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Erdman, A Cogdell Spencer Company Breaks Ground On Medical Office Building And Ambulatory Surgery Center

Erdman, A Cogdell Spencer Company, a subsidiary of Cogdell Spencer Inc. (NYSE: CSA) announces that it broke ground this week on a 106,772 square foot medical office building (MOB) and ambulatory surgery center (ASC) on the campus of Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.

Erdman, A Cogdell Spencer Company is the developer on the $21 million project, which was originally announced in early 2007, but ultimately put on hold to evaluate additional scope. The result is additional square footage designed to house an ambulatory surgery center. The project, Medical Center

Physicians Tower, is a five-story MOB/ASC and includes an attached eight-level parking deck with direct pedestrian walkway access to the hospital. The project is currently 75 percent pre-leased.

Robins & Morton of Birmingham, Alabama is the general contractor on the project and RPA Design, based in Charlotte, North Carolina is the project architect. Financing on the project is being provided by BancorpSouth. Medical Center Physicians Tower is scheduled for completion during the first quarter of 2010.

The Wellness Clinic and Family Care Opens

The Wellness Clinic and Family Care PLLC in Jackson, is now open and providing family medical care.

Practicing at the clinic is Erika Creech, M.D., who is board certified in family medicine. Dr. Creech has practiced medicine in Jackson for the past 13 years.

Her new clinic is in Meridian Plaza across from Wal-Mart South. It is open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday with same-day appointments available. The clinic provides traditional family practice care for both children and adults, excluding obstetrics.

Skyline Endoscopy Center Earns Accreditation

The Skyline Endoscopy Center recently was awarded a three-year term of accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care Inc. because the center meets the association's high standards of patient care.

The Skyline Endoscopy Center was opened in 2008 by the gastroenterologists who practice at Medical Specialty Clinic. "We wanted to give our patients convenience, privacy and cost savings when they need colonoscopy or other endoscopic, outpatient procedures," said Dr. Robert Hollis.

Practicing with Dr. Hollis are Dr. Charles Hertz, Dr. Michael Ibach, Dr. Dan Kayal and Dr. Ami Naik.

Grissom joins Eye Clinic

Hilary Grissom, M.D., an ophthalmologist, has joined the Eye Clinic in Jackson, Tennessee.

Grissom grew up in Lexington and is a graduate of Union University. She received her medical degree and had her residency and surgery training at the University of Tennessee, Memphis College of Medicine. She interned at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis.

Board eligible by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Grissom specializes in diagnosing and treating medical and surgical problems with the eye. She has a special interest in cataract surgery, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma and surgery of the eyelid.

At the Eye Clinic, Grissom practices with Bruce Herron, M.D., Art Woods, M.D., Mark Bateman, M.D., Sean Neal, M.D., and Jason Sullivan, M.D.

West Tennessee Bone & Joint Clinic, P.C. Receives American College Of Radiology Accreditation

West Tennessee Bone & Joint Clinic, P.C. in Jackson Tennessee has been awarded a three year term of accreditation in Magnetic Resonance Imaging Services and Diagnostic Imaging as a result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

MHCE Earns "Award of Chapter Merit"

(Mid-South Health Care Executives (MHCE), the regional chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), has recently been notified that it has again earned the "Award of Chapter Merit" for service to its membership. Its first receipt of this award was in 2008 under the leadership of past-president, Susan Kitsinger, of Humana Health Plans.

Regional Hospital Names New Administrative Specialist.

Regional Hospital announced that Leeanne Lane has been named Administrative Specialist. She has clinical experience in the operating room and brings a Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration. Lane received her undergraduate degree from UT Martin in Education.

Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis January 2009 Physician of the Month

David Simmons, MD, Cardiologist, is the Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis January Physician of the Month.

Dr. Simmons has been a member of the hospital's Medical Staff since 1989. He is a past Chair of the Medicine Department and currently serves as a member of the Credentials and Cardiology Committees and the Institutional Review Board.

Dr. Simmons is a dedicated, skilled physician as noted by those with whom he works. According to the AMI Core Measures Team, he "has set the bar for STEMI in our hospital. He takes pride in a job well done. Dr. Simmons never hesitates to pat the Cath Lab team on the back. He laughs, cries and cares with us." Cath Lab employees write: "Dr. Simmons is a great Cardiologist, very compassionate and dedicated to his patients and their families. He is always willing to help fellow physicians and other staff when needed. He is very punctual and never keeps his patients or staff waiting. We know that Dr. Simmons is a great asset to Saint Francis and to our department." Dr. Simmons demonstrates Target 100 Standards in the way he cares for his patients and the way in which he supports those with whom he works.

Larry Faulkner Appointed Interim Chair for the Department of Occupational Therapy at UTHSC

William R. Frey, PhD, dean of the College of Allied Health Sciences at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center announced the appointment of Larry Faulkner, PhD, as interim chair of the college's Department of Occupational Therapy (OT). Dr. Faulkner will assume duties as interim chair in January. Ann Nolen, PsyD, the current OT chair, will step down at the end of this year.

Dr. Faulkner joined UTHSC in 2004 and recently completed a term as president of the UTHSC Allied Health Faculty Organization.

Dr. Faulkner holds a PhD in health and rehabilitation sciences from the University of Pittsburgh; an MSc in biomedical engineering from the University of Dundee, United Kingdom; and a BS degree in occupational therapy from the University of Texas at San Antonio.

St. Jude To Support State-Of-The-Art Operating Rooms At Le Bonheur For Brain Tumor Patients

To ensure world-class facilities for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital brain tumor patients, the Board of Governors of St. Jude and the Board of Directors of ALSAC have approved a $7 million investment to provide state-of-the-art neurosurgical facilities at Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center.

