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November 2006 Newsletter
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Regular physical activity is associated with a decreased risk of colon cancer. Daily Bread
Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation? Hebrews 1:14 |
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  Stress Expert Speaks Kathleen Hall, Ph.D., recently presented “A Life in Balance” at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Hall is a nationally recognized author and expert on the effects of stress. She is the author of “A Life in Balance: Nourishing the Four Roots of True Happiness” as well as “Alter Your Life: Overbooked? Overworked? Overwhelmed?” Her presentation highlighted the importance of women “living in balance” by offering simple methods for reducing stress and increasing spiritual well being. Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City was a corporate sponsor for this event. Baptist Union City Receives Coding Award Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City recently received VHA Inc.’s 2006 Leadership Award for clinical excellence in cardiac care. Baptist Union City is one of 86 VHA member hospitals nationwide to receive the award, which honors organizations that have performed at the 90 percent level or higher on national clinical care measures. “Baptist Union City is dedicated to providing high-quality cardiac care to our patients,” said Don Hutson, administrator and CEO of Baptist Union City. “We are proud of the work our clinical staff and physicians do here every day, and this award validates their dedication and quality.” The award was presented to Teresa Vinson, director of review services, and Tammy Albright, nurse manager, at VHA’s Leadership Conference in St. Louis on May 21. VHA Inc., based in Irving, Texas, is a national alliance that provides industry-leading supply chain management services and supports the formation of regional and national networks to help members improve their clinical and economic performance. With 18 offices across the United States, VHA has a track record of proven results in serving more than 2,400 health care organizations nationwide. 
Kara Ward, Judy Flowers and Don Hutson call attention to the yellow ribbon. (Photo courtesy of Glenda Caudle at the Union City Daily Messenger) Tie A Yellow Ribbon Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City wants members of the 913th Engineer Company of the Tennessee National Guard to know how glad we are to have them home. The huge yellow ribbon placed on the Reelfoot Avenue side of the building is a testimony of our appreciation and gratitude. Several members of our staff have family who serve in the 913th. Judy Flowers, who works in outpatient radiology services, is the mother of Brian Flowers, who is a member of the 913th. She joined marketing and public relations coordinator Kara Ward and hospital administrator Don Hutson recently in calling attention to the ribbon, which is lighted at night.  Top of Page |
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