Vim & Vigor - Summer 2017 - Gwinnett Medical Center - 2

PHIL'S FEATURE

SUPPORTING
YOUR HEALTH

GMC offers resources for patients and caregivers

VIM &

VIGOR
GWINNETT MEDICAL CENTER
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Philip R. Wolfe
GWINNETT HEALTH SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Carlton Buchanan, MD; Renee Byrd-Lewis; Keith Carnes, MD;
C. Norwood Davis; Carolyn Hill; L.C. Johnson; Terri Jondahl;
J. Michael Levengood, Chairman; Tom Martin; Miles H. Mason
III, MD; William McGann; Charles Oglesby; Manfred Sandler,
MD; Greg Shumate; Jeff Wages; Chip Wheeler; Philip R. Wolfe
VIM & VIGOR MANAGING EDITOR
Emily Frost

For comedian and actor Amy Schumer,
comedy has been an important part of her
life. It not only provides a living, but is also
a way for her to cope with her father's diagnosis of
multiple sclerosis and to navigate her role as a caregiver.
In this issue, you'll hear from Schumer about her father's
life-changing condition.
Her story reminds us all that a diagnosis like MS extends
beyond just the individual-it impacts close friends and
family, too.
Often, family members are intimately involved in the
healing process. Whether it's fulfilling day-to-day needs or offering emotional
support, they play a crucial role in caregiving.
That's why, at GMC, our approach to care extends beyond just physical
ailments. We strive to provide resources that support complete healing for
patients and their family members.
In addition to educational resources and classes, we offer a number of support
groups for both patients and caregivers. These support groups can provide an
outlet for stress, a connection to others and helpful information.
We also work to make medical care more manageable with our nurse navigators.
These experts support patients and caregivers with guidance, coordination of care
and answers to common questions. In addition to our American Cancer Society
navigator and our women's health navigator, we also have a faith community
nurse navigator.
As the only hospital in Georgia that offers faith community nursing, we are
proud of the impact it has on community health. This unique program is focused
on forming partnerships with faith communities so individuals are able to gain
additional access to health information, education and resources.
To learn more about these helpful programs available to you, visit our website
at gwinnettmedicalcenter.org.
I hope that these resources, along with our compassionate medical team and
extensive range of services, continue to keep you and your family in good health.

Philip R. Wolfe, FACHE
President and CEO

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EDITORIAL BOARD
Abbey Brown, Beth Hardy, Kelli Ledford, Aaron McKevitt,
Amy Motteram, Keyonda Noel, Lisa L. Stauffer

PRODUCTION
EDITORIAL
ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Matt Morgan
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Meredith Heagney
SENIOR ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Gillian Scott
ASSOCIATE CONTENT EDITOR: Daniel Mueller
COPY DIRECTOR: C.J. Hutchinson

DESIGN
ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Tami Rodgers
ART DIRECTORS: Cameron Anhalt, Andrea Heser,
Molly Meisenzahl

PRODUCTION
DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION: Laura Marlowe
DIRECTOR OF PREMEDIA: Dane Nordine
PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST: Sonia Fitzgerald

CIRCULATION
LOGISTICS DATA ANALYST: Kalifa Konate

CLIENT SERVICES
SENIOR ACCOUNT DIRECTORS: Dawn Barnes, Mark Kats
ACCOUNT MANAGERS: Connie McCollom, Marisa Mucci

ADMINISTRATION
PRESIDENT: Eric Goodstadt
SVP, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - HEALTH CARE:
Gregg Radzely, 212-574-4380
CHIEF CONTENT OFFICER: Beth Tomkiw
VP, CREATIVE: Alejandro Santandrea

Gwinnett Medical Center
678-312-1000
1000 Medical Center Blvd., Lawrenceville, GA 30046
gwinnettmedicalcenter.org

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