Maury Regional Health is pleased to have been named one of the nation’s 15 TOP HEALTH SYSTEMS by IBM Watson Health - the only system in Tennessee to be recognized in 2020. This is the sixth time that Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Marshall Medical Center in Lewisburg and Wayne Medical Center in Waynesboro have earned distinction as one of the nation's top performing health systems based on clinical outcomes, operational efficiency and patient experience. http://www.mauryregional.com/media-center/news-story?news=3515
Nicholas A. Coman, M.D., a specialist in neurology, has joined the medical staff at Maury Regional Medical Center. He is associated with the Maury Regional Medical Group Hospital Medicine Program. Dr. Coman received his medical degree from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He completed both his internal medicine internship and neurology residency at Washington University School of Medicine, Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.
Maury Regional’s hospital medicine physicians are specialists who devote their time and expertise to patients exclusively within the hospital setting. Dr. Coman will treat inpatients with suspected and diagnosed neurological conditions. Learn more at https://bit.ly/36dhUsN
Maury Regional Health CEO Alan Watson asks the public to continue masking and social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19 in addition to getting a flu vaccine to lower the risk for co-infection. Watch the video at https://youtu.be/kZgPsjpaZk4 to learn more.
For additional information and resources about COVID-19, please visit https://www.mauryregional.com/patient-and-visitor-information/covid-19-video-library.
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WEEKLY COVID-19 UPDATE: A report of COVID-19 activity within our service area as of September 25, compared to activity one week ago and based on Tennessee Department of Health data. For the week of September 20, Maury Regional Medical Center experienced a peak of 37 COVID-19 inpatients and is currently treating 34 inpatients. A total of 32 COVID-19-positive patients have passed at Maury Regional Health to date. We extend our condolences to their families.
For more information, visit https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/health/cedep/ncov/data.html.
Concussion is a common type of brain injury that occurs when the brain is disturbed by some type of impact. This condition must be closely monitored to prevent long-term damage. Learn eight common signs of a concussion in our latest HEALTHfeed blog with Dr. Jeffry Ruff, a neurologist who provides care through our hospital medicine program.
https://www.mauryregional.com/health-feed/8-signs-of-a-concussion
Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency caused by the body's toxic response to an infection that can lead to tissue damage, organ failure and even death without immediate medical treatment.
TIME is of the essence when it comes to sepsis. Warning signs of sepsis may include one or more of the following:
☑️ TEMPERATURE that is abnormal (either too high or low)
☑️ Signs of an INFECTION
☑️ MENTAL DECLINE, including confusion or being difficult to rouse
☑️ Feeling EXTREMELY ILL with severe discomfort or a feeling of being near death
If you suspect you may have sepsis, call 911 or go to a hospital immediately and say, "I am concerned about sepsis."
According to the Sepsis Alliance, the risk of death from sepsis increases by as much as eight percent for every hour that treatment is delayed. That is why it is so important to seek medical care if you suspect sepsis in yourself or a loved one.
Learn more at MauryRegional.com/Sepsis. #StopSepsis
Highly contagious illnesses are on all our minds right now. Like COVID-19, strep is an infection that is easily spread from person to person. But do you know the signs to watch out for and when to seek treatment?
In our latest HEALTHfeed blog, Lucas E. Wilmore, D.O., discusses the signs and symptoms of strep. Check it out at https://www.mauryregional.com/health-feed/knowing-the-signs-and-symptoms-of-strep.
If pumpkin is your favorite flavor of fall, add this rich pasta recipe to your list of things to try. Pumpkin, arugula and parmesan cheese combine with multi-grain pasta for a unique autumn dish. Get the recipe in our HEALTHfeed blog at https://www.mauryregional.com/health-feed/pumpkin-and-arugula-pasta
WEEKLY COVID-19 UPDATE: A report of COVID-19 activity within our service area as of October 9, compared to activity one week ago and based on Tennessee Department of Health data. For the week of October 4, Maury Regional Medical Center experienced a peak of 39 COVID-19 inpatients and is currently treating 39 inpatients. A total of 37 COVID-19-positive patients have passed at Maury Regional Health to date. We extend our condolences to their families.
