Rural America is facing a child care crisis that’s accelerating worker stress and creating major challenges for employers. In half of all states, the majority of workers live in child care deserts with rural areas underserved far more than urban areas. Critical staffing shortages and the high cost of hiring travel nurses or other contract labor are contributing to rural hospital closures with nearly …
MILLER COUNTY HOSPITAL HAS ACHIEVED THE PATHWAY TO EXCELLENCE ® DESIGNATION FOR ITS COMMITMENT TO A POSITIVE PRACTICE ENVIRONMENT AND A CULTURE OF SUSTAINED EXCELLENCE Miller County Hospital joins a premier group of organizations that have received Pathway to Excellence® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The Pathway designation is a global credential that highlights Miller County Hospital’s …
The morning of December 29th was like a second Christmas for staff and patients at Miller County Hospital as 26 Stryker Isolibrium hospital beds were delivered and unboxed. “It has been 20 years since new beds have been purchased for the hospital,” Shawn Whittaker, CNO tells. We’re excited to offer our patients some of the most sophisticated beds on the …
This morning at 6:30 am in the hospital lobby, all Miller County Hospital Nursing Staff were invited to participate in the final push to get us to the goal of achieving Pathways to Excellence Designation. The staff were made aware that three years of working towards this initial designation is coming to an end. The writing and the documented evidence that …
Dr. Garrett Bennett has been sworn in to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce by Governor Brian Kemp. The purpose of the 15 member Board is to see that Georgia communities, especially in medically underserved areas, have improved access to needed physicians and other health care practitioners. Originally started in 1978 as the Joint Board of Family Practice, it …
August 6, 2021. Less than four weeks ago, Miller County Hospital had no patients in the hospital with Covid-19 and it had been several weeks since anyone had tested positive in the Emergency Room or in the clinics. In fact, Miller County had been two weeks without a positive case. But all that abruptly changed in the last 12-14 days. …
Recognizing an ongoing lack of specialized care in rural communities, particularly cancer care, Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA) Atlanta and Miller County Hospital are partnering to offer coordinated, advanced oncology care to residents of Southwest Georgia. Through the cancer care alliance, the healthcare providers will collaborate to more effectively meet the needs of rural Georgia communities. Specifically, Miller County …
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we’re here to remind you to schedule your mammogram! Our Muffins & Mammo event is through the end of the month; every woman who comes in for a mammogram during this time can enjoy a free muffin and juice. Extended Hours! Need a mammogram before or after work? We have you covered! For …
COVID-19 is a force to be reckoned with, there’s no doubt. From weddings, sporting events, and funerals to education, healthcare and even a trip to the grocery store, it seems nothing has escaped the wrath of Coronavirus. But the real impact is felt in the lives of people hospitalized by the virus and their families. While many people contract the …
While the number of COVID-19 related hospitalizations and deaths slightly increased since last week, there was slight decrease in the number of cases in our area, so there’s some good news! The HAMC strongly encourages everyone to practice physical distancing, use a mask when inside public places, avoid social gatherings, and wash your hands frequently. Please continue to do your …
