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Press Releases
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Bentley named Nurse of the Year at North Fulton HospitalNorth Fulton Hospital has named Sarah Bentley, RN, Medical Telemetry Unity, as its 2012 Nurse of the Year. Bentley was chosen from among 10 finalists who have all demonstrated an exemplary level of patient care, and was presented with the award duri...
Friday, May 04, 2012 North Fulton Hospital earns recertification as Primary Stroke Center North Fulton Hospital was once again recertified as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations after undergoing an on-site evaluation and demonstrating compliance with nationally developed stand...
NFH Implements New Technology To Ensure Patient Safety
Roswell, Georgia (February 10, 2012) -- In an ongoing effort to ensure patient safety and quality care within the hospital, North Fulton Hospital recently implemented RF Detection Technology within the Operating Room of its Surgical Services De...
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 NFH Opens New Maternity Entrance
Roswell, GA – (February 10, 2012) Construction was recently completed on a new Labor and Delivery entrance at North Fulton Hospital. This entrance allows laboring mothers to be dropped off and walk right into the Labor...
Tenet Reaches Agreement With Blue Cross Blue Shield Georgia
Roswell, GA (February 1, 2012) – After several months of negotiations, Tenet Health System and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia reached an agreement late Tuesday afternoon just hours before the present contract was scheduled to end.
“We are...
01/20/2011Thursday, January 12, 2012 BCBSGA Contract NegotiationsContract Negotiation with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia Put
Access to North Fulton Hospital at Risk
Roswell, GA (January 12, 2011) – Patients covered through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia who receive care at North Fulton Hospital may find...
Monday, December 05, 2011 Construction on a New Labor and Delivery Entrance
North Fulton Hospital Begins Construction on a New Labor and Delivery Entrance
On December 5th, construction began on a new Labor and Delivery entrance at North Fulton Hospital. This entrance will allow laboring mothers to be dropped off and w...
Tuesday, November 15, 2011 Hospital Holds Safety FairHospital Holds Safety Fair
K.O.P.S. posters were all over the walls of the hospital last week as a part of Safety week. They were there reminding staff to “Keep Our Patients Safe,” something that is of the utmost importance at North Fulton Hospit...
Tuesday, November 01, 2011 DAISY Award Winning NurseNancy Shilenje, RN, Named NFH DAISY Award Winning Nurse for October
Leaders and staff at North Fulton Hospital happily presented Nancy Shilenje, RN, with the DAISY Award for Nursing in a ceremony. Shilenje was selected for this honor fo...
Thursday, November 10, 2011 MOB GroundbreakingDuke Realty and North Fulton Hospital break ground on new Medical Office Building
Duke Realty to develop 52,000-square-foot facility that will enable North Fulton Hospital to enhance outpatient care to suburban Atlanta counties
Commercial real...
Tuesday, November 01, 2011 Fall Bake SaleNorth Fulton Hospital Raises Over $1,500 for STAR House through Fall Bake Sale and Silent Auction
North Fulton Hospital held its bake sale, benefitting STAR House. Together with some of the bake sale organizers and volunteers, Hospital CEO Debb...
Monday, October 24, 2011 Power of Pink Raises Over $19,000North Fulton Hospitals Power of Pink Raises Over $19,000 for Komen Atlanta
Debbie Keel, Chief Executive Officer, and Lindsey Harber, Director of Business Development of North Fulton Hospital present a check to Kelly Dolan, Executive Director o...
Monday, October 03, 2011 September Daisy Winner Patrice Pniewski, RN, Named NFH DAISY Award Winning Nurse for September
Leaders and staff at North Fulton Hospital happily presented Patrice Pniewski, RN, with the DAISY Award for Nursing in a ceremony on Friday. Pniewski was selecte...
Friday, September 16, 2011 Guys in Pink TiesGuys in Pink Ties for Breast Cancer Awareness
Members of the Roswell Rotary Club show support for the upcoming “Power of Pink” Breast Cancer Luncheon by wearing pink ties at a recent rotary club meeting. The Rotarians promoted the event as supp...
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 Recognition from the Joint CommissionNorth Fulton Hospital Earns ‘Top Performer on Key Quality Measures’ Recognition from the Joint Commission
North Fulton Hospital today was named one of the nation’s top performers on key quality measures by The Joint Commission, the leading accredi...
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 Kimberly-Clark Health Care preps for NFH Power of PinkKimberly-Clark Health Care preps for NFH Power of Pink as the Platinum Sponsor
Kimberly-Clark Health Care presented a check to North Fulton Hospital as the Platinum sponsor of the Power of Pink Luncheon. The event will be held on Friday, Septembe...
Annual Prostate Cancer Screening
North Fulton Hospital to Host Its Annual Prostate Cancer Screening
Rudolph Giuliani, John Kerry and Bob Dole have more than one thing in common. Besides being presidential candidates, all three men have survived prostate cancer. In an effort t...
Friday, August 05, 2011 NFH July DAISY WinnerLai Cheung, RN, Named NFH DAISY Award Winning Nurse for July
Leaders and staff at North Fulton Hospital happily presented Lai Cheung, RN, with the DAISY Award for Nursing in a ceremony on Friday. Cheung was selected for this honor foll...
NFH Mobile AppNorth Fulton Hospital Offers Free Mobile App
North Fulton Hospital now offers a mobile application to further connect the hospital to community members and increase access to health-related information. The mobile application, powered by WorldLink...
Monday, August 01, 2011 NFH Women's Advisory BoardNorth Fulton Hospital’s 2011 – 2012 Women’s Advisory Board
North Fulton Hospital is proud to introduce the 2011 – 2012 Women’s Advisory Board. The Board addresses matters relating to women’s health advocacy and hospital based programs such as mate...
Friday, July 01, 2011 June DAISY Nurse Named at NFHKim Shae, BSN, RN, Named NFH DAISY Award Winning Nurse for June
Leaders and staff at North Fulton Hospital happily presented Kim Shae, BSN, RN, with the DAISY Award for Nursing in a ceremony in early July. Shae was selected for this...
New Physicians at NFH
North Fulton Hospital Welcomes New Physicians
North Fulton Hospital would like to welcome the newest providers to its Medical Staff:
Joshua Downie, M.D. has joined Northside ENT and specializes in General Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology. He...
Friday, June 03, 2011 May DAISY Nurse Named at NFHKaitlin Thomas, RN, Named NFH DAISY Award Winning Nurse for May
Leaders and staff at North Fulton Hospital happily presented Kaitlin Thomas, RN, with the DAISY Award for Nursing on Friday, May 27, in a moving ceremony. Thomas was sel...
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 NFH Celebrates the 2011 Nurse of the YearKim McAlonan, RN, Named Nurse of the Year for 2011
North Fulton Hospital held it’s annual nursing excellence ceremony last week where Surgical Unit Nurse Kim McAlonan was named the 2011 Nurse of the Year.
Stuart Downs, NFH Chi...
Friday, April 29, 2011 April DAISY AwardBrett Holbert, RN, Named NFH DAISY Award Winning Nurse for April
Leaders and staff at North Fulton Hospital happily presented Brett Holbert, RN, with the DAISY Award for Nursing this past Friday, April 29th, in a surprise ceremony in ...
Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Food Drive ChallengeFood Drive Challenge Thrown at Verizon Wireless –
NFH employees prepare for big collection, to benefit North Fulton Community Charities
North Fulton Hospital prepares for its annual food drive for North Fulton Community Charities, kicking off ...
