Memorial Health Meadows Hospital

PINK OUT EVENT POSTPONED

It's been a long week. A hard week. As our hospital gets closer to full operations., we're grateful. For our Doctors Hospital colleagues, who put others ahead of themselves. Leaving their families to care for yours. For our first responders, HCA Healthcare colleagues and community partners who provided critical resources and support. We're grateful for our community.

Blood Drive This Week! Join our colleagues and give the gift of life with The Blood Connection (TBC). Donors will receive $50 in rewards points. Click here to register: https://bit.ly/4eOsgPS Sponsor Code: 9206 Friday, October 4 9 AM - 2 PM Memorial Health Meadows Hospital | Private Dining Room

As our community prepares for Helene, we want to remind our community of things to keep top-of-mind when preparing for a weather event. Memorial Health Meadows Hospital is prepared for inclement weather, and we are ready to continue to serve our patients and community throughout this weather event. We want those at home to also be prepared! Grab these essentials as you prepare for an emergency: -Water and non-perishable foods -Refill prescriptions today -First aid kits -Flashlights and new batteries -Weather radio -Pillows, blankets, and linens -Forms of ID -Carry cash “Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.” -HCA Mission

Happy Healthcare IT Week to our amazing team! Your skill and innovation has been instrumental in transforming our organization and, more importantly, improving the lives of those we serve. Thank you for leading the way to a brighter, healthier future for all.

At Memorial Health Meadows, we welcome midwives to help create positive and supportive delivery experiences. Shea Phillips shares how her midwife, Angel, helped her through her third delivery despite facing unique challenges. Watch Shea's story to learn more about how our midwives and physicians are here to support every step of your journey to motherhood. Ready to learn more about Women's Care? https://bit.ly/4ex0WWn.

It might start with a slippery floor or a crumpled rug. You slip or trip and before you know it, you’ve taken a tumble. While anyone can get hurt from falling, people age 65 and older are more likely to suffer a serious injury. Every year, about 3 million older adults visit emergency rooms after a fall, and around 1 million require a hospital stay. Just in time for Fall Prevention Awareness Day, here are five steps you can take to prevent falls at home: https://bit.ly/3ztyntU #ImproveMoreLives #FallPrevention

It feels like an age-old question: Should you use heat or ice for that injury? The answer depends on the type of injury you’re treating. How and when you use heat or ice can make all the difference. Get the details: https://bit.ly/4exWAyg #HealthierTomorrows #InjuryCare

This week, we had the pleasure of hosting the Georgia First Bank Youth Leadership group for an inside look at what we do here at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital. They toured our lab, radiology, LDRP, med/surg, and radiation oncology departments. We are proud to provide this opportunity and hope it inspires them to explore the rewarding paths available in healthcare. Thank you, Georgia First Bank Youth Leadership, for spending the day with us! We can't wait to see where your journeys lead.

We recently recognized Robin Britt, Clinical Pharmacist, as a Meadows Moment recipient! Dr. Karen McColl presented this honor, highlighting how Robin has been a tremendous asset to our Hospitalists and Intensivists over the past several months. Her outstanding management of antibiotics and the support she provides with medications truly make a difference in patient care. Thank you, Robin, for your dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to our patients and team. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful to have you on our team! Join us in celebrating Robin’s contributions to Memorial Health Meadows Hospital!