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On-Line Auction

ginab — Fri, 04 May 2012 17:06:41 +0000

High Back Adirondack Style Lifeguard Chair…This was the chair displayed at the 2012 Doctors Appreciation Day at SAMC. We are selling this chair to the highest bidder! Seller cannot ship item. Local delivery only. (15 mile radius of Dothan, Alabama)

Click here to place your bid!

Live a Life of Healthy Eating

ginab — Tue, 01 May 2012 19:58:08 +0000

Have you ever heard someone say, “You are what you eat?”. Well, in a lot of ways this is true. Ok, stop and think…what have you eaten this week? Now think, what have your children eaten this week? Is it healthy or not? Sure, we all live busy lives, but if we are what we eat, and our children are what they eat, then shouldn’t we make sure we’re doing the best we can? There are a lot of ways that we can eat healthy, even when life is busy or the budget is tight. Eating out? Order a salad or a side of vegetables or fruit instead of the fries. In a hurry at home? Make a salad to eat before your meal, or consider making a fruit smoothie for dessert. On the go? Grab an apple and a bottle of water.

No matter how busy we are in life or how tight our budget, making healthy choices is always an option. Sometimes we just have to break one habit at a time as we make improvements. Check out the Kohl’s Kids Fit for Life worksheets for some more tips and ideas on how to eat healthier. Many of our eating poorly habits originate when we are tired, hungry, and in a hurry, so remember to plan ahead.

Click here for some great downloads to help you live a life of healthy eating!

Golfing Raises $56,665

ginab — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:12:21 +0000

Annual Golf Invitational raises $56,665– Event and team sponsors gathered April 2 at the Dothan Country Club to support the SAMC Foundation’s 5th Annual Golf Invitational and raise $56,665 to help underwrite future needs at SAMC. Foundation Board Chairman David Dennis welcomed the golfers and thanked sponsors for helping to make the spring fundraising event another success. He noted that over the past five years, the golf invitational has raised $342,212 for the areas of greatest need at the hospital.

Event sponsors included Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs-Awards Reception Sponsor; Extendicare Health & Rehabilitation Center – Golf Cart Sponsor; Lewis, Brackin, Flowers & Johnson Players’ Lunch Sponsor; Smith’s, Inc. of Dothan Prize Hole Sponsor; and Batson-Cook Construction Raffle Sponsor.

Throughout the afternoon 35 four-member teams competed for numerous golf-related gift certificates, prizes including a 2012 Mercedes sedan and tournament bragging rights.

The SAMC Foundation extends a heartfelt thanks to event sponsors, players and volunteers who made the invitational a success.

Congrats To Tourney Winners
Placing 1st – Gross (55): Arthur Dease & Ron Brown, Bruce Buckles & Stan Scott
Placing 2nd – Gross (56): Barry Flowers, Mike Smith & Tommy Williams, Blaze Grinn
Placing 3rd – Gross (57): Brian Etheridge, Sam Kelly, Matt Johnson, Dan Buchanan

Placing 1st – Net: Dr. Pat Guin, Dr. Dean Lolley, Heath West, Scott Griffin (49.4)
Placing 2nd – Net: Jon Dix, Chad Chandler, Jeffrey Kirkland, Nick Boatright (49.4)
Placing 3rd – Net: Bud Malec, Mike Williams, Kelly Walker, Ryan Williams (50.2)

Closest to the Pin:
Hole #5 – Bud Malec
Hole #11 – Phillip Wilkes
Hole #7 – Gary Albrecht

Longest Drive: Hole #14 – Pat Guin

Putting Contest Winner: Heath West

Click here to see the event photo gallery

Heart & Soul — A Grand Gathering Equaling Success!

ginab — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:04:19 +0000

The SAMC Foundation recently held its annual Heart & Soul Gala, an event benefitting the heart and vascular services and programs offered by the Medical Center.

Foundation Executive Director Valerie Barnes said this year’s event, held Feb. 25 at the Dothan Country Club, was full of excitement and red carpet glamour.