Top DoctorsNFH Celebrates its Top Doctors
Several of North Fulton Hospital’s active physicians were honored in a recent publication of Atlanta Magazine as being among America’s Top Doctors. NFH is proud to have such an elite group of clinicians ...
Thursday, April 14, 2011 Tour de Pink NFH Preps for Tour de Pink as Official Medical Sponsor—
Supports Young Survival Coalition of Atlanta
North Fulton Hospital presented a $5,000 check Monday to the Young Survival Coalition of Atlanta (YSC) to become the official...
Monday, April 11, 2011 Once Call TransferOne Call Does it All –
North Fulton Hospital Offers One Call Transfer Center
North Fulton Hospital launches its One Call Transfer Center this month. This program will serve to increase community access to tertiary care services in...
Friday, April 08, 2011 Power of Pink in North FultonPower of Pink in North Fulton—
NFH presents breast cancer fundraising event to support Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Greater Atlanta Affiliate
North Fulton Hospital is looking ahead to breast cancer awareness month, planning for a large fundraisin...
Monday, April 04, 2011 Sports Physicals to StudentsNFH Offers FREE Sports Physicals to Students on April 30
For those students in need of a sports physical in order to be cleared for participation in a school activity, North Fulton Hospital has a simple and FREE solution this month. On April 30th...
Friday, April 01, 2011 DAISY Award Winning Nurse for MarchKim McAlonan, RN, Named NFH DAISY Award Winning Nurse for March
Leaders and staff at North Fulton Hospital happily presented Kim McAlonan, RN, with the DAISY Award for Nursing this past Friday, April 1, in a moving ceremony. McAlonan ...
Monday, March 21, 2011 Roswell Relay for LifeNorth Fulton Hospital Presents the American Cancer Society with $7,500 Check—
Continues support of Relay for Life as Presenting Sponsor
North Fulton Hospital has once again signed on to be the Presenting Sponsor for the American Can...
Thursday, March 03, 2011 February's DAISY Award Winning NurseTara Orlando, RN, Named DAISY Award Winning Nurse for February
Leaders and staff at North Fulton Hospital happily presented Tara Orlando, RN, with the DAISY Award for Nursing this past Monday, March 1, in a moving ceremony. Orlando w...
Tuesday, February 22, 2011 North Fulton Hospital Physician Honored Ronald Steis, MD Recognized by American Cancer Society
North Fulton Hospital would like to congratulate Dr. Ron Steis for his recent recognition by the American Cancer Society. A respected Medical Oncologist, Dr. Steis was recogn...
New Additions to Hospital Governing BoardNFH Welcomes New Additions to Hospital Governing Board
North Fulton Hospital is pleased to welcome the newest members of the Hospital’s Governing Board this month. Roswell Councilwoman Nancy Diamond, Georgia Power executive Nancy Davi...
Wednesday, January 26, 2011 26-Year Employee Retires26-Year Employee Celebrates Birthday With the Gift of A Deserved Retirement
November 5, 1984. North Fulton Hospital had been open for exactly a year. The facility itself was much smaller than it is today—one building to be exact—an...
Maternity Program Recognized
NFH Maternity Program Recognized for having International Board Certified Lactation Consultants
The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners recently awarded North Fulton Hospital with the IBCLC Care Award. This award is intend...
Friday, January 07, 2011 New Medical Staff LeadershipNew Medical Staff Officers Take the Lead at North Fulton Hospital
The New Year at North Fulton Hospital brings more than just confetti and champagne glass ‘clinks’…the Roswell hospital is proud to welcome the new 2011-2012 Medical Sta...
Thursday, January 13, 2011 Jacob Varghese, MD, FAAFPNorth Fulton Primary Care Welcomes Jacob Varghese, MD, FAAFP
North Fulton Primary Care is proud to welcome its newest provider. Dr. Jacob Varghese is currently seeing patients in the practice’s Holcomb Bridge location.
Dr. Varghese g...
Wednesday, December 01, 2010 North Fulton Primary Care Opens
North Fulton Primary Care Opens in Roswell-
Sid Sharma, MD, Joins Practice
North Fulton Primary Care is proud to announce the opening of its Roswell office. Located on Holcomb Bridge Road, North Fulton Primary Care will start car...
Friday, November 19, 2010 DAISY Award Winning Nurses for November & OctoberLinda Spruill, RN, and Bob Hutcheson, RN, Named DAISY Award Winning Nurses for November & October
Leaders and staff at North Fulton Hospital happily presented Linda Spruill, RN, with the DAISY Award for Nursing yesterday in a movi...
Thursday, October 21, 2010 NFH Places High Importance on Quality
NFH Places High Importance on Quality with Hiring of New Director, Continuous Quality Improvement
North Fulton Hospital increases its emphasis on exceptional, quality care with the hiring of Director of Continuous Quality Improvement Carol B...
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 Cuddles the Cat
NFH Volunteers Spread Love and Comfort to Breast Cancer Patients with Cuddles the Cat
Pillows…they make wonderful head rests at the end of long, strenuous work days. They can also be great foot props, helping your legs to rela...
Friday, September 17, 2010 The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
North Fulton Hospital Recognizes Nurses with The DAISY Award; Seeks Nominations
Beginning in October, North Fulton Hospital nurses will be honored monthly with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the D...
Monday, October 04, 2010 Dr. Laura Rivers Named Medical Director
Dr. Laura Rivers Named Medical Director of NFH Breast Care Program
North Fulton Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Laura Rivers, Breast Surgeon, to the position of Medical Director of the North Fulton Hospi...
Thursday, October 21, 2010 North Fulton Hospital Kicks Off Acute Care Surgery Program
North Fulton Hospital Kicks Off Acute Care Surgery Program in September
It has been almost one month since the start of the acute care surgery program at North Fulton Hospital. Since its launch at the beginning of September, the...
CIGNA Honors North Fulton Hospital
CIGNA Honors North Fulton Hospital with Center of Excellence Designations
North Fulton Hospital was recently honored by CIGNA with several Center of Excellence designations. Among these designations are:
COPD (chronic obstructive p...
Monday, October 11, 2010 Yes 2 Save LivesNFH Urges Support of Yes 2 Save Lives – Campaign for Georgia Trauma Network
North Fulton Hospital will host a Yes 2 Save Lives Rally on Wednesday, October 20, starting at 11 am outside the Emergency Room entrance. The public is invited to atten...
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 NFH Offers 'Winning Strategies' - CEU Course for Rehab Professionals
The primary responsibility of a healthcare facility is to care for each and every patient who comes through the doors. North Fulton Hospital’s professionals and clinicians have thoroughly enjoyed and embraced this responsibility since November ...
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery a Good Option For ManyIs your aching back keeping you from enjoying an afternoon out shopping with friends or your favorite workout? You may not have to let back pain rule your life anymore, thanks to innovative treatments available at North Fulton Hospital.
Whether you...
Tuesday, August 03, 2010 New Physicians Add to Expertise of NFH
North Fulton Hospital is happy to welcome the following physicians to the medical staff:
§ Laura Rivers, MD: Breast Surgery
§ Jose Torres, MD: Cardiology
§ Fred Lim, MD: Family Medicine
§ Amit Dua, MD: Interna...
Friday, July 30, 2010 How to Prepare for a Long Life
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the North Fulton Hospital Classrooms
Blood pressure checks at 5:30 p.m.; Presentation to follow at 6:00 p.m.
