Three at Cartersville Medical Center Receive Top Award
May 20, 2015
THREE RECEIVE COMPANY’S TOP AWARD
Cartersville, GA; May 15, 2015: A physician, employee and volunteer were named recently as Frist Humanitarian Award Winners at Cartersville Medical Center. Created in 1971, the Frist Humanitarian Award honors outstanding individuals for their humanitarian and volunteer activities. Those recognized this year were: Ed Atwell, MD, Wendy Bailey, RN and Gary James.
Named in honor of Dr. Thomas F. Frist, Sr. (1910-1998), a founder of HCA (parent company of Cartersville Medical Center), the Frist Humanitarian Award recognizes individuals who serve the community and those in need and whose daily dedication and care giving epitomize the highest standards of quality and personal commitment.
Physician Recipient
In addition to the employee and volunteer categories, the physician award honors a HCA-affiliated physician who displays a concern for the well-being of others beyond his/her day-to-day physician responsibilities. This year’s physician recipient is Ed Atwell, MD. An orthopedic surgeon and co-founder of Georgia Bone & Joint Surgeons, P.C., Atwell has been in Cartersville for over 25 years, following four years of service in the U.S. Navy, medical school and a sports medicine fellowship in Southern California.
Though he maintains a busy practice and surgery schedule, Dr. Atwell’s passion for foreign missions led to his development of Medical Outreach of America, a multi-tiered organization dedicated to delivering international medical care, education, disease prevention strategies, and improving resources vital to healthier living. Atwell has organized medical teams to serve individuals with complex surgical needs in Peru, Bolivia, Nepal, Vietnam and Guatemala. He spends countless hours gathering donated supplies and equipment to help patients who otherwise may never get a chance for improved health care.
Atwell appreciates and recognizes others for their contributions to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. “It doesn’t matter about the position or the title you have, everyone is important on the team,” says Atwell.
Atwell is married to Sandy and is the proud father of two daughters, Kristen and Allison. A pilot, he enjoys flying his plane to Dog Island for quick get-a-ways.
Employee Recipient
The employee award recognizes a HCA-affiliated employee who goes beyond day-to-day responsibilities in his/her overall service to the community. A nurse with over 30 years of experience, Wendy Bailey was named the employee recipient of the Frist Humanitarian Award. Bailey serves as oncology nurse navigator at The Hope Center, where she effectively assists cancer patients with service, resources and advocacy. Resources obtained by Bailey on her patients’ behalf have included enteral feedings, mammograms for uninsured patients, dental evaluations, gas cards, financial aid and even housing repairs. She has applied for and received thousands of dollars in grants and in-kind donations in support of cancer patients and their caregivers.
Bailey serves on the Hope Center Foundation Board of Directors and the Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition. She is a member of Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Navigation and Cancer Navigators of Georgia. She often attends and represents Cartersville Medical Center and The Hope Center at community and employee health fairs.
According to Dr. William Thoms, radiation oncologist at The Hope Center, “Wendy gives selflessly of her time and energy to the care of the patients we touch. Humble servant leaders such as she are a true gift to our healthcare community.”
Bailey and her husband, Brian have two grown sons, Dylan and Joshua, and a granddaughter, Savannah Kate. A self-described “foodie”, Bailey loves trying new restaurants and traveling with friends and family.
Volunteer Recipient
A volunteer at Cartersville Medical Center for almost 2 years, Gary James was named the volunteer recipient of the Frist Humanitarian Award. Technically “retired”, James may be busier now than ever. He is serving a second term as president of the Auxiliary and works in the hospital gift shop.
James’s volunteer work in the community is extensive. For 15 months he has — on a volunteer basis — efficiently operated Bartow Health Access, a non-profit clinic providing healthcare services for people who are uninsured or underinsured. Always dependable to complete any task to perfection, James has been instrumental with fundraising events including the Pond and Garden tour and charity auctions. He’s a faithful friend to many and a quiet servant in the community.
James and his partner of 16 years, Mark Ceravolo, live in Cartersville and attend Sam Jones Memorial United Methodist Church.
About Cartersville Medical Center
Cartersville Medical Center is a 112-bed acute care hospital, Chest Pain Center, Certified Primary Stroke Center and Gold Seal Inpatient Diabetes program accredited by the Joint Commission. Cartersville Medical Center offers da Vinci gynecological and urological robotic surgery and was named a Top Performing Hospital in 2011 and 2012 by the Joint Commission based upon key quality measures. The Women’s Center provides mammography services that are gold seal accredited by the American College of Radiology. Cartersville Medical Center was named to the “Top Small Hospitals” list by Georgia Trend magazine in 2012. The Hope Center, a regional, Commission on Cancer approved cancer treatment facility, is conveniently located on the hospital campus.
For more information about programs and services offered at Cartersville Medical Center or The Hope Center, call MedLine at (800) 242-5662 or visit www.cartersvillemedical.com.
