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SUMMER 2015
when
losing is
WINNING
After realizing that his weight had contributed to
his becoming diabetic, chef and restaurant manager
Kelvin Thornton chose surgical weight loss to address
his weight problem and get off daily insulin injections.
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DEKALB MEDICAL
DESIGNATED AS
BABY-FRIENDLY
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EXERCISE HELPS
FIGHT CANCER
TREATMENT
EFFECTS
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RENOVATED BREAST
CENTER PROVIDES
COMFORT
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on the cover
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AFTER FINDING OUT HE COULD HAVE BEEN IN A DIABETIC COMA,
CHEF KELVIN THORNTON TURNED TO SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS.
Cover photo: Barry Williams
FIRST PERSON
KNOW YOUR OPTIONS
COMM UN ITY
FOCUS P8
YOUR HEALTH
CONN ECTIO N P12
H E ALT HY LIVIN G
CALE N DAR P14
EDITOR: KELLY KINDER
WRITER: SHERYL S. JACKSON
Published by DeKalb Medical.
Copyright © 2015 DeKalb Medical,
Decatur, Ga. 30033 USA. World
rights reserved. This publication
is not intended to replace
professional medical advice or
service. Personal health problems
should be brought to the attention
of your healthcare provider. For
concerns or questions, email
DeKalb Medical at PRMarketing
Requests@dekalbmedical.org.
“Decisions should
be based on facts,
objectively considered,”
according to American
business author and
management consultant
Marvin Bower. While
few people would
disagree with the need
to gather and consider
information before
making a decision, it
is not always easy to
find or to interpret that
information when the
decision is related to the health of yourself or a loved one.
If your decision is related to weight loss or selection of
a hospital for the birth of a child, be sure to check out the
articles on pages 4 and 6 of this issue. We’ve included some
checklists to help you evaluate your options and to guide
your conversations with healthcare providers as you work
toward your decision.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions of your physician,
hospital employees or nurse navigators for any health
decision you must make. Although you are the only one
who can make the decision, gathering information from
trusted sources will help you make the best healthcare
decisions for you and your family.
John A. Shelton Jr., FACHE
President and CEO, DeKalb Medical
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STAYING HEALTHY
no time like
the present
NEW RESOURCE TO MANAGE
MEDICAL EXPENSES
Getting the right care at the right time is essential to
maintaining health and keeping a medical condition
from becoming more serious. To help patients better
manage their medical bills so they can get the right care
at the right time, DeKalb Medical has partnered with
CarePayment — a financing option that allows you to
pay off your balance in manageable monthly payments
over an extended period of time. With no interest payments and no impact to credit reports, CarePayment
takes the sting out of high-deductible insurance plans
and ensures patients can seek medical care when they
need it. Request a CarePayment account by calling the
DeKalb Medical billing office at 404.501.5183.
LOOKING FOR A GOOD
BOOK TO READ?
Books, authors, artists and 90,000 people filled
the Decatur Square last year for The Atlanta
Journal-Constitution Decatur Book Festival
presented by DeKalb Medical. This year’s event
is scheduled for Labor Day weekend —
September 5 and 6. Enjoy book signings,
author readings, panel discussions, an
interactive children's area, live music, parades,
cooking demonstrations, poetry slams, writing
workshops and more. For more information,
go to www.decaturbookfestival.com.
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT DEKALB MEDICAL
SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR LONG-TERM ACUTE CARE
pillar of
strength
GROUPS SUPPORT
SURGICAL WEIGHT
LOSS SUCCESS
Surgery is just the beginning of a successful weight loss journey as described on
page 4. DeKalb Medical’s Surgical Weight
Loss Program offers a variety of support
groups so patients and their family
members can encourage each other and
find answers to their questions about
recovery. See page 16 for meeting days
and times.
INTERACTIVE/EVENT SUPPORT GROUP
Incorporates exercise, cooking
demonstrations and other events
for surgical weight loss patients and
family members.
WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY—
POST-OP SUPPORT GROUP
Addresses immediate post-op nutrition,
and physical and psychological changes
for patients who are up to one year
post-op.
WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY SUPPORT GROUP
Led by a psychologist, this group is for
weight loss surgery patients, their families
and friends and anyone considering weight
loss surgery.
WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY —
VETERANS’ SUPPORT GROUP
For weight loss surgery patients who are
at least 12 months post-op, and their
family and friends.
DeKalb Medical’s long-term acute care (LTAC) hospital is the only LTAC
in the nation to hold three disease-specific certifications from the Joint
Commission. The facility has been re-certified for acquired brain injury,
respiratory failure and wound care by demonstrating compliance with
The Joint Commission’s national standards for healthcare quality and
safety in disease-specific care. The certification recognizes DeKalb
Medical at Downtown Decatur’s dedication to continuous compliance
with The Joint Commission’s state-of-the-art standards.
Brain injury is one of the three
disease-specific certifications.
recognized for
nursing excellence
HILLANDALE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT NURSE
AWARDED FOR OUTSTANDING PATIENT CARE
A patient came into the DeKalb Medical
at Hillandale emergency department but
left before the lab work results came back.
Alarmed by the abnormal results, Ronnie
Gilbert, R.N., clocked out and went to the
patient’s home when he couldn’t reach him
by phone.
“I knew he was in danger and wanted to
convince him to go back to the hospital, or
go to any hospital for care,” says Gilbert, an
emergency department nurse since 1979.
Fortunately, the patient listened to Gilbert,
returning to the hospital where he was admitted and treated.
This is just one example of the reasons
Gilbert was recognized as an award recipient
Ronnie Gilbert, R.N.
in the 10th Annual Nursing Excellence Awards.
Sponsored by The Atlanta Journal Constitution and ajcjobs, the program honors the
hundreds of nurses nominated by Georgians who have had a nurse make a difference
in their lives. Ten nurses are selected to receive the award, which recognizes their effect
on patients’ and families’ lives.
Although he appreciates the honor, Gilbert explains that everything he does is just
part of his job. “Going to that patient’s home was just the right thing to do. I get to see the
difference I make in people’s lives and that is why I get up and go to work each day.”
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weight loss surgery
when losingIS
CHEF DISCOVERS RECIPE FOR WEIGHT LOSS SUCCESS
When Kelvin Thornton went to the emergency
department because he didn’t feel well and was
experiencing unusual symptoms, he was shocked
to be told that his blood glucose levels were so
high he should have been in a diabetic coma.
Although genetics can play a part in the development of Type 2 diabetes, the 5-foot-8-inch-tall
Thornton also knew his weight — 356 pounds at
the time — was a factor in his illness.
The busy restaurant manager and catering
company owner chose surgical weight loss to
address his weight problem when insulin injections were the only way to control his diabetes.
“I have a phobia about needles, so I wanted to get
off insulin and reduce my high blood pressure,
too,” says Thornton. Two years later, the 42-yearold has lost more than 140 pounds, feels great
and is off insulin.
How do you manage eating well when
you are constantly tasting food?
“My wife gave me the nickname Sir Snacks-a-Lot,”
laughs Thornton. “I’ve always eaten small meals
every two hours or so rather than large meals
three times a day because my schedule is so hectic.
I do have to taste food to check flavor and seasoning. My tasting spoon holds about a teaspoon of
food and after tasting it while I’m cooking, I’m not
hungry for that food, but I do make sure my small
meals or snacks are healthy.”
Why have you been successful at losing
weight and keeping it off?
“I went to the educational session, talked to other
people who had the surgery and followed the
doctors’ instructions,” says Thornton. “I also had a
great supporter — my wife. She kept me on track
during recovery and has encouraged me even
when I was frustrated. We both knew my weight
loss was a life-changing experience and it would
require a team approach.”
READY TO LOSE? The Surgical Weight Loss Center at DeKalb Medical offers a free two-hour
educational seminar at which physicians discuss weight loss surgery options, answer each
individual’s questions and consult on the next steps to take. To sign up for an upcoming session,
call 404.501.7081 or visit www.atlantabariatricstories.com.
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Kelvin Thornton
before his surger
y
WINNING
ARE YOU CONSIDERING
WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY?
Everyone knows or has heard about someone
who has enjoyed dramatic success with weight
loss surgery, and if weight is a health and lifestyle issue, many people have wondered if they
should also consider a surgical solution.
While it is an effective approach to lifelong
weight loss for obese adults, surgical weight loss
is not the right option for everyone. The decision
to have surgery should only be made after
careful consideration of the facts about weight
loss surgery and the lifestyle changes required
to maintain a healthy weight.
First, see if you might be a candidate for
the surgery. Are you:
 Unable to lose weight and keep it off with
nonsurgical methods?
 At least 18 years of age?
 100 pounds or more overweight, with a body
mass index (BMI) of 40 or above?
 Suffering from Type 2 diabetes, severe sleep
apnea or obesity-related heart disease and
have a BMI of 35 or above?
 Ready to commit to behavioral changes
and medical follow-up to maintain a
healthy weight?
If you answered “yes” to four of the five
questions above, you may be a candidate.
Next, you should learn as much as possible
about the surgical procedures, the risks and
your role in successful weight loss. Because
an individual’s weight loss following surgery
is dependent on a commitment to following
nutrition guidelines, fitness recommendations,
medical follow-up and a healthy lifestyle, it is
important to attend an educational session that
covers not only the procedures available, but all
components of the program that ensure success.
SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS TECHNIQUES
Once the decision is made to undergo surgical
weight loss, there are four options available —
each with its own pros and cons — for patients
to discuss with a physician. All four procedures
are performed using minimally invasive surgical
techniques and all four restrict, or limit, food intake.
ROUX-EN-Y GASTRIC BYPASS
DESCRIPTION: A Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB)
restricts food intake by creating a small pouch
between the esophagus and stomach that sends
food directly from the small pouch to the small
intestine, bypassing the stomach, duodenum and
upper intestine.
PROS: Considered the gold standard for surgical
weight loss, this procedure produces the fastest
and easiest-to-sustain weight loss, with no need
to implant a device.
CONS: Because food bypasses segments of the
gastrointestinal system, the risks for nutritional
deficiencies are higher than other procedures,
requiring ongoing medical follow-up to monitor
for anemia or other malabsorption issues.
lower section of the intestine. The combination of
a smaller stomach and less absorption of fat leads
to weight loss.
PROS: The Loop DS produces greater weight loss
results and fewer gastrointestinal side effects than
other procedures.
CONS: The risk for nutritional deficiencies is present since malabsorption is part of the weight loss
strategy. Also, because the procedure is relatively
new, long-term results are still under investigation.
ADJUSTABLE GASTRIC BANDING
DESCRIPTION: The Lap-Band® System promotes
weight loss by limiting how much can be eaten,
which reduces appetite and slows digestion. An
adjustable band is placed at the top of the stomach
to create a pouch, which fills quickly and slows the
progress of food to the lower part of the stomach
to produce the feeling of “being full.”
PROS: There is no removal or surgical change to
the stomach, and there are no vitamin or mineral
deficiencies or other malabsorption issues.
