Tanner Health System News
For people in the market for a job, some of the best places to work in metro Atlanta are right here in west Georgia. For a fifth time, Tanner Health System has been named one of the region’s top 10 “Best Places to Work” among large employers by the Atlanta Business Chronicle – Atlanta’s leading business publication. Tanner previously earned the distinction in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2009. For 2011, Tanner ranked ninth. With more than 2,500 employees, Tanner is Carroll County’s second-largest employer behind...
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...
Many already know the healing power of a pet. They seem to know, almost instinctively, when something’s wrong, curling up in a lap or offering a sympathetic paw. For people facing behavioral health problems, like depression or life after a traumatic event, animal-assisted therapy can be a significant treatment option in helping them return to a healthy life. Carrie King-Bussard, MA, LPC, left, a licensed professional counselor certified in animal-assisted therapy with Animal-Assisted Counseling of Color...
Loy Howard, president and CEO of Tanner Health System, has been appointed to the Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals Board of Directors. As a member of the alliance’s board, Howard will share his knowledge on current issues affecting Georgia’s community not-for-profit hospitals, as state lawmakers deliberate on community benefit, hospital tax and policy issues that impact Georgians’ access to care. “This is a tremendous honor, not only for me, but for Tanner and our local community,” said Howard. “I...
Patients who turn to Tanner Health System’s emergency departments for chronic pain medications will receive help—if not a prescription—from a new pain management policy now in place. As rising levels of prescription drug abuse become a national problem and draw increasing concern from local law enforcement agencies, Tanner hopes the new policy will help both residents who may have an addiction to prescription pain medication and those who are living with untreated chronic pain. “As physicians, we’re goi...
Tanner Health System recently recognized its long-term employees for their years of service. Employees with 10 and 15 years of service were honored at a luncheon, while employees with 20 years and above were honored at a banquet featuring Illusionist/mentalist Joe Turner. Among those honored at the banquet were Higgins General Hospital employee Sue C. Smith and Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton employee Alton “Mickey” Trammell, both with an amazing 45 years of service. The complete list of honorees is av...
Tanner Health System contributed almost $662.3 million to the region’s economy and created more than 5,300 full-time jobs in 2010, according to a new report from the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA). The impact represents a more than 4 percent increase from 2009’s economic impact. The 2010 data is the latest available from the Georgia Department of Community Health. “We are fortunate that, even as other healthcare systems struggle to cut costs and eliminate jobs, we’re able to continue growing and cre...
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...
Honorary Chairs Bob and Tish Stone. A group of community leaders and local volunteers officially kicked off the 2012 Magnolia Ball season with a Feb. 9 reception at the Carrollton home of Richie and Ava Bland. Co-chairs for this year’s ball, Ann Newman and Linnie Dortch, announced this year’s theme: “Moonlight at Tiffany’s,” with Bob and Tish Stone announced as honorary chairs for the event. The 22 nd annual Magnolia Ball will be held Saturday, April 28, on the grounds of the Richards’ family estate and...
Gospel music great Babbie Mason led an evening of unforgettable music to raise hope for local cancer patients. For the third consecutive year, west Georgians have brought hope to local cancer patients through music. By supporting Tanner Medical Foundation’s third annual Choirs for Cancer concert, hundreds of audience members and thirty-seven sponsors helped raise nearly $50,000 to help local cancer patients with treatment, medication and expenses related to their cancer care. Since it’s inception, Choir...