the hospital’s Mission Awareness Team will deliver more than 500 super-sized Easter baskets, overflowing with candy and gifts for needy children, to area agencies beginning at 2:30 p.m., tomorrow, April 5, and continuing Friday, April 6. This is the most baskets St. Francis has ever collected for this project!
St. Francis’ Adopt-a-Bunny Delivers Tomorrow!
April 4, 2012
For the 16th year, St. Francis associates volunteering for the hospital’s Mission Awareness Team will deliver more than 500 super-sized Easter baskets, overflowing with candy and gifts for needy children, to area agencies beginning at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow, April 5, and continuing Friday, April 6. This is the most baskets St. Francis has ever collected for this project!
St. Francis Hospital Named Board-Certified Hospital By The Georgia Hospital Association
March 12, 2012
St. Francis Hospital recently completed several requirements to be named a board-certified hospital by the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA).
St. Francis Hospital Wins Statewide Patient Safety Award for Diabetes Care
February 23, 2012
St. Francis Hospital was recently awarded a Patient Safety Award. The Partnership for Health and Accountability (PHA) and the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) presented the prestigious Quality and Safety Award to St. Francis for its project that improved diabetes care.
The Heart Truth for Women
February 13, 2012
Heart disease is the number one killer of women.
Dr. George Lipscomb to Receive Dr. Clarence C. Butler Service and Leadership Award
January 23, 2012
Radiologist George Lipscomb, MD, will be presented the Dr. Clarence C. Butler Service and Leadership Award Tuesday, January 24, for his leadership and many contributions to ensuring the quality of health care at St. Francis and throughout the community.
Stockings For Seniors
December 19, 2011
St. Francis’ Mission Awareness Team coordinates Christmas project to benefit needy seniors.
St. Francis Hospital’s Expansion and Renovation Underway
December 14, 2011
St. Francis Hospital broke ground on the hospital’s largest ever expansion and renovation October 25.
St. Francis Hospital Named 2011-2012 Consumer Hospital of Choice
November 8, 2011
Area consumers have once again selected St. Francis Hospital as the area’s “Consumer Hospital of Choice,” according to data compiled by National Research Corporation (NRC).
St. Francis Hospital to Break Ground on Expansion Projects
October 21, 2011
St. Francis Hospital will host the groundbreaking of the hospital’s $110 million renovation and construction projects at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 25. Construction of a new four-story tower and a new five-story tower that will add more than 375,000 square feet to the hospital’s main campus.
St. Francis’ Mission Awareness Team Volunteers to Distribute Free 60-Minute Calling Cards to Deploying Soldiers September 30
September 29, 2011
St. Francis volunteers will distribute free 60-minute calling cards to 98 deploying soldiers at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 30, at Freedom Hall (adjacent to Lawson Airfield) at Ft. Benning.
Primetime Seniors Fourth Annual Health Fair and Celebration!
September 26, 2011
Free health screenings, health information and flu shots—first come, first serve.
St. Francis Hospital Plans Robotic Surgical Center of Excellence
July 8, 2011
St. Francis Hospital has filed a letter of non-reviewability with the state to purchase a da Vinci® Si Robotic Surgical System. With the addition of the da Vinci® Si Robotic System, St. Francis Hospital plans to establish a Robotic Surgical Center of Excellence and recruit gynecologic oncologists and urologists trained in the use of robots for surgery.
St. Francis’ Adopt-a-Bunny Delivers Tomorrow!
April 19, 2011
For the 15th year, St. Francis associates volunteering for the hospital’s Mission Awareness Team will deliver more than 323 super-sized Easter baskets, overflowing with candy and gifts for needy children, to area agencies beginning at 9 a.m. TOMORROW, April 20.
ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL PLACES ON QUALITY HONOR ROLL
March 7, 2011
St. Francis Hospital in Columbus has been named to the Georgia Hospital Association’s (GHA) Partnership for Health and Accountability (PHA) Quality Honor Roll.
St. Francis Hospital Receives Get With The Guidelines—Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
February 21, 2011
Award demonstrates St. Francis’ commitment to quality care for stroke patients
St. Francis Hospital Wins Patient Safety Award
February 14, 2011
St. Francis Hospital was recently awarded a Patient Safety Award. The Partnership for Health and Accountability (PHA) and the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) presented the prestigious Quality and Safety Award to St. Francis for its project that improved blood management strategies in cardiac surgery.
The Heart Truth for Women
February 1, 2011
Heart disease is the number one killer of women.
Stockings For Seniors
December 22, 2010
St. Francis’ Mission Awareness Team coordinates Christmas project to benefit needy seniors.
St. Francis Hospital Awarded ACS Certification by The Joint Commission
September 21, 2010
The Joint Commission awarded St. Francis Hospital disease-specific care certification for Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) March 18, 2010.