CONS: There is less weight loss with the Lap-Band
than other procedures, and there is a risk that
LAPAROSCOPIC VERTICAL
the band could slip or experience a mechanical
SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY
DESCRIPTION: A vertical sleeve gastrectomy proce- failure, which requires another operation. Following
surgery and throughout weight loss, the band must
dure restricts food intake by removing part of the
be adjusted through a small access port placed
stomach, which produces a new stomach that is
about the size and shape of a banana. The smaller just under the skin.
stomach means a person feels full after a small
LAP-BAND®SYSTEM
amount of food.
PROS: There are no vitamin or mineral deficiencies
or other malabsorption issues because food does
Esophagus
travel through the entire gastrointestinal system.
CONS: Weight loss is potentially slower than
Gastric
with gastric bypass, and there is less clinical
Small
Band
data available on the long-term results of this
Stomach
procedure compared to other procedures.
Pouch
SINGLE ANASTOMOSIS LOOP
DUODENOILIAL BYPASS
DESCRIPTION: A single anastomosis loop
duodenoilial bypass, also known as a Loop DS or
SIPS, begins with a sleeve gastrectomy to reduce
the size of the stomach. Part of the intestine is
divided so that absorption of fat only occurs in the
Small
Intestine
Bypass
Food
Flow
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maternity services
special
DELIVERY
BABY-FRIENDLY DESIGNATION AWARDED TO DEKALB MEDICAL
DeKalb Medical was the first hospital in the state of Georgia to be recognized as Baby-Friendly. The Baby-Friendly
Hospital Initiative is a global initiative of the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children’s
Fund. The initiative’s goal is to improve health outcomes for mothers and babies through breastfeeding
and immediate skin-to-skin bonding.
There are more than 20,000 designated Baby-Friendly hospitals and birth centers worldwide but
only 227 active Baby-Friendly hospitals and birth centers in the United States. The “Baby-Friendly”
designation is awarded only after a rigorous on-site survey is completed. The award is maintained
by continuing to practice quality processes that focus on encouraging and supporting new mothers’ commitment to breastfeeding. Other important practices of Baby-Friendly hospitals include
encouraging skin-to-skin contact between mothers and newborns, and rooming in, which
encourages bonding and improves the newborn’s ability to breastfeed.
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) developed a sister process,
the 5-STAR Hospital breastfeeding excellence recognition program. In this designation,
each star represents accomplishment of two of the Ten Steps. As the first
hospital in Georgia to achieve the Ten Steps, DeKalb Medical also
became the first 5-STAR Hospital in the state.
10 STEPS FOR SUCCESSFUL BABY-FRIENDLY BREASTFEEDING:
1. Have a written breastfeeding policy that is communicated to all staff.
2. Train all staff in the skills necessary to implement this policy.
3. Inform all pregnant women about the benefits and management of breastfeeding.
4. Help mothers initiate breastfeeding within one hour of birth.
5. Show mothers how to breastfeed and how to maintain lactation, even if they are separated
from their infants.
6. Give infants no food or drink other than breast
milk, unless medically indicated.
7. Practice rooming in — to allow mothers
and infants to remain together 24 hours a day.
8. Encourage breastfeeding on demand.
9. Give no pacifiers or artificial nipples to
breastfeeding infants.
10. Establish breastfeeding support groups
and refer mothers to them on discharge.
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QUESTIONS
WHAT TO ASK WHEN CHOOSING A MATERNITY HOSPITAL:
BY THE
NUMBERS
1. Is there an anesthesiologist or anesthetist
at the hospital around the clock?
2. Are there private postpartum rooms, if
desired? Is one generally available?
3. Can my partner stay with me in the room?
4. What accommodations do you have for
partners?
5. Can family, close friends or my baby’s
siblings visit with me any time of day?
6. Are lactation consultants available?
7. What’s the visitation policy? Are there
specified visiting hours for non-family
members?
8. Does the hospital accept or arrange for
cord blood or placenta donations?
9. What if my physician and I have decided
to try a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC)?
Is staff available 24/7 to do an immediate,
repeat C-section, if necessary?
10. What if I have a high-risk pregnancy?
Is there an antepartum unit or a neonatal
intensive care unit?
11. Will the choices I make for my
birth plan be honored?
12. Will my baby and I be separated
at any time?
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE
DEKALB MEDICAL MATERNITY CENTER:
 2007 — Craftsman-style, family-centered facility opens
 5,000 births each year
 24 hours each day — baby stays in room with mother
 18 private Labor-Delivery-Recovery suites that allow mom to labor,
deliver and recover in comfortable surroundings, with a private waiting alcove
just outside the suite for important family members who want to be close by
 All 18 LDR suites support water births
 52 private, postpartum mother-baby rooms are designed to provide a quiet, comfortable
place to rest and recover post-delivery. Conveniences include private bathrooms, free
wireless access and window seat couches roomy enough for partners to spend the night
 10-bed Antepartum Unit for expectant mothers who require hospitalization during
their pregnancy. These private rooms include refrigerators, free wireless access and
private bathrooms
 Free wireless access
 Three surgical suites and four recovery rooms within the labor and delivery department
 Eight private obstetrical emergency observation rooms
 42-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
 24/7 onsite anesthesiologists, neonatologists and obstetricians
 Over 1,000 cord blood units donated by DeKalb Medical patients since 2011 and about
50 placenta donations arranged since the program was implemented in 2015
 At least one maternity service patient navigator and 300 members of the nursing staff
work with women and their physicians to honor each birth plan and provide the best
care for mother and baby
 Seven days a week — lactation consultants available to help mothers and babies
with breastfeeding
 A one-stop shop for new mothers, the Lactation Center located within the Mother & Baby
Boutique on the third floor of the Women’s Center provides all of the supplies a new
nursing mother needs
 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. visiting hours for well-wishers. Staff works with mother to identify
appropriate times for family members, baby’s siblings — accompanied by an adult —
or other close support people, such as doulas, but primary partner can stay with new
mom and baby 24 hours a day
 404.501.WELL — The number to call to find an obstetrician, to schedule a tour of the
maternity center, or to learn about the full spectrum of childbirth education classes
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the c u re for t h e common h os pi t al
community
FOCUS
DEKALB MEDICAL AT HILLANDALE FOCUSES
ON SPECIFIC NEEDS OF ITS COMMUNITY
It was 10 years ago that DeKalb Medical at Hillandale hospital
opened its doors. Built at a cost of $65 million, Georgia’s first
all-digital facility joined the office buildings and outpatient
treatment centers that had been built on the property in 1994.
Our facility has seen tremendous growth since its inception
in 2005, says Kim Bentley, M.S., R.N., CCRN, vice president
and administrator, DeKalb Medical at Hillandale. “We are
continuously adding services, facilities and physicians to meet
the community’s need for healthcare,” she explains.
Growth for the hospital is carefully planned to meet the
specific needs of the Hillandale community, Bentley points out.
“We conduct an annual demographic and geographic assessment
to see where our patients live, top reasons for hospital admission
and most frequent reasons for emergency department visits,” she
says. Results of this evaluation are used to identify and develop
a strategy for existing services that should be expanded and new
services that should be added.
Expanded Services
Two years ago, a sickle cell disease program was created and has
continued to expand to better serve patients in the area. Although
the program began with emergency department protocols that
reflected the unique needs of sickle cell patients, it has expanded
to include an inpatient component as well, says Bentley.
New equipment and facilities will also improve access to services as well as patient care, says Bentley. “We’ve recently acquired
the radiation oncology center near the hospital, which is more
convenient for cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy who
live in our area,” she explains. “A second CT scanner was added
to our imaging service department in response to our increasing
volume of emergency department patients.”
The second CT is necessary to more efficiently evaluate
potential stroke patients, Bentley points out. “There are medications that can greatly diminish or eliminate long-term effects of
some strokes if they are administered within 4½ hours of the first
Chapel renamed to reflect
generosity of William “Pete”
and Geraldine “Jerri” Pike
of Pike Nurseries
MILESTONES
SINCE DEKALB
MEDICAL AT
HILLANDALE
OPENED
10 YEARS AGO
2005
DeKalb Medical
at Hillandale opens
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2006

DeKalb Medical at
Hillandale celebrates
10 years of service
to the surrounding
area with new services and a growing
medical staff.
ED waiting room renamed Gregory B.
Levett, Sr. and Betty H. Levett Emergency
Department Reception Area to recognize
the Levett gift
2007

2008

2009
Bone densitometry
introduced and digital
mammography replaces
traditional mammography
Kim Bentley, M.S., R.N.,
CCRN, vice president and
administrator of DeKalb
Medical at Hillandale and
Eddie L. Whitehead, M.D.,
are proud of the growth
of healthcare services in
the community.
a primary care physician who started his practice in Lithonia,
returned in early 2015 to set up Miller Grove Primary Care. “We
have good specialty coverage in the area, but people need more
primary care physicians who are close to home and close to the
hospital,” he says. “As we have more primary care physicians move
to this area, we’ll see even more specialists follow.” Additional
primary care physicians have also joined the DeKalb Medical
Physicians Group practices at Stonecrest and Flat Shoals.
The hospital’s focus on the community doesn’t stop with the
development of hospital services. An expanding community
outreach program now provides educational, medical and
diagnostic services to several partner organizations that include
senior care facilities.
Community outreach is an ongoing effort at the hospital, says
Bentley. “It provides an opportunity to provide services that help
people stay healthy, and stay out of the hospital. However, if someone needs a hospital, we are able to take great care of them.”
symptoms of stroke,” she says. “We are pursuing Joint Commission
stroke center certification, so the additional CT scanner is one step
to meeting the high standards of care required for certification.”
Helping People Stay Healthy
The number and type of physicians providing service in the area
is also growing steadily. Specialists such as gastroenterologists and
vascular surgeons have been added to the medical staff to meet
the community’s needs. They join the specialists already providing
orthopedic, general surgery, breast surgery, gynecology, cardiology
and interventional radiology services.
“Vascular surgery was a particular focus for us due to the
number of people with peripheral vascular disease, high blood
pressure, diabetes, renal failure and cardiovascular disease,”
says Bentley. “This was a much-needed specialty.”
Another physician focus is the recruitment of additional
primary care providers to the area. Eddie L. Whitehead, M.D.,
USA Today recognition for
heart and pneumonia care

2010

One of few Atlanta
hospitals to earn
an “A” in Leapfrog
patient-safety
scores
Mammosite reduces radiation
therapy treatment time
2011

Clinical Decision
Unit opens
and vascular
screening
program
begins
2012

2013
Comprehensive
Breast Center opens
Georgia Coverdell Champion Hospital
of the Year Award for stroke care

2014

Second CT
scanner added to
Imaging Center
2015
Radiation
oncology
services
acquired
Sickle Cell Program
introduced
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cancer care
EXERCISE
your options
CANCER PATIENTS FIGHT TREATMENT EFFECTS WITH EXERCISE
The connection between exercise and good health is obvious.
For cancer survivors, however,
exercise can play a critical role
in addressing the fatigue and
stress a person may experience
after treatment.
The American Cancer
Society, as well as the U.S.
Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC),
recommends that cancer
survivors get 150 minutes
of moderate-intensity or
75 minutes of vigorous-intensity
physical activity, along with at
least two strength training
sessions, each week. A recent
study, however, identifies barriers,
such as cost and awareness of
fitness options that are appropriate for cancer survivors, as
two reasons cancer survivors
don’t exercise regularly.1
The Return to Wellness
class offered by the DeKalb
Medical Cancer Center for
almost 15 years provides the
medically specific focus that
enhances the exercise experience for cancer survivors.
The class helps former patients
handle post-surgical changes
in their body as well as side
effects of cancer treatment such
as neuropathy, lymphedema,
joint pain and fatigue.
“We require a physician’s
approval for the person to exercise, and we require a physical
evaluation before beginning the
class,” explains Claudia Tinkle,
program manager. “The evaluation by certified staff makes
it possible for instructors to
modify exercises for individuals
so they are able to exercise without exacerbating any problems.”
Modifications might include
seated exercise, substituting
some exercises for others, or
reducing the amount of weight
used, explains Tinkle. “The
goal is to enable everyone
to exercise.”
The Cancer Center has
partnered with the Wellness
Center to offer the class as part
of a Wellness Center membership. It is open to all cancer
(l-r) Grenda Garner, Lula W.
Bullard and Dorothy Jones are
three Return to Wellness class
members who appreciate the
exercise, social time and peer
support provided by the class.
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survivors, regardless of length of
survivorship, says Tinkle. “Even
if the cancer treatment was
20 years ago, some people still
have health issues that can be
positively impacted by exercise,”
she says. “We’ve seen tremendous improvement in people’s
strength, pain control, energy
levels and mental outlook.”
At this time, there is one
class offered in eight-week
sessions, but there are plans
to develop different levels of
the class to accommodate
people who are ready for a more
advanced level, says Tinkle. The
Wellness Center membership
also provides survivors access
to a full array of exercise classes,
as well as weight machines,
exercise equipment such as
treadmills, pool exercises,
trainers and the indoor track.
“This partnership makes it easy
for class members to continue
exercising in different ways.”
Because the class members
are all cancer survivors, there
is a comfort to being with
people who understand the
cancer treatment process and
are able to provide support and
encouragement. “We have some
members who have been with
us since the first class, and many
friendships have grown in this
group,” says Tinkle. The class
offers more than just exercise; it
offers social, psychological and
physical benefits. “For some
people, the class can be a support group in workout clothes.”
READY TO
WORK OUT?
For more information about the
Return to Wellness
class, see page 18.
For other Cancer
Center support
groups and
programs, see
page 18.
Reference:
1. Mendez E. The power
of exercise in breast
cancer survivors.
American Cancer
Society. October
2014. www.cancer.
org/research/acs
researchupdates/
breastcancer/thepower-of-exercisein-breast-cancersurvivors. Accessed
online April 2015.
family medicine
physician
SPOTLIGHT
welcome
docs
to DeKalb Medical
FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIANS
TREAT THE ‘WHOLE’ PATIENT
FAMILY MEDICINE
Abhay J. Deshmukh, M.D.
Katina Robertson Murray, M.D.
Approximately 1 in 4 office visits in the U.S. are made to family
physicians. That is 214 million office visits each year — nearly
74 million more than the next largest medical specialty,
according to the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Yong S. Kim, M.D., a DeKalb Medical family practice
specialist at Snellville Family Medicine, describes his role as
“caring for the whole person — mind and body, head to toe,
cradle to grave.”
INTERNAL MEDICINE
Tamas Alexy, M.D.
Eva I. Beaulieu, M.D.
What do you like most about family medicine?
The best part of my job is the relationships that I develop with
my patients, as well as with their family members through multiple generations. It helps me be a better physician to all of them. Do you have any special interests within your
specialty?
I have a passion for issues concerning the mind and the brain,
such as attention deficit disorder, panic disorder, depression, migraine headaches and fibromyalgia. GASTROENTEROLOGY
Temitope Y. Foster, M.D.
PAIN MANAGEMENT
Rhee W. Miller, M.D.
GENERAL SURGERY
Ed W. Childs, M.D.
Ronald E. Moore Jr., M.D.
CARDIOLOGY
Sanjay M. Lall, M.D.
COLON AND RECTAL
SURGERY
Anthonia D. Adewole, M.D.
What advice can you offer parents for summer?
As the summer approaches, I encourage everyone, especially children, to disconnect from their
electronics and interact with each other. Go for a bike ride or go for a walk. Enjoy being outside and
with each other.
Kim understands that his suggestion won’t make a parent popular, but he follows his own advice.
“I have three children under the age of 11, and they groan whenever I limit their access to electronics —
just as I scorned my parents when they wouldn’t get me an Atari or Nintendo.” CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE Yong S. Kim, M.D., is accepting new patients. Call 770.638.1401 or
visit www.snellvillefamilymedicine.com. For a list of all DeKalb Medical Physicians Group primary care
physicians and specialists, visit www.dmpg.org.
NEED A GOOD DOCTOR?
With more than 800 physicians skilled in 55 specialties on staff at DeKalb Medical, our physician referral
service can help you find the right doctor for your
needs. Call 404.501.WELL (9355) between 8 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, or visit our
website at www.dekalbmedical.org and select
“Find a Doctor.”
DEKALB MEDICAL AND
WEEKLY CHECK-UP
PROVIDE ANSWERS
Tune in to WSB Radio
(750 AM and 95.5 FM)
every Sunday at 3 p.m.
to hear the latest health
news and information on
The Weekly Check-Up.
Hosted by Bruce Feinberg,
M.D., the call-in show
covers a wide range of
topics that affect everyone’s
lives. Guest appearances
by DeKalb Medical physicians
will keep you up to date about national
healthcare news as well as what’s
happening in the local community.
For more information about the show,
go to www.weeklycheckup.com.
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YOUR HEALTH CONN
IS HEARTBURN BURNING YOU UP?
VISIT WITH DEKALB MEDICAL STAFF
AND PHYSICIANS AT THESE FALL
FESTIVALS
 July 18 — Sisters By Choice 5K at Piedmont Park
 Sept. 5–6 — Decatur Book Festival
 Saturday nights in September (Sept. 12, 19 and
26) — Decatur Concerts on the Square
 Oct. 3–4 — Avondale Estates Autumnfest
 Oct. 17 — CrossRoads News Senior Expo
at Stonecrest Mall
 Oct. 17–18 — Fall Festival on Ponce, Atlanta
Thursday, August 20  6:30–7:30 p.m.
 DeKalb Medical Theatre,
North Decatur Campus
Is heartburn burning you up? Do
you wonder if you will be taking
antacids and pills the rest of your
life to treat heartburn? Did you
know that long-term heartburn
also leads to esophageal cancer?
Scott Steinberg, M.D.
Hear from DeKalb Medical’s
Heartburn Solutions Center professionals as
they discuss how you can keep chronic heartburn
from disrupting your life. Our panel includes:
Jeff Kamean, M.D., Scott Steinberg, M.D., and
Nurse Navigator Pam Briggs.
SOLUTIONS FOR PAINFUL HIP CONDITIONS
Tuesday, August 25  6:30–7:30 p.m.
 DeKalb Medical Theatre,
North Decatur campus
Join Chris Haraszti, M.D., a DeKalb
Medical orthopedic surgeon, as
he talks about the latest advances
in hip replacements and the
treatment of hip conditions
and pain. People wishing to
take a tour of the Joint Solutions Chris Haraszti, M.D.
Center should meet in the
Theatre at 6 p.m.
PUBERTY ROCKS
Puberty Rocks for Girls  Friday, September 11
 6:30–8 p.m.  Hillandale Professional
Building, 2745 DeKalb Medical Parkway, Lithonia
Puberty Rocks for Boys  Friday, September 18
 6:30–8 p.m.  Hillandale Professional
Building, 2745 DeKalb Medical Parkway, Lithonia
Is it time to address your tween’s
journey into adolescence? Girls
ages 9–14 and their parent/
guardian are invited to hear from
DeKalb Medical physician Caryn
Johnson, M.D., on September 11.
Boys ages 9–14 and their parent/
guardian are invited to hear from Caryn Johnson, M.D.
Kenneth Harper, M.D., on
September 18. This fun night out
will cover body changes, mood
swings, peer pressure and more.
Kenneth Harper , M.D.
EMPOWERED BIRTH —
EXPLORING OPTIONS
Tuesday, September 15  6:30–8 p.m.
 Dr. Bobbie Bailey Tower Auditorium,
North Decatur Campus
Whether you’re just starting to contemplate having
a baby or it’s the only thing on your mind, DeKalb
Medical’s team can help. Meet our panel of experts,
receive tips on what to expect during pregnancy, ask
about pregnancy myths, tour our maternity area and
learn about the benefits of a Baby-Friendly hospital.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW You’re invited to learn more about a wide range of healthcare topics. Light refreshments will be
is required in case we need to notify you of schedule changes. Call 678.331.5882 or visit www.dekalbmedical.org.
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CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HEALTH
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES
Tuesday, September 22  6:30–8 p.m.
 Ladies’ Night Out to Empower Women to Make
Health a Priority  Hillandale Professional
Building, 2745 DeKalb Medical Parkway, Lithonia
 6–6:30 p.m. Complimentary blood pressure
check and refreshments
What does it mean to be a well woman? It’s a state
of mind, it’s being as healthy as you can be and,
most importantly, it’s about taking steps to improve
your physical and mental health. Our expert panel
of doctors will offer information on a wide range of
women’s health topics such as healthy aging, breast
cancer, fitness and nutrition, heart health and stroke,
menopause and more. Come early and receive a
complimentary blood pressure check.
Donating blood is a simple thing to do, but it can
make a big difference in the lives of others. Every
two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood.
The blood you donate during the week saves lives
on the weekend.
NAVIGATING THE ISSUES OF AGING
Why give at DeKalb Medical? We thank you with
a lunch voucher valued at $5 for the cafeteria.
Thursday, September 24  11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
 Keeton Auditorium, North Decatur campus
Dealing with healthcare issues, legal needs and
options for care often can be overwhelming, leaving
someone unsure of where to begin. Join a panel of
senior care experts from DeKalb Medical and Senior
Provisions to learn about Medicare benefits, elder
law needs, Veterans Administration benefits and
different levels of care. A light lunch will be served,
so reservations for this free presentation must be
received by Monday, September 21.
North Decatur Campus
 noon–6 p.m.
 Friday, July 3  Dr. Bobbie Bailey Auditorium
(Special Holiday Drive)
 Wednesday, August 12  Keeton Auditorium
(ground floor of main hospital)
Hillandale Campus
 12:30–5:30 p.m.
 Tuesday, July 28  Community Room
 Friday, September 25  Community Room
SENIOR SPECTRUM
Senior Spectrum is the program of choice for active
adults, ages 60 and older. For a one-time fee of
$15, you can enjoy monthly health education
programs led by DeKalb Medical physicians and a
complimentary breakfast. You also receive invitations
to join us on trips to local Atlanta hot spots at great
group rates. Finally, members get discounted parking
on the hospital campus. Stay active and stay connected with Senior Spectrum. For more information,
visit www.dekalbmedical.org/our-services/senior
or call 404.501.SPEC (7732).
