Dr. Bo Lewis Named Georgia Shoulder and Elbow Society President
Wednesday, December 07, 2011 Bo Lewis, MD, will begin a three-year term as president of the Georgia Shoulder and Elbow Society January 1.
St. Francis Earns ACR Accreditation for MRI and Nuclear Medicine Services
Tuesday, January 04, 2011 St. Francis Hospital was awarded accreditation in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and nuclear medicine in December 2010 as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
Center for Breast Health Now Offering Genetic Counseling
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 The Elena Diaz-Verson Amos Center for Breast Health at St. Francis is now offering genetic counseling for breast, ovarian and colorectal cancer.
New State-of-the-Art Hyperbaric Chamber Speeds Wound Healing
Monday, December 06, 2010 The St. Francis Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center has added the state-of-the-art BARA-MED XD Monoplace Hyperbaric Chamber, making St. Francis Hospital the first hospital in Georgia to offer this cutting edge technology.
SAFETYCAB: IF YOU DRINK—DON’T DRIVE!
Friday, December 03, 2010 For the 28th year, St. Francis Hospital will offer SafetyCab during the holiday season in an effort to help reduce the number of DUI-related accidents and fatalities.
Dr. Jeff Travis Among Georgia Trend’s 2010 Hospital Heroes
Friday, December 03, 2010 Cardiothoracic surgeon Jeff Travis, MD, of Columbus Cardiovascular Associates, has been named a 2010 Hospital Hero by "Georgia Trend" magazine.
St. Francis Hospital Awarded ACS Certification by The Joint Commission
Monday, July 12, 2010 The Joint Commission awarded St. Francis Hospital disease-specific care certification for Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS). With this announcement, St. Francis Hospital becomes the only ACS-certified hospital in Georgia.
St. Francis Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center Adds New BARA-MED XD Monoplace Hyperbaric Chamber
Tuesday, July 06, 2010 The St. Francis Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center has recently added the BARA-MED XD Monoplace Hyperbaric Chamber, making St. Francis Hospital the first hospital in Georgia to offer this state-of the-art technology.
St. Francis Hospital Has Been Designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery
Wednesday, June 09, 2010 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia (BCBSGA) has designated St. Francis Hospital as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery.
St. Francis Hospital Has Been Designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement
Wednesday, June 09, 2010 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia (BCBSGA) has designated St. Francis Hospital as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement.
Dr. Leland McCluskey Receives Humanitarian Award
Thursday, May 27, 2010 Orthopaedic surgeon Leland McCluskey, MD, of the St. Francis Orthopaedic Institute received the Dr. Jack Hughston Humanitarian Award from Columbus, Ga., Mayor Jim Wetherington May 20.
St. Francis Hospital’s Marie McIntosh Recognized as G.R.E.A.T. Ambassador
Monday, May 24, 2010 Marie McIntosh, RN, was recently named as St. Francis Hospital’s G.R.E.A.T. Ambassador by the Georgia Hospital Association.
St. Francis Hospital to Offer FREE Health Screenings!
Friday, May 21, 2010 As part of National Stroke Awareness Month, St. Francis Hospital is offering FREE health screenings to the community.
St. Francis Honors Local Emergency Medical Services Personnel with Cookout
Thursday, May 20, 2010 St. Francis will host a cookout in honor of National Emergency Medical Services week.
St. Francis Hospital receives American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines Silver Performance Achievement Award
Thursday, May 13, 2010 St. Francis Hospital has received the American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke (GWTG–Stroke) Silver Performance Achievement Award.
Bet on a Great Time at Sixth Annual Derby Day!
Friday, April 30, 2010 Proceeds to fund scholarships for local high school graduates pursuing careers in health care.
Center for Breast Health Adds Program to Help Breast Cancer Patients Better Understand Medical Process
Tuesday, April 06, 2010 Center for Breast Health Adds Program to Help Breast Cancer Patients Better Understand Medical Process
St. Francis’ Adopt-a-Bunny Delivers Today!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 For the 14th year, St. Francis associates volunteering for the hospital’s Mission Awareness Team will deliver close to 300 super-sized Easter baskets, overflowing with candy and gifts for needy children, to area agencies.
St. Francis Celebrates Certified Nurses Day
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 St. Francis Hospital will honor 120 board-certified nurses in celebration of Certified Nurses Day Friday, March 19, from 2-3 p.m.
Real Women Wear Red: The Heart Truth for Women
Tuesday, February 09, 2010 St. Francis is hosting “The Heart Truth for Women,” a community educational luncheon that aims to help change the staggering fact that heart disease is the number one killer of women.
Dr. W. David Varner Jr. to Receive Dr. Clarence C. Butler Service and Leadership Award
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to entertain guests at Sixth Annual Butler Service and Leadership Award dinner January 26.
Stockings for Seniors
Monday, December 21, 2009 St. Francis’ Mission Awareness Team coordinates Christmas project to benefit needy seniors.
SAFETYCAB: IF YOU DRINK—DON’T DRIVE!
Thursday, December 03, 2009 For the 27th year, St. Francis Hospital will offer SafetyCab during the holiday season in an effort to help reduce the number of DUI-related accidents and fatalities.
Trinity Center for Women to Open December 1
Monday, November 30, 2009 St. Francis Hospital will announce the opening of Trinity Center for Women TODAY at 12 p.m.
Light the Spirit
Monday, November 30, 2009 St. Francis Hospital invites the community to join its 16th annual Light the Spirit festivities at 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 1, at the hospital’s front entrance.
St. Francis Wants You to Get ‘Fit In the Pit’
Monday, November 30, 2009 St. Francis is joining forces with the Columbus Civic Center, Columbus Cottonmouths and the American Heart Association to help Columbus and the area residents get fit.
St. Francis Hospital Named ‘A Best Place To Work In Georgia’
Monday, November 02, 2009 Georgia Trend magazine named St. Francis one of Georgia’s best places to work in its November 2009 issue.
Bunco for Breast Care 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009 The St. Francis Foundation held its annual Bunco for Breast Care October 22.
Primetime Seniors Second Annual Celebration!
Thursday, September 24, 2009 St. Francis’ Primetime Seniors held a free health fair September 24, to help celebrate the group’s two-year anniversary.
St. Francis to Renovate and Expand Its Facilities
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 St. Francis Hospital has filed for state approval to complete extensive renovation and expansion projects to meet the growing needs of Columbus and this region. VIEW VIDEO
Area Hospitals Adopt New Youth Visitation Policies
Monday, September 14, 2009 St. Francis Hospital and other local hospitals have joined together to implement new youth visitation policies for the protection of patients and visitors to their facilities.
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