Vice President, Medical Affairs, WellStar Cobb and Windy Hill Hospitals

We are pleased to announce that Thomas McNamara, D.O., MMM, CPE, has joined WellStar Health System as vice president of medical affairs for WellStar Cobb and Windy Hill hospitals.

Dr. McNamara was most recently president and CEO of Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital in Lexington, Va. He also served as regional medical director for the Shenandoah Region of Carilion’s Clinic Department of Primary Care and Regional Medicine, overseeing nine primary care practices and approximately 30 physicians and advanced practitioners. In addition, he was medical director for Avanté Nursing Home in Waynesboro, Va., as well as King's Daughters Nursing Home in Staunton, Va., and practiced family medicine full time in Waynesboro from 1992-2008.

Dr. McNamara earned his bachelor’s degree from Columbia University in New York and his Doctor of Osteopathy degree from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency at McKeesport Hospital in Pennsylvania. Most recently, in 2006, Dr. McNamara earned his master’s degree

in medical management from Carnegie Mellon University.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. McNamara to WellStar.

WellStar Cobb Hospital Unveils New Lobby

WellStar Cobb Hospital hosted a preview reception for its newly renovated lobby on March 8. The new lobby features a hospital history exhibit, WellStar Foundation donor recognition area, a special recognition wall for medical providers, and a remodeled gift shop and Cobbucino Café, featuring Starbucks coffee and ready-to-eat gourmet meals.

WellStar Achieves Quality Honor Roll

The latest Appropriate Care Measures (ACM) rates from April 2009 to March 2010 show that WellStar Cobb, Douglas, Paulding and Kennestone hospitals continue to meet the 93 percent threshold for the Presidential Level of the Quality Honor Roll! (The most recent Quality Honor Roll can be found by clicking here.)

WellStar Cobb Hospital's New Vision Program

New Vision is a voluntary service that WellStar Cobb Hospital offers adults who are experiencing withdrawal symptoms from using alcohol and drugs. Since July 2009, this service, which is the first of its kind in Georgia, has treated about 300 patients.

WellStar Cobb Hospital Awarded Three-Year CARF Accreditation

CARF International recently announced that WellStar Cobb Hospital has been accredited for a  period of three years for its Inpatient Rehabilitation Program - Hospital: Adults and its Inpatient Rehabilitation Program - Hospital: Stroke Specialty Program Adults.  The latest accreditation is the fourth consecutive three-year accreditation that the international accrediting body has awarded to Cobb Hospital.

Clinical Documentation Improvement: Focus on Sepsis

The terms “bacteremia” and “sepsis” are often used interchangeably by healthcare providers. However, these should not be considered synonymous terms.

WellStar Cobb Hospital – Physician Town Hall Meeting

Presented by Randy Cook, Senior Vice President and Hospital Administrator

Thursday, April 15
12 p.m. (noon)
WellStar Cobb Hospital – Auditorium

April and May: CME Events

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WellStar Cobb Hospital Builds Rehabilitation Team

Recent recruiting efforts have resulted in the hiring of three new physical therapists for WellStar Cobb Hospital’s Rehab Department. With the addition of two Physical Therapists (PTs) in acute care, the department will now be staffed with six full-time PTs.

March and April: CME Events

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WellStar Cobb Hospital – Operational Grand Rounds

Operational Grand Rounds
Presented by Jim Budzinski, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Thursday, Feb. 11
12 p.m.
Wisteria/Jasmine Room

Providers will receive 1 hour of CME credit.

February and March: CME Events

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