We all want to live long, fulfilling lives. With a little preparation, we can help e...
Thursday, July 01, 2010 NFH Welcomes Leaders in Imaging ServicesNorth Fulton Hospital welcomes Tracy Wilkinson and Chris Williams to the hospital family. They will serve the hospital as Director of Imaging Services and Manager of Roswell Imaging Center respectively.
Tracy Wilkinson comes to NFH after working a...
Friday, June 25, 2010 Tenet Reaches Agreement with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC) today announced that a subsidiary has entered into a new agreement with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia effective July 1, 2010. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
The new agre...
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 NFH Welcomes New CNO, Stuart DownsStuart Downs comes to North Fulton Hospital to serve in the position of Chief Nursing Officer. He officially began his tenure June 17.
Stuart most recently served as the CNO and Vice President of Nursing and Quality Services at Rockdale Medical Ce...
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 North Fulton Hospital Places on Quality Honor RollNorth Fulton Hospital in Roswell has been named to the Georgia Hospital Association’s (GHA) Partnership for Health and Accountability (PHA) Quality Honor Roll. North Fulton Hospital is one of 16 hospitals in Georgia to be placed in the Chairman’s ca...
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 Elderly Suffer During Heatwave - Please Utilize Cooling Centers
COOLING CENTERS
If you know of a senior who is without air conditioning and struggling with the heat, please let us know or bring them to one of the senior centers for the day. If a North FULTON COUNTY senior needs help getting to o...
Monday, June 07, 2010 When it Comes to Your Skin, Learn to Manage the RisksDid you know that simply having fair skin makes a person more susceptible to developing skin cancer than someone with darker skin? Unfortunately this cannot be controlled, so those with fair skin much take certain precautions (such as wearing hats ...
Thursday, June 03, 2010 CPR Training a Need in GeorgiaA recent article from Bloomberg Business Week reveals a very scary fact: many people still do not understand how to perform CPR. As a result, many people who could get help when they are experiencing cardiac arrest are not receiving assistance, sim...
Thursday, May 20, 2010 Valet Parking Service Comes to North Fulton Hospital
These days, convenience ranks high in importance for most people. We are all busy, so any time saver can be a welcome addition to a day. North Fulton Hospital is happy to announce new services that will likely prove convenient for patients and...
Friday, May 14, 2010 NFH Celebrates Hospital Week with a Food Drive and Relay for Life
The competition was on once again at North Fulton Hospital with the annual Feed the Need Food Drive. By the end of the week, the combination of food donations and money ($1 equaling two pounds) came to 18,838.4 pounds. This far exceeds any foo...
Wednesday, May 05, 2010 NFH Recognizes Hand Hygiene Day with the World Health Organization
North Fulton Hospital participated in the World Health Organization’s Global Hand Hygiene Initiative on May 5, 2010. The aim of the initiative is to reduce healthcare associated infections by targeting efforts on the importance of clean hands ...
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Students Take Advantage of Free Sports PhysicalsThe halls of North Fulton Hospital were bustling this past Saturday morning as high school athletes, dancers, and marching band members took advantage of a free sports physical offering. After five busy hours, approximately 200 students had been se...
Thursday, May 27, 2010 2nd Annual Skin Screening & Health Night at NFH
Note the New Date and Time!
Tuesday, July 13th starting at 5:30 pm
Planning a fun summer outside? You might want to make some plans for your skin care in the process...
No, we're not referring to cosmetics and beauty products. While these it...
Tuesday, April 06, 2010 NFH Welcomes New Physicians
North Fulton Hospital is happy to welcome the following physicians to the medical staff:
Madhavi Devaraju, MD – Family Medicine
John Gouldman, MD – Thoracic Surgery
Uma Jamched, MD – Internal Medicine
Faiz Niaz, MD – Neurology
...
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 NFH Celebrates Grand Opening of Specialized Unit for Senior Care
It wasn’t all about St. Patrick’s Day this March 17th at North Fulton Hospital; in addition to commemorating the Day of Green, North Fulton Hospital celebrated the Grand Opening of its Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) Unit. The event kicked off...
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 Patrice Pniewski Named Director of Critical Care
North Fulton Hospital is happy to announce the promotion of Patrice Pniewski, RN, to the position of Director of Critical Care. Patrice has served in this position as an interim director since the fall of 2009.
Patrice was hired at North Fulto...
Monday, March 15, 2010 GHA Places North Fulton Hospital on Quality Honor Roll
North Fulton Hospital in Roswell has been named to the Georgia Hospital Association’s (GHA) Partnership for Health and Accountability (PHA) Quality Honor Roll. North Fulton Hospital is one of 14 hospitals in Georgia to be placed in the Chairman’...
Monday, March 08, 2010 ACS Accepts Check from North Fulton Hopital
The American Cancer Society (ACS)accepted a check for $5,000 from North Fulton Hospital today in support of the 2010 Roswell area Relay for Life. This check will help to fund the ACS conducts in hopes of finding a cure for cancer.
North Fulton...
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 NFH Surpasses Record for Earnings at Charity Bake Sale
Employees at North Fulton Hospital stepped up to the plate—or the oven—once again with a Valentine’s Day Bake Sale, surpassing the previous bake sale record for earnings. At the end of the day, the hospital accumulated $1,600 to benefit North...
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 Hospital Hosts GetQuit Clinic - Community Tobacco Free Initiative
As part of its tobacco free initiative, North Fulton Hospital will offer the GetQuit Clinic, a free workshop to help smokers quit the habit. The clinic will take place at the hospital on Wednesday, March 3rd, at the following times: 7 am, 6 pm,...
Thursday, February 04, 2010 Hospital Celebrates Heart Month with 'A Woman of Heart'
North Fulton Hospital proudly presents A Woman of Heart, a celebration of women preventing, battling, and overcoming heart disease. The event will take place in the Hospital Atrium on Thursday, February 18th from 5:30-7 pm.
With all of the med...
Friday, January 29, 2010 NFH Presents First Class of Versant Nurse Residency Graduates
North Fulton Hospital recognized its first class of Versant graduates last Wednesday, January 20th, in a special recognition ceremony. These nurses successfully completed the 18-week residency program that consisted of both classroom and hands-...
Monday, January 25, 2010 Roswell Connects at 'Find It All Roswell' Business Networking Event
The Atrium of North Fulton Hospital will transform into a bustling networking venue on Thursday, February 11th, 5:30-7:30 pm, as the Roswell business community convenes for Roswell Connect. This event, hosted by the hospital, is part of the Fin...
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 Hospital Creates Buzz with New Logo and BrandingNorth Fulton Hospital, formerly North Fulton Regional Hospital, unveiled its new logo this month. This graphic change comes after months of brainstorming and discussion among many key populations affiliated with the Roswell hospital.
Until this y...
Thursday, December 03, 2009 NFRH Awarded Blue Distinction for Spine Surgery
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia recently named North Fulton Regional Hospital a Blue Distinction Center of Excellence for Spine Surgery. The hospital earns this recognition after Blue Cross Blue Shield conducted a rigorous review of quality m...
Tuesday, December 01, 2009 Teresa C. Urquhart Named New COO of NFRH
North Fulton Regional Hospital is proud to welcome Teresa C. Urquhart to the administrative team. She will serve as Chief Operating Officer effective December 1 of this year.
Teresa has a long tenure with Tenet Healthcare. In July of 2007, she...