“We are fortunate to have had a very successful event,” Barnes said. “This year’s gala raised $106,730 to support Heart & Vascular program and services provided to our regional community by the Medical Center. Everyone seemed to have a lot of fun, and several shared that the Heart & Soul gala is one of the best formal events of the year and they look forward to it attending,” she added.
The black-tie optional event included both a live and silent auction, with more than 74 Foundation friends and patrons donating items for bid. “We couldn’t have done it without 15 very generous sponsors, 235-plus guests, hard-working event volunteers, and the very special businesses and individuals who made generous in-kind donations to our silent and live auctions,” Barnes stressed.

Partners in philanthropy recognized during the event included: Southeast Cardiology, CapSouth Partners; Extendicare Rehabilitation & Health Services; Hearts South, PC; Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Bank of America Corporation; The Pepi Companies; Southeast Cancer Network – Drs. Steve Stokes & Jarrod Adkison; St. Jude Medical; Pioneer Telephone Directories; Wells Fargo; Brasfield & Gorrie General Contractors; Lila & Ralph Fillmore; Knology; Regions & Southeast Pain Management Center.

ACOM An Economic Engine

ginab — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:52:47 +0000

The Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM) is projected to have a statewide economic impact of $34.5 million by the time it opens in 2013, according to an independent study done by a national consulting firm.

The impact on the state, region and local economy is expected to rise to $81.8 million by 2020 and $116 million by 2030.

Figures were announced Wednesday by the research firm Tripp Umbach, commissioned by the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce to conduct the economic impact study. Tripp Umbach, headquarted in Pittsburgh, Penn., provides economic impact analysis, market research and strategic planning to healthcare organizations and academic health centers nationwide.

The economic impact on Houston County alone will be huge, with the project expected to create 67 jobs by 2013 and nearly 400 by 2030. During that same time period, county tax revenues are estimated at $800,000 by next year and $2.5 million in 18 years.

“Our city, county and the business community recognizes the importance of the healthcare industry, which Tripp Umbach has placed at about $2 billion a year,” said Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce President Matt Parker.

“For so long we have tried to estimate the impact of this sector on our economy. The construction of the college motivated us to look at not only the overall impact, but to have a secondary study on the impact ACOM will have on this area. It’s important to know as we develop our future economy and it helps us identify related areas of growth. This is the highest quality study by a nationally renowned firm.”

Construction began in January on the state’s first osteopathic college and the first in the nation to be developed by a regional not-profit hospital, Southeast Alabama Medical Center.

The16-month construction phase is expected to create 311 jobs and have a statewide impact of $87.4 million, according to the economic impact study.

The intent to build a four-year college was first announced to the public in the spring of 2009 by the Houston County Health Care Authority. The Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) granted the school Pre-Accreditation status in late 2011. A Provisional Accreditation site visit was held in March.

The initial building on the campus will be 110,000 square feet with a construction cost of $40 million. The first class of 150 medical students will arrive on campus in August 2013 and graduate in the spring of 2017.

The college is being constructed on Cowarts Road, two miles east of SAMC.

With 420 beds, SAMC is the largest hospital in the Wiregrass with approximately 300 physicians on the medical staff supported by more than 2,500 hospital employees. The not-for-profit hospital is owned and operated by the Houston County Health Care Authority. As the Tri-State referral center, the hospital’s central location makes it easily accessible to more than 600,000 residents. SAMC has been acknowledged as the only hospital in Alabama to be recognized for six consecutive years in the top five percent nationally for patient safety. SAMC is also the only hospital in Alabama to achieve the HealthGrades 2011 Patient Safety Excellence Award.

Employee Campaign 2012

ginab — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:38:58 +0000

Healthcare. Humanity. Wellness. & YOU! Coming Together for the SAMC Foundation’s Employee Campaign 2012. – Campaign Dates are April 11 – May 1, 2012.

