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The Administration of Jackson Hospital congratulates Kaye Robinson, BSN, Infection Preventionist, for completing the Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) Examination.  The CIC is a national board exam provided by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.  The CIC credential identifies healthcare professionals who have demonstrated mastery of knowledge needed to practice …

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The Administration of Jackson Hospital announces Nichole Ussery, BSN, RN of Cottondale as the Chief Nursing Officer as of May 1, 2021.  Mrs. Ussery assumes the role as Chief Nursing Officer after most recently holding the position of Senior Vice President of Quality/Risk Management/Education.  Mrs. Ussery has been with Jackson Hospital for over 18 years …

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Jackson Hospital congratulates Kayla Barwick and Lindsey Soles with the Jackson Hospital Radiology Department. In lieu of an award luncheon during the time of COVID-19, Jackson Hospital’s Employee Leadership Council presented Ms. Barwick and Ms. Soles with the award as an award luncheon will be held at a later date. Hospital CEO, Jim Platt, expressed …

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Jackson Hospital congratulates Dawn Prietz,RN, with the Maternal Care Department,  who was named December 2020 Employee of the Month and also, Shanna Streetman, RN, Director of Med-Surge, chosen as January 2021 Employee of the Month.    In lieu of an award luncheon during the time of COVID-19, Jackson Hospital’s Employee Leadership Council presented Ms. Prietz and …

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Depending on continued vaccine availability, Jackson Hospital is working with The Jackson County Health Department to vaccinate community members who are 65 years of age and older. Our staff is reaching out to those individuals to come in for the vaccine. At this time, Jackson Hospital is not accepting appointments or walk-ins for the vaccine.

Jill Miller, Executive Director of Jackson Hospital Foundation, recently presented a check in the amount of $75,000 to benefit the upcoming Chipola Quick Care location in Alford.  This generous gift was made possible through fundraising efforts by Jackson Hospital Foundation. The funds will go towards the purchase of furnishings for Chipola Quick Care –Alford which …

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Jackson Hospital announces a new service being provided by Board Certified Interventional Cardiologist, William Dixon, MD.  Dr. Dixon led the hospital’s OR team consisting of specially trained staff, performing the new diagnostic cardiac service, Peripheral Vascular Intervention. This minimally invasive outpatient procedure treats peripheral artery disease which can cause plaque buildup in arteries leading to …

Peripheral Vascular Intervention Now Offered at Jackson Hospital Read More »

Jackson Hospital brings to our local community the availability of an intravenous or IV medication called Bamlanivimab for the treatment of COVID-19.   The FDA has authorized the use of this medication under an Emergency Use Authorization.  This new drug is an investigational medication for COVID-19 positive adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older, …

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Jackson Hospital congratulates Samantha Brown with the Patient Financial Services Department, who was named September Employee of the Month and also, Jimmy Spooner, RN, with the Emergency Department chosen as October Employee of the Month.    In lieu of an award luncheon during the time of COVID-19, Jackson Hospital’s Employee Leadership Council presented Ms. Brown and …

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