The TRMC 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.
Pictured (L-R): Tony McBrayer; Chief Financial Officer of PB&J, Dr. Bill Hancock; TRMC Foundation Chairman and Physician, Joe Manning; TRMC Foundation Board Member, Tamara Branch; TRMC Foundation Legal Consultant, Dr. Margaret Richardson-Nixon; TRMC Foundation Board Member and Physician, Mandy Brooks; TRMC Foundation Director and Mary Perlis; TRMC Foundation Secretary/Treasurer.
The TRMC 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.
Pictured (L-R): Dr. Margaret Richardson-Nixon; Tift Regional Foundation Board Member/Physician, Allen Owens; Chief of Hope EMS, Chris Dorman; TRMC Foundation Board Member/TRMC CEO and Mandy Brooks; TRMC Foundation Director.
The Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation recently donated a 2024 Honda HR-V to the Anita Stewart Oncology Center in Tifton. The vehicle will provide transportation to Oncology patients who do not have access to a vehicle. The van currently serves 15-20 patients per month in a 50 mile radius. "One of the biggest barriers to care identified year after year for Oncology patients is transportation. Thanks to the Foundation, we are better equipped to address this concern to ensure our patients continue to have access to the care they need. We are grateful to have the opportunity to offer this resource, " states Denise McAdams, Director of the Anita Stewart Oncology Center Service Line.
Pictures (L-R): Denise McAdams, RN, OCN; Director of Anita Stewart Oncology Center Service Line, Dr. Margaret Richardson-Nixon; TRMC Foundation Board Member/Physician, Mandy Brooks; TRMC Foundation Director, Chris Dorman; TRMC Foundation Board Member/CEO of TRMC, Dr. Apurva Shah; Anita Stewart Oncology Center Medical Director, Dr. Wesley Walker; Anita Stewart Oncology Center and Dr. Sahithi Chittamuri; Anita Stewart Oncology Center.
The Lifepak 15 monitor/defibrillator was given to Hope EMS by the Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation. The purpose of the 12 Leads is to do a diagnostic EKG while traveling to the hospital. Subsequently, the technicians will transmit the results to both the Emergency Room and the doctors' cell phone. By doing this, Tift Regional and the doctor will be able to save time by getting prepared for the cardiac arrest patient before they arrive.
Pictured (L-R): Joe Manning; TRMC Foundation Board Member, Allen Owens; Chief of Hope EMS and Mandy Brooks; TRMC Foundation Director.
The Foundation recently donated two Tobii Dynavox to 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. It enables them to connect with others all while offering independence," states Mandy Brooks.
Pictured (L-R): Mandy Brooks; Director of the TRMC Foundation, Tamara Branch; TRMC Foundation Legal consultant, Dr. Margaret Richardson-Nixon; TRMC Foundation Board Member/Physician, Dr. Bill Hancock; Chairman of the TRMC Foundation/Physician, 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 and Dr. Joe Turner; TRMC Foundation Board Member/Physician.
The Foundation donated an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) to the Cook Fire Department and Emergency Management Center. "An AED is a small portable, life-saving device designed to treat victims who are experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, " states Mandy Brooks with the TRMC Foundation. This device is often placed where a large amount of people gather; such as schools, recreation departments and first responders.
Pictured (L-R): Johnny West; Cook County Fire Chief and EMA Director and Mandy Brooks; TRMC Foundation Director.
The Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation recently presented a Lifeline Arms to Hope EMS. This unit is designed to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) enroute to the hospital and our first responders were able to obtain the devices.
CPR is an emergency lifesaving procedure that is performed when the heart stops beating. Immediate CPR can double or triple the chances of survival after cardiac arrest. With the Lifeline Arm, this device is attached to the cardiac victim and performs effective and continuous CPR throughout transport.
Pictured from (L-R): Mandy Brooks; Director of the TRMC Foundation and Allen Owens; Director of Hope EMS.
The Donalsonville African Methodist Episcopal Church (AMEC) recently donated over $1,000.00 to the Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) Foundation. The donation was made honoring the residents at the Sylvia Barr Center at Southwell Medical in Adel. The funds will be used for special activities and events. These activities promote occupational therapy with a fun and creative approach. To learn more or to donate to the Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation, please call 229-391-3310.
Pictured (L-R): Mandy Brooks (Director of the TRMC Foundation), Carolyn Campbell, Rev. Kenneth Cody, Sherri Bell, Freddie Cody, Cynthia Ingram, Annette C. Williams (members of Donalsonville AMEC), Jay Carmichael (COO Southwell), Amanda Ramshead (Director of Behavioral Health), Pauleena Akers (Social Services Director), Lori Goldinger (Activities Coordinator) Tiara Wiseman (Patient Care Tech)
Prince Toyota in conjunction with Toyota Motor Sales is proud to give back to the community with a $5,000 donation to the Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation.
This donation will assist projects of the TRMC Foundation, which will include quality health care for all patients within the hospital’s 12 county service area, funding of scholarships, efficient medical technology, community programs and financial aid for patient families. These funds will also benefit the annual “Hearts & Diamonds” Gala.
Prince Toyota is a proud partner in the Tifton community and this grant has been funded for twelve consecutive years. To learn more, please visit www.princetoyota.com.
Pictured (L-R): Michael Lawrence; Prince Automotive, Mike Little; Prince Automotive, Heather Prince Stripling; Prince Automotive, John B. Prince, III; Prince Automotive, Mandy Brooks; TRMC Foundation and Heidi Prince Massey; Prince Automotive.