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Jackson Hospital
WELCOME
INSIDE
4 Keep your brain busy! Have a summertime adventure without even leaving the state. 8 An emergency situation What to do when someone is having a stroke. 10 What a ride! Bariatric surgery put Cindy back in the seat of a plane— and a roller coaster is next! 14 Beautiful beginnings at Jackson Read about successful birth stories from happy moms.ONLINE
Spring 2016
PARTNERS
is published quarterly as a com-
munity service for the friends and patrons of
JACKSON HOSPITAL
1725 Pine St.
Montgomery, AL 36106-1117
334-293-8000
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www.jackson.orgPETER FROHMADER
Marketing Director
MARY TYLER SPIVEY
Communications Specialist
For address changes, comments or sugges-
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partners@jackson.org or 334-293-8805.
Founded in 1946, Jackson Hospital is a com-
munity not-for-profit hospital serving Mont-
gomery and the Alabama River Region. Our
comprehensive healthcare services include
cardiac,cancer,neurosciences,orthopedics, sur-
gical 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.
2016 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All
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3 New MRI offers quiet and comfort. 7 Tired of being tired? Our sleep disorders clinic can help. 12 Father’s Day is on the way—check out our gadget guide for guys.PLUS
JACKSON HAS
SPRING IN OUR
STEP!
DEAR FRIENDS,
I hope you are enjoying the
beautiful, warm weather with
family and friends.
May is National Stroke
Awareness Month, and Jackson
is proud to be recognized
with Advanced Certification
as a Primary Stroke Center
of Excellence by The Joint
Commission in conjunction with
the American Heart Association
and American Stroke Association.
This achievement reflects our
dedication to fostering better
outcomes for our patients.
Stroke symptoms happen
swiftly, and the first hour after
a stroke is crucial. You can read
more about stroke risk factors
and symptoms plus learn about
the lifesaving F.A.S.T. acronym
in this issue of
Partners
.
Summer is right around the
corner, and we’ve highlighted
some fun events for “day-
cations” in Alabama and great
tips to keep healthy during
summer activities. We also have
ideas for gadgets to keep Dad
healthy—and just in time for
Father’s Day.
I appreciate the trust you have
placed in Jackson Hospital for
your family’s healthcare needs,
and I wish you good health and a
great spring and summer.
Joe B. Riley
President and CEO