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Archbold’s Loudermilk Heart and Vascular Center was recently redesignated as a Level II Emergency Cardiac Care Center (ECC) by the Georgia Department of Public Health, Office of EMS and Trauma. “This accreditation lets patients know that we have the physicians and equipment available to help them when they are having a cardiac event,” said Christopher L. Daniels, MD, FACC, FSCAI, interventional cardiologist at Cardiovascular Consultants of South Georgia.
Archbold is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Newman, PharmD, MSHA, as the health system’s Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO). Newman has worked full-time at Archbold for more than twenty years, most recently as Vice President of Clinical and Support Services.
Archbold Memorial Hospital has received accreditation under the American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC).
Archbold has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Silver Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. The award follows Archbold Memorial’s recognition as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission, in partnership with the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association.
Archbold Radiology has earned the HeartFlow CT Quality Award for Excellence in Coronary Imaging for a fourth consecutive time. Following awards in the final two quarters of 2024 and the first two quarters of 2025, the program has been awarded each time it was eligible.
Archbold was recently Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at their place of employment.
Since the hospital’s opening in 1925, Archbold has welcomed countless babies into the world. Over the past one hundred years, upgrades and renovations have steadily improved the maternity center, and it has now undergone a much-needed transformation. Earlier this week, the Archbold Maternity Center's new Mother/Baby Unit officially opened to patients and welcomed its first family.
According to the CDC, heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death in the United States, with over 800,000 heart attacks occurring annually. Coronary artery disease (CAD), the most common form of heart disease, affects more than 18 million American adults and is responsible for roughly 1 in 5 deaths. “Early detection and precise assessment of CAD are critical in preventing heart attacks and improving patient outcomes,” said Robert Miles, Jr., MD, FACC, cardiologist at Cardiovascular Consultants of Southwest Georgia.
Archbold Memorial was recently certified as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission in partnership with the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. Archbold is also recognized as a Primary Stroke Center by the Georgia Department of Public Health. “This recognition signifies that Archbold meets the highest standards of stroke care, ensuring patients receive timely, evidence-based treatment that improves outcomes and saves lives. When stroke strikes, time matters,” said Stroke Program Coordinator Daniel O’Neal, BSN, RN, SCRN. “Choosing the right facility can be the difference between full recovery and long-term disability.”
Archbold Grady recently received the Barbara and John Ware Donate Life Hospital Award which recognizes hospitals committed to saving and enhancing lives through organ and tissue donation. The award, given by LifeLink of Georgia in partnership with the Georgia Hospital Association, is given to two hospitals annually within the LifeLink of Georgia service area.
