Lanier Health Services Employee Newsletter June 2010
May was an extremely busy, but fun month. Employees celebrated Hospital and
Nursing Home Week, May 9th—15th. Employees celebrated with a “Party on the
Patio” with grilled hamburgers, wonderful weather, and fun atmosphere. Chef Brian
grilled hamburgers, which were served to employees by Doug Dewberry, Tommy
Lane, and Eve Wallace. Employees enjoyed the food, fellowship, weather, and listening to music by “Jimmy Buffett”.
Hospital and Nursing Home Week Celebration
The Annual Golf Tournament was held at the Riverside Country Club on May 17th.
Lanier Health Services held their 12th Annual Golf Tournament at the
Riverside Country Club on Friday, May 14th. The Lanier Golf Committee, led by Mike Harris, was able to host 26 teams in the most successful
tournament yet for Lanier. There were numerous local businesses that
contributed generous donations for the fundraiser.
Along with the Top 3 winning teams, Chambers County Development
Authority, Team Gautney, and Batson Cook, prizes were given for “The
Longest Drive” and “Closest to the Hole” categories. Following the tournament, there were door-prize drawings that were donated from several
local businesses and a wonderful hamburger cook-out with food supplied
through Morrison’s.
The proceeds of the tournament are designated for much needed
equipment and room renovations for the hospital. We are very appreciative of all the support and would like to extend a big THANK YOU to
everyone who helped make this a success for Lanier!
Lanier Health Services employees who organized the Golf Tournament are from left to right,
First row: Brandy Tripp, Diane Adair, Amber Koestler, Eve Wallace, Wiky Gladden, and
Cindy Brooks. Second row: Valerie Kambeitz, Mike Harris, Steve Adair, Angie Collier,
Demp Roberts, Bobby Gray and Kristy McVay.
(Not pictured: Linde Lashley, Brian cosby, Keisha McCollough, Jazmen Mullgraw)
Pictures from the Annual Golf Tournament
Pictured above are Morrison employees Jaz, Amber, and
Keisha. They were a tremendous help throughout the event!
Pictured Above: Troy Rosser, Tony Benefield, Lyle Hutchinson, and Sean Nichols
Pictured above are Physical Therapy Employees: Scott Howard, Josh Smith, John Cooper, and Dreher Inabinet
Pictured above are golfers enjoying a grilled hamburger
and hotdog with all the fixins.
Pictured above are DuWayne Bridges Jr., DuWayne Bridges
Sr., Kenneth Smith, and Pete Milner
Pictured Above: Joe McElvy, Dr. Michael Grossman,
and Kevin Wilkerson
Lanier’s Farmers Market on the River
May is a wonderful time for fresh
produce. We had a blast at the
annual farmer’s market on the
river on our remodeled patio.
Everyone enjoyed all of the fresh
fruits and vegetables that were offered. These included Georgia
peaches, strawberries, bananas,
fresh herbs, cantaloupes, cabbage,
red potatoes, Vidalia onions, and
much more. These were purchased from Brown’s produce and
our local vendor. Chef Brian also
featured one of the many recipes
found in the Auxiliary Appetites
cookbook. He made Bananas Foster. Everyone loved it ! We
plan on having another market in
the middle of the summer. Hope
to see you there!
JUNE BIRTHDAYS
Phyllis Blackson 1
Chris Harris 1
James Fuller 5
Fred Biser 8
Kurt Leroy 9
Donna McBurney 9
Susan Pike 9
Julie Spears 9
Alma Davis 10
Jr. Breedlove 11
Leslie Rogers 11
Yolanda Hudson 12
Brandon Shaver 12
Becky Adams 13
Carrie Brooks 14
Mary Chirnside 14
Ashley Jackson 14
Valerie Kambeitz 14
Drexel King 14
Mary Davis 17
Lanier’s Vision
First Choice Healthcare Provider.
Shella Headley 18
Eloise Dunn 19
Dorie Ferrell 20
Alisha Jordan 20
Melanie Reed 20
Jennifer Seymour 21
Christy Standard 23
Sherry Gay 24
Lashanda Moore 25
Doug Dewberry 26
Alma Ingram 26
Cindy Smith 26
Dylan Jones 27
Patricia Meacham 27
Sidar Still 27
Linde Lashley 28
Emily Mann 28
Irene Manuel 28
James Biggs 29
Heather Matthews 30
You Are A Winner!!!