LIFELINE SCREENINGS
DeKalb Medical partners with LifeLine Screenings to
offer community-based preventive health screenings. These screenings detect unrecognized health
problems and encourage clients to seek follow-up
care with their personal physicians. LifeLine offers
screenings that assess the risk for stroke and
cardiovascular disease, as well as diabetes. For a
complete listing of LifeLine screening locations in
DeKalb County, visit www.dekalbmedical.org.
served. Parking is validated at North Decatur events and parking is free at Hillandale events. All events are free, but registration
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A GU IDE TO EVENTS AND CLASSES
Life/Health/Career Coaching
Our certified coach works with individuals to achieve
wellness through coaching. You will be able to identify,
confront and overcome challenges; clarify goals and
objectives; and create action plans—leading to success
in life, health and career.
SESSIONS 4 by phone FEE $120/hr. in-person
coaching and $240/four 30-min. phone sessions
INFO 770.475.2917
MIND AND BODY
American Heart Association Basic
Life Support for Healthcare Providers
This certification course is designed for healthcare professionals who need to know how to perform high-quality
CPR and manage the choking adult, child or infant.
Instructor: Clinical Education Dept. Please bring $7 card
fee (cash only) to the training session.
FEE $55 class fee plus $7 card fee
DATE September 26 DAY Saturday TIME noon–4 p.m.
LOCATION The Wellness Center INFO 678.331.5882
Massage Therapy
SESSION traditional massage discount package
FEE Member $275; Non-member $305/five 60-min.
sessions INFO 404.501.2222
SESSION hot stone massage FEE Member $80;
Non-member $90/75 min. INFO 404.501.2222
PARENTING AND
PRENATAL CARE
Baby Talk—Breastfeeding
Support Group
This weekly mother-to-mother support group facilitated by
a certified lactation consultant has been supporting and
empowering breastfeeding moms for more than 20 years.
Baby weight checks are also available.
FEE Free DAY Thursday TIME 11 a.m.–noon
LOCATION The Dr. Bobbie Bailey Tower—Classroom
3040 INFO 770.475.2917
American Heart Association Combo
Heartsaver and First Aid Class
Breastfeeding—Getting a Great Start
Two in one! Learn Heartsaver CPR plus First Aid all in one
class. Participants are encouraged to bring a brown bag
lunch. Instructor: Susan Munroe, R.N. Please bring $7
card fee (cash only) to the training session.
This class focuses on getting a great start in the hospital
and the first few weeks of breastfeeding. Learn about
positioning, latching and building an abundant breast
milk supply as well as dad’s critical role on the breastfeeding team.
Reflexology
Reflexology promotes relaxation, improves circulation,
reduces pain, soothes tired feet and encourages
overall healing.
FEE Member $60; Non-member $65/45 min.
INFO 404.501.2222
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FEE Members FREE; Non-member $10
DATES July 23, August 20 and September 17
DAY Thursday TIME 6:30–7:30 p.m.
INFO 770.475.2917
SESSION traditional massage FEE Member $63;
Non-member $70/60 min.; Member $36; Non-member
$40/30 min. INFO 404.501.2222
FEE $55 class fee plus $7 card fee DATE July 9,
August 6 and September 3 DAY Thursday
TIME noon–4 p.m. LOCATION Keeton Auditorium
INFO 770.475.2917
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Enjoy easy-to-follow workouts that will increase your
energy and stamina. The instructor guides you through
exercises using resistance tools at your own pace. Great
for pre- and post-surgical weight loss patients. Call
404.501.2222 to schedule a fitness assessment prior to
taking the class. Beginners are welcome!
Gift certificates available! Note: There is a 24-hour
cancellation policy for this service.
FEE $55 class fee plus $7 card fee DATE July 10
DAY Friday TIME 1–5 p.m. LOCATION The Wellness
Center INFO 678.331.5882
FEE $65 class fee plus $7 card fee DATE August 8
DAY Saturday TIME 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
LOCATION The Wellness Center
INFO 770.475.2917
Return to Wellness Bariatric Class
FEE $25/couple INFO Call 770.475.2917 or check
our website for location, dates and times.
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SUMMER
FITNESS TIPS
Summertime means it’s time to kick your winter
workout blues. Here are some tips to make the most
of your summer fitness routine:
1. Start a neighborhood walk club and sign up to
participate in a local 5K. There is no better way
to get to know your neighbors than sweating
together.
2. Choose early or late workout times to avoid the
most intense sun rays.
3. Hit the water. Waterskiing, swimming and paddle
boarding are great summertime activities.
4. Dress the part. Wear light, breathable fabrics that
absorb sweat.
5. Hydrate. Keep your water bottle nearby
while exercising and be on the lookout for
symptoms of dehydration such as nausea,
headaches or muscle cramps.
Healthy You, Healthy Baby:
Nutrition for Pregnancy and Beyond
Registered dietitians teach the latest nutrition recommendations for moms-to-be and babies, including vitamins,
minerals, calorie and fluid needs, food safety and the
benefits of breastfeeding. Learn how to create flavorful,
nutritious meals that your family can enjoy now and well
into your child’s future.
Childbirth Preparation
Our Prepared Childbirth classes incorporate a variety of
teaching methods. Learn about different comfort measures as well as medication options for labor. Two options:
All-day Saturday class or once-a-week evening class for
three weeks.
FEE $50/couple INFO Call 770.475.2917 or check
our website for location, dates and times.
Childbirth Preparation—
Your Time, Your Schedule
Unable to attend a childbirth preparation class or prefer to
learn in the privacy of your home? You will receive a booklet that includes a login to a website that features more
than 50 videos and printouts to enhance your learning
experience. Chapters include understanding late pregnancy, labor, birth stories, comfort techniques, medical
procedures and pain management. This information does
not take the place of advice from a healthcare provider,
and you should call your doctor with any questions.
FEE $25 DATES July 7, August 4 and September 1
DAY Tuesday TIME 6:30–8 p.m. LOCATION Nutrition
and Diabetes Education Center Classroom 0865 on
the ground floor of DeKalb Medical at North Decatur
INFO Call 770.475.2917 for information and registration.
Infant CPR for Parents
Infant CPR is designed to prepare for potential child
emergencies; it covers infant CPR and choking.
NOTE: This is not a CPR certification course.
FEE $35/couple INFO Call 770.475.2917 or check
our website for location, dates and times.
New Parents Support Group
Bring your baby and join other parents who face similar
issues and challenges. This group has been helping
parents for over 20 years.
SESSION For parents of infants up to 1 year old
FEE Free DAY Thursday TIME 10 a.m.–noon
LOCATION The Dr. Bobbie Bailey Tower—Classroom
4040 INFO No registration required.
Newborn Baby Care
Soon-to-be parents have many questions and concerns
about caring for their infants, both physically and emotionally. All these and many other questions are addressed.
FEE $35/couple INFO Call 770.475.2917 or check
our website for dates, times and locations.
OB Tour—Let’s Get Acquainted
The class begins in our auditorium where you learn about
Labor & Delivery, the importance of skin-to-skin contact
after birth and Rooming-In on the Mother-Baby unit. You’ll
receive information on parking, infant safety, visitors,
baby photos and pediatricians, and take a walk through
our Labor & Delivery and Mother-Baby units. You can
complete your pre-registration, so remember to bring your
insurance card.
INFO Call 770.475.2917 or check our website for
location, dates and times.
FEE $20 INFO 770.475.2917
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Prenatal Toning, Fitness
and Yoga Combo
This specially designed combo gives you a taste of
everything Oh Baby! Fitness has to offer in a prenatal
class. We start out with 20 minutes of aerobic, cardio
and strength training, followed by 20 minutes of stability/
birthing ball exercises. Class finishes with a 20-minute
yoga cool-down, including relaxation, stretching and
meditation. What to bring: a bottle of water, towel and
yoga mat. Medical consent is required. For more
information, go to www.ohbabyfitness.com.
SESSIONS 8 FEE $120 for entire session or $18
per class DATES May 27–July 15, July 22–September 9,
September 16–November 4 DAY Wednesday
TIME 7:30–8:30 p.m. LOCATION The Wellness Center
INFO 770.475.2917
Weight Loss Surgery Support Group
Led by a psychologist, this group is for weight loss surgery
patients, their families and friends and anyone considering
weight loss surgery.
FEE Free DAY Third Wednesday and last Monday of
each month TIME 7:30–9 p.m. LOCATION Stubbs
Auditorium INFO 404.501.7081
Driving Evaluation
Get an initial evaluation consisting of clinical testing
and on-road evaluations with certified driving
rehabilitation specialists.
INFO 404.501.5140
Weight Loss Surgery—
Veterans’ Support Group
This group is for weight loss surgery patients who are at
least 12 months post-op, and their family and friends.
FEE Free DAY Third Monday of each month
TIME 7:30–9 p.m. LOCATION Stubbs Auditorium
INFO 404.501.7081
Lymphedema Therapy
DeKalb Medical Rehabilitation Services offers outpatient
treatment provided by a certified lymphedema therapist.
Requires a physician’s referral.
INFO 404.501.5140
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
An exercise physiologist will develop a program for
patients with chronic lung disease to improve exercise
capacity and quality of life. Requires a physician’s referral.
INFO 404.501.7155
Weight Loss Surgery Education
MEDICALLY SPEAKING
Aquatic Therapy
Led by a licensed rehab therapist, this program is
excellent for arthritis or fibromyalgia patients. Requires
a physician’s referral.
INFO 404.501.5140
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
This exercise and education program is for those who have
experienced a heart attack or other cardiac dysfunctions.
An exercise physiologist will develop a program for you
and will monitor your EKG while you exercise. Requires
a physician’s referral.
INFO 404.501.7155
DeKalb Stroke Club
This free support group is open to all stroke survivors, and
their families and friends. We meet at DeKalb Medical
North Decatur campus in the Cafeteria Board Room,
on the ground floor next to the cafeteria exit.
FEE Free DAY First Saturday of each month, except
December TIME 1:30 p.m. INFO 770.475.2917
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Learn about different procedures from one of DeKalb
Medical’s bariatric surgeons and have your questions
answered. Registration required. Call for dates and times.
INFO 404.501.7081
Weight Loss Surgery—
Interactive/Event Support Group
This group incorporates exercise, cooking demonstrations
and other events for surgical weight loss patients and
family members.
FEE Free DAY Last Thursday of each month
TIME 6:30–8 p.m. LOCATION Stubbs Auditorium
INFO 404.501.7081
Weight Loss Surgery—
Post-Op Support Group
This group addresses immediate post-op nutrition, and
physical and psychological changes for patients who
are up to one-year post-op.
FEE Free DAY Second Wednesday of each month
TIME 7:30–9 p.m. LOCATION Stubbs Auditorium
INFO 404.501.7081
NUTRITION AND
DIABETES EDUCATION
CENTER PROGRAMS
If class dates, times or fees are not listed, or if you
have questions, please call us at 404.501.1790.
Diabetes Cooking Demonstration
Attend our cooking demonstration to learn how to prepare
a delicious meal, and you’ll get to taste the food. The class
is free to anyone who has attended any DeKalb Medical
diabetes classes. Registration is required.
