Jackson Hospital | Partners | FALL 2015

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IT’S A FAMILY BUSINESS
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6 | CARE 24/7
What are hospitalists, and
what do they do?
10 | TAKE HEART
Why screenings matter—
for you too.
13 | INSURANCE
It’s health insurance
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Thanks
for 2015!
DEAR FRIENDS:
Fall is fresh upon us.
It’s a time for reflection and thinking
of all we are thankful for at Jackson—
especially our community!
2015 has seen many enhancements
in our services provided for the River
Region. We are now recognized as
a center of excellence in the care of
those who experience a stroke or
heart attack or who require spinal
surgery. Our centers of excellence are
the first in Alabama to receive the
gold seal of approval from The Joint
Commission. Our focus on centers
of excellence supports our strong
commitment to providing the highest
level of care right here at home. (See
story on page 8.)
I am also very pleased that we have
assisted in recruiting more than 30 new
physicians to the area over the past
three years. The 11 new physicians
introduced in this edition represent
specialties much needed in our commu-
nity. (Turn to page 5 for details.)
Finally, please consider supporting
our annual Jackson Hospital Founda-
tion Lights of Love campaign. This
beautiful ceremony and tree lighting
honors our friends and loved ones and
heralds in the Christmas season. I in-
vite you to join us on December 3 for
this very special event. (See page 14.)
I wish you and your family a
blessed Thanksgiving and a joyous
holiday season.
Joe B. Riley
President and CEO
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Communications Specialist
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Founded in 1946, Jackson Hospital
is a community not-for-profit
hospital serving Montgomery and
the Alabama River Region. Our
comprehensive healthcare services
includecardiac,cancer,neurosciences,
orthopedics, surgical care, and
women’s and children’s care, along
with 24-hour emergency services.
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WHAT WE
DO BEST
Jackson Hospital’s
Centers of Excellence
for Heart Attack,
Stroke and Spine
Surgery recognized for
outstanding work.
Steven O’Mara, DO
Emergency medicine
On the cover, from left: Patrick Ryan, MD;
Howard Brazil, MD; and Steven O’Mara, DO
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