If your employee number is 00403 or
03597, come by Human Resources to pick
up your free movie tickets.
A Message from Security…………….
We continue to have some employees that do not park in employee designated areas.
Reminder... All employees must park in areas designated for employee parking.
Employees are not allowed to park in the front visitors parking lot, or the Physical
Therapy parking lot, with the exception of employees who work the 7P to 7A shift,
but they must remove their vehicle from the restricted parking area by the end of
their shift.
The Nursing Home front parking lot is designated for visitors only.
The first six parking spaces behind the Emergency Room and near the oxygen tank
are reserved for doctors. The other parking spaces below them are for Security or
Engineering. Employees should not park in the Emergency Room parking lot at anytime, unless it is patient related.
Violators will receive a warning and continuation of the violation could result in
further corrective actions.
DECON TEAM TRAINING AND DRILL
On Tuesday, March 30, 2010, Lanier Health Services conducted classroom training
and a drill with the decontamination team. The team started off with a review of
chemical toxicology where they reviewed past chemical and biological events. We
then covered proper personal protective equipment, reviewing the basic routes that
toxins can take to enter the body and why we need to protect ourselves. We also discussed the proper way to set up the decontamination zones. We finished the classroom work with everyone trying on and working with the respirators and chemical
suits. After a brief lunch break, the team participated in a drill where team members
actually donned full PPE and conducted a “no wash” decon drill.
Listed below are the Decontamination Team members:
LeAnn McCullars
Kim Buice
Freddie Shockley
Diane Roberts
Richie Milner
Anthony Pogue
Glenn Sillman
Reba Sanders
Steve Fuller
Debbie Story
Cindy Brooks
Jameika Gilder
Justin Bryan
Joseph Hodge
Ellen Williams
Sharon Holloway
Todd and Trisha Meacham’s son, LCpl Michael Meacham was honored recently by
the City of Valley with a commendation for heroism. Not thinking of the risk, Michael climbed 20 feet into an oak tree to assist a young man who was having a seizure,
unconscious and about to fall. Michael struggled to keep the young man from falling
until emergency crews arrived and were able to rescue him and transport him to
Lanier’s emergency department.
QUALITY UPDATE:
Please check out the new Quality information being placed on bulletin
boards in your unit. You will be able to see our latest scores from 4th
Quarter 2009, as well as updates, tips, and other great information! We
have also changed and updated the "Receipt of Admission" form that
each patient receives on admission to include a statement about Smoking Cessation and also a statement about being Heart Healthy. Thank
you for all you do to care for our patients each day!!
Congratulations to the Graduates
Rebecka Garrett,
Daughter of Shella and Ricky Headley,
Graduated from Valley High School
Rebecka plans to attend Southern Union State Community College,
and pursue a Degree in Education.
(Rebecka’s mother, Shella, works in the Business Office)
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Miranda Buice,
Daughter of Kim Buice,
Graduated from Valley High School
Miranda plans to attend Southern Union State Community College,
and pursue a Degree in Radiology.
(Miranda’s mother, Kim, is the Business Office Manager)
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Lakecia Danielle McGhee,
Daughter of the late Stanley McGhee and Loretta McGhee,
Lakecia plans to attend Southern Union State Community College,
and pursue a Degree in Electrical Repair or Nursing.
(Lakecia’s mother, Loretta, works in the Business Office)
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Regan Denice Meacham,
Daughter of Todd and Trisha Meacham,
Graduated with honors from Valley High School
Regan plans to attend Southern Union State Community College, and pursue a degree in
Nursing. She plans to work as an RN in Labor and Delivery. She will continue to further
her education to become a licensed Midwife.
Regan received the Turnipseed Memorial Scholarship.