FEE $10 or free for those who have previously attended
a diabetes education class at DeKalb Medical
DATE July 9 and September 3 DAY Thursday
TIME 10–11 a.m. LOCATION DeKalb Medical
Wellness Center INFO 770.475.2917 for information
and registration.
Diabetes Education Class
This American Diabetes Association-recognized class
teaches people with diabetes the skills needed for selfmanagement of their disease. If you plan to pay for this
class using your health insurance benefits, a physician’s
order is required. This class is covered by most insurance
plans, but co-pays and deductibles may apply, or you can
choose to pay for this service out of pocket at a reduced
rate without a physician referral.
INFO 404.501.1790 for information and registration.
LOOKING FOR AN EXERCISE CLASS?
The Wellness Center offers a full range of classes, including:
 B oot Camp
 E asy Motion/SilverSneakers
 H igh/Low Impact
 L ow Impact
uscle Works
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 S enior Cardio/Strengthening Step
 S tep Circuit Training
 S trength & Balance
 T one & Stretch
 Z umba
For up-to-date information on the day and
time of each class, call 404.501.2222; or go
to www.dekalbmedical.org, select “Wellness
Center,” then choose “Schedules.”
Pre-Diabetes Class
You may have been told that your blood sugar numbers
are a “little high,” but not high enough for you to be diagnosed with diabetes. This class will help you make lifestyle
changes to decrease your risk for diabetes or delay its
onset. Check with your Flexible Spending Account provider
to see if this class is a covered medical expense.
FEE $25 DATES Tuesday, July 14, 6:30–8:30 p.m.;
and Thursday, August 13, 10 a.m–noon; and Tuesday,
September 15, 6:30–8:30 p.m. LOCATION Nutrition
and Diabetes Education Center Classroom 0865 on the
ground floor of DeKalb Medical at North Decatur
INFO 770.475.2917 for information and registration.
Diabetes Workshops
Learn more about living a healthy life with diabetes
at DeKalb Medical’s monthly diabetes workshops. All
seminars are held in the Nutrition and Diabetes Education
Center Classroom 0865 on the ground floor of DeKalb
Medical at North Decatur. The workshops are open to the
public. Registration is required. (See the following three
classes for details.)
FEE Free INFO 770.475.2917 for information and
registration.
DIABETES WORKSHOP:
DECODING POPULAR DIETS:
MYTHS AND FACTS
Join Leslie Tranter, registered dietitian and certified
diabetes educator, and learn about the facts, similarities, differences and myths surrounding many of today’s
popular dietary plans.
FEE Free DATE July 21 DAY Tuesday
TIME 6:30–7:30 p.m. DIABETES WORKSHOP:
PRACTICAL WAYS TO ADD EXERCISE
TO YOUR DAY
Struggling with adding exercise to your day? Having a
hard time being consistent with regular exercise? Being
physically active is a key component to help lower your
blood glucose, weight and blood pressure and improve
your cholesterol levels. Learn about easy and practical
ways to make exercise a regular part of your diabetes
management plan.
FEE Free DATE August 18 DAY Tuesday
TIME 6:30–7:30 p.m.
DIABETES WORKSHOP:
NEW TECHNOLOGY IN DIABETES CARE
Learn about new devices, computer programs and
smartphone apps available to help you track and manage
your diabetes.
FEE: Free DATE September 22 DAY Tuesday
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Gestational Diabetes Class
This class, held at DeKalb Medical’s North Decatur
campus, is for anyone diagnosed with gestational
diabetes. If you plan to pay for this class using your health
insurance benefits, a physician’s order is required. This
class is covered by most insurance plans, but co-pays and
deductibles may apply. You can pay for this service out of
pocket at a reduced rate without a physician referral.
INFO 404.501.1790 for information and registration.
Grocery Tours by Certified
Diabetes Educators
If you have diabetes or pre-diabetes, learn how to navigate
the grocery store by scheduling an individual appointment
with a certified diabetes educator to take a grocery store
tour. Day and evening appointment times are available.
FEE $25, or free for those who have previously attended
a diabetes education class at DeKalb Medical.
INFO 404.501.1790 for more information and to
make an appointment.
DO YOU ENJOY WATER AEROBICS
OR DO YOU PREFER TO SWIM LAPS?
Whichever pool exercise you want, The Wellness Center pool schedule can meet your needs:
 L ap Swim
ater Aerobics
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 F ree Swim
 S enior Water Aerobics
ater Therapy
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ater Aerobics: Arthritis Plus
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For up-to-date information on the pool schedule, call 404.501.2222 or go to
www.dekalbmedical.org, select “Wellness Center” and then choose “Schedules.”
Family and Caregiver Group
CANCER PROGRAMS
Atlanta Legal Aid Cancer Initiative
Atlanta Legal Aid representatives assist low-income cancer
patients with legal issues related to benefits, health
insurance, job discrimination, debt relief, wills, advance
directives and more.
Open to any adult (over the age of 18) family member,
caregiver, spouse or partner of a cancer survivor to share
information, support and answers.
FEE Free DAY Please call for dates and times.
INFO 404.501.3742
Breast Cancer Rehabilitation
This outpatient evaluation and treatment by a physical
therapist addresses issues that may occur following breast
cancer treatment. Issues include decreased shoulder
range of motion and strength, pain, swelling/lymphedema,
poor posture and impaired ability to perform daily
activities. A physician’s referral is required.
Cancer Survival/Support Groups
Learn survival and coping skills, relaxation techniques,
meditation and imaging, and how to deal with fear.
FEE Free INFO 404.501.5701
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This class helps women cope with the side effects of
cancer treatment and feel more comfortable with changes
in their appearance. A complimentary bag filled with
brand-name cosmetic products, expert tips and advice,
and access to the free wig and scarf collection of the
Cancer Center are included.
FEE Free DAY Third Tuesday of each month,
North Decatur, from 10 a.m.–noon; Third Wednesday
of each month, Hillandale Private Dining Room, from
11 a.m.–1 p.m. INFO Call 404.501.5701 to make
a reservation for the North Decatur class and call
404.501.8362 for the Hillandale class.
FEE Free DAYS Please call for days and times.
INFO 404.501.3742
INFO 404.501.5140
Look Good ... Feel Better
Return to Wellness
Grief Group
This is a program for people dealing with the stages
of grief. Open to anyone who has lost a loved one.
Note: Not limited to a loss from cancer.
FEE Free DATES August 6–September 10
DAY Thursday TIME 5:30–7 p.m.
INFO 404.501.5148
This exercise class will help cancer survivors with their
recovery from treatment and surgery. Doctor’s permission and free assessment through the Wellness Center
are required before you may begin the class. Classes are
offered all year long. Participants may join again after
completing one eight-week session. Participants must be
Wellness Center members.
SESSIONS 8 FEE Free DATES July 22–September 9,
September 16–November 4 DAY Wednesday
TIME 11 a.m. INFO 404.501.2222
LOCATION: Wellness Center
The Tree House Gang
THE WELLNESS
CENTER
A quarterly support group for children ages 5–17 who
have a parent or other family member with cancer.
Immediately after The Tree House Gang, there is a Young
Survivors Grief Group for children who have lost a parent
to cancer.
2665 NORTH DECATUR ROAD
<DeKalb Medical has an
18,000-square-foot fitness center
complete with an indoor pool
and indoor track on its North
Decatur campus.
FEE Free DATE Call for dates. TIME 4:45–6 p.m.
(Tree House Gang), 6–7:15 p.m. (Young Survivors Group)
INFO 404.501.5701
HOURS
M–TH5:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
FR 5:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
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8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Post-Rehabilitation Exercise Training
FITNESS
AT THE WELLNESS CENTER
See the list of all exercise classes included in The Wellness
Center membership on page 17.
BMI and Body Fat Measurement
Curious about your body fat percentage or concerned
about your body mass index (BMI)? Call The Wellness
Center for an appointment to get measured.
FEE Free for Members; Non-Members $5
INFO 404.501.2222
Member Assessment
Receive a physical assessment to identify your wellness
goals, orientate on the equipment and design an exercise
program.
FEE Free for members INFO 404.501.2222
Personal Training
Need motivation? Is it time to take your workout up a
notch? Our certified and experienced trainers are here for
you. You must be a current member of The Wellness Center
to participate.
FEE $50/60 min.; $35/30 min. Discount package:
$210/five 60-min. sessions; $150/five 30-min. sessions
Senior Discount: 10 percent off all personal training
sessions INFO 404.501.7652
This training is for individuals with chronic disease or disabilities that might be improved with exercise therapy. After
completing prescribed rehabilitation programs for conditions such as cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease,
metabolic disease, orthopedic disease or disabilities,
this training will assist individuals in continuing their
rehabilitation with exercise management directed toward
individual dysfunctions. You must be a current member of
The Wellness Center to participate.
SESSIONS 1 hour FEE $65; 5 pack: $300
INFO 404.501.7652
SESSIONS half hour FEE $50; 5 pack: $225
INFO 404.501.7652
AQUATICS
AT THE
WELLNESS
CENTER
See page 18 for a list of water fitness classes included
in The Wellness Center membership.
Adult Swimming Lessons
Have you always wanted to learn how to swim?
Lessons are available to anyone over the age of 16.
SESSIONS 8 FEE Member $90; Non-Member $100
DATES July 13–August 5; August 17–September 9;
September 21–October 14; October 26–November 18
DAYS Monday and Wednesday TIME 6–7 p.m.
INFO 678.331.5882
Private Swimming Lessons
A Wellness Center membership
is NOT required to participate
in DeKalb Medical’s educational
and consultative programs.
Drop by anytime for a free tour.
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
<No contracts and free parking
<Membership open to ages 16 and older
<Over 70 group exercise classes per week
<Trained wellness staff
<Access to certified personal trainers and
massage therapists
<All new members receive a free physical
assessment and goal-setting session
that includes training on the Technogym
weight training equipment
<$42 per month
<Payment options include monthly bank
or credit/debit card drafts, or payment
of six or 12 months in advance
<Discounts available when fees paid for
six or 12 months in advance, for seniors
aged 60+ and when an adult joins with
another adult
<For a free one-week pass, visit
The Wellness Center’s page on
www.dekalbmedical.org.
EMPLOYEES
Employees of DeKalb Medical, DeKalb
County government and schools, Decatur
City Schools, SouthCare, Coventry and
Quest Diagnostics all receive discount
memberships. Patients of Scott D.
Steinberg, M.D., also receive discount
memberships.
All events are held at The Wellness
Center (in the 2665 Professional
Building on the North Decatur
campus) unless otherwise stated.
These lessons are tailored to your specific needs and
offered to anyone over the age of 16.
FEE Member $50, Non-Member $55/60 min.; Member
$35, Non-Member $40/30 min. Discount package:
Member $210, Non-Member $235/five 60-min.;
Member $150, Non-Member $175/five 30-min. sessions.
INFO 404.501.7652
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DeKalb Medical Foundation
Thanks to the generosity of Foundation donors, DeKalb
Medical recently completed an 8,500-square-foot renovation of the Comprehensive Breast Center at the North
Decatur campus. The facility features state-of-the-art
upgrades, including six individual patient registration
areas, and new flooring, furniture, artwork, wall finishes
and light fixtures throughout the dressing rooms, restrooms and procedure rooms.
