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PrintANNUAL DAVID J. SIMPSON, JR. MEMORIAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY
Arlington, GA – David J. Simpson, Jr. is a familiar name that many residents of Southwest Georgia remember fondly. David was an incredible husband, a terrific “daddy”, and a wonderful son and friend…but most would recognize him as a pillar of his community and a man who gave his life to serving others.
David moved to Arlington with his family in 1973. His uncle, the late Dr. R.E. Jennings, had established his practice as a physician in Arlington in the 1950’s, and invited his brother-in-law, Jack Simpson, to found a pharmacy (Arlington Rexall Drugs) in town. David admired and respected his uncle, Dr. R.E. Jennings, and, at an early age aspired to be like him, a man who loved to care for others through medicine. Dr. Jennings and David enjoyed a very close relationship through their years together in Arlington. At the age of sixteen, Dr. Jennings introduced David to the game of golf, something that David said became one of his passions in life.
David graduated from Southwest Georgia Academy in 1976 and attended Emory University and then Mercer University’s Southern School of Pharmacy, where he received his Bachelor of Pharmacy degree. In 1979, he met and married his wife Cathy Hollander Simpson. After graduating in 1981, David returned to Arlington where he partnered with his father to own and operate Arlington Rexall Drugs. Soon after returning, David and Cathy welcomed twin daughters, Ashley S. Hutchins and Allison S. Curington, into the world. In 1989, they added a son to their brood, David J. Simpson, III (“Dee”).
David Simpson loved the community he served, especially his patients. David would go at all hours of the night and day to fill a prescription for a patient in need and often neglected himself because of his concern for others. But, if David ever had a break, one would most likely find him in Athens (UGA), watching his favorite team play football, or on the golf course! David loved golf so much that he once took his family on a golf vacation to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, just so he could play the courses that he had read about in magazines. He got his first hole-in-one there!
Sadly, David was only 48 years old when he passed away from a massive heart attack. He suffered from diabetes and hypertension, and that is why his family and friends find it so fitting to name this golf tournament, after David Simpson, a man who loved golf, but, first and foremost, loved to help others. All proceeds from this event will help to purchase cardiac and diabetic equipment for the Calhoun Memorial Hospital. It is our hope that this tournament will continue for many years to come and help to improve his community’s healthcare services so that many lives may be helped or saved.
The Fifth Annual David J. Simpson, Jr. Memorial Charity Golf Tournament is scheduled for Friday May 18th at the Crooked Oak Golf Club in Colquitt, Georgia. This two-man team scramble, following a complimentary lunch served at Noon, begins at 1:00pm with a shotgun start. The team entry fee is $150. Cash and prizes will be awarded for first and second place in each flight, closest to the pin, longest drive, and a prize for a hole-in-one. All proceeds will benefit the Helping Hands and Caring Hearts Volunteer Group and are designated for the purchase of cardiac equipment for Calhoun Memorial Hospital. For more information, please visit www.hacc-ga.com or contact Susannah Cowart at Calhoun Memorial Hospital. 229-725-2168 or E-Mail: susannah.cowart@hacc-ga.com
For more information about the Helping Hands and Caring Hearts Volunteers, click here.
HACC implements Electronic Health Records
After months of preparation and planning, Calhoun Memorial Hospital is "going live" with Electronic Medical Records through cooperation and EMR provider Razor Insights. Beginning July 1, the clinical staff at CMH will begin utilizing the first of a multi-phased electronic medical records which includes physician order entry as well as clincal evaluation, assesment and diagnostic results. Over the next year, HACC will expand the Electronic Health Record into standard practice in all of its care facilities and clinical staff areas. The system will streamline care practices, documentation and retention as well as improve the fluidity of patient care between Jennings Medical Clinic, Calhoun Nursing Home and Calhoun Memorial Hospital. The staff of HACC is excited to be taking the first steps of progress with Electronic Medical Records and is looking forward to the benefits it offers to our patient care. As with all new systems, we ask that our patients and community recognize and understand that a new system will have a transition period, but that ultimately, customer service and patient care are still the most important aspects of our service to Calhoun County and the surrounding areas.
“Our focus is in providing restorative care close to home.” 
Calhoun Memorial Hospital's Swing Bed Program is a healthcare option that provides skilled care for those patients who no longer require acute care hospitalization, but are still in need of skilled services for a short period of time. Patients in the Swing Bed Program are monitored and assisted by the Calhoun Memorial Hospital nursing staff and checked in upon weekly by their supervising Physician to monitor progress and modify care requirements.
Benefits of Swing Care Placements
Swing Bed provides an avenue for patients to recover their strength, endurance, and function prior to their discharge home. It is where patients go when they no longer need acute care but are not quite well enough to return to the demands of independent living. They may be recovering from major surgery, an accident, or a stroke. They may need nutritional therapy, physical or occupational therapy or pain management. They may have wounds that need special care. For these patients, Swing Bed offers short-term restorative care, a chance to heal and regain strength close to home, close to loved ones. It is a special place, with a whole team of caring professionals working together to help each patient get home faster and stronger.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Swing Bed Program?
The Swing Bed Program allows your physician to "swing" your level of care from acute medical care to skilled rehabilitation.
What programs do you offer?
A full range of services is offered on an inpatient basis. Therapies include, rehabilitation after a stroke, hip or knee replacement surgery, IV medication therapy and strength training after a prolonged hospitalization. This program is complimented by an activities program.
*As a patient from another hospital, you may still receive rehabilitation at Calhoun Memorial Hospital.
How long will I need to stay in the program?
You may remain in the program for as long as you have skilled therapeutic goals that need to be met. Once these goals have been reached, you will be discharged from the program.
Who pays for this program?
The Swing Bed Program is often covered by Medicare and Medicaid, as well as many private insurance plans.
