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West Georgia Health System Wins National Recognition for GI Surgery
December 21, 2007
West Georgia Health System (WGHS) ranks third in Georgia and among the top ten percent in the nation for gastrointestinal (GI) surgery according to a recent report published by the leading health-care ratings company, HealthGrades. The report accessed the nation's 5,000-plus hospitals for quality, performance, and clinical outcomes in 28 areas… Read More »
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James A. Brennan, M.D. Named WGHS Physician of the Year
December 7, 2007
James A. Brennan, M.D. received West Georgia Health System's (WGHS') first Physician of the Year Award for the extraordinary personal and professional contributions he has made to patient care and the health system. Dr. Brennan was honored with the award at a recent medical staff event. "Dr. Brennan is a dedicated physician who is truly connected to the higher purpose of his work," said WGHS President and CEO Jerry Fulks… Read More »
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West Georgia Health System Reaches 20,000 Cardiac Catheterization Milestone
September 3, 2007
When West Georgia Health System (WGHS) opened the doors to its Georgia Heart Clinic in 1976, it marked the dawn of a new era in advanced cardiac care for south central Georgia. More than 30 years later, the clinic achieved another milestone when it performed its 20,000th cardiac catheterization. James Brennan, M… Read More »
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No Ifs, Ands or Butts
August 16, 2007
West Georgia Health System Goes Tabacco-Free November 15th In an effort to provide a healthier environment for patients, visitors and staff, West Georgia Health System (WGHS) will become tabacco-free on November 15th to coincide with the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout. Clark-Holder Clinic, the largest medical office in LaGrange and several Genesis physician practices support the hospital's effort and will also be participatng… Read More »
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Breast Friends for Life Queen's Ball Raises Funds for Breast Cancer Research and Community Outreach
August 13, 2007
LaGrange, Ga – (Aug. 10, 2007) Ladies take out your tiaras and men put on your bling for the first Queen’s Ball fundraiser to benefit West Georgia Health System’s newly-formed breast cancer support group, Breast Friends for Life. The woman receiving the largest total donation by 9 P… Read More »
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HealthGrades ranks WGMC among the best in Georgia
February 2, 2007
West Georgia Medical Center has been ranked among the top 10 hospitals in Georgia for joint replacement surgery and gastrointestinal (GI) surgery, according to a comprehensive study released by HealthGrades, the nation’s leading healthcare ratings company. In addition, WGHS was rated five-star for total hip replacement, GI surgery, cholecystectomy and treatment of pancreatitis… Read More »
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