Tanner Health System News
2013 Magnolia Ball Executive Committee Members (from left) Mrs. Nichole Pezold, Mrs. Annette Jones, Mrs. Jennifer Green, Mr. Jim Gill, Mrs. Cindy Denney, Mrs. Lori Ingram and Mrs. Meghan Sullivan. The 23rd annual Magnolia Ball—“Apodrasi se Santorini” (“Escape to Santorini”) - was held April 27 on the grounds of the Richards’ family estate and featured an auction, dinner and dancing. Honorary Chairs H.D and Annette Tyson. The black-tie gala raised almost $500,000 to help fund a new comprehensive inpatien...
Duke Blackburn, and his wife, Wedowee artist, Lynn Blackburn, donated the painting “Sun Through the Trees” to hang in new Tanner/East Alabama facility in Wedowee. The painting was unveiled during the facility’s open house on Saturday, May 4. Lynn Blackburn believes that everyone deserves something beautiful to look at—especially the sick. “As an artist, I’ve always enjoyed artwork in medical facilities,” said Blackburn, who maintains a studio and residence in Newnan, Ga., and a studio on Lake Wedowee. “...
During the dedication of Tanner Memorial Hospital on Oct. 30, 1949, John H. Burson III, MD , was a boy, riding his bicycle around the grounds of the hospital with his childhood friends David and Dick Tisinger. Now, the very face of the hospital carries his name. Last week, Tanner Health System’s board of directors dedicated the atrium along Dixie Street in honor of Dr. Burson, who has been a member of the board for more than 15 years, chairman for more than 10, and a respected member of Tanner’s medical ...
Tanner Medical Foundation presented the fourth annual Spirit of Giving award to Mr. Steve Adams at the annual donor appreciation luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 7. The Spirit of Giving award honors an individual who has touched lives through the giving of both time and financial assets in support of Tanner Health System and has taken steps to ensure the tradition of philanthropy is continued by future generations. Philanthropist Steve Adams (center), pictured with Loy Howard, CEO of Tanner Health System (lef...
After about two years of construction and another five months of renovations, the new emergency department at Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton took its first patients Thursday morning. Marlene Bilyeu, a resident of Sunset Hills in Carrollton, was the first patient to arrive in the new emergency department, arriving at 7:01 a.m., about a minute after the doors for the new unit were unlocked. “We didn’t think we were going to be the first patients in the new emergency department, but we thought we’d probab...
Tanner Cancer Care , Lilly Oncology and the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship are bringing the “Lilly Oncology on Canvas” art exhibition series to Carrollton. The exhibition of selected artwork from patients affected by cancer across the globe will be on display in the Roy Richards, Sr. Cancer Center until March 15. The artwork provided by “Lilly Oncology on Canvas” is created by people affected by any form of cancer, as well as their families, friends, caregivers and healthcare providers. Lill...
Tanner Health System was recently honored by the Heard County Chamber of Commerce as the area’s “Business of the Year.” The presentation was made at the chamber’s 47th annual dinner on Jan. 18. Loy Howard, president and CEO of Tanner Health System, and Cory Butzon, MD, a pediatrician with Tanner Family Healthcare of Franklin, a Tanner Medical Group practice, accepted the award.
Tanner Heart & Vascular Specialists, a Tanner Medical Group practice, has received accreditation by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Nuclear Medicine Laboratories (ICANL) for the nuclear cardiology stress testing laboratories located inside its Carrollton and Villa Rica offices. “ICANL accreditation status signifies that our facilities have been reviewed by an independent agency that recognizes our commitment to quality testing for the diagnosis of heart disease,” said Onaje Gree...
Tanner Hospice Care volunteers were honored during the 2013 National Volunteer Week (April 21-27) at a special luncheon held at Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton. Tanner Hospice Care's Mandy Jackson and Neda McDonald honored volunteers Tory Whitley, Dianne Jackson, Diane McLendon and Steve Davis. This year's theme, “Celebrating People in Action,” reflected the vital role volunteers play in supporting organizations such as Tanner Hospice Care. Volunteers were honored for helping to bring compassion, suppo...
Tanner Health System and Tanner Cancer Care are inviting cancer survivors from across west Georgia and east Alabama to the fourth annual Celebration of Life, a special evening of fellowship and entertainment, on Thursday, Feb. 21 in the Health Education and Wellness Learning Center at Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton. Cancer survivors, regardless of where the diagnosis was made or treatment received, are invited to register themselves and one guest for the Celebration of Life. Seating is limited. Reserv...