HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, COMMISSIONERS MEET
APRIL 22, 2008

The Stephens County Hospital Authority meets with County Commissioners. Monday night, the Authority met for an annual presentation with the Stephens County Board of Commissioners and other officials over dinner at the Clary Center on the campus at Stephens County Hospital.

Hospital Administrator Ed Gambrell told those in attendance about the numerous projects taking place at the hospital, including the ongoing patient room renovation project, equipment purchases, the move to a tobacco-free campus, and this year’s re-accreditation by the Joint Commission.

Gambrell also says the number of births are up at the hospital and other statistics, such as emergency room visits, are staying about the same, but have been on a general upward trend for years. The Authority says they appreciate getting the chance to meet with the commissioners. Gambrell says the hospital has challenges from time to time, but those are challenges that the Hospital embraces.