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 NFRH Welcomes New Gastroenterologist
Muhamad Kamil Obideen, MD, has recently relocated to the North Fulton area, joining the medical staff at North Fulton Regional Hospital. Dr. Obideen is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Transplant Hepatology. After com...
Thursday, November 19, 2009 Tobacco-Free Initiative Announced During Great American Smokeout
North Fulton Regional Hospital is making the commitment to become tobacco free in 2010. This announcement was made during a local press conference at the hospital on the day of the Great American Smokeout, November 19th. Those in attendance at...
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 CIGNA Presents Multiple Quality Designations to NFRH
North Fulton Regional Hospital announced that it has received four CIGNA quality designations for 2009. These quality designations mean that the hospital has met rigorous quality criteria based on nationally recognized medical standar...
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 Hospital Makes Strides Against Breast Cancer
A team of North Fulton Regional Hospital employees gathered last Saturday, October 25th, for the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Atlantic Station. This annual American Cancer Society event helps to spread awareness about bre...
Organ Donation Fact Sheet
Fact: More than 90,000 Americans are listed for a life-saving organ transplant; thousands more are in need of tissue transplants.
Fact: More than 22,000 African Americans, 12,000 Hispanics, 4,000 Asians, and 2,000 other non-Caucasians are on t...
Friday, October 23, 2009 NFRH Soon to Offer PET CT Scan Technology
As part of an effort to establish a comprehensive oncology program, North Fulton Regional Hospital will acquire a GE Discovery LS imaging scanner that will help doctors see and treat cancer. Discovery LS will help physicians deliver better cance...
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 Compliance Officer Melissa Akali Joins NFRH Team
North Fulton Regional Hospital (NFRH) is proud to welcome Melissa Akali to the team. Melissa will serve as the Chief Compliance Officer for the hospital effective September 28.
Melissa comes to NFRH following a 20 year career in the healthcare...
Thursday, September 17, 2009 Communication Enhanced with Care Transitions Task Force
In healthcare, communication is key. Whether it is between doctor and patient, family member and case manager, or hospital and assisted living facility, consistent communication is necessary to provide for the optimal level of care. North Fult...
Friday, September 11, 2009 Stroke Patients Receive Full Continuum of Care
Most, if not all, hospitals have an emergency department. Many also have intensive care units to treat those patients with critical and serious diagnoses. In the hospital environment, however, it is rare for a facility to house an inpatient re...
Tuesday, September 01, 2009 NFRH Welcomes CEO Debbie Keel
North Fulton Regional Hospital is proud to welcome Deborah Keel as President and Chief Executive Officer.
Debbie comes to North Fulton Regional Hospital following a rich career in the healthcare system. In 1995 she joined Kenner R...
Monday, July 13, 2009 Ilona Wozniakl Celebrates 20 Years with NFRH
Over the course of a 20-year period, many individuals change jobs four times or more. It is not uncommon for a person to bounce between jobs and even careers, as interests may change. Ilona Wozniak is an exception to this trend, having spent a...
June 24, 2009Wednesday, June 24, 2009 Versant RN Residency Program to Begin in August at NFRH
In an ongoing effort to staff the hospital with only the most skilled and qualified professionals, North Fulton Regional Hospital announces the beginning of a new nurse residency program. The Versant RN Residency Program incorporates a comprehe...
June 13, 2009Saturday, June 13, 2009 NFRH Participates in New GHA Infection Prevention Initiative
A tireless advocate for infection prevention, North Fulton Regional Hospital announces its participation in a new Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) Partnership for Health and Accountability (PHA) initiative known as STOP BSI.
This initiative...
June 8, 2009Monday, June 08, 2009 Interim CEO Phil Shaw Steps Up for North Fulton Regional Hospital
North Fulton Regional Hospital is proud to welcome Phil Shaw as interim President and Chief Executive Officer. Shaw will serve in this capacity until the hospital selects a permanent candidate for this administrative role.
During Sh...
June 7, 2009Sunday, June 07, 2009 Hospital Leaders Showcase Cooking Talents in Iron Chef-Style Challenge
It’s heating up at North Fulton Regional Hospital as clinical managers, directors, and other hospital leaders participate in a team cook-off challenge—North Fulton Regional Hospital’s version of the Iron Chef Challenge. On Friday, May 29, the a...
June 4, 2009Thursday, June 04, 2009 North Fulton Regional Hospital Honors Staff for Excellence and Service
Each year North Fulton Regional Hospital takes a night to recognize those employees who have reached milestones in their careers at the facility. Whether these are service year milestones or awards for excellence in care and dedication, these...
May 29, 2009Friday, May 29, 2009 Hospital Staff Loses Big!A 10-week weight loss challenge may seem daunting to some people, but not to a dedicated group of NFRH employees. Starting in early March of this year, staff representing various departments embarked on the journey to become NFRH’s Biggest Loser. ...
Friday, May 29, 2009 Employees Race to Feed the NeedThis month, North Fulton Regional Hospital hosted its annual food drive for North Fulton Community Charities, raising $1,105 in monetary donations and over 1,600 pounds of food. The annual event was propelled by an internal contest among staff memb...
May 18, 2009Monday, May 18, 2009 Nurses and Staff Honored During 2009 Nurse's Week at NFRHChosen to be Clinical Support Staff Member of the Year for 2009 is Danay Price, a dedicated employee in the Emergency Department. Danay’s peers describe her as “a very caring, competent worker who always strives to make sure every patient is satisf...
Friday, May 08, 2009 NFRH Addresses Issues of Caregiver Relief with Community Program
Caring for others, while rewarding, can sometimes result in feelings of exhaustion and frustration. Many times, caregivers are left with a difficult question: How can I deal with my feelings when I need to be so focused on those of my patient o...
Tuesday, May 05, 2009 North Fulton Regional Hospital Relays to Battle Cancer
Employees and Volunteers of North Fulton Regional Hospital will gather Friday evening, May 8, to participate in the 2009 Roswell area Relay for Life at Centennial High School. The hospital continues its tradition of being the Present...
April 25, 2009Saturday, April 25, 2009 Hospital-Wide Effort Results in 192 Shoeboxes Collected for United Waty
In its first year participating in the United Way’s shoebox project, North Fulton Regional Hospital collected 192 boxes. Each box was filled with a variety of toiletries and other items.
Employees from every department throughout the Roswell h...
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 NFRH Offers AARP Safe Driver Course
North Fulton Regional Hospital – Roswell, GA (May 2009) – Driving is a responsibility. The safety of those on the road and in our cars warrants careful attention to our abilities behind the wheel. North Fulton Regional Hospital is pleased to...
Monday, April 20, 2009 Free Skin Cancer Screening and Health Night NFRH offers Free Skin Care Screening and Health Night
North Fulton Regional Hospital – Roswell, GA – The skin is the largest organ in the human body. It weighs about six pounds and performs many incredible, life-sustaining functions. Skin h...
Thursday, April 09, 2009 NFRH Presents First Diabetes and Stroke Expo First Annual Diabetes and Stroke Expo to Offer Life Saving Education and Free Screenings
North Fulton Regional Hospital – Roswell, GA – Did you know that individuals with heart disease due to atherosclerosis or who have diabetes have more than...
Thursday, April 02, 2009 AARC Presents Quality Respiratory Recognition to NFRH
North Fulton Regional Hospital has earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition (QRCR) under a national program aimed at helping patients and families make informed decisions about the quality of the respiratory care services available in hospita...
