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Archbold Hospice has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Superior Performer” for achieving an overall caregiver and family satisfaction score that ranked in the top 20% for the third year in a row. This award is for the 2023 calendar year.
Since 1925, Archbold Memorial has welcomed countless babies into the world. For nearly a century, key upgrades and renovations have helped continuously improve the service we provide to families. When our new Maternity Center opens next year, your labor and delivery experience will be even more memorable. “We’ve always aimed to provide excellent care to our community in a welcoming, comfortable, state-of-the-art facility,” said Amy Griffin, RN, MSN, CENP, senior chief nursing officer at Archbold Memorial. “Our new Maternity Center will allow us to continue doing that for years to come.” Housed on the hospital’s second floor, the new Maternity Center will feature more space, increasing in size from 11,000 to 27,500 square feet. The Maternity Center will also feature an abundance of amenities carefully designed to enhance the labor and delivery experience.
Archbold Memorial has announced its third class of internal medicine residents. These six physicians will spend the next three years at Archbold, rotating between specialties with an emphasis on internal medicine.
Archbold recently named Stacey Hancock Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer following the retirement of long-time vice president Zach Wheeler. Hancock has over 32 years of healthcare human resources experience and related fields. She came to Archbold most recently from Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center, Spalding Regional Hospital and Sylvan Grove Hospital, where she served as Vice President of Human Resources since 2016.
Archbold Interventional Cardiologist Jared Davis, MD, recently performed a cutting-edge cardiac procedure that offers treatment for a common silent heart condition that can lead to serious complications. Davis, who practices with Cardiovascular Consultants of South Georgia, performed the minimally invasive procedure to close a patent foramen ovale (PFO).
Archbold interventional cardiologist Clay Sizemore, MD, successfully implanted a first-of-its-kind dissolvable stent last week, becoming the first FDA-approved case completed in the state of Georgia. The device is a newly FDA-approved treatment option for people with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) below-the-knee (BTK). CLTI is a serious form of peripheral artery disease (PAD). CLTI BTK occurs when arteries become clogged with plaque, preventing blood flow and oxygen from reaching the lower leg and foot.
The American College of Radiology has again recognized Archbold Women’s Center as an accredited facility for breast ultrasound, breast ultrasound with biopsy and stereotactic breast biopsy. ACR accreditation requires Archbold Women’s Center to perform quality control tests, demonstrate experience and qualifications, and submit example images to ACR for review.
Archbold recently named Brock Dockery Vice President of Archbold Medical Group. Dockery has over 10 years of healthcare experience, including direct patient care as an athletic trainer and physical therapy assistant. Most recently, he served as Physician Outreach Director at Archbold and Assistant Vice President of Archbold Medical Group, combining his clinical knowledge with strategy and communication skills to focus on strategic growth for the organization.
Archbold is pleased to announce the promotion of Kortney Thomas, RN, MSN, to Assistant Administrator and Director of Nursing at Archbold Brooks.
Archbold was recently named one of “America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery,” according to a recent award from Healthgrades, one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare reviews and data. The award recognizes the providers and staff of Archbold Urology for achieving superior outcomes in prostate removal surgeries and transurethral resection of the prostate.
