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NAT RICHARDSON
President
Hello Decatur Community! This year has proven to be another challenging year across all healthcare environments. While there have been many attempts made to repeal the Affordable Care Act, the recent Tax Legislation passed by Congress repealed the individual mandate that required individuals to purchase health insurance. This change will cause many healthcare organizations financial hardships. Many individuals will cancel their insurance policies, increasing the percentage of bad debt hospitals will experience.
provide citizens in our community preeminent healthcare for years to come. These projects will include a substantial increase in private rooms, complete renovation of the Emergency Department, new MRI Suite located inside the hospital and new Dialysis Center all funded by a substantial accelerated capital infusion of $20 million dollars from Huntsville Hospital Health System. Your support of Decatur Morgan’s Foundation has been instrumental over the years and particularly this past year to provide funding for renovated Mammography Suites, new 3D Digital Mammography Technology, Lobby renovations, a Biodex
Over the next couple of years, Decatur Morgan Hospital will embark upon several major capital projects to ensure the physicians and Decatur Morgan Hospital teams are able to provide citizens in our community preeminent healthcare for years to come. More hospitals are closing across the nation and two more hospitals in Alabama are on the verge of closing in the near future. Decatur Morgan Hospital continues to be one of the lowest reimbursed hospitals in the nation; however, our focus on quality, customer service and a healing environment has not wavered. Over the next couple of years, Decatur Morgan Hospital will embark upon several major capital projects to ensure the physicians and the Decatur Morgan Hospital teams are able to
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System to conduct baseline concussion exams on athletes and many more patient related technologies. I would like to thank Decatur Morgan Physicians, Nursing, Support Team Members, Volunteers, Administration, Decatur Morgan Foundation, Advisory Board, the Community and Huntsville Hospital Health System for your support and commitment, as we direct our pathway to a prosperous future!
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Parkway Campus
West Campus
Danville Road Campus Decatur Campus
DECATUR MORGAN HOSPITAL LEADERSHIP
Authority Board Melissa C. Craig, S. Kinney Copeland, MD, Jim King, Debra Bryant, Nicholas Roth (Chairman)
Medical Staff Leadership Frank Scalfano Jr., MD (Secretary/Treasurer) Scott Matthews, MD (Medicine Chairman) Reginald Gladish, MD (Vice-President) George Faison, MD (Surgery Chairman) R. Scott Sharp, MD (President)
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Advisory Board Judge David Breland, Melissa C. Craig, David Burleson, R. Scott Sharp, MD, Nicholas Roth, Pat Woller, C. Wallace Terry Not pictured: Mike Goodman, Rodney Harney, MD, Ken Schuppert
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OUR SERVICES
Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation Emergency Services at Two Convenient Locations General and Acute Inpatient Care Numerous Surgical Specialties Behavioral Medicine • Inpatient Programs for Adults, Adolescents, Children and Senior Adults Sleep Disorders Center • Pediatric Sleep Studies Breast Health Services • Digital Mammography, Stereotactic Breast Biopsy and Ultrasound Diagnostic Services • Lab, Radiology/Imaging Services, Nuclear Medicine and CT Cardiac Cath Lab, Echo, Vascular, EEG and EKG Inpatient and Outpatient Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy Women’s Services Gastroenterology Labor and Delivery • Pediatrics Orthopedics Respiratory Therapy Wound Care Urology Another Chance • Safe medical care for active withdrawals Senior Services, Lifeline and Volunteer Services Community Outreach and Education Health and Wellness Center The Vein Center
DECATUR MORGAN HOSPITAL NOW OFFERING PULMONARY REHABILITATION!
Pulmonary Rehabilitation is an exercise, education and support program that helps patients with breathing disorders learn to breathe and function at the highest level possible. The program, located on our Parkway Campus, is designed to help improve patients’ quality of life, decrease symptoms, increase physical activity/functionality and assist with managing anxiety and depression. In addition to exercise therapy, patients receive education on their medications, disease management, breathing strategies and energy conservation.
Now people suffering from spider veins, varicose veins and other venous issues of the legs, can get care right here in Decatur at our new Vein Center. Treatment is minimally invasive and provides fast relief while preventing progression into more serious conditions.
The Vein Center Specialists
L. Randolph Buckner, MD
Matthew L. Figh, MD
R. Tyler Harney, MD
Peter Jason Johnson, MD Seale, MD
PATIENT AND FAMILY ADVISORY COUNCIL
PFAC is a group of former patients and family members of patients committed to finding opportunities to improve the experience at Decatur Morgan. Members meet monthly at different hospital locations to discuss topics such as services, processes and new projects.
MISSION
Guided by the Mission, Vision and Values of Decatur Morgan Hospital, the PFAC provides a forum that allows patients and families to have direct input and influence on policies, programs and practices.
GOALS (( Ensure that care is patient and family centered (( Improve patient safety (( Improve collaboration between caregivers, patients and families (( Improve patient and family satisfaction (( Contribute to the hospital’s priorities and planning efforts (( Enhance the positive relationship between the hospital and the community
DRAGON BOAT RACE Once again, the Dragon Boat Race and Festival was a huge success. Over 6,000 community members participated in what has become the most anticipated event of the year. Proceeds were used to fund new technology for the Cardiopulmonary Department, the Vascular Lab and Pulmonary Rehab Services at Decatur Morgan Hospital.