Monday, March 23, 2009 New Medical Staff Leadership Announced at NFRHNorth Fulton Regional Hospital – Roswell, GA (March 23, 2009) – North Fulton Regional Hospital welcomes new physicians to the Medical Staff leadership team. These physicians will serve throughout the 2009-2010 term.
After two successful years, Fra...
Thursday, March 12, 2009 Cardiac Rehab Nurse Enhances Hospital Medication Reporting
North Fulton Regional Hospital – Roswell, GA (March 12, 2009) – Medication is a standard element of the healthcare delivery system. It is imperative that a patient reveal all medications he or she takes, including dosage information, upon admis...
NFRH Prepares to Lose Big
North Fulton Regional Hospital – Roswell, GA (February 26, 2009) – Losing is not always a bad thing, especially when it comes to extra, unwanted pounds. On March 2, North Fulton Regional Hospital will kick off the 10-week NFRH Biggest Loser Cha...
Monday, February 16, 2009 ED Nurses Lead the Charge on Quality
North Fulton Regional Hospital – Roswell, GA (February 16, 2009) – It’s 5 ‘o clock in the morning…chances are you are sleeping in your bed; or maybe your alarm is sounding, signaling the start of a new day. For nurses and other professionals in...
Thursday, January 22, 2009 Community Leans Toward Natural Birth Options
North Fulton Regional Hospital – Roswell, GA – Expecting parents, both first time and repeat, flocked to the hospital last Thursday…but not for emergency deliveries. They came out of interest to attend Your Labor of Love, a free program offered...
Thursday, January 15, 2009 Rich Diggelmann, From Patient to Volunteer
Rich Diggelmann finds his place at North Fulton Regional Hospital
North Fulton Regional Hospital – Roswell, GA – After a triple heart bypass and a subsequent stint in North Fulton Regional Hospital’s Cardiac Rehabilitation program, Rich Dig...
Monday, January 12, 2009 NFRH Named to GHA Chairman's Honor RollThe Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) Partnership for Health and Accountability (PHA) recognized North Fulton Regional Hospital for achieving the “Right Care Every Time” Honor Roll. The Roswell facility is honored for achieving Chairman’s Honor Ro...
January 8, 2009Thursday, January 08, 2009 NFRH Hard Wires Surgical Practices The Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) recently awarded North Fulton Regional Hospital Third Place in the Josh Nahum Infection Prevention & Control Special Achievement Award Category for the 2008 PHA Quality and Patient Safety Awards. This a...
January 8, 2009Thursday, January 08, 2009 AHA Recognizes Hospital for Get With the Guidelines Achievement The American Heart Association Recognized North Fulton Regional Hospital today for its success with the Get With The GuidelinesSM (GWTG) program. A longtime participant in the program, North Fulton Regional Hospital continues to be one of only 2...
January 5, 2009Monday, January 05, 2009 Last Baby of 2008 Delievered Makes Special New Year for All The days leading up to the birth of a child are exciting, filled with anticipation and joy that is difficult to put into words. This is one trip to the hospital that brings with it happy memories; what better way to toast (with sparkling cider o...
February 7, 2007Wednesday, February 07, 2007 23-Year Volunteers Some people choose to retire to their homes after years spent in the workplace. Some shop, travel, read, sleep and some choose other careers. At North Fulton Regional Hospital, many choose to volunteer. Included in the 23-year legac...
Nov. 13, 2006Monday, November 13, 2006 NFRH Joins 2006 Heart Walk North Fulton Regional Hospital joined its sister hospitals, Atlanta Medical Center and South Fulton Medical Center, at the 2006 Atlanta Heart Walk. More than 200 employees plus their families registered for the walk....
Tuesday, May 02, 2006 2006 COEMay 2, 2006 – Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC) announced today that North Fulton Regional Hospital in Roswell has been selected to the company’s 2006 Circle of Excellence. The Circle of Excellence honors those Tenet hospitals...
Thursday, January 05, 2006 Crump Honored as Georgia Hospital HeroDecember 6, 2005 – ATLANTA – Al Crump, RRT, RCP, a respiratory therapist at North Fulton Regional Hospital in Roswell, was presented the Georgia Hospital Association’s (GHA) Hospital Hero Award at a recent awards banquet honoring the extraordinary p...
April 22, 2005Friday, April 22, 2005 Circle of Excellence Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC) announced today that North Fulton Regional Hospital in Roswell, Ga., led by Chief Executive Officer John Holland and his administrative team, has been selected to the company’s 2005 Circle of Excellence. ...
Thursday, December 07, 2006 NFRH Welcomes General Surgeon In a continuing effort to address the community’s need for additional physicians and specialists, North Fulton Regional Hospital is proud to announce the relocation of Mark L. Gravlee, MD to the Roswell area.
Dr. Gravlee is a board cert...
Thursday, December 07, 2006 NFRH Welcomes Vascular Surgeon North Fulton Regional Hospital is proud to welcome Dr. Uthan Vivek to the surgical team. Dr. Vivek brings with him a specialization in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery.
Prior to his appointment at NFRH, Dr. Vivek served as a Surgeon in...
Friday, July 20, 2007 NFRH Employees Conduct Another Successful Food Drive North Fulton Regional Hospital celebrates another food drive success as employees banded together to collect over 3,500 pounds of non-perishable food items. All items collected will benefit North Fulton Community Charities and The Community Act...
Thursday, February 08, 2007 Joint Replacement Center The expansion of quality health care service continues as North Fulton Regional Hospital executes its Joint Replacement Center. This venture comes after numerous physical and technological upgrades that will continue throughout this year. ...
December 18, 2008Thursday, December 18, 2008 Local Girl Spreads Hope and Holiday Cheer to Hospital Patients Whether it be tangible gifts or gifts of love and kindness, the holidays are about giving. Many of us get caught up in the trappings of the season, focusing on buying the latest and greatest gadgets and toys for our children that they will forget...
December 17, 2008Wednesday, December 17, 2008 Success of 2008 Series Initiates Plans for 2009 Programs Spring can often be seen as a time of birth; flowers bloom and the warm weather brings new life to those of us cooped up inside during the cold winter months. This past spring, North Fulton Regional Hospital and Harry’s Farmers Market recognized...
December 12, 2008Friday, December 12, 2008 PACS Greatly Enhances Patient Care North Fulton Regional Hospital welcomes the addition of PACS, Picture Archiving and Communication System, to the Radiology Department. This computer-based system digitally processes and displays medical images taken of patients. “This acquisit...
December 10, 2008Wednesday, December 10, 2008 Charitable Giving Extends Throughout Local Community The north metro-Atlanta area is rich with non-profit organizations that operate under the sole purpose of doing good things in the community for others. Each year North Fulton Regional Hospital is proud to offer support to some of these organiza...
December 9, 2008Tuesday, December 09, 2008 NFRH Reflects on an Eventful 2008 December is here, the holiday season is upon us, and 2009 is just around the corner. North Fulton Regional Hospital looks forward to the coming year with great promise as it reflects on an eventful 2008. The People… New leadership he...
November 19, 2006Sunday, November 19, 2006 Joe Austin Honored with CEO of the Year Award by Volunteer Auxiliary Joe Austin, CEO of North Fulton Regional Hospital, was recently presented the CEO of the Year Award by the Council on Auxiliaries/Volunteers of the Georgia Hospital Association on October 28. He accepted the award in Savannah, Georgia before a cr...
