St. Francis-Emory Healthcare

Today, we honor Dr. Charles DeWitt Watts (1917-2004). The first African American board-certified surgeon in the state of North Carolina, Dr. Watts spent more than half a century breaking barriers to care that have been traditionally placed on Black communities and changing the landscape of care in his state. #BlackHistoryMonth

February is Black History Month, a devoted time to honor the many ways Black Americans have contributed to our society across history. Throughout the month, we will be honoring Black men and women whose significant achievements have helped to change the face of healthcare for the better. Learn more about the history behind this important observance here: https://buff.ly/2YywUfO #BlackHistoryMonth

In memory of Dr. Luther "Butch" Wolff, Jr., St. Francis-Emory Healthcare would like to extend our condolences to his family and friends. His career spanned over 40 years in making communities healthier. Dr. Wolff followed in his father's footsteps to become one of our area's most celebrated general surgeons. At St. Francis, he served as Chief of Staff, Department Head of Surgery and Medical Director of the Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center. Dr. Wolff was also apart of the fir...st medical team sent to visit "sister hospital," The Mater Dei, in Zimbabwe to bring quality healthcare to the community. His compassion, skill, and profound contributions to healthcare in the Valley were recognized in 2013 when he was awarded the Clarence C. Butler Service and Leadership Award. In his award comments, he wrote, "Since I was very young, I knew I belonged in the OR, and for that reason, I have never looked upon it as work". St. Francis is committed to continuing the quality care and legacy of Dr. Wolff. https://buff.ly/3nN5dLf

What does "A Heart for Columbus" mean to you? For more than 45 years, St. Francis-Emory Healthcare has served as the community's heart hospital, beginning when local physicians developed the area's first cardiac surgery program. Today kicks off American Heart Month, and St. Francis remains the region's premier resource to diagnose and treat heart diseases, providing numerous cardiac services. Learn more about our cardiac services here: mystfrancis.com/our-services/cardiac-se...rvices #AmericanHeartMonth #AHeartforColumbus #HeartMonth #hearthealthy See more

After weeks of planning and preparation, we are happy to share that our healthcare heroes lined up early Saturday morning to receive the vaccine. By taking this step, our team members are protecting our patients, one another, and our community. Thank you to our entire team for their dedication to make this historic day a reality. Once the vaccine becomes more widely available, we encourage everyone in the community to be a hero and get vaccinated! #VaccineHero #VaccineHeroes #healthcareheroes #COVID19 #MakingCommunitiesHealthier

St. Francis would like to congratulate Ariel Smith, Haylee Kelso, and Lori Pate, our latest recipient of this prestigious award. The DAISY Award recognizes the extraordinary compassion and care nurses provide every day. Congratulations! Here is a snippet of what their nominator said about them: "You always take good care of your patients and are the epitome of what a good nurse is. Your caring and compassion make a terrible disease bearable. I am grateful for you and keep yo...u in my prayers." "You are all so kind and compassionate to me and everyone else. Thank you for being there for me and offering a safe and secure place to be during chemo."

Turning the calendar page to a fresh year is a great opportunity to turn the page on unhealthy habits. Learn how a few simple actions can help you push the reset button on your health for 2021 and beyond. #NewYearNewYou #HappyNewYear Read here: https://buff.ly/2JtAmV7

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare is pleased to share that we have received the COVID-19 vaccine, and we are beginning to offer the vaccine to our frontline healthcare heroes per CDC/state guidelines. We encourage everyone in our community to be a hero and get vaccinated once the vaccine is more widely available to our community members, hopefully in the coming months. #VaccineHero #VaccineHeroes #healthcareheroes #COVID19 #MakingCommunitiesHealthier

The ongoing pandemic will cause this holiday season to look a bit different and be a bit more complicated to navigate. Check out tips and advice for celebrating the season as safely as possible while ensuring that you’re doing what you can to protect yourself and your community. #COVID19 #HolidaySafety #CelebratingSafely #SafeHolidays Read here: https://buff.ly/2GIWRE8

We are proud to welcome home, Dr. George Zimmerman! He has rejoined St. Francis Orthopaedic Institute located in Woodruff Pavilion. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee surgery, including arthroscopic sports medicine, adult reconstructive total joint surgery, and trauma. Dr. Zimmerman is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his internship and orthopaedic residency at the St. Joseph's Health Center and then went on to serve a year-long Adult Reconstructive Total Joint Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Let's welcome Dr. Zimmerman back to the Chattahoochee Valley! Appointments may be made by calling 706-322-6646.