Jackson Hospital | Partners | Winter 2018

2 Jackson Hospital WELCOME INSIDE 4 Memories in bloom. The artist behind “Flowers for Mom” shares her personal inspiration for the series. 6 Cancer is complex. Understanding your oncology team shouldn’t be. 8 Lights of love. The love you shared is helping light the way for cancer care. 11 Make 2018 your year! Donors at every level help fund innovative diagnostic and treatment services in the River Region. ON THE COVER jackson.org PLUS 3 Run, run, Montgomery! Jackson had an eventful year. 16 Join us for community events happening this spring! Winter 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 sugges- tions about PARTNERS, please contact us at 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, 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. This photo by Elmore DeMott is just one of many in the “Flowers for Mom” series. The Jackson Hospital Foundation’s “Flowers for Mom” project is a continuation of the organization’s commitment to provide a healing environment for patients, visitors, and employees. An online gallery of DeMott’s work that can be purchased in honor or in memory of any special woman in your life can be found at www.elmoredemott.com . Call the Jackson Hospital Foundation at 334-293-6940 for more information. Read more about “Flowers for Mom” on page 4. HOPE IN BLOOM DEAR FRIENDS, Caring for others is at the heart of everything we do at Jackson Hospital. The past year has shown us what we as a community can do when we embrace the opportunity to comfort those around us. As we blossom into a new season of health and wellness, we want to highlight those who go above and beyond through their expression in art and service to others. The artwork on the cover fea- tures a photograph from “Flowers for Mom,” showcased throughout the halls of the 6 North patient care unit. The series serves as a re- minder that the seeds from flowers provide hope for future blooms. We believe art can benefit in the healing process and want to thank the wonderful donors for providing our patients and their families with something beautiful to view during difficult periods. Read more about the “Flowers for Mom” project and how it blesses the halls of Jackson Hospital in this issue of Partners . Equally devoted to our patients and their families are our Jackson team members, who serve with love and compassion every single day. We award clinical and nonclinical staff every quarter in recognition for their team spirit. We also give out the Daisy Award, a national honor that recognizes extraordinary nurses and the incredible work they do to care for patients and their families. As you review our year in 2017, be reminded that we remain dedi- cated to serving those in our com- munity throughout 2018. Joe B. Riley President and CEO FOR MOM WORKING TOGETHER FOR A HEAL THY COMMUNITY • WINTER 2018