For more information, visit https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/health/cedep/ncov/data.html.
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October 7 at 6:28 PM ·
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you or someone you know needs to talk and/or get help, operators are standing by 24/7.
Do you have a passion for helping others and making a difference? Consider joining a team nationally recognized for excellence.
View open positions and apply today at Careers.MauryRegional.com.
Your mask protects others. Their masks protect you.
Everyone can do their part to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect those at greatest risk by wearing a mask, practicing good hand hygiene and social distancing.
#MaskingMakesADifference
As COVID-19 cases continue to increase across the nation and our service area, Maury Regional Health CEO Alan Watson asks the community to help slow the spread of illness by masking and shares current COVID-19 statistics from the Tennessee Department of Health and Johns Hopkins University.
Watch now at https://youtu.be/jPBVghk_k9k.
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We are always proud of the team of caregivers and staff at our facilities for their commitment to clinical excellence and compassionate care. Each day, they go above and beyond for our patients — as evidenced by this excellent compliment our team recently received:
"The entire staff [at Maury Regional Medical Center] — from transportation to food and nutrition to the doctors, nurses, nurse technicians to housekeeping — were wonderful. They go out of their way to make your stay better."
The Maury Regional Health Care Foundation has welcomed Columbia State Community College President Emeritus O. Rebecca Hawkins, PhD, as the newest member of the Foundation's prestigious Walton Legacy Society.
Read the full story at http://www.mauryregional.com/media-center/news-story?news=3540.
Maury Regional Health Care Foundation
November 3 at 9:00 AM ·
Earlier this summer, the Maury Regional Health Care Foundation welcomed Columbia State Community College President Emeritus O. Rebecca Hawkins, PhD, as the newest member of the prestigious Walton Legacy Society upon her decision to include the Foundation in her estate plans.
"Dr. Hawkins' legacy gift to the Foundation will ensure that valuable programs and services of the Foundation are available to at-risk and underserved individuals for many years to come," said Foundation Executive Director Joe Kilgore. "I am very grateful for Dr. Hawkins' continued support, legacy gift and friendship."
Read the full story at http://www.mauryregional.com/media-center/news-story?news=3540.
Sarah D. Graham, M.D., and J. Alan Webster Jr., M.D., M.B.A., specialists in emergency medicine associated with Team Health, have joined the medical staff at Maury Regional Medical Center. Team Health is the provider of physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants for the Emergency Department.
Dr. Graham received her medical degree from University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. She completed her residency in emergency medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Graham is board certified in emergency medicine.
Dr. Webster received his medical degree from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia. He completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences College in Nashville, Tennessee.
Learn more at http://www.mauryregional.com/media-center/news-story?news=3539
The causes of wounds are complex. We can help.
HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY is available at the Maury Regional Wound Center in Columbia for the treatment of complex wounds. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a painless process that takes place in a pressurized chamber where patients breathe 100 percent oxygen, which travels through their bloodstream to help non-healing wounds.
Learn more about our services and how they may benefit you at MauryRegional.com/Wound-Care.
We know these are uncertain times for our patients. You need to protect yourself and others from COVID-19, but delaying health visits could result in serious complications.
✔️ Continue visits with your doctor.
✔️ Utilize urgent care when needed.
✔️ Seek emergency care for serious conditions.
Maury Regional Health provides a safe environment for care. Let us be your partner in keeping you healthy and safe. https://bit.ly/33gAle0
Congratulations to Maury Regional Labor & Delivery nurse Robyn Stanfill, BSN, RN, on receiving the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses for the month of November!
In the submitted nomination form, Stanfill's nominator shared how calm, collected and compassionate Stanfill was during an unexpected cesarean section: "Robyn was with me every step of the way. She made me feel oddly calm in a scary situation, [talking] me through what she was doing and [keeping] a close eye on my baby girl. She was able to recognize the danger, calmly evaluate it and keep a new mama and daddy at ease. I can't thank her enough. She is an extraordinary nurse."