October 10, 2008Friday, October 10, 2008 Hospital Employees Rally to Support United Way Each year North Fulton Regional Hospital throws its support behind numerous nonprofit organizations that benefit residents of Roswell, Alpharetta and surrounding communities. This year’s United Way employee campaign kicks off today and promises t...
October 2, 2008Thursday, October 02, 2008 Case Managers Shine at North Fulton Regional Hospital The Case Managers at North Fulton Regional Hospital do much to add to the high quality service offered each and every day. Here we salute them, offering a bit of perspective as we look into the lives of three of our exceptional case management ...
October 1, 2008Wednesday, October 01, 2008 Mammosite BCT Offers 5-Day Radiation Treatment Option With increasing advances in mammography and other diagnostic screening tools, breast cancer can now be detected earlier than ever before, when the disease is at its smallest, most treatable stage. What’s more, finding breast cancer early may als...
October 1, 2008Wednesday, October 01, 2008 NFRH Volunteer Survives Breast Cancer and Passes Along Words of Wisdom A devoted mother, attentive grandmother, compassionate hospital volunteer…Pat Oxford carries many titles, and she carries them well. One title she did not choose is held close to her heart, however, and that is the title of courageous breast can...
September 26, 2008Friday, September 26, 2008 Save the Date for Breast Health Basics Beyond the ever abundant pink ribbons, the weekly pink specials and the countless breast cancer awareness fundraisers lies a common thread: the importance of education. In order to most effectively protect ourselves we must first understand what ...
September 22, 2008Monday, September 22, 2008 The Faces of NFRH Focus of New Campaign What makes a business run? Is it the electricity that powers the computers? The high-tech copy machines that spit out the daily paperwork? These things are certainly important and essential, but they aren’t what make an organization ultimately s...
September 18, 2008Thursday, September 18, 2008 CIGNA Presents NFRH With 4 Quality Designations North Fulton Regional Hospital was honored today with a series of prestigious distinctions through CIGNA HealthCare, a subsidiary of CIGNA Corporation (NYSE:CI). These quality designations are based on outcomes for treatment of 29 surgical proce...
August 29, 2008Friday, August 29, 2008 Hand Therapy Beneficial for Many Ailments Rehabilitation is often a patient’s “next step” following an injury or surgical procedure. Intended to move patients back to their every day routines as quickly as possible, rehabilitation is often met with great praise and thanks from the patien...
August 22, 2008Friday, August 22, 2008 Get Back to Basics With Free Baby Safety Program Eat, sleep, cry…these are the primary activities of an infant. Very quickly, however, these little treasures develop into active members of the family with the ability to crawl at seemingly light speed and get into areas of the home that adults m...
August 18, 2008Monday, August 18, 2008 Program Encourages Savvy Supplement Shopping and Consuming Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Zinc, Magnesium…the list of dietary supplements available on the market today is quite lengthy and can be a source of confusion for the average consumer. North Fulton Regional Hospital and Harry’s Farmers Market man...
August 11, 2008Monday, August 11, 2008 Patients 5 Star Satisfied With Womens Center Small department at North Fulton Regional Hospital makes big impression Who says bigger is better? This is certainly not the case in the Women’s Center at North Fulton Regional Hospital. With consistent 5-Star patient satisfaction ratings since...
July 31, 2008Thursday, July 31, 2008 Become a Savvy Supplement Shopper North Fulton Regional Hospital and Harry’s Farmers Market Promote Informed Shopping and Consuming With the busy lifestyle that has become quite the norm in America today, many people find themselves turning to dietary supplements. But how infor...
July 24, 2008Thursday, July 24, 2008 NFRH Recognized in US News and World Report The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association are recognizing North Fulton Regional Hospital for its performance in treating cardiac and stroke patients using the association’s Get With The GuidelinesSM program. North Fulton Regional...
July 8, 2008Tuesday, July 08, 2008 Children of NFRH Employees Awarded Scholarships The achievements of many are today being admired and recognized. North Fulton Regional Hospital congratulates those children of employees who have been awarded one-year college scholarships by the Tenet Healthcare Foundation. Of the 43 scholar...
July 2, 2008Wednesday, July 02, 2008 Save the Date for The Basics of Beautiful Skin School is out, the mercury is rising, lounge chairs are difficult to claim at the pool. Yes summer is here, and so are the damaging sun rays that have a way of wreaking havoc on the skin. North Fulton Regional Hospital and Harry’s Farmers Marke...
June 19, 2008Thursday, June 19, 2008 NFRH Hosts Summer Blood Drive for the American Red Cross It’s hot outside and you and your families are having daydreams of lazy days spent at the pool. While you take some time for yourself, take time to give to someone else in a big way…give life. North Fulton Regional Hospital urges you to register ...
June 13, 2008Friday, June 13, 2008 AHA Presents Bronze Award for Stroke to North Fulton Regional Hospital The American Heart Association has awarded North Fulton Regional Hospital with the Get With The GuidelinesSM–Stroke (GWTG–Stroke) Bronze Performance Achievement Award. The award recognizes North Fulton Regional Hospital’s commitment and success i...
June 11, 2008Wednesday, June 11, 2008 CPR Marathon a Success Community Members Take Advantage of Free CPR Training North Fulton Regional Hospital offered its first ever CPR Marathon, open to the community at no cost, last Saturday, June 7. The result: two full, back-to-back classes of newly edu...
June 9, 2008Monday, June 09, 2008 Volunteers Honored at Annual NFRH Volunteer Awards BanquetFollowing National Volunteer Week this year, North Fulton Regional Hospital held its annual awards banquet for its dedicated group of volunteers. On Saturday evening, May 10, the volunteers and representatives from the hospital gathered at the Marri...
June 4, 2008Wednesday, June 04, 2008 Nurses and Support Staff Honored for Excellence Caregivers exist at every level at North Fulton Regional Hospital. Not simply limited to the many doctors who provide services day in and day out, this group also includes the countless nurses and support staff who give of their time and energies...
June 2, 2008Monday, June 02, 2008 Young Teens Molded Into Future Babysitters at NFRH You want to teach your children responsibility; you want them to feel confident and independent; you want your young teen to learn the value of a dollar. Perhaps babysitting could help. A popular job for pre-teens and teenagers, babysitting is...
May 28, 2008Wednesday, May 28, 2008 Stress Management 101 a Calming Success The mood was different around 7 p.m. in the classrooms of North Fulton Regional Hospital than it was two hours before last Wednesday. People were smiling, their shoulders were relaxed and they seemed rather calm. They were experiencing the eupho...
May 27, 2008Tuesday, May 27, 2008 CPR-a-Thon to Teach Life-Saving Skills at No Charge CPR is often a requirement for someone to effectively and properly perform their job. Without this certification, the employee would not be able to continue in his or her respective position. But what if your job does not require you to take thi...
May 21, 2008Wednesday, May 21, 2008 NFRH Races to Collect Over 3 Tons for North Fulton Community Charities Rain or shine, employees of North Fulton Regional Hospital know how to unite behind a common goal. The hospital celebrates another Feed the Need food drive success with more than 3 tons of food collected. All items collected will benefit North Fu...
May 14, 2008Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Hospital Art Painting Honors Brave Young Woman The third floor of North Fulton Regional Hospital got a little bit brighter this week as a new painting was hung. But unlike the traditional artwork that hangs throughout the hospital, this painting holds special meaning as it honors the life and...