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POWER OF PINK LUNCHEON & FASHION SHOW The Power of Pink Luncheon and Fashion Show brought record numbers of participants in 2017. More than 900 people attended the annual Breast Cancer Awareness event. The funds raised at the luncheon, along with the funds raised at the Lee Lott Power of Pink Walk, will be used to purchase a new 3-D Mammography machine as part of our newly renovated Mammography Suite.
LEE LOTT POWER OF PINK WALK Area high school Homecoming Queens crowned the breast cancer survivors at the Lee Lott Power of Pink Walk.
JUNIOR LEAGUE The Junior League of Morgan County kicked off the demolition for Mammography Suite renovations scheduled for completion in Spring 2018. The hospital is honored that the JLMC selected this as a Signature Project. Thank you, Ladies!
GOLF CLASSIC The 14th Annual Golf Classic presented by Coca-Cola had a record turnout! The event was held in memory of Decatur native, football great, Benny Perrin. Funds raised were used to purchase a Bio-Dex Balance System for concussion management. Our Community Outreach Department will offer baseline screenings to all area athletes as part of our annual spring physicals at Morgan County high schools.
GALA 33 Gala 33 was a splendid evening of dinner, dancing and a silent auction honoring Ronnie Dukes and Dr. Dyrc Sibrans. Proceeds will be used to fund a Mobile Medical Unit, greatly enhancing community outreach and education throughout our county.
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CENTENNIAL CLUB HONOR SOCIETY Decatur Morgan Team Members are some of the best supporters of the DMH Foundation. Employees who give at least $100 annually are members of the Centennial Club. Those who give 1% of their salaries are members of the Centennial Club Honor Society. Current employee giving is being used to fund lobby and waiting area renovations.
Tanya de la Vergne, MD
Robyn Johnson, MD
In 2017, Decatur Morgan Pediatrics added 4 new new physicians and 1 additional office! Join us in welcoming our new pediatricians to the practice!
David Parmer, MD
Laura London, MD
Kimberly Dudley, MD
Sugantha Krishnan, MD
And Now
Announcing Our 7th Physician!
Jennifer Menon, MD
Be sure to follow us on Facebook! ď‚‚ Decatur Morgan Physician Network Welcomes
Sonya M. Soliman, MD Decatur Morgan Neurology
&
M. Neel Roberts, MD Decatur Morgan Internal Medicine
Community Outreach COMMUNITY HEALTH SCREENINGS
VOLUNTEERS MATTER
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Decatur Morgan Hospital has more
LUNCH AND LEARN EVENTS
than 120 volunteers who provide
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much needed assistance to our
FLU SHOTS FOR SENIORS
staff, patients and visitors.
80 LET’S PRETEND HOSPITAL
1,692 children & 25 elementary schools ACTIVE ADULT VOLUNTEERS
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COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS This year the Decatur Morgan Hospital Volunteers assisted in raising funds to purchase defibrillators for off-site Physician Network offices.
TEEN VOLUNTEERS
52 CHAPLAIN VOLUNTEERS
12 CAMP BLUEBIRD FOR ADULT CANCER PATIENTS
63 LIFELINE EMERGENCY BUTTONS
169
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BIG NEWS AT YOUR HOSPITAL
Huntsville Hospital is making a new investment of $20 million in Decatur Morgan Hospital for facility improvements.
MORE PRIVATE ROOMS MAJOR RENOVATIONS OF ALL PATIENT ROOMS
NEW BRIGHT AND MODERN ENTRANCE BRAND NEW MRI SUITE Share the journey at www.MyDMHstory.com
#ShinyAndNew
FASTER ER EXPERIENCE
AND MORE!
Safe medical care for active withdrawals is now available at Decatur Morgan Hospital. The medical professionals at Another Chance assist individuals suffering with active addiction withdrawals. If you or someone you know is dealing with the effects of drugs, alcohol or acute withdrawal symptoms and related health problems, Another Chance can help.
Your bridge to life without addiction. www.anotherchancedecatur.com
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD DISTINCTION
RECOGNIZED FOR QUALITY IN MATERNITY CARE & KNEE AND HIP REPLACEMENT
PARKWAY CAMPUS To learn more about Blue Distinction Centers for Specialty Care, please visit www.bcbs.com or contact Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.
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THE NUMBERS
Provision for Bad Debt
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Total Expenses
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
31,099,298 36,703,982 27,419,883
Charity Care
32,508,901
132,473,718 138,934,140
2015
2017
116,583,860
127,886,299
2014
2016
38,436,881
124,267,439
2013
5,204,524 5,940,871 6,597,607 5,439,096 6,016,113
(2,017,917)
Net Income (Loss)
2013
(1,859,403)
2015
(1,008,719) (6,514,397)
2014
3,352,048
2016 2017
256.973.2000 www.decaturmorganhospital.net