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comfort and
CONVENIENCE
BREAST CENTER RENOVATION EXTENDS A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE
Having an annual mammogram can
create anxiety for many women and
this is just one of the reasons why
DeKalb Medical’s recent renovation
of the Comprehensive Breast Center
at North Decatur is likely to be a
welcome breath of fresh air for so
many patients. Designed by women,
for women, the Center blends
beautiful aesthetics with the best
available technologies for early
detection of cancer.
With a reputation for clinical excellence, DeKalb
Medical matches its commitment to quality care
with an emphasis on creating an environment of
comfort, convenience and compassion for our
patients. The Breast Center, which offers stateof-the-art screening and diagnostic services, has
recently undergone an 8,500-square-foot interior
upgrade that includes increased privacy during
patient registration, a new reception desk with
wheelchair accessibility, new flooring and soothing artwork.
The Center is designated as a Breast Imaging
Center of Excellence by the American College
of Radiology and accredited by the national
Accreditation Program for Breast Centers and
the Food and Drug Administration. “As one of
the busiest breast centers in the Atlanta area, our
staff is excited to provide this new, welcoming
environment to all of our patients,” says Cathy
Landerman, manager. “We have a large population who return to us year after year and we look
forward to hearing their feedback regarding the
improvements we have made.”
Each year, the Center provides more than
33,000 procedures to patients, including digital
mammography, breast ultrasounds, breast
biopsies and bone densitometry testing. State-ofthe-art digital mammography equipment offers
heightened accuracy compared to film mammography, so there is less need to obtain additional
images or schedule call-back appointments.
“The renovated center is beautiful,” according
to city of Decatur resident and returning patient
Nicki Salcedo. “It looks more like a hotel than
a hospital, and the staff treats you like an old
friend. They actually remembered me from my
mammogram two years ago when I checked in,
and the scheduling was so easy!”
The Breast Center focuses on saving lives
through precise imaging, early detection and
interpretation of results using advanced technology and the expertise of our board-certified
radiologists. It also provides specially trained
nurse navigators who expertly guide women
through the steps following an abnormal mammogram, and the healing and treatment process,
if cancer has been diagnosed.
Funds raised by the Foundation are integral
to the success of a variety of programs and services offered at DeKalb Medical. Since opening
in 1961, the health system has received excellent
financial support from the friends and neighbors
in our community. The Breast Center renovation
is just one example of the powerful difference
that generous support can make right here in
our community.
CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE To schedule a mammogram at either the North Decatur or Hillandale campuses, call 404.501.2660 or request an appointment
online at www.atlantamammoscreening.com. Weekday appointments begin at 7 a.m. and Saturday morning appointments are also available to make it easy to
fit the screening into your schedule.
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AUXILIARY
SPECIALTY SALES
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
North Decatur Location:
2665 Professional Building,
Stubbs Auditorium
Hillandale Location:
Community Room
September 3 & 4 — Adorn
($6 Jewelry) @ North Decatur
September 17 — Jewelry is Fun
($5 Jewelry) @ Hillandale
GOLF SAVE-THE-DATE
The 21st Annual Charles B. Eberhart
Memorial Golf Classic will be held
on Tuesday, October 6, at
Capital City Club Crabapple
in Milton, Georgia. Proceeds
from this year’s event will
benefit the renovation
of the North Decatur
emergency department.
GROWING
together
NEW BOARD MEMBER IS MOTIVATED TO HELP
EXPAND DEKALB MEDICAL FOUNDATION!
Tom Jollay’s work and life have been lived with the belief we are all better together —
a mindset that motivates him to give generously to his community. As a new member
of the DeKalb Medical Foundation Board of Trustees, Jollay, a certified
public accountant and partner with Bennett Thrasher, brings more
than 30 years of business consulting and strategic planning
expertise to his leadership position.
Jollay says he has watched DeKalb Medical
successfully grow over the past 50 years
and he plans to be an active part of its
growth in the coming years. “I like to
volunteer for organizations where
I know I can have an immediate impact
STAY UP TO DATE
on my community,” shares Jollay.
ON FOUNDATION NEWS
Jollay’s family physician was a
It’s easy to stay in the know on DeKalb Medical Foundation
DeKalb Medical doctor and when his
activities and events. In addition to the website,
wife suffered a heart attack, she received
check out our Facebook page at
life-saving expert care at DeKalb Medical,
www.facebook.com/dekalbmedicalfoundation,
care experiences he holds dear and wants others
and Twitter users can follow us @DMedFoundation.
to know they can trust.
If you also want to receive our e-newsletter,
please visit www.dekalbmedical.org/foundation.
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DEKALB MEDICAL
FOUNDATION BOARD
OF TRUSTEES
Co-Chairs
Judy R. and Robert C. McMahan
Medical Vice Co-Chairs
Raoul Mayer, Ph.D., M.D.
Melissa W. Seely-Morgan, M.D.
President & Chief Executive
Officer
John A. Shelton Jr., FACHE
Treasurer
John Katsianis, M.B.A., CPA
Foundation Executive Director
C. Leigh Minter
Executive Ambassadors
H. Duane Blair, M.D.
Dr. Audrey B. Morgan, Chair
Robert E. Wilson
Foundation Board of Trustees
Mary Anne Batchelor
Timothy H. Bendin
Annette Benefield
Walton C. Bryde, CPA, CGMA
Darryl Ford
Thomas E. Gould, J.D.
Dane Henry
Thomas Jollay
Dee Keeton
John Kelley
John S. Kennedy, M.D.
Betty H. Levett
C. Scott Overcarsh
Monique Perry
Douglas N. Peters
Kathleen L. Peters
Judy F. Sherman
Sandra Z. Zayac
Foundation Staff
Karen Caughman
Beverly Hutchinson, B.S.N., R.N.
Kellie McMahan
C. Leigh Minter, Executive Director
Elisabeth Nark
VOLUNTEERS RECOGNIZED DURING APPRECIATION WEEK
There is no sweeter sight than to see a bright smile from a
volunteer or that beautiful bouquet of flowers to brighten the
day during a stay in the hospital. Patients love DeKalb Medical’s
volunteers … and sometimes all it takes is just a simple smile
from a volunteer to lift their spirits so they heal a little faster.
Volunteers’ sweetness was returned in so many ways during
Volunteer Appreciation Week. M&M candies and a week filled
with sweet and savory events like an Auxiliary luncheon or two,
a special speaker and a delicious breakfast honored DeKalb
Medical’s marvelous volunteers. It was the hospitals’ time to
shower volunteers with a little sugar, and everyone had fun
sweetening their days!
Foundation and volunteer services executive
director Leigh Minter (center) pictured with
Courtesy Cart driver Dave Mathieson and
Dogwood Gift Shop volunteer Betty Thompson.
RADIOLOGY STUDENTS AWARDED GRANTS
Each year, the DeKalb Medical Foundation awards
scholarships to two students — one junior and one
senior — attending DeKalb Medical’s School of Radiologic Technology. Members of PEACH, serving on the
Grants Allocation Task Force, review the applications and
determine which students will be selected. The DeKalb
Medical Foundation is proud to announce this year’s
scholarship recipients – junior Amy Balderas and senior
Jessica Royer.
(l-r) Amy Balderas and Jessica Royer were the
2015 recipients of DeKalb Medical Foundation’s
Radiology School scholarships.
PEACH GRANTS SUPPORT HOSPITAL DEPARTMENTS
Congratulations to the departments that were recipients of this year’s PEACH grants! Ten percent of PEACH dollars
raised each year support internal projects within the hospital, including the PEACH Grants and the Employee Disaster Relief Fund. Members of the Foundation Board of Trustees, Grants Allocation Task Force, review the applications
and select those projects they feel will make the greatest impact on our patients’ safety and treatment at DeKalb
Medical. A total of $16,485 was distributed to 12 departments across all three campuses.
DEPARTMENTS AND PROJECTS FUNDED ARE LISTED BELOW:

Labor & Delivery, N. Decatur: One Sara Stedy
Respiratory Therapy, Downtown Decatur: One
manual patient lift
wheelchair accessible outdoor picnic table

Organizational Development & Learning, N. Decatur:
Lab, Hillandale: One mail cart
One Oyle dual channel wireless portable PA system
Radiology Department, Hillandale: One bariatric

Outpatient Rehab Services, N. Decatur: VitalStrim
wheelchair
portable Kit + 30 electrodes pack to stimulate
2400 Telemetry, N. Decatur: One sleep chair
throat muscles for swallowing
3400 Surgical Floor, N. Decatur: One Capital
Outpatient Surgery Center, N. Decatur: One blood
sleep chair
pressure monitor
Heart Wellness Center, N. Decatur: One heavySleep Disorders Center, N. Decatur: Two patient
duty vinyl-covered rolling chair for use with arm
monitoring systems
ergometer machine
IRC Rehab Services, N. Decatur: One TONI-4; a test
for nonverbal intelligence used by speech therapists
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Gifts received between January 1, 2015 to March 31, 2015
gifts
the
THE FOUNDERS’ CIRCLE
The Founders’ Circle recognizes contributors
who have pledged a minimum of $10,000 to
the DeKalb Medical Foundation.
CHAIRMAN'S CIRCLE—
$100,000 OR MORE
Anonymous
Dr. M. Bobbie Bailey
Emy & H. Duane Blair, M.D.
Lou Morris & A. Worley+ Brown,
In memory of Betty Castellani, D. Min.+
Jackie & Neil Christman
Frank A. Critz, M.D.
Sandra T. & H. Allen Ecker, Ph.D.
Roy E. Frazier+
Barbara & John Gerlach
Dee* & William F. Keeton, M.D.
Betty H. Levett & Gregory B. Levett Sr.
Judy & Bob McMahan
Dr. Audrey B. & Jack E.+ Morgan Sr.
Gene Slack Morse+
Jerri & William L. Pike
Dorothy B. Stecher+
Margaret & F. Terry Stent,
In memory of Yvonne T. Stent+
Maureen & Roy Vandiver, M.D.
Jean Coppage White & Glenn S. White
PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE—
$50,000 TO $99,999
Anonymous
Karen & J. Michael Armand, M.D.
Nancy & Eric Norwood
Joan & Neal Pope
William P. Tatum Sr.,+
In memory of Susanne Tatum+
EXECUTIVE'S CIRCLE—
$25,000 TO $49,999
Robinette & C. Duane* Barclay, D.O.
Jean & Warner L. Blair
Carolina & Thomas Branch, M.D.
Bob Brown, Ph.D.
Jonsey J. Jones, M.D., & Joseph A. Castellano
Bonnie & Charles L. Clifton Jr., M.D.
Gulshan S. Harjee, M.D., & Zul Devji
Muffie Michaelson &
Robin H. Dretler, M.D.
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Iris Z. & Bruce A. Feinberg, D.O.
Gene+ & Chester W.+ Morse, M.D.
Deborah & Benjamin B. Okel, M.D.
Karen M. Schwartz, Ph.D. &
John R. Paddock, Ph.D.
Valerie & Alex T. Parkinson, M.D.
Dana & James C. Rawls
Teressa R.+ & Floyd R.+
Sanders Jr., M.D.