May 12, 2008Monday, May 12, 2008 NFRH Rocks and Rolls at the Relay for Life Employees and Volunteers of North Fulton Regional Hospital gathered together last Friday evening to participate in the 2008 Roswell area Relay for Life at Centennial High School. As the Presenting Sponsor of the annual event for the American Can...
April 29, 2008Tuesday, April 29, 2008 NFRH Designated a Circle of Excellence Facility Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC) announced today that North Fulton Regional Hospital in Roswell has been selected to the company’s 2008 Circle of Excellence. The Circle of Excellence honors those Tenet hospitals that have performed at th...
May 2, 2008Friday, May 02, 2008 NFRH Receives National Quality Respiratory Care Recognition North Fulton Regional Hospital has earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition (QRCR) under a national program aimed at helping patients and families make informed decisions about the quality of the respiratory care services available in hospital...
April 25, 2008Friday, April 25, 2008 Fire Safety the Focus for Performance Improvement Initiative Fires don’t discriminate. They’ll attack anyone and anything that gives them an environment for growth without regard to the repercussions, and unfortunately many people are unprepared simply due to ignorance of proper fire procedures. These pro...
April 25, 2008Friday, April 25, 2008 Nurses as Agents of Change Nurse Recognition Week 2008 is our annual reminder of all the valuable work performed by nurses here in Georgia and across the country. While much time has been dedicated to issues of the demand and supply of these versatile and well-respected pr...
April 18, 2008Friday, April 18, 2008 Hospital Employees Get the Patient Treatment It’s a common perception that caregivers often spend so much time caring for others that they forget to care for themselves. Recognizing that this might be the case within the healthcare arena, the Wellness Committee of North Fulton Regional Hosp...
March 18, 2008Tuesday, March 18, 2008 Neuro ICU Nurse Tackles Issues on the Unit for Quality The heart of flu season has passed, making way for spring and the promise of warm weather, but not without making its mark in 2008. This tricky virus has a way of popping up unexpectedly and causing misery to even the healthiest of individuals. F...
March 3, 2008Monday, March 03, 2008 Wesley James Joins NFRH Team as New CFO North Fulton Regional Hospital is pleased to welcome new Chief Financial Officer Wesley O. James to the Administrative Team. James comes to North Fulton Regional Hospital following his work as Chief Financial Officer at South Fulton Medical Cen...
March 7, 2008Friday, March 07, 2008 6th Annual 50+ Expo a Rousing Success The halls of the Alpharetta campus of Georgia State University were bustling last Friday as community members came out to attend the 6th Annual 50+ Health Expo. Offered through North Fulton Regional Hospital and the Gerontology Institute of Georg...
March 10, 2008Monday, March 10, 2008 NFRH Makes the Grade with Nutrition 101 This March North Fulton Regional Hospital along with its staff of employees and physicians has dedicated itself to spreading the word about good nutrition and an overall healthy lifestyle. National Nutrition Month® is a time to stress this import...
February 8, 2008Friday, February 08, 2008 Past Scholarship Recipient takes Volunteer Experience to the Next Level The volunteers of North Fulton Regional Hospital always look forward to this time of year. The weather will soon make a turn toward warmth, flowers will ultimately follow, and scholarship dollars are about to be distributed to many deserving stud...
February 8, 2008Friday, February 08, 2008 Volunteering Provides Opportunities for Fun and Camaraderie ALL WORK AND NO PLAY? NOT HERE. The act of volunteering provides many with a sense of well-being and purpose. It’s a chance to selflessly give of one’s time for a good cause and can do wonders in helping people appreciate what they have and the...
February 1, 2008Friday, February 01, 2008 PT Diedra Olin Pursues Passion for Vestibular Rehabilitation Since June of 2007, the Vestibular Rehabilitation Program at North Fulton Regional Hospital has been helping patients conquer and deal with their dizziness and balance issues. Coordinated primarily by Diedra Olin, the program shows no signs of sl...
February 1, 2008Friday, February 01, 2008 Vestibular Rehabilitation Brings Balance to a Dizzy Life You’re dizzy, can’t see straight, having trouble standing upright, experiencing that unrelenting vertigo…all the while, do you know that there is something you can do about it? Many people go through life struggling with poor balance and dizzin...
January 18, 2008Friday, January 18, 2008 Pam Cochran Elected Secretary of GAMSS The Georgia Association of Medical Staff Services recently announced that Pam Cochran of North Fulton Regional Hospital will serve as the association’s Secretary for the 2008 term. As an elected officer, Cochran was initially installed at the ass...
January 11, 2008Friday, January 11, 2008 NFRH Receives Esteemed Quality Award for Infection Prevention The Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) recently awarded North Fulton Regional Hospital 2nd Place in the 2007 PHA Quality and Patient Safety Awards for the 100-299 beds category and 3rd Place in the Josh Nahum Infection Prevention and Control Ach...
January 4, 2008Friday, January 04, 2008 NFRH Hosts American Red Cross Blood Drive It’s a new year, and North Fulton Regional Hospital urges you to keep up your holiday spirit of giving as it hosts a community blood drive for the American Red Cross. Mark your calendars now for Monday, January 21. From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., t...
January 4, 2008Friday, January 04, 2008 Employees of NFRH Unite for a Cause This year is shaping up to be one of giving as employees of North Fulton Regional Hospital demonstrated their support for United Way of Metro Atlanta. The hospital exceeded its fundraising campaign goal of $15,000. Helping to make the 2008 camp...
December 20, 2007Thursday, December 20, 2007 Save the Date for Nutrition 101 The holidays have arrived, and people across the nation are likely ignoring their physical activity regimens to instead bake cookies, tossing their diets aside, and expanding their waistlines. This might seem like a natural effect of the season,...
December 7, 2007Friday, December 07, 2007 2007 a Standout Year for NFRH and Patient Care in Metro Atlanta New leadership + New programs + New technology + New facility = A bigger and brighter future for patient care. North Fulton Regional Hospital has long been the community emergency center…now it is much more as 2007 has proven to be a year of ...
November 16, 2007Friday, November 16, 2007 Rehab a Blessing For Marathon Runner Following Multiple Bypass Surgery The news of heart disease is devastating. Some people become wrought with guilt over lifestyle patterns they chose over the years, many of which may have contributed to the disease. Fatty foods, cholesterol, inactivity, smoking… all of these...
November 9, 2007Friday, November 09, 2007 NFRH Welcomes New Chief Business Development Officer North Fulton Regional Hospital is pleased to welcome new Director of Business Development Ronald R. Henry to the Administrative Team. Henry comes to North Fulton Regional Hospital following his work as Account Principal of the United ...
November 2, 2007Friday, November 02, 2007 Healthcare Marketing in a Changing Environment Like anything else, the healthcare industry has experienced significant changes over the years. Having to respond to these numerous changes are the marketing professionals, those healthcare workers on the front lines of communication effort...
October 19, 2007Friday, October 19, 2007 NFRH Employees Kick Off Picture Yourself Healthy Campaign Employees band together to support Breast Cancer Awareness Administration and staff made it official at the beginning of the month: North Fulton Regional Hospital is picturing itself healthy! To kick-off Breast Cancer Awareness Mont...
October 12, 2007Friday, October 12, 2007 NFRH Offers Classes for Health Care Professionals In addition to the various community education classes offered, North Fulton Regional Hospital also provides health care professionals the ability to participate in educational classes. Two opportunities available through the hospital are H...