Center for Breast Health Adds State-of-the-Art Dedicated Breast MRI
September 10, 2010
The Center for Breast Health is the first and only facility in Columbus to offer patients the Aurora breast MRI, enhancing the continuum of care.
Primetime Seniors Third Annual Health Fair and Celebration!
August 27, 2010
Free health screenings, health information and flu shots—first come, first serve.
St. Francis Hospital Has Been Designated as an Aetna Institute of Quality of Orthopaedic Care Spine Surgery
August 5, 2010
Aetna “Institutes of Quality” are designated based upon evaluation of the clinical performance and overall value of the facility. demonstrate their commitment to quality care, resulting in better overall outcomes for spine surgery patients.
St. Francis Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center Adds New BARA-MED XD Monoplace Hyperbaric Chamber
July 6, 2010
The St. Francis Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center has recently added the BARA-MED XD Monoplace Hyperbaric Chamber, making St. Francis Hospital the first hospital in Georgia to offer this state-of the-art technology.
Dr. Leland McCluskey Receives Humanitarian Award
May 26, 2010
Orthopaedic surgeon Leland McCluskey, MD, of the St. Francis Orthopaedic Institute received the Dr. Jack Hughston Humanitarian Award from Columbus, Ga., Mayor Jim Wetherington May 20.
St. Francis Hospital’s Marie McIntosh Recognized as G.R.E.A.T. Ambassador
May 24, 2010
Marie McIntosh, RN, was recently named as St. Francis Hospital’s G.R.E.A.T. Ambassador.
St. Francis Hospital receives American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines Silver Performance Achievement Award
May 13, 2010
St. Francis Hospital has received the American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke (GWTG–Stroke) Silver Performance Achievement Award.
Center for Breast Health Adds Program to Help Breast Cancer Patients Better Understand Medical Process
April 6, 2010
Center for Breast Health is the only breast center in Georgia to install Patient Navigation Software Program
St. Francis’ Adopt-a-Bunny Delivers Today!
March 30, 2010
For the 14th year, St. Francis associates volunteering for the hospital’s Mission Awareness Team will deliver close to 300 super-sized Easter baskets, overflowing with candy and gifts for needy children, to area agencies at 10 a.m.
The Heart Truth for Women
February 9, 2010
Heart disease is the number one killer of women.
Dr. W. David Varner Jr. to Receive Dr. Clarence C. Butler Service and Leadership Award
January 26, 2010
General surgeon W. David Varner Jr., MD, will be presented the Dr. Clarence C. Butler Service and Leadership Award Tuesday, January 26, for his leadership and many contributions to ensuring the quality of health care at St. Francis and throughout the community.
Stockings For Seniors
December 21, 2009
St. Francis’ Mission Awareness Team coordinates Christmas project to benefit needy seniors.
Trinity Center for Women to Open December 1
November 30, 2009
St. Francis Hospital will announce the opening of Trinity Center for Women TODAY at 12 p.m. A reception and tour will follow the presentation.
St. Francis Hospital Named ‘A Best Place To Work In Georgia’
November 10, 2009
Georgia Trend magazine named St. Francis one of Georgia’s best places to work in its November 2009 issue.
St. Francis Rehabilitation Center to Host Shoulder Conference
August 14, 2009
The St. Francis Rehabilitation Center, in conjunction with the St. Francis Shoulder Center, HPRC, and the McCluskey Education & Research Foundation, Inc., will host a conference entitled Shoulder Rehabilitation: State of the Art 2009 August 15-16 at Columbus State University’s Cunningham Center.
Marge Dean, Volunteer of the Year
May 20, 2009
This volunteer has faithfully served the Auxiliary since 1999. Her qualities of compassion, calmness and confidence support families of our patients in greatest need in the ICU/CCU area.
St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary Receives Volunteer Service Awards
May 18, 2009
The St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary and two of its volunteers received awards presented by Tri-Community Directors of Volunteer Services at their annual awards presentation during National Volunteer Week.
St. Francis Center for Surgical Care Now Offering New State-of-the-Art Gallbladder Procedure
March 12, 2009
St. Francis Hospital remains on the forefront of surgical procedures with the new single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy procedure for removal of the gallbladder.
Primetime Seniors Second Annual Celebration!
February 23, 2009
Includes a health fair, walk and lots of fun!
Center for Breast Health Announces Breast-Specific Gamma Imaging (BSGI)
February 20, 2009
St. Francis is proud to become the first hospital in Georgia to offer Breast-Specific Gamma Imaging (BSGI) with the addition of the Dilon 6800 gamma camera to the hospital’s already wide array of services for women at the Elena Diaz-Verson Amos Center for Breast Health.