Click here to Become a Foundation Partner

Click here to make a gift to the Capital Campaign

Hey Kids…Get Active!

ginab — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 19:53:39 +0000

Childhood cases of Type II diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, high cholesterol, and heart disease are on the rise. What does this mean for the affected children? It could lead to life-long health problems or even an early death. It sounds horrible, and it is, but by simply becoming more active these risks can be greatly minimized. Here are some ways to get your kids more active: sign them up for a local sports league (and you can go for a walk during their practices for some exercise yourself), go for a family walk or bike ride, park further from the entrance of the store and walk, take them to the park, or jump rope. Try to incorporate more physical activity on a daily basis for your kids. Join in on the fun when you can to reap some benefits for yourself! Click here for some more great tips and pointers.

Less is More. Learn Portion Control

ginab — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:48:07 +0000

One reason that American’s have issues with healthy weight control is that we have a problem with healthy portion control! Many times, without realizing it or meaning to, we overeat. If we take in more calories than necessary, weight gain is inevitable. Children are not immune to the problem of portion control. If anything, they are more susceptible to overeat because they are unaware of the problem in the first place. It is our responsibility to teach them about portion control and to serve as a good role model for them in this area. Not sure where to start? One simple rule of thumb is to have ½ of your plate covered in fruits and vegetables. Try to encourage your children to stop eating when they are full. For more tips and guidance click here…

Golfing for Good Health

ginab — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:20:29 +0000

Join us for the 5th Annual Southeast Alabama Medical Center Foundation Golf Invitational on April 2 at the Dothan Country Club. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this five-star-rated golf course and enjoy a round of golf with friends and business associates – all for a good cause.

Become a sponsor, sign up a team, or find out more information about the SAMC Foundation Invitational, by calling 334-673-4150.

Since our inaugural golf tournament in 2008, this event has raised almost $300,000 to benefit SAMC’s areas of greatest need. The SAMC Foundation is a 501 c)(3) public charity whose mission is to help advance healthcare and wellness in the regional communities served by Southeast Alabama Medical Center and its affiliates through philanthropic giving.

Special thanks to the following community partners who have signed on in support of this event:
·         Extendicare Health & Rehabilitation Center
·         Lewis, Brackin, Flowers & Johnson – Attorneys at Law
·         Smith Inc. of Dothan
·         Batson-Cook

Many sponsorship opportunities still remain and it is a great opportunity for SAMC vendors to partner with the SAMC Foundation and enjoy a beautiful day at five-star rated golf course.

Become A Sponsor for the 2012 Invitational!

Title Sponsor $15,000
Awards Party Sponsor (Reserved-Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs)
Player’s Luncheon Sponsor (Reserved-Lewis, Brackin, Flowers & Johnson – Attorney’s at Law)
Goody Bag Sponsor $5,000
Prize Hole Sponsor (Reserved – Smith’s Inc. of Dothan)
Raffle Sponsor (Reserved-Extendicare Health & Rehabilitation Center)
Golf Cart Sponsor (Reserved-Extendicare Health & Rehabilitation Center)
Pin Hole Flag Sponsor $2,500
Breakfast Sponsor (Reserved-Batson Cook)
Golf Team & Tee Box Sponsor $1,000
Exclusive Green Sponsor (Five Available) $500
Tee Box Sponsor $300
Individual Golfer $250

Click here to download a mail back brochure.

Red Carpet Glamour Raising Funds

ginab — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:41:33 +0000

The SAMC Foundation recently held its annual Heart & Soul Gala, an event benefitting the heart and vascular services and programs offered by the Medical Center. Foundation Executive Director Valerie Barnes said this year’s event, held Feb. 25 at the Dothan Country Club, was full of excitement and red carpet glamour.

The black-tie optional event included both a live and silent auction, with more than 74 Foundation friends and patrons donating items for bid. “We couldn’t have done it without 15 very generous sponsors, 235-plus guests, hard-working event volunteers, and the very special businesses and individuals who made generous in-kind donations to our silent and live auctions,” Barnes stressed.

Click here to see our Many Thanks Flyer, which lists all our wonderful sponsors and auction contributors.

Click here to see event photos…