October 7, 2007Sunday, October 07, 2007 Woniak Named Chief Operating Officer Ilona Wozniak assumes the responsibilities of Chief Operating Officer of North Fulton Regional Hospital after previously serving as the Assistant Administrator. This appointment became effective in August. Wozniak began here career a...
September 21, 2007Friday, September 21, 2007 Bariatric Center Nurse Receives Esteemed Certification Kym Leonard Carter, RN, CBN, of Alpharetta, Georgia has become one of the first nurses in the metro-Atlanta area to be certified through the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons. Carter is the Program Coordinator for the Bariatric Center ...
September 7, 2007Friday, September 07, 2007 Joint Replacement Program Yields Successful Results “Having had prior surgeries at different hospitals I feel qualified to mention emphatically that none compared with the health care your staff just provided me during my recent joint replacement surgery.” – Jane Hare Open since January of t...
September 6, 2007Thursday, September 06, 2007 NFRH Cuts the Ribbon on the New Patient Tower Almost two years of construction and facility planning culminated on Thursday, September 6, as North Fulton Regional Hospital cut the ribbon on the new, 58,000 square foot patient tower. This expansion takes the hospital from 167 beds to 202...
August 31, 2007Friday, August 31, 2007 Health Information Management Receives Prestigious Recognition North Fulton Regional Hospital’s Health Information Management (HIM) Team was honored in June as the best HIM department in the Tenet Corporation as it relates to Key Measures and Quality Indicators for Fiscal year to date 2007. The prestigi...
August 24, 2007Friday, August 24, 2007 Regional 4-H Winners Experience the Hospital Close Up A career in the medical field can be exhilarating. The fast-paced environment, quick-on-your-feet decision making and thrill of contributing to another’s well-being are just a few of the job characteristics that appeal to some approaching ...
August 17, 2007Friday, August 17, 2007 NFRH Names Medical Director of Trauma Services North Fulton Regional Hospital (NFRH) announced that the hospital’s governing board has approved the appointment of John S. Harvey, MD as Medical Director for its Level II Adult Trauma Services. Dr. Harvey, a general surgeon, has been...
August 3, 2007Friday, August 03, 2007 New Sleep Disorders Center Open for Studies North Fulton Regional Hospital is pleased to announce the opening of the newly enhanced Sleep Disorders Center. Located in the Medical Arts Center adjacent to the hospital, the new Center has eight beds, which is six more than the previous ...
July 13, 2007Friday, July 13, 2007 Experience and Care Lead to Top Notch Hand Therapy Services As a young child, Missy Thurlow and her twin sister had their own language, a way of communicating with each other that others could not understand. Fearful that their children would not develop proper speech skills, the twins’ parents sen...
July 6, 2007Friday, July 06, 2007 Dr. Mutinhima Moyo Joins Surgical Team North Fulton Regional Hospital is proud to welcome Dr. Mutinhima Moyo to the surgical team. A General Surgeon, Dr. Moyo joins the medical staff and Rock Bridge Surgical Institute, LLC. Prior to his appointment at North Fulton Regiona...
June 11, 2007Monday, June 11, 2007 Greenlight PVP Procedure Enhances Patient Care The week of June 11 through the 17 is National Men’s Health Week, the perfect opportunity for men everywhere to take charge of their health. North Fulton Regional Hospital offers specialized services and procedures dedicated to men’s health ...
June 11, 2007Monday, June 11, 2007 3 Tesla MRI Puts North Fulton Regional Hospital on the Cutting Edge New to the hospital this summer is the powerful 3T MRI. North Fulton Regional Hospital is one of only a few facilities in the southeast region to offer the exceptional power of 3 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging for patient care. Wit...
June 8, 2007Friday, June 08, 2007 New Patient Tower to Expand NFRH Capacity No doubt if you have driven by North Fulton Regional Hospital, you probably have noticed the tell-tale signs of construction. The hospital continues to grow physically and technologically to meet the needs of an ever evolving population, a...
May 15, 2007Tuesday, May 15, 2007 Emergency Services Personnel Recognized During National EMS Week “Extraordinary people, extraordinary service” is the theme being used by North Fulton Regional Hospital during the 34th annual National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, May 20-26. The week-long celebration pays tribute to the exceptio...
April 15, 2007Sunday, April 15, 2007 Safety a Prime Concern for NFRH As a health care facility dedicated to delivering quality, cost-effective healthcare to patients in a kind, caring, and respectful environment, North Fulton Regional Hospital is extending this reach to stress the importance of safety, both w...
April 5, 2007Thursday, April 05, 2007 NFRH Proves Volunteerism is Alive and Well Twenty minutes before sitting down for his Thanksgiving dinner with family this past year, Stan Thomas received a call from the hospital. No one in his family was sick. He had no friends that had been admitted. He himself was not ill. He...
March 29, 2007Thursday, March 29, 2007 Celebrating a 23 Year Legacy of Maternity Care The resident population of the United States was projected to reach close to 301.5 million in March of 2007 according to the U.S. Census Bureau. With one birth every eight seconds, this figure is likely to continue to increase. North Fulto...
March 22, 2007Thursday, March 22, 2007 CEO Austin Meets with Senior Services North Fulton Regional Hospital CEO Joe Austin met with a representative of Senior Services North Fulton to learn about the organization and its activities and to present the annual foundation grant. “North Fulton Regional ...
February 16, 2007Friday, February 16, 2007 Over 4 Tons Collected in Food Drive North Fulton Regional Hospital celebrates another food drive success as employees banded together to collect over four tons of food. All items collected will benefit North Fulton Community Charities. As an active steward in the commu...
February 9, 2007Friday, February 09, 2007 The Importance of Hospital-Physician Relations The relationship between a hospital and its medical staff is one to be protected and to be given much attention. As many facilities rely on physician referrals to drive business, it is important for these hospitals to maintain a healthy uni...
December 5, 2006Tuesday, December 05, 2006 Innovative Angiography Technology North Fulton Regional Hospital announces the installation of a new angiography system, the AXIOM Artis dTA. The addition of the new system expands NFRH’s current angiography offering to include additional diagnostic and treatment procedures....
Thursday, July 06, 2006 ER Trauma Expansion Opens $7.2 million renovation significantly adds to NFRH’s Level II Trauma Center Members of the media and selected community leaders were invited to tour the newly expanded and renovated Emergency Services Department at North Fulton Regional Hospital (N...
April 11, 2006Tuesday, April 11, 2006 NFRH Honored by MedShare International MedShare International, an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization, recently celebrated World Health Day at its Decatur, Ga., distribution center by loading and sending two 40-foot containers with medical supplies and equipment to hospitals in econ...
November 15, 2005Tuesday, November 15, 2005 Stroke Center Certification North Fulton Regional Hospital (NFRH) has earned the Gold Seal of Approval™ for stroke care. The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations has awarded North Fulton Regional Hospital Primary Stroke Center Certification. ...
June 15, 2005Wednesday, June 15, 2005 New OR Suite June 15, 2005 - The opening of the new laparoscopic operating suite completes the first step toward the hospital’s planned $30 million expansion. This is North Fulton Regional Hospital’s first expansion in 14 years and signals the be...
June 1, 2005Wednesday, June 01, 2005 Heartburn Treatment Center As a service of its Digestive Disorders Department, North Fulton Regional Hospital open...
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