Sherrie & Jeffrey Scott, M.D.
John M. Sikes Jr.,
In memory of Diane Greenway Sikes+
Daniel J. Thompson Jr.
Dean & S. Angier Wills, M.D., FACS
Lynda & Robert E. Wilson
Darrie Wohlman
MEMBER—$10,000
TO $24,999
Suzana Anic, M.D.
Sidney D. Appel, M.D.
The Merriell Autrey Family
Cherie & Thomas W. Bantly, M.D.
Kimberly* & Dion Bentley
Kelvin K. Belcher, M.D.
Linda & Garland+ Bennett, M.D.
Eric J. Berenson, M.D.
Shainul* Bhatia, M.D., & Amin Bhatia
Martha & Bernard Blackwell
Nancy Rampell, M.D., & David Blum
Catherine Bonk, M.D.
Karen & James L. Bouchard, M.D.
Chanel S. & Joseph F.* Boveri, M.D.
George Bowdoin+
Susan* & Peter Breslin
George D. Bridges+
Carolyn A. Brown
Pamela J. Brown, M.D., &
Frank W. Brown, M.D.
Kimberly E. Sanders Browne &
Paul C. Browne, M.D.
Vickie & Randy Carroll
Andrea & John L. Carter Jr., M.D.
Betty Castellani, D.Min.,+ &
Hon. Robert Castellani
Bob Climko, M.D.
Sandy & Jay F. Coffsky, M.D.
Barbara & Paul Crank, M.D.
Nancy D.* & Dan Curdy
Patricia & F. Thomas Daly Jr., M.D.
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Paula* & C.L. Daniell
Julia Davies+
Suzanne & Robert L.+ Davies, M.D.
Sam J. Davis
Jane E. Ross &
Thomas J. DiFulco, M.D.
Connie & Terry+ Duis
Lucinda M. Earnest*
Helen & Charles B.+ Eberhart
Eric M. Erickson, M.D.
Olivia & William M. Evans Jr.
Nancy+ & William M.+ Evans Sr.
Cheri & Nickolas L. Faust
Anne* & Don* Fears
Katherine & Mark W. Feeman, D.O.
Cheryl & Cornelius Flowers, M.D.
Jadzlaida P. & Michael W.* Folk
Jennifer & Jim* Forstner
Carole & Elmo Fortenberry
Martha & Julian Fuerst, M.D.
Diana Evans Berman &
Thomas E. Gould, J.D.
Anita Rajendra &
Vinay Gowda, M.D.
Deltricia &
Phillip E. Hadley Sr., M.D.
LeAnthony Hardy, M.D.*
Ruth Ann & Wallace Hardy, M.D.
Ellen* & Bob Hargett
Hilary Hargreaves, M.D., &
Frederic Hargreaves, Ph.D.
JoAnn & Maurice Harris, M.D.
Shirley A. Harris, M.D.
Susan W. & Edward C. Harris
Cynthia & Emerson E. Harrison, M.D.
Lisa & Michael G. Hartman, M.D.
Jennifer & Dane W.* Henry
Greg Hinesley*
Gordon L. Hixson Jr., M.D.
David A. Holladay, M.D.
Carolyn Hoose+
Kenneth A. Hoose, M.D.
Sally Evans & George Hovis
Jeffrey Howard, M.D.
Mary K. Humphries, D.O.*
Linda & W. Hardy+ Hurdle
Beverly H.* &
William L. Hutchinson Jr., M.D.
Cheryl Iverson*
Julia Mitchell Ivey+ & George H.
Ivey Jr.
Diane Jarrett, M.D., & Seth Copeland III
Della & Jerry+ Johnson
Cindy & Dave Jollay
Ajay K. Joshi, M.D.
Maurice Jove, M.D.
Pramod K. Kaila, M.D.
Rose & John* Katsianis
Jan C. Kennedy, M.D.
Kay & John S. Kennedy, M.D.
Clifford M. Kerley Jr., M.D.
Mary Kay & Robert+ Kiesling
W. Knox Kinlaw Jr., M.D.
Karolyn J. Kramer, M.D.
Christopher J. Krebs, M.D.
Catherine B. Landerman*
Robert E. Lanier
Corrine & Gary Laskey, M.D.
Gloria Lee, Ph.D. & Oliver+ Lee
Kathy & Brian A. Levitt, M.D.
Raymie & Tyrone C. Malloy, M.D.
Jean & Frank Matthews, M.D.
Raoul Mayer, Ph.D., M.D.*
Patricia+ & Douglas+ McCurdy
Julia & LaMar McGinnis, M.D.
Jean & William F. McNeill, M.D.
Ervin McPherson*
Pat & B. Donald Minor, M.D.
C. Leigh Minter*
Carolyn & Elliott C.+ Moon, M.D.
Ellen & Melvin Moore, M.D.
Melissa Seely-Morgan, M.D., &
Robert Morgan
Andy Morley, M.D.
Anne Morley
Jane+ & Marion A. Morrison
Dawit Habtemariam Negusse*
Carol & David F. Nickola, M.D.
Patrick O'Neal, M.D.
Jody J. & C. Scott Overcarsh
Linda W.* & Howard Parkman
Thomas Parrott, M.D.*
Susan+ & Richard D. Parry, Ph.D.
Elizabeth B.* & Felipe Patino
Anne & Daniel D. Pattillo
Kathleen L. & Douglas W. Peters
Bonnie & Charles Phipps
Cleo H. Plant
Judy & Mark Pollock, M.D.
Susan & Michael A. Quinones, M.D.
Heather & Frank Rasler, M.D.
Jo & William J.+ Rawls, M.D.
John C. Reid, M.D.
Nathaniel J. Roberts, Pharm.D.*
Charlotte+ & Roger R. Rowell, M.D.
Donna & David M. Rowland, M.D.
Cherry+ & Robert J. Rutland
Cheri M. Schneider, M.D., &
Michael G. Schneider, M.D.
Ina Lisnic & Fredrick Schnell, M.D.
Katie & Joel* Schuessler
Susan G. Sciullo
Sabrina Scott, Esq., & Albert Scott Jr., M.D.
Martha H. & George P. Sessions, M.D.
Katy & John A.* Shelton Jr., FACHE
Mary+ & Clyde+ Shepherd Jr.
Judy & Stanley W. Sherman, M.D.
Elizabeth V. Singleton*
Kelly & P. Tennent Slack, M.D.
Sarah & Wiley Sloan
Don E. Smith
Connie & James T. Smith III
Sara B. Smith
Cyril O. Spann Jr., M.D.*
Jayanthi Srinivasiah, M.D., &
Bhaskar Srinivasiah
Robert E. Stephenson III, M.D.
Steven C. Storey, M.D.
Penny & Graham Stovall
Jo Anne & O. Wytch Stubbs, M.D.
Susie & B.L. Sublett
Kathy & Terry Sullivan
Solomon Tafari, M.D.*
Rene A. Tapia, M.D.
Ranada D. Taylor*
Terri L. TenHoor, M.D.
Daniel Tesfaye, M.D.*
Adrienne & Stephen J.* Thomas, M.D.
Tina-Ann Thompson, M.D.*
Jane J. Turner, Ph.D. & Fred C. Turner
Judy B. & Roy L. Turner
Kirby & William J.+ Vanderyt, M.D.
Nan Evans & Lonnie Vogler
Gail Hall Walker, M.D.
Carol & LeRoy* Walker
Marion & James A. Walker, M.D.
William G. Whitaker III, M.D.
Marion & W. Hamilton Williams, M.D.
Christopher Williamson*
Beverly & Biff Wilson
Jessica Yuen, M.D.
*employee
+deceased
PHYSICIANS IN
PHILANTHROPY
Physicians in Philanthropy recognizes
physicians who have pledged a minimum of
$10,000 to the DeKalb Medical Foundation.
Suzana Anic, M.D.
Sidney D. Appel, M.D.
J. Michael Armand, M.D.
Thomas W. Bantly, M.D.
C. Duane Barclay, D.O.*
Kelvin K. Belcher, M.D.
Eric J. Berenson, M.D.
Shainul K. Bhatia, M.D.*
H. Duane Blair, M.D.
Catherine Bonk, M.D.
James L. Bouchard, D.P.M.
Joseph F. Boveri, M.D.*
Thomas Branch, M.D.
Pamela J. Brown, M.D.
Paul C. Browne, M.D.
John L. Carter Jr., M.D.
Charles L. Clifton Jr., M.D.
Bob Climko, M.D.
Jay F. Coffsky, M.D.
R. Paul Crank, M.D.
Frank A. Critz, M.D.
F. Thomas Daly Jr., M.D.
Robert L. Davies, M.D.+
Thomas J. DiFulco, M.D.
Robin H. Dretler, M.D.
Eric M. Erickson, M.D.
Mark W. Feeman, D.O.
Bruce A. Feinberg, D.O.
Cornelius Flowers, M.D.
Julian F. Fuerst, M.D.
Vinay Gowda, M.D.
Phillip E. Hadley Sr., M.D.
LeAnthony Hardy, M.D.*
Wallace Hardy, M.D.
Hilary K. Hargreaves, M.D.
Gulshan S. Harjee, M.D.
Maurice Harris, M.D.
Shirley A. Harris, M.D.
Emerson E. Harrison, M.D.
Michael G. Hartman, M.D.
Gordon L. Hixson Jr., M.D.
David A. Holladay, M.D.
Kenneth A. Hoose Jr., M.D.
Jeffrey Howard, M.D.
Mary K. Humphries, D.O.*
William L. Hutchinson Jr., M.D.
Diane D. Jarrett, M.D.
Jonsey J. Jones, M.D.
Ajay K. Joshi, M.D.
Maurice Jove, M.D.
Pramod K. Kaila, M.D.
William F. Keeton, M.D.
Jan C. Kennedy, M.D.
John S. Kennedy, M.D.
Clifford M. Kerley Jr., M.D.
W. Knox Kinlaw Jr., M.D.
Karolyn J. Kramer, M.D.
Christopher J. Krebs, M.D.
Gary M. Laskey, M.D.
Brian A. Levitt, M.D.
Tyrone C. Malloy, M.D.
Frank Matthews, M.D.
Raoul Mayer, Ph.D., M.D.*
LaMar S. McGinnis, M.D.
William F. McNeill, M.D.
B. Donald Minor, M.D.
Elliott C. Moon, M.D.+
Melvin Moore, M.D.
Randall Morgan, M.D.
Andy Morley, M.D.
Chester W. Morse, M.D.+
David F. Nickola, M.D.
Benjamin B. Okel, M.D.
Patrick O'Neal, M.D.
Alex T. Parkinson, M.D.
Thomas B. Parrott, M.D.*
Mark Pollock, M.D.
Michael A. Quinones, M.D.
Nancy Rampell, M.D.
Frank Rasler, M.D.
John C. Reid II, M.D.
Roger R. Rowell, M.D.
David M. Rowland, M.D.
Floyd R. Sanders Jr., M.D.+
Michael G. Schneider, M.D.
Fredrick Schnell, M.D.
Albert Scott, M.D.
Jeffrey Scott, M.D.
Melissa W. Seely-Morgan, M.D.