Cartersville, GA; May 15, 2015: A physician, employee and volunteer were named recently as Frist Humanitarian Award Winners at Cartersville Medical Center. Created in 1971, the Frist Humanitarian Award honors outstanding individuals for their humanitarian and volunteer activities. Those recognized this year were: Ed Atwell, MD, Wendy Bailey, RN and Gary James.
Named in honor of Dr. Thomas F. Frist, Sr. (1910-1998), a founder of HCA (parent company of Cartersville Medical Center), the Frist Humanitarian Award recognizes individuals who serve the community and those in need and whose daily dedication and care giving epitomize the highest standards of quality and personal commitment.
Physician Recipient
In addition to the employee and volunteer categories, the physician award honors a HCA-affiliated physician who displays a concern for the well-being of others beyond his/her day-to-day physician responsibilities. This year’s physician recipient is Ed Atwell, MD. An orthopedic surgeon and co-founder of Georgia Bone & Joint Surgeons, P.C., Atwell has been in Cartersville for over 25 years, following four years of service in the U.S. Navy, medical school and a sports medicine fellowship in Southern California.
Though he maintains a busy practice and surgery schedule, Dr. Atwell’s passion for foreign missions led to his development of Medical Outreach of America, a multi-tiered organization dedicated to delivering international medical care, education, disease prevention strategies, and improving resources vital to healthier living. Atwell has organized medical teams to serve individuals with complex surgical needs in Peru, Bolivia, Nepal, Vietnam and Guatemala. He spends countless hours gathering donated supplies and equipment to help patients who otherwise may never get a chance for improved health care.
Atwell appreciates and recognizes others for their contributions to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. “It doesn’t matter about the position or the title you have, everyone is important on the team,” says Atwell.
Atwell is married to Sandy and is the proud father of two daughters, Kristen and Allison. A pilot, he enjoys flying his plane to Dog Island for quick get-a-ways.
Employee Recipient
The employee award recognizes a HCA-affiliated employee who goes beyond day-to-day responsibilities in his/her overall service to the community. A nurse with over 30 years of experience, Wendy Bailey was named the employee recipient of the Frist Humanitarian Award. Bailey serves as oncology nurse navigator at The Hope Center, where she effectively assists cancer patients with service, resources and advocacy. Resources obtained by Bailey on her patients’ behalf have included enteral feedings, mammograms for uninsured patients, dental evaluations, gas cards, financial aid and even housing repairs. She has applied for and received thousands of dollars in grants and in-kind donations in support of cancer patients and their caregivers.
Bailey serves on the Hope Center Foundation Board of Directors and the Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition. She is a member of Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Navigation and Cancer Navigators of Georgia. She often attends and represents Cartersville Medical Center and The Hope Center at community and employee health fairs.
According to Dr. William Thoms, radiation oncologist at The Hope Center, “Wendy gives selflessly of her time and energy to the care of the patients we touch. Humble servant leaders such as she are a true gift to our healthcare community.”
Bailey and her husband, Brian have two grown sons, Dylan and Joshua, and a granddaughter, Savannah Kate. A self-described “foodie”, Bailey loves trying new restaurants and traveling with friends and family.
Volunteer Recipient
A volunteer at Cartersville Medical Center for almost 2 years, Gary James was named the volunteer recipient of the Frist Humanitarian Award. Technically “retired”, James may be busier now than ever. He is serving a second term as president of the Auxiliary and works in the hospital gift shop.
James’s volunteer work in the community is extensive. For 15 months he has — on a volunteer basis — efficiently operated Bartow Health Access, a non-profit clinic providing healthcare services for people who are uninsured or underinsured. Always dependable to complete any task to perfection, James has been instrumental with fundraising events including the Pond and Garden tour and charity auctions. He’s a faithful friend to many and a quiet servant in the community.
James and his partner of 16 years, Mark Ceravolo, live in Cartersville and attend Sam Jones Memorial United Methodist Church.
About Cartersville Medical Center
Cartersville Medical Center is a 112-bed acute care hospital, Chest Pain Center, Certified Primary Stroke Center and Gold Seal Inpatient Diabetes program accredited by the Joint Commission. Cartersville Medical Center offers da Vinci gynecological and urological robotic surgery and was named a Top Performing Hospital in 2011 and 2012 by the Joint Commission based upon key quality measures. The Women’s Center provides mammography services that are gold seal accredited by the American College of Radiology. Cartersville Medical Center was named to the “Top Small Hospitals” list by Georgia Trend magazine in 2012. The Hope Center, a regional, Commission on Cancer approved cancer treatment facility, is conveniently located on the hospital campus.
For more information about programs and services offered at Cartersville Medical Center or The Hope Center, call MedLine at (800) 242-5662 or visit www.cartersvillemedical.com.
Contact:
Cartersville Medical Center
770-382-1530
