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od Cause Gala chairs Julia Davis and Clayton Davis, DMD Meet Two Generous Donors Loretta Roberts was passionate about nursing her entire life. even after she retired from the profession, she continued that passion by helping to create a nursing leadership program in 2008. When roberts passed away in May 2011, she left a legacy gift of more than $100,000 to the gMc Foundation. her bequest endows The Loretta B. roberts nursing Leadership Program, which ensures educational opportunities for gMc nursing professionals. This legacy will benefit gMc nurses and improve the medical care they provide for years to come. Cisco Foundation granted $100,000 to fund diabetes education scholarships for hundreds of uninsured and underinsured patients at gwinnett Medical center’s diabetes nutrition & education center last year. Studies have proved that diabetes patients who are educated about their disease are better able to care for themselves and make healthier life choices. These classes help improve patient results—in fact, none of the patients who received a cisco scholarship while in the hospital was readmitted for diabetes-related issues. These classes help people control diabetes, lose weight and care for themselves. special time in the night is when we honor some of the people who played an especially important role with us over the course of the past year.” Three STandouTS recognized In addition to nationally acclaimed speakers, musical entertainment and celebratory food and drink, the Gala also serves as a time for the Foundation to recognize individuals, couples and groups who make a vital difference in transforming healthcare at Gwinnett Medical Center and its community. This year’s honorees were Manfred Sandler, M.D.; Paul Weinberg, M.D.; and Renee Johnson, R.N. Dr. Sandler was presented the Distinguished Service Award. This honor is bestowed to an individual who has consistently demonstrated extraordinary commitment, dedication and service to GMC and its surrounding community. Dr. Sandler exemplified these characteristics as he led the charge to attain and fund GMC’s advanced cardiovascular services, including open heart surgery. Dr. Weinberg received the Physician Champion Award, which recognizes exceptional physicians who champion fundraising efforts in support of GMC. His family created an endowment to support GMC’s annual Ancillary Service Awards that honor professionals who work behind the scenes at GMC. Johnson was honored with the Desai Compassionate Care Award. This award has been made possible by the generosity of Jay Desai, M.D., and Rekha Desai, M.D., who established an endowment to annually recognize a GMC staff member who provides compassionate care for patients. “The growth and success of Gwinnett Medical Center over the years is testimony to the vision and support of our community,” Chandler says. “With an eye on the future, funding is continually needed in order to pursue state-of-the-art health services. On behalf of the hospital and the community, I can’t thank our generous donors enough for their enormous part in GMC transforming healthcare.” donaTe To attend the 2013 Cornerstone Society Donor Appreciation Gala, become a member of the Cornerstone Society by Dec. 31, 2012. For more information, visit gmcgiving.com or call 678-312-8500. Join the Cornerstone Society Vim & Vigor • FAL L 2012 5 http://www.gmcgiving.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Fall 2012 - Gwinnett Medical Center

Vim & Vigor - Fall 2012 - Gwinnett Medical Center
Contents
Phil’s Feature
Good Times for a Good Cause
Warm Fuzzies
30 Days to Better Sleep
I Can’t Ask My Doctor That!
He Said, She Said
Hold On to Your Health
Still A Screening Star
Your Joints: An Owner’s Manual
Weighing Your Options
No Greater Gift
Weather Alert
Virtual Health
PrimeTime Health
From the Heart
Putting Everything in Place
Out of the White Coat
Transforming Healthcare

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