Jackson Hospital | Partners | Summer 2018

jackson.org 3 WELCOME INSIDE 4 Rewarding work. See photos of our extraordinary staff, in the hospital and out in the community. 8 Advancing medicine in the River Region. With robotic surgery, we bring you the best that technology has to offer. 12 Recruiting the best. How we find stellar nurses to care for you. 15 That’s a wrap! Toss your traditional turkey sandwich—give mango and curried mayo a try. jackson.org PLUS 10 Volunteer power: A glimpse at what they do—with our thanks! 15 Need diabetes support? Childbirth and parenting classes? We’re here for you. Summer 2018 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 | jackson.org MIA MOTHERSHED Marketing Director JESSICA BAREFOOT Communication Specialist 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. 2018 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. See our DAISY Award winners—the stellar nurses nominated by patients—on page 5. WHAT JACKSON MEANS TO YOU An incredible nurse...what you dream the ideal nurse to be. The care provided...that night was beyond exceptional. A hard worker and an asset to Jackson Hospital. LIVING A LIFE OF SERVICE DEAR FRIENDS, I truly believe service is not something you do, but who you are. I am very thankful to be a part of the team at Jackson Hospital who give their heart to the communities we serve. At Jackson Hospital & Physician Clinics, your health is our mission. Throughout my life I have found there is one core value that makes up the fiber of a healthcare team—a servant attitude. That is the Jackson way. Our mission is to improve the health of all members of our community. That may look different for various professionals caring for you, but our goal is always the same—to provide a healthy, compassionate and safe environment for all we serve. Throughout this edition of Partners , you will read about our journey and hopefully find inspiration in the stories detailing the Jackson teams’ commitment to excellence. We invite you to join us in our service to the River Region. Together, we can live a life of service to others. My best for your health and happiness. Joe B. Riley President and CEO