Jackson Hospital | Partners | Spring 2020

jackson.org 3 NEW! CLEAR AND SIMPLE BILLING Jackson Hospital’s new billing statements feature more details and more easy and convenient ways to pay, including online pay. Text or email alerts are also available! If you have questions regarding the new billing statement, please call 334-409-6086. If you need financial assistance, call the Jackson Hospital Business Office at 334-293-6970 . DEAR FRIENDS, More than 70 years ago, Jackson Hospital committed to improving the community’s health and laid the groundwork for others to follow. During this time, we are prepared and com- mitted to keeping you informed about COVID-19 in order to provide the best care to our community. Our website, jackson.org , is your source for accurate and up-to-date pandemic informa- tion. This edition focuses on pandemic safety and keeping you and your family healthy. Jackson Hospital offers new ad- vanced procedures and robotic capabili- ties, resulting in improved safety and outcomes. Robots are not only used for surgery at our hospital—they are also used to disinfect an entire patient room with the push of a button. The Tru-D robot emits an ultraviolet light to disin- fect, destroy pathogens, and assist with eliminating human error. As the region’s leader in healthcare, Jackson Hospital continues to build on its foundation of technological advancement, while providing superior patient-centered and cost-effective care in a safe and compassionate environment. We continue to expand our alterna- tives to open aorta surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, and 3-D mam- mography that allows physicians to obtain a complete picture of the breast, improving detection and treatment. For expedited spine surgery recov- ery time, you can depend on our new ExcelsiusGPS robotic surgery system that provides enhanced accuracy by allowing surgeons to precisely guide the robotic arm, resulting in fewer and smaller incisions. With increased technology, patients experience fewer complications, mini- mally invasive and less painful proce- dures, with faster recovery. We are on the forefront of technological advance- ment to care for those we serve. Thank you for making Jackson Hospital your hospital of choice! Joe Riley President and CEO of Jackson Hospital & Physician Clinic Spring 2020 PARTNERS is published quarterly as a commu- nity 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. 2020 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. WELCOME INSIDE 6 COVID-19: What to know to help keep yourself and loved ones safe and well. 8 Next-level comfort and precision. Mammograms go 3-D at the Jackson Imaging Center. 7 The Tru-D difference. This robot delivers high-tech protection from germs. 12 Advanced spine surgery. ExcelsiusGPS makes it minimally invasive and tailored to you.