Services Available
Nursing: Provides support, care, and education during your recovery.
Nutrition Therapy: Offers nutritional support and education to promote optimal nutritional health.
Therapists will also educate you and your family on safety and mobility.
Occupational Therapy: Works to restore independence in daily living after an illness, injury, or surgery. Provides education and training to accomplish tasks to avoid pain and fatigue. Therapists will assess the need for assistive devices and provide training.
Physical Therapy: Works to restore independence in daily living after an illness, injury, or surgery. Provides education and training to accomplish tasks to avoid pain and fatigue. Therapists will assess the need for assistive devices and provide training.
Respiratory Therapy: Teaches breathing techniques and exercises to promote optimal breathing.
Speech Therapy: Assists patients with interpreting and remembering written and spoken statements; expressing thoughts through speaking, writing, and facial expressions and promote safe swallowing.
HACC Wears Red For Heart Health
Friday February 3, 2012
February is National Heart Health Month and, in recognition, Friday February 3rd is National Wear Red Day for Women's Heart Health. The HACC Team members at Calhoun Memorial Hospital Wear Red to raise awareness about the importance of Women's Heart Health and challenge our community to take proactive steps to make Heart Health a priority!
CMH Receives No Deficiencies
Calhoun Memorial Hospital is proud to announce that two of its departments have been granted "No Deficiencies" in recent Hospital inspections. CMH's Mammography program was visited by federal inspectors in September and was noted as 100% compliant, with no deficiences. CMH's laboratory was visited by state inspectors in October and received the same validation.
Alongside these two indiviudal departments, Calhoun Memorial Hospital, in a facility-wide inspection by the Department of Health and Human Services/Centers for MEdicare & Medicaid Services, was also awarded a "No Deficiency" ranking, showcasing complete compliance with State standards.
A "No Deficiencies" rating means that the departments are found to meet all requirements, regulations and certifications which are placed on them by the inspecting agencies. Calhoun Memorial Hospital is proud to offer high quality services to its patients and are very proud of the hardworking staff members whose hard work earned them this recognition.
Calhoun Memorial Hospital Welcomes New Physician
Calhoun Memorial Hospital and R.E. Jennings Medical Clinic proudly introduce Family Practice Physician David Lamar Brand, M.D. to our community. The residents of Calhoun County and the surrounding communities now have an experienced Physician with years of practice in our “neck of the woods” to his credit. Dr. Brand has served in Colquitt for the past decade and is now joining the Hospital Authority of Calhoun County Medical Team. Dr. Brand will begin seeing patients on Monday July 19th. Dr. Brand is here to help you and your family achieve the healthiest life possible and looks forward to being a part of our community for years to come.
Dr. Lamar Brand
Board Certified American Board of Family Practice Medicine
Phoebe Putney Southwest Georgia Family Practice Residency Program
Mercer University Medical School Graduate
Formerly practiced at Miller County Hospital in Colquitt, Georgia
Scope Services Available at CMH
The Hospital Authority of Calhoun County proudly announces the addition of colonoscopy and endoscopy services on-site at Calhoun Memorial Hospital. Procedures are performed by the CMH Scope Services team led by Dr. Lamar Brand and Stephanie Phillips, RN, BSN. Procedure and recovery rooms dedicated to Scope Services ensure patients optimal comfort and assistance during their pre- and post-operative hours.Appointments are available through R.E. Jennings Medical Clinic are available starting September 1, 2010. Outpatient procedures are routinely scheduled on Wednesdays with inpatient and emergency procedures scheduled at physician request. Referrals from physicans outside the HACC organization are accepted and coordinated by the R.E. Jennings staff, alongside any neccessary pre-certifications. For more information or to coordinate an appointment, click here.
Calhoun Nursing Home Awarded Five Star 'Quality Measures' Rating
The Hospital Authority of Calhoun County is proud to announce the superior rating of five stars has been awarded to Calhoun Nursing Home in the category of Quality Measures. Medicare.gov rankings are posted on-line and provide information and ratings given to area long term care facilities. Calhoun Nursing Home maintains an excellent standard of quality care, an area of focus and pride for the CNH staff, and is honored to be recognized by Medicare.gov.
Calhoun Nursing Home is a 60-bed long-term care facilitiy located in Edison, Georgia. CNH has served the Southwest Georgia community for over 35 years.
Welcome to Our Website!
The staff of the Hospital Authority of Calhoun County extends a warm welcome to each of our online visitors. We hope that our new website will not only be convenient for all users, but also a reliable place for pertinent information for all our facilties and communities. Please check back with us often as content is updated and additional online services are added.
To browse information specific to each facility, click on the facility names on the top of the page to the right of the HACC logo.
To email a patient, pay a bill, get directions or make a donation, click on the appropriate button displayed next to the slideshow.
To contact a staff member or department, click on the "Contact Us" tab.
Click any of the tabs across the middle of the page to find specific information regarding About Us (a brief history of our organization); Our Services (easily distinguished by department/service provided), Patients & Visitors (general information for our guests), Classes & Events (view a calendar of scheduled HACC sponsored events), Our Community (includes a Community Calendar), News (most recent headlines for HACC) or Careers (download a job application or see current openings).
We are proud to offer our services to all Southwest Georgia residents and hope that our online services benefit each patient who utilizes any of our facilities. We're proud to call Calhoun County home!
Bishop Visits HACC
Congressman Sanford Bishop (pictured with Board of Directors Chairman Charles Cox and CEO Earl Whiteley) visited Calhoun Memorial Hospital, Friday, August 20. Congressman Bishop enjoyed a luncheon with Administrative staff as well as a facility tour. There were over 30 employees in attendance for a discussion session with Bishop at the conclusion of his visit.
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