The investment will go toward developing LeBonheur's new neurosurgical operating room suites and clinical facilities associated with post-operative, intensive care which will be located in the new Le Bonheur hospital scheduled to open in 2010. Neurosurgery of St. Jude's brain tumor patients has been performed at LeBonheur since the beginning of the St. Jude brain tumor program, which is currently the largest research-based pediatric brain tumor program in the United States. St. Jude's support of the construction of these new facilities is proportional to St. Jude's utilization of the facilities. The investment will also allow state-of-the-art intra-operative imaging equipment (iMRI) to be installed in these new operating rooms.

The new neurosurgical facility at Le Bonheur will allow surgeons to have access to live Web casting capabilities during surgical procedures. The new facility will also provide surgeons with direct access to an iMRI that will allow imaging during brain tumor operations. Only two neurosurgical operating rooms in the United States currently have this capability.

Along with the iMRI, four beds of Le Bonheur's new pediatric intensive care unit will be dedicated to the post-operative care of neurosurgery patients. The new Le Bonheur will also have a 24-bed patient floor for patients recovering from neurosurgery or those receiving neurological treatment.

The investment by St. Jude advances Le Bonheur's capital campaign to fund the $327 million new hospital slated to be completed in 2010.

West Clinic and Memphis Heart Clinic Open New Brighton Clinic

The West Clinic and Memphis Heart Clinic announce the opening of their Brighton, TN location. The spacious new center will offer state-of-the-art treatment for cardiovascular disease and all cancer types in a compassionate and comfortable environment.

For over 15 years, Dr. Joseph Samaha, President, Memphis Heart Clinic, has provided cardiovascular care for patients in this region at his previous location which was adjacent to Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton. Dr. Samaha, Dr. Arsalan Shirwany, and Stephanie Tyler, Nurse Practitioner, will serve the Brighton office.

Additionally, Drs. Robert Johnson and Gary Tian will provide care for cancer patients as The West Clinic relocates its Covington office to Brighton. The West Clinic has been in Covington for six years.

Mary Hammons named CEO of Delta Medical Center

Mary Hammons was recently named CEO of Delta Medical Center.

She has previously served as Chief Nursing Officer and most recently as Chief Operations Officer at Delta Medical Center. She is a registered Nurse with a Masters degree in Nursing Administration from the University of Memphis.

Hammons has over thirty years of experience in healthcare and worked for fifteen years with the Baptist Healthcare system in both management and education. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the American Heart Association. Mary Hammons was recently named CEO of Delta Medical Center.

Summer Duathlon Turns into Holiday Cheer For Family Cancer Center's Support Group

The hundreds of people who ran and biked in September's annual Los Locos Duathlon now are bringing holiday cheer to the Circle of Life, the support group of the Family Cancer Center.

A check for $1,653 was presented by representatives of the Los Locos Duathlon to the Circle of Life, a not-for-profit support group of the Family Cancer Center Foundation. The money was raised by the athletes and sponsors of the event.

The Circle of Life provides strength, understanding and education for both Family Cancer Center patients and their family members.

Race organizers selected the Circle of Life as the recipient of its funds after developing a strong relationship with Dr. Earle Weeks, a physician and founder of the Family Cancer Center.

The 2008 Los Locos Duathlon consisted of a two mile run, a 15-mile bike course and another two-mile run. Los Locos also sponsored a one-mile kid's fun run for participants 12 and younger. Individuals as well as relay teams were welcome to participate. And while most racers said the day provided fun and rigorous activity, the race obviously provided much more.

The Circle of Life, now in its fifth year, meets once a month at the Collierville location to further cancer education and provide support for patients and their families. The money donated by Los Locos already is being put to good use. A portion of the proceeds will provide Christmas dinners for patients and their families. The reminder of the money will be used to help purchase supplies such as wigs, wheelchairs and walkers for patients.

The Memphis Medical Society Announces New Board Chairman And Board Members

The Memphis Medical Society announces the election of new officers and four new individuals to its Board of Directors. Clarence B. Watridge, M.D. a neurosurgeon at Semmes-Murphey Clinic will replace Keith G. Anderson, M.D. as the 132nd President of the Society. Additional officers that were elected are James K. Ensor, Jr., M.D., President-elect; Stephen T. Miller, M.D., Vice-President; Alim Khandekar, M.D., new board member / Secretary and Jerome W. Thompson, M.D., Treasurer. Incoming new board members are Thomas J. O'Donnell, M.D.; Edmond W. Owen, Jr., M.D. and Autry J. Parker, M.D. Returning board members are Marion Dugdale, M.D.; Charles N. Larkin, M.D.; Robert H. Miller, III, M.D. Frederick Pelz, M.D.; Claudette J. Shephard, M.D. and Albert E. Weeks, M.D.

Many Tennesseans May Be Unknowingly Addicted to Pain Medication

Thousands of Tennesseans may be addicted to a prescription pain medication that is probably no more effective than over-the-counter pain relievers.

Propoxyphene (pro-POX-ih-feen), the active ingredient in Darvon, Darvocet and many generic pain medications, has been prescribed to patients in Tennessee since 1957. However, recent Medicare data shows that 55 percent of all medications prescribed in the state that pose a potential threat to patients are due to one drug — Darvocet N-100 — which contains 100 milligrams of propoxyphene.

A recent study suggests that physicians are used to prescribing the older drugs and may not be aware of the risks.

QSource has been tasked by Medicare to reduce the rate of drug-to-drug interactions and the prescribing of potentially inappropriate medications in people 65 and older.

Reducing the use of inappropriate medications and drug interactions are both factors in lowering the number of medication errors that occur in the United States. Older adults, especially low-income seniors living at home, are seven times more vulnerable to medication errors than any other age group.

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