Called to Care:
The Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) Foundation recently donated $20,000 to Called to Care in Tifton, GA.
“Called to Care is a foster care ministry located in South Georgia. It was established to provide a secure and loving home for these children,” said Mandy Brooks, TRMC Foundation Director says. “Yet hardships, of all kinds, often stand in the way, leaving children hopeless and alone as they navigate the world of foster care and adoption.”
Foster care, adoption, missions, foster youth mentorship, social work support and trauma informed care are the six primary areas of focus for Called to Care. As the largest foster care ministry in South Georgia, they have had the privilege of serving over 20,000 children in the past 11 years, and the work continues. Foster homes frequently have urgent requirements and the funds from the TRMC Foundation will be used to assist with bedding and car seats for the families.
“The TRMC Foundation was thrilled to partner with Called to Care. The donated funds were made available by the TRMC Foundation’s “Hearts and Diamonds” Gala,” said Brooks. “This year’s fundraising efforts will continue to provide community support to our area EMTs; as well as organizations like Called to Care.”
Premature Anne Manikin:
The Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation recently donated a premature Anne Manikin to the Obstetrics department at Tift Regional Medical Center.
This donation will benefit our obstetrics, by teaching life-saving skills for our pre-term births. This manikin is equivalent to a 25-week-old baby. All newborns need their first ten minutes of life, but premature babies especially need those crucial moments. Being ready for any situation is essential because complications from preterm births are one of the main causes of death for children under five. According to Mandy Brooks, "This Manikin will improve patient care and build staff confidence by getting them ready for our most vulnerable patients."
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Dr. Bill Hancock; Chairman of the TRMC Foundation Board/Physician, Kimberly Ward, RN; Assistant Nurse Manager in Perinatal Services, Allison Presley; Nurse Practitioner on Pediatrics, Christina Davis; Nurse Practitioner on Pediatrics, Dr. Margaret Richardson-Nixon; TRMC Foundation Board Member/Physician, Mandy Brooks; Executive Director/CEO of the TRMC Foundation, Joe Manning; TRMC Foundation Board Member, Chris Dorman; Foundation Board Member/CEO of Southwell, Tamara Branch; TRMC Foundation Legal consultant, Mary Perlis; Secretary/Treasurer of the TRMC Foundation Board.
12 Lead EKG Machines:
The Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation recently purchased two Lifepak 15 monitors and defibrillators to Irwin County EMS. These lifesaving devices perform a diagnostic EKG enroute to the hospital, where the results are sent directly to the physician's mobile phone at Tift Regional. The 12 Leads allow the physicians and the staff at Tift Regional minutes to prepare for the cardiac victim before arrival and saving valuable time.
Pictured (L-R): Dr. Margaret Richardson-Nixon; Foundation Board Member, Mandy Brooks; TRMC Foundation Director, Bobby Bennett; City of Tifton Fire Chief, Brandon Fletcher; Irwin County Public Safety Director, Dr. Bill Hancock; Foundation Chairman and Chris Dorman; Southwell CEO/Foundation Board Member.
Lifeline ARMS:
The Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation recently presented ten Defibtech Lifeline ARMS - Automated Chest Compression Systems to Hope EMS (2), Tift County EMS (3), Tifton Fire Department (1) and Turner County EMS (4). These units are designed to perform chest compressions at a consistent depth and rate. It will allow the patient a safe transport and relocation while undergoing CPR. The Lifeline ARM will offer dependable CPR without fatigue or interrupted compressions. It will also improve access to the patient; as well as provider availability for other services.
Pictured from L-R: Allen Owens; Chief at Tift County EMS/HOPE EMS, Mandy Brooks; Director of the TRMC Foundation and Robby Royal; Turner County EMS Director.
Manikin for HOPE EMS:
The Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation recently presented a patient care manikin to Hope EMS. This technology allows medical professionals the ability to extend their learning. Medical training manikins allow nursing, clinical and emergency training. The manikin provided is lifelike, which allows the student an opportunity to excel when faced with a real patient emergency. The funds for this device were from the 2024 “Hearts and Diamonds” Gala held by the Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation. The event raised over $107,000 for this fundraising campaign, providing lifesaving tools to the local community.
Pictured from L-R: Dr. Margaret Richardson-Nixon; Tift Regional Foundation Board Member/Physician, Allen Owens; Chief of Hope EMS, Chris Dorman; Tift Regional Foundation Board Member/TRMC CEO and Mandy Brooks; Director of the Tift Regional Foundation.
Tobii Device for Speech Patients:
The Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation recently donated two Tobii Dynavox to the Tift Regional’s inpatient speech therapy.
The Tobii Dynavox is used to communicate with stroke victims, patients on ventilators or any other patient that has communication barriers through eye tracking technology. “This device will be a huge benefit for inpatient, outpatient, palliative and hospice patients that need a way to communicate,” states Mandy Brooks. It enables them to connect with others all while offering independence.
This device is made possible through contributions from the “Hearts and Diamonds” Gala. The funds are used to purchase medical equipment for our local healthcare providers.
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Mandy Brooks; Executive Director of the TRMC Foundation, Tamara Branch; TRMC Foundation Legal consultant, Dr. Margaret Richardson-Nixon; TRMC Foundation Board Member, Dr. Bill Hancock; Chairman of the TRMC Foundation Board, Joe Manning; TRMC Foundation Board Member, Rebekah Cottle; TRMC Speech Pathologist, Angie Hunt; TRMC Foundation Board Member, Mary Perlis; Secretary/Treasurer of the TRMC Foundation Board and Dr. Joe Turner; TRMC Foundation Board Member.
Peanut Butter and Jesus:
The Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation recently funded a transportation van for Peanut Butter and Jesus. The vehicle will be used to deliver peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to area residents on Saturday mornings. Peanut Butter and Jesus delivers between 1,600 - 1,800 sandwiches each Saturday, serving 500-600 families. This program has been active for over 6 years and has been beneficial in helping feed our community. The funds from this donation were made possible from the annual “Hearts and Diamonds” Gala. This year’s event netted over $107,000 for community projects such as this one.
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Tony McBrayer (Chief Financial Officer of PB&J), Dr. Bill Hancock (Chairman of the TRMC Foundation), Joe Manning (Board Member of the TRMC Foundation), Tamara Branch (Legal Consultant of the TRMC Foundation), Dr. Margaret Richardson-Nixon (Board Member of the TRMC Foundation), Mandy Brooks (Director of the TRMC Foundation) and Mary Perlis (Secretary/Treasurer of the TRMC Foundation).
