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Flowers Hospital earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them. “We are proud to be recognized with this award as it serves as a testament of the commitment of our staff and p... ... Read More

Flowers Hospital is proud to announce that Tyrone Baker has been named the 2024 Employee of the Year. This peer-selected award recognizes Baker’s dedication and commitment to the excellence of his department and the hospital. “Tyrone demonstrates eagerness to assist in any capacity, showing a genuine enthusiasm for learning as much about his role and the hospital as he can,” said Jeff Brannon, Flowers Hospital chief executive officer. “He frequently receives praise from other departments for this except... ... Read More

Flowers Hospital is pleased to welcome Tyler Adkins as the new market chief financial officer (CFO) for Flowers Hospital and Medical Center Enterprise. As a member of the executive leadership team, he will be responsible for leading the financial operations of the hospitals and their physician clinics. “We are excited to have Tyler join our leadership team,” said Jeff Brannon, Flowers Hospital chief executive officer. “His knowledge and experience in healthcare finance will help position our hospital an... ... Read More

As Independence Day approaches, Flowers Hospital emphasizes the importance of fireworks safety to prevent injuries and avoid a trip to the emergency department. While fireworks have been an integral part of Fourth of July festivities since 1777, it has not been without risk and should be handled only by experienced pyrotechnicians. “Leave the fireworks to the professionals,” said Dr. Sandeep Govil, site medical director, emergency medicine at Flowers Hospital. “By attending community-sponsored displays,... ... Read More

Flowers Hospital recently celebrated reaching the significant milestone of performing 10,000 robotic assisted surgeries. Since 2008, surgeons across multiple specialties have used robotic surgery systems at Flowers Hospital for improved patient outcomes for a variety of urologic, gynecologic and general surgery procedures. The robotic technology gives the surgeon enhanced dexterity, precision and range of motion, and the robot is entirely controlled by the surgeon from a console in the operating room. S... ... Read More

In May, Flowers Hospital wants to help women be the picture of health through Keep Your Selfie Healthy: A Women’s Health Week Challenge email series. Starting May 13, Flowers Hospital will provide seven daily emails about women’s health issues, including menopause, heart disease and the prevalence of autoimmune, pelvic floor, and sleep disorders. The series is intended to help women focus on “their selfies.” To sign up, visit https://bit.ly/FlowersHospitalKeepYourSelfieHealthy . Studies show that 50% of... ... Read More

In recognition of National Doctors’ Day, Flowers Hospital donated $6,000 to local non-profit organizations in recognition of its medical staff. This year marks the third year the hospital has chosen to honor its medical staff by giving back to the local community. “We are proud to honor the service and dedication of our physicians and the positive impact they have on our community,” said Jeff Brannon, Flowers Hospital chief executive officer. “We believe these donations will help extend that positive im... ... Read More

Over the course of 2023, Flowers Hospital played a vital role helping people get well and live healthier at more than 351,000 patient encounters across its hospital and growing network of Flowers Medical Group physician clinics and other outpatient sites of care. At more than 41 thousand emergency department visits each year, lifesaving medically necessary care is provided for all patients regardless of their ability to pay. Members of the community who cannot fully afford their medical care are provide... ... Read More

It’s a leap year, and that means we all can look forward to an extra day in February – an extra day to enjoy life, be well, and pursue the things that make us happy. And, while an extra day is nice, what if you could add more years to your life? Caring for your heart is one of the best ways to increase longevity. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, responsible for one in five adult deaths in the U.S each year. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) estimate... ... Read More

Most consumers pay significant premiums for their health insurance, but not everyone takes full advantage of the benefits of insurance coverage, especially once the annual deductible has been reached. Using your health plan benefits for medical visits, screenings and procedures is the best way to support your overall health. And, as the current plan year comes to an end, right now may be the best time to address any outstanding medical needs, by taking advantage of paid-up deductibles or funds available... ... Read More