Jackson Hospital | Partners | Winter 2021

jackson.org 3 SPRING 2021 PARTNERS is published quarterly as a community service for the friends and patrons of JACKSON HOSPITAL 1725 Pine St. Montgomery, AL 36106-1117 334-293-8000 | jackson.org MIA MOTHERSHED Marketing Director JESSICA BAREFOOT Communication Specialist jackson.org For address changes, comments or suggestions about PARTNERS, please contact us at jessica.barefoot@jackson.org or 334-293-8805. Founded in 1946, Jackson Hospital is a community not-for-profit hospital serving Montgomery and the Alabama River Region. Our comprehensive healthcare services include cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, orthopedics, surgical care, and women’s and children’s care, along with 24-hour emergency services. Information in PARTNERS comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your healthcare provider. 2021 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. INSIDE 4 Protecting our community. This year, we’re getting people vaccinated and raising awareness about vital health issues. 8 What is urogynecology? And how could you benefit from a visit with a practitioner in this specialized field? 10 Do you need relief from arthritis pain? Learn why this chronic health issue affects women more than men. 13 Doctors' Day. These donations honor our healthcare providers and their practices! WELCOME DEAR FRIENDS, The Jackson Hospital & Clinic team shares a deep sense of pride and commitment to all those who place their trust in our care. Our Mission is to improve the health of all members of our community by providing superior, patient- centered and cost-effective care in a safe, compassionate environ- ment. As the month of May ushers in a national awareness of women’s health, this issue of Partners Magazine highlights manageable steps women can take to improve their overall wellness. With specific focus on female pelvic medicine and arthritis, we feature a high level of education about these conditions and the expert care provided at Jackson Hospital & Clinic. I remain committed to promot- ing courageous advances in wom- en’s health at Jackson Hospital & Clinic. Take a moment to view our featured female providers. The fields of expertise of these women span across many special- ties and are vital to the health of the communities we serve. Let’s celebrate our successes, our resilience and keep doing what we do best—caring for all of those we serve. Thank you for the continued outpouring of support for your community hospital. Our future together is strong. Joe Riley President and CEO of Jackson Hospital & Physician Clinic The Jackson Clinic is taking a moment to acknowledge our phenomenal female providers. See page 6. Women in healthcare