The Bradley Center to Open New Unit
February 11, 2009
The Bradley Center will announce the opening of a new Clinical Behavioral Health Unit at 4 p.m. Wednesday, February 11. A reception and tour will follow the presentation.
The Heart Truth for Women
February 9, 2009
St. Francis is hosting “The Heart Truth for Women,” a community educational luncheon that aims to help change the staggering fact that heart disease is the number one killer of women. St. Francis joins this national awareness campaign aimed at women.
Dr. B. Russell Simmons Received 2009 Butler Service and Leadership Awards
January 27, 2009
B. Russell Simmons, MD was recognized and honored with the Dr. Clarence C. Butler Service and Leadership Award at the Fifth Annual Butler Service and Leadership Award Dinner on January 27.
St. Francis Hospital Wins Two Patient Safety Awards
January 20, 2009
St. Francis Hospital was awarded two Patient Safety Awards January 6, 2009. The Partnership for Health and Accountability (PHA) and the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) presented the prestigious Quality and Safety Award to St. Francis for a project that reduced hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in patients undergoing a cardiac catheterization, a procedure to test how well the heart is pumping.
St. Francis Hospital Wins Statewide Patient Safety Award For Improving Health Of Diabetic Patients, Circle Of Excellence Award
January 15, 2009
The Partnership for Health and Accountability (PHA) presented its prestigious Quality and Patient Safety Award to St. Francis Hospital in Columbus for its program that reduced hypoglycemia in patients undergoing a cardiac catheterization.
Stockings For Seniors
December 19, 2008
St. Francis’ Mission Awareness Team coordinates Christmas project to benefit needy seniors.
SAFETYCAB: IF YOU DRINK—DON’T DRIVE!
December 3, 2008
For the 26th year, St. Francis Hospital will offer SafetyCab during the holiday season in an effort to help reduce the number of DUI-related accidents and fatalities.
Celebrating 50 Years of Service
November 12, 2008
The St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary celebrated its 50th anniversary this past July. What began as a small group of women guided by the hospital’s sisters has become the story of a half century of invaluable, selfless service given by hundreds of women and men.
Center for Breast Health at St. Francis Offers Free Mammograms to Women in Need.
August 25, 2008
Over the past decade, deaths from breast cancer have been lowered by as much as 43 percent due to women undergoing mammography screenings.
St. Francis Receives Josh Nahum Award for Infection Prevention
July 15, 2008
St. Francis Hospital will hold a news conference from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23, in the hospital’s Woodruff Atrium (adjacent to the Emergency Department) to officially accept the new Josh Nahum-First Place Award for Special Achievement in Infection Prevention and Control from the Georgia Hospital Association/Partnership for Health and Accountability (GHA/PHA) for its “Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery-Surgical Site Infection Prevention” project.
St. Francis Receives Chest Pain Center Accreditation!
June 28, 2008
St. Francis received accreditation as Columbus’ first Chest Pain Center from the Society of Chest Pain Centers on June 26. With this announcement, St. Francis also becomes one of only 378 Chest Pain Centers in the nation and 10 in Georgia.
St. Francis Auxiliary Celebrates 50th Anniversary!
May 23, 2008
The St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary will celebrate its 50th Anniversary during a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 28, in the hospital’s Auditorium.
St. Francis Hospital Announces One-of-a-Kind New Spine and Neurosurgery Center
March 27, 2008
With 80 percent of Americans facing back problems, the St. Francis Spine and Neurosurgery Center will offer a one-stop facility to care for people with spine trouble.
St. Francis’ Adopt-a-Bunny Delivers on Thursday!
March 20, 2008
For the 12th year, St. Francis associates volunteering for the hospital’s Mission Awareness Team will deliver over 400 super-sized Easter baskets, overflowing with candy and gifts for needy children, to area agencies TOMORROW at 10 a.m.!
The Heart Truth for Women
February 14, 2008
Heart disease is the number one killer of women.
St. Francis Center for Surgical Care and Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
February 7, 2008
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and the St. Francis Center for Surgical Care, a premier local champion against this formidable disease, is working hard to both prevent and provide treatment for this frequent killer.
Brothers Dr. Floyd Jarrell and Dr. Harold Jarrell to Receive Butler Service and Leadership Award
January 8, 2008
Brothers Floyd Jarrell, MD, and Harold Jarrell, MD, will be honored with the Dr. Clarence C. Butler Service and Leadership Award on Tuesday, January 22.
St. Francis Hospital, Columbus Regional Healthcare System Announce Partnership in Behavioral Health
December 5, 2006
St. Francis Hospital and Columbus Regional Healthcare System have formed a partnership that will consolidate the behavioral health programs of both organizations at The Bradley Center, hospital officials announced today. The transition is underway and will be complete by mid-January 2007.