Regional Medical Center | Thrive for Life | Summer 2018

Louis Bass Regional Medical Center CEO To your health This has been an eventful year in and around Calhoun County. Seeing the community pull together after the tornado in March has been the silver lining of the sheer devastation it brought. It’s been said that in adversity, we know our friends. Certainly, we have witnessed friendships and community in the truest sense of the words. I recently saw a modern-day definition of community that emphasized a feeling of fellowship with others as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests and goals. At RMC, we value our community role as steward of your health care resources. We strive to make the best decisions for programs and services that help you get and stay healthy and for the overall health of our system of care. While the recent closure of RMC Jacksonville still weighs heavily on our minds, we believe that it was the best decision for the communities we serve. And though the RMC board and leadership team had been evaluating feasible options for some time, the timing was right. The timeline of events, including the March tornado, presented an opportunity for RMC to make a long-lasting difference for the important programs and training at Jacksonville State University. Again, perhaps it is the silver lining, the hopeful side of an otherwise difficult situation. As you browse the pages of this issue, I hope you will use the information to help you achieve optimal health. On behalf of all our employees and physicians, thank you for your continued support of and trust in Regional Medical Center. MEET MAKO Find out how your hip or knee could become pain-free. CONGRATS! Say hello to our 2018 scholarship recipients and future community leaders. 8 12 4 | OPEN! For your health care needs, close to home: Oxford Mediplex. 6 | MEN: PROSTATE PROBLEMS? Get the answers you need for peace of mind. 13 | GET READY TO GOLF Coming Oct. 3: Sign up to play today—in support of great health care! Tiny technology 10 A DILLY OF A VOLUNTEER At 93, this man and his wife have a heart for service. Check out facebook.com/rmccares and twitter.com/rmccares . Also be sure to visit Regional Medical Center at rmccares.org . Next time you’re online: Facebook “f”Logo CMYK / .ai World’s smallest pacemaker offers huge relief from symptoms of an irregular heartbeat. Thrive for Life Volume 3, Issue 3 EDITOR: KATE VAN METER, Director, Marketing and Public Relations Information in THRIVE FOR LIFE comes from a wide range of medical experts and resources but is not intended to replace the advice of your personal health care provider. Please contact your provider with concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. To subscribe or unsubscribe, email us at thriveforlife@rmccares.org . 2018 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. 5 On the cover , from left: Kenneth L. Vandervoort, MD; Clinton Ray, MD; Michael R. Wiedmer, MD; Duane M. Tippets, DO; Andrew Morris, MD; Gordon T. Hardy, MD. Not pictured: Duane D. Tippets, MD Cover photo and photo on pages 8 and 9 by Jerrod Brown Studios. FROM OUR CEO 3 rmccares.org