(Regan’s mother, Trisha works at Lanier Primary Care as a Medical Assistant)
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Elizabeth Nicole “Nikki” Self,
Daughter of Tommy and Karen Self,
Graduated from Springwood School
Nikki received the Masonic Lodge Scholarship,
(Nikki’s mother, Keren works at Lanier Primary Care,
as a Medical Assistant)
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Congratulations to the Graduates
Michael Todd Meacham and Jon Thomas Meacham,
Sons of Todd and Trisha Meacham have recently been promoted to the
Rank of Lance Corporal in the United State Marine Corps.
Michael is in the Marine Reserve Unit in Montgomery, Alabama.
Jon is an active duty Marine currently stationed at
Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
Jon will bedeploying to Afghanistan this summer.
(Michael and Jon’s mother, Trisha, works at Lanier Primary Care
as a Medical Assistant)
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Jordan Makenzie Hadaway,
Granddaughter of Elaine Hadaway,
Graduated from Valley High
Makenzie is currently enrolled at Southern Union State Community College,
and is pursing a Degree in Radiology.
Makenzie received the Masonic Lodge Scholarship, $300,
and the Bob Otto Memorial scholarship, $1,000.
(Makenzie’s grandmother, Elaine Hadaway, works in the Cardiopulmonary Dept.)
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Branson Turner,
Son of Deborah Turner ,
Graduated from Officer Boot Camp at Fort Roucker, Alabama
Brandon is now attending Officer School at Fort Gordon in Augusta, Georgia
(Deborah works in Social Services and Education)
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Haley Michelle Darby,
Daughter of Tricia and Jody Andrews,
Graduated with an Advanced Diploma from Valley High School
Haley received a Fine Arts Dance Scholarship and plans to
attend Southern Union State Community College
(Tricia is an RN and works in the Endo Department)
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Annie Smith,
Daughter of Clara Pitts
Received her Associate in Science Degree
From Southern Union State Community College and plans to attend
Columbus State University and pursue a Degree in Education
(Annie’s mother, Clara, works in Human Resources)
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Congratulations to the Graduates
Katti Pike,
Graduated from Southern Union State Community College’s
School of Nursing
Kattie will work as an LPN on OB
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Meagan Odom,
Graduated from Southern Union State Community College’s
School of Nursing
Meagan will work as an LPN on OB
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Christy Smith Carpenter,
Daughter of Angie Smith, and sister of Allison Richards
Graduated from Auburn University, with a Master’s in Education
Christy plans to teach Special Education in the Lanett City School System
(Angie works in Administration, and Allison works in Case Management)
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Katie Carpenter,
Granddaughter of Angie Smith, and niece of Allison Richards
Graduated from K-5 at Bob Harding Shawmut Elementary School
Katie will attend 1st grade in the Fall at Bob Harding Shawmut Elementary School
(Angie works in Administration, and Allison works in Case Management)
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Justin Ryan Wright,
Son of Daphne Wright
Graduated from Troup High School
Justin plans to attend Columbus State University
(Daphne is an LPN and works on OB)
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BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS
It’s a BOY
Congratulations to Louis and Kamia Davidson
on the birth of their son, Rajon Andriel Davidson
Born March 9, 2010
He weighed 8 lbs., 3 ozs., and was 20 1/2 inches long
He joins his big brother, Tariq Davidson
(Kamia is the Nursing Home Administrator)
It’s a GIRL
Congratulations to Jessica and Courtney Sanders
on the birth of their daughter,
Kenleigh Brett Sanders
Born May 12, 2010
She weighed 5 lbs., 2 oz., and was 18 inches long
(Jessica works in OB and
Grandmother, Kathy Kendrick is the Surgical Director)
Lanier’s Summer Smash on the Patio
When: Thursday, June 17th 2010 from 9am-2pm
Where: Lanier’s Patio and Riverside Café
There will be Food, Arts and Crafts, Games, Music,
a Silent Auction and much more!
All Proceeds will go to Lanier’s Hospital and Nursing Home Renovations
SUMMER SMASH T-SHIRT SALE
T-shirts will be pre-sold in the Cafeteria and Café on the River
until June 7th 2010.
The Cost is $12.00 (S-XL)
$13.50 (2-3X)
Cash or Check only, Make Check payable to Lanier Health Services.
T-shirts will be ready for pick-up June 15th in the Cafeteria!