Nurses are nominated for the DAISY Award by anyone who experiences or observes extraordinary care provided by a nurse. Learn more about the DAISY Award or nominate a nurse who has made a difference in your life at MauryRegional.com/Daisy-Award.
WEEKLY COVID-19 UPDATE: A report of COVID-19 activity within our service area as of November 27, compared to activity one week ago and based on Tennessee Department of Health data. As of November 27, 79 COVID-19-positive patients were hospitalized with Maury Regional Health and 84 COVID-19-positive patients have passed. We extend our condolences to their families.
For more information, visit the State of Tennessee's online COVID-19 information hub at https://covid19.tn.gov
Choosing over-the-counter cold and flu medication can be a challenge when you have diabetes. Some medications may raise your blood sugar, while others can affect your blood pressure. Here are some things to consider about cold and flu medicine when you have diabetes or other chronic health conditions.
https://www.mauryregional.com/health-feed/how-do-cold-and-flu-meds-affect-diabetes
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Maury Regional Labor & Delivery (1224 Trotwood Ave, Columbia, TN)
November 25 at 11:00 AM ·
As we count our blessings, we are thankful for the little ones who are entrusted to our care throughout the year. Happy Thanksgiving from the Maury Regional NICU.
Photo credit- Impressions Photography
SLEEP APNEA is much more serious than snoring. It is a serious health condition in which one's breathing stops and starts repeatedly throughout the sleep cycle. Sleep apnea ELEVATES THE RISK for heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure and other serious health issues. If you or a loved one snores loudly, experiences breaks in breathing while sleeping or are constantly tired, ask your doctor about a sleep study at one of our four sleep centers. Learn more at https://bit.ly/375vez2
Everyone can do their part to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect those at greatest risk by wearing a mask, practicing good hand hygiene, social distancing and avoiding gatherings.
If you have previously had COVID-19 or have received the vaccine, you should still continue to follow these guidelines until widespread community immunity is reached.
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Katie is a social worker on the palliative care team at Maury Regional Medical Center. In her role, she works with patients living with chronic conditions: providing emotional support to encourage them, to reassure them, to give them hope.
Each day, Katie prays with COVID-19 inpatients at Maury Regional. She sometimes even cries with them, too. She has held iPads over beds to connect patients with loved ones and offered comforting words on dark days. For some, she has been there as they took their last breath.
"To me, this has been a great honor but also a tremendous responsibility," Katie said. "But I believe God has placed me in this role for a time such as this. Our patients are battling with physical, emotional and spiritual fatigue during their hospitalizations. They need our support, encouragement and hope."
Thank you, Katie, for sharing your story and for all you do for our patients and their family members. We are grateful, always, for the compassion, resilience and skill you and all members of our care team exhibit each day.
La vacuna COVID-19 utiliza tecnología de ARN mensajero (ARNm) para estimular una respuesta inmune hacia una proteína que se encuentra en la pared celular del virus. La vacuna trabaja con su ADN para identificar y combatir el virus cuando ingresa a su sistema, pero NO altera el ADN de un individuo.
A medida que las vacunas COVID-19 estén más disponibles, es importante separar los hechos de la ficción. Para obtener más información sobre la vacuna COVID-19, visite MauryRegional.com/COVIDvaccine.
The COVID-19 vaccine utilizes messenger RNA (mRNA) technology to boost an immune response toward a protein found on the virus cell wall. The vaccine works with your DNA to identify and fight the virus when it enters your system, but it does NOT alter an individual's DNA.
As COVID-19 vaccines become more widely available, it is important to separate fact from fiction. For more information about COVID-19 vaccination, visit MauryRegional.com/COVIDvaccine.
Planning to watch the big game this weekend? Take some tips from the CDC to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 while you cheer for your favorite team. https://bit.ly/2YModhZ
🏈 Limit the in-person gathering to those you live with.
🏈 Invite those from other households to join a virtual watch party.
🏈 Wear your favorite team’s logo or colors.
🏈 Make snacks to enjoy while watching the game with your family.
🏈 Start a text group to chat with friends about the game.
Let's all do our part to continue preventing the spread of COVID-19!