George P. Sessions, M.D.
Stanley W. Sherman, M.D.
P. Tennent Slack, M.D.
Cyril O. Spann Jr., M.D.*
Jayanthi Srinivasiah, M.D.
Robert E. Stephenson III, M.D.
Steven C. Storey, M.D.
O. Wytch Stubbs, M.D.
Solomon Tafari, M.D.*
Rene A. Tapia, M.D.
Terri L. TenHoor, M.D.
Daniel Tesfaye, M.D.*
Stephen J. Thomas, M.D.*
Tina-Ann C. Thompson, M.D.*
William J. Vanderyt, M.D.+
Roy W. Vandiver, M.D.
Gail Hall Walker, M.D.
James A. Walker, M.D.
William G. Whitaker III, M.D.
W. Hamilton Williams, M.D.
S. Angier Wills, M.D., FACS
Jessica Yuen, M.D.
*employee
+deceased
THE HERITAGE CIRCLE
Members of The Heritage Circle have
made, or notified the Foundation of
their intention to make, a planned gift
to the hospital with a provision in their
estate plans. Members are listed below.
Diane & Paul Andrus
Karen & James L. Bouchard, M.D.
George Bowdoin+
Jonsey J. Jones, M.D., &
Joseph A. Castellano
Julie Childs
Roy E. Frazier+
Barbara & John Gerlach
Thomas E. Gould, J.D.
Martha & Duane Kalember Jr.
Judy & Bob McMahan
Gene Slack Morse+
Nancy & Eric Norwood
Teressa+ & Floyd R.+ Sanders Jr., M.D.
Dorothy B. Stecher+
Frances Jane Thompson+
A. E. Wagnon+
Emory Todd Wagnon+
Willie Mae Wagnon+
Elizabeth Bowden Waller+
Mitzi Ann Waller
Lottie R. Wilson
+deceased
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GIVING
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Gifts received between January 1, 2015 to March 31, 2015
MEDALLION SOCIETY—2015
The Medallion Society is an annual giving club,
recognizing donors who contribute $100 or
more to the Foundation.
Platinum—$1,000 to $9,999
Gold­­—$500 to $999
Marc Wisniewski
Ahmed Bhadigia
Silver­—$250 to $499
Julie Childs
Bronze­—$100 to $249
Regina A. Studwell, M.D. & Alfred W. Studwell, M.D.
CANCER SURVIVORS’ FUND
Bethlehem Baptist Church
Charlene D. Clayton
Emery R. Moore
Barbara S. Sherman
CORPORATE HONOR ROLL
A.S. Turner & Sons
ABM Healthcare Support Services
Alcon
Allscripts
American Anesthesiology of Georgia, DeKalb
American Health Imaging
Art Plumbing Company
AT&T
Atlanta Consulting Group
Atlas Settlement Group
Batchelor & Kimball, Inc.
Bendin Sumrall & Ladner LLC
Brasfield & Gorrie LLC
Bryan Cave LLP
CDH Partners Inc.
Chamberlin Edmonds an Emdeon Company
The Coca-Cola Company
Cochran, Cherry, Givens, Smith, Sistrunk & Sams PC
The Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta Inc.
Cork-Howard Construction Co.
The Dart Foundation
DeKalb Emergency Physicians Medical Group LLP
DeKalb Medical Auxiliary
DeKalb Pathology Associates PC
First Medical Care Inc.
Georgia Power Company - Metro East Management
Gynecology & Obstetrics of DeKalb
Hall, Booth, Smith & Slover PC
HFR Design Inc.
Hollis Cobb Associates
Hollister Incorporated
Huff, Powell & Bailey LLC
Infectious Disease Specialists of Atlanta
Inglett & Stubbs LLC
Insley & Race LLC
It's the Journey Inc.
Johnson Controls Inc.
KLG, LLC
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
LANIER Parking Solutions
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McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP
Meadows & Ohly LLC
Medical/Dental Management Center Inc.
Medline Industries Inc.
MembersFirst Credit Union
Metro Atlanta Ambulance Service
Audrey and Jack Morgan Foundation Inc.
Morrison Healthcare Food Service
OptumInsight
OTIS Elevator Company
Pain Consultants of Atlanta
PerryCrabb
Radiology Associates of DeKalb PC
RICOH–USA
Ross University
Segars Group LLC
Siemens
Sodexo
Stone Mountain Family Practice PC
Stryker Orthopaedics
SunTrust Medical Specialty Group
Surgical Associates LLC
The Daniel J. Thompson Jr. Fund
University of Medical and Health Sciences Ltd.
VALIC
W.L. Gore & Associates Inc.
Walgreens
Wells Fargo Bank
AUDREY B. MORGAN
CANCER GENETICS FUND
Geortzia & David Steenekamp
GENERAL GIFTS
Anonymous
Kim Collins
Hollister Inc.
Paula G. Katz-Gathercole
KCI Inc.
PRIMO Inc.
Souper Jenny–Decatur
United Way of Greater Atlanta
GIFTS OF TRIBUTE
Memorial Gifts
James Alford
Nancy D. & Dan Curdy
Jean Coppage White & Glenn S. White
F. Pierce Barrett
Faye & Charles Gardner
Carol & Doug Landrum
Betty & Harvey Yaschik
Frances Black
Barbara & John Gerlach
Martha Kalember
Jane S. Root
Jo Anne & O. Wytch Stubbs, M.D.
John H. Brown
Carol & Doug Landrum
UBS
Mary Florence Curdy
Dee & William F. Keeton, M.D.
Loretta Gensch
Charlene D. Clayton
Delores Moore
Emery Moore
Chris Underwood
Barbara & John Gerlach
Dee & William F. Keeton, M.D.
Carol Walters
Lisa & Robert Stovall
Eugene Worn
Dee & William F. Keeton, M.D.
Bold – Deceased
Honorary Gifts
Massey Arrington
DeKalb Medical Auxiliary
Kimberly Bentley
Georgia Hospital Association
Emy & H. Duane Blair, M.D.
Carole & Elmo Fortenberry
Anne Burr
Pete Burr
Beverly Hutchinson
Lucy H. Johnson
Donsha Jackson
DeKalb Medical Staff Services
Dee Keeton
Ashley and Wade Phillips
John S. Kennedy, M.D.
Carol & Doug Landrum
Jayanthi Srinivasiah, M.D.
Geortzia & David Steenekamp
Italicized — Honoree
2014 LIGHT UP A LIFE
General Gifts
Linda Barash-Beeber & Bruce Beeber, M.D.
Memorial Gifts
Patricia Herbert
Ayana Baker, M.D.
Michele Maupai
Beverly H. & William L. Hutchinson Jr., M.D.
Elliott C. Moon, M.D.
Beverly H. & William L. Hutchinson Jr., M.D.
Susan Parry
Beverly H. & William L. Hutchinson Jr., M.D.
Honorary Gifts
Jeffrey Eggert
Christine & Mark Eggert, D.D.S.
William Keeton, M.D. — Happy Birthday!
Beverly H. & William L. Hutchinson Jr., M.D.
Judy McMahan
Billie & Gene Bothwell
PHYSICIANS' CARE CLINIC
Emy & H. Duane Blair, M.D.
Jackie & Neil Christman
Frank Family Foundation
Diana Evans Berman & Thomas E. Gould, J.D.
Kim & Anson Wurapa, M.D.
NEW PEACH
EMPLOYEE DONORS
PEACH (Partnering Employees Actively
Committed to Healthcare) is the employeegiving program that recognizes DM
employees who support DeKalb Medical
Foundation. Recent contributors to the
Employee Giving Club are listed below.
Pamela N. Acres
Philomina Akyea Mensah
Kimberly Allen-Carter
Shamelia N. Arnold
Wanda F. Baker
Paulita L. Beltran
Ernestine Bennett
Mariatu E. Bethune
Diana M. Boswell
Amy L. Bowen
Vicky L. Boys
Jaquan Bridges
Kay W. Brown
LaToya A. Brown
Brittany J. Byrd
Tara T. Carswell
LaTonya D. Carter
Alice M. Chapman
Crystal L. Chiles-Darty
T. Nicole Clark
Carolyn D. Crumpler
Tony L. Curlee
Karen C. Daley
Tamika M. Davidson
Kiea R. Davis
Kathy T. Dayvault
Judy M. Downey
Trellis S. Ellison
Felicia W. English
Durrell J. Fisher
Caitlin R. Flewellen
Dana L. Florence
Stephanie N. Fudge
Sakinah H. Fuller-Baker
Tamar Gabelaya, M.D.
Pamela S. Gay
Melissa J. Gifford
Shalendria L. Goodman
Tomika D. Goodrum
Jalesha C. Gordwin
Adrienne E. Graham
Suzanne M. Gray
Bernice Gray
Vanessa G. Guzman
Sylathia N. Hendrix
Jeremy D. Hill
J. Ben Hixson
Erica M. Holt
Siege J. Hopkinson
Latorri Horton
Belinda R. Hughley
Cecilia J. Hutton
Donna L. Jackson
Relencia Z. Jefferson
Ardis D. Johnson
Kimberly J. Jones
Narva H. Jones
Dara Khamphounvong
Shenteria N. King
Betty A. Lamptey
Owen D. Lang II
Dushawn D. Lemons
Davionna L. Lewis
Chazmine D. Lindsey
Daphney J. Louis
Myron E. Lucas
Sebrena L. Mallard
Tiffany D. Mason
Jisha M. Mathew
Cynthia L. McCallister
Juanita C. McDonald
Michael L. McKinney
Melissa M. Milton
Alison F. Moore
Katetrinia E. Moore
Cody E. Mosher
Lakeshia S. Mutcherson
Antoinette M. Myree
Carolyn Y. Neal
Kishara S. Nelson
Judy E. Noyd
Chantha Ny
Casandra L. Outwater
Laurentia F. Owens
Denise B. Palmer
Earlina R. Perry
Shaveda R. Pittmon
Toshia L. Posey
Dale Powers
Lois T. Pride
Lashanda G. Putman
Karen C. Ray
Darenetta W. Reed
Candice Q. Robinson
Melanie Rosdahl
Sheila M. Ruffin
Rodney L. Sanders
NaCole L. Sanford
Roderick D. Scott
Alina Serban
Shantay D. Shepherd
Anna K. Smillie
Donyule C. Smith
Kristen L. Sondgeroth
Stephanie S. Spencer
Devon O. Spies
Mary A. Spong
Christa Y. Springfield
Sakima T. Stephens
Kevin C. Taylor
Moriah R. Thomas
Trevia N. Thomas
Santidra L. Thompson
Krishana T. Trammell
April L. Tribur
Andrea Tse
Denton B. Vernon
Samantha R. Vernon
Clarence E. Waugh
Emily P. Williams
Monica Y. Williams
Russell E. Williams
Dionne M. Wilson
Beth R. Wiswell
Alberta N. Woodson
Sharon L. Yarber
Ramona Y. Young
Anita Zargar
Every effort has been made to present a
comprehensive list of our esteemed supporters.
Please notify us of any accidental oversights so
we can correct them in subsequent publications.
Thank you for your support.
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Decatur, Ga. 30033
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