Each and every day the men and women of Danville Regional Medical Center are committed to fulfilling the hospital’s mission - Providing Healthcare Excellence Close to Home.
But what does that mean and what are the examples for that commitment? In 2010, there were a variety of ways that mission was fulfilled. Commitments that were visible in talented staff as well as enhancements made throughout the facility. Here are some of the ways that Danville Regional remained true to its focus.
> Adding six talented and dedicated physicians to its medical staff.
> Investing $1 million in its heart catheterization laboratory - featuring the most advanced technology available to keep this area heart healthy.
> Enrolling 10 new residents in the Danville Regional Medical Center Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Residency program in conjunction with the Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
> Sharing the tremendous economic impact the hospital provides the community with its estimated $189 million in spending that supports more than 2,000 jobs and supports 5.5 percent of the total employment in the Danville area.
> Hiring the first full-time chief medical officer who is responsible for medical staff relations, leadership, guidance for quality improvement and support of the residency program.
> Partnering with Averett University in a degreed nursing program.
> Developing the Duke-affiliation Danville Regional Heart Center to provide a high level of cardiac care close to home.
> Investing in the community with a $250,000 donation (matched by corporate parent LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. for a total donation of $500,000) to the YMCA currently in development. Other additional community investments include sponsorships and partnerships involving Danville Cancer Association, American Cancer Association, Alzheimer’s Association, Free Clinic of Danville, Downtown Danville Associates, Piedmont Access to Health Services (PATHS), God’s Storehouse and House of Hope, to name a few.
That was 2010, but the hospital is always advancing and progressing towards the future. Here are some of the unique ways Danville Regional Medical Center will continue to hold true to its mission for the health of the communities it serves in 2011.
> New and expanded services offered:
o The Danville Regional Heart Center at Danville Regional Medical Center is a Duke Medicine-affiliated heart program providing cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, as well as diagnostic and interventional procedures with support for program development and quality oversight from the Duke Heart Center. Duke Medicine is a globally recognized leader in heart care and is ranked among one of the nation’s best heart programs year after year. Together, Danville Regional Heart Center and Duke Heart Center are redefining heart care in Danville.
o Spinal reconstructive surgery for adults and children as well as surgery for traumatic spinal injuries.
o Enhancing the spectrum of services related to treatment of infectious diseases.
o New equipment coming and construction underway at Danville Diagnostic Imaging Center.
o Room Service is coming to all patients. You will no longer have to wait until meal time to receive meals. Starting later this year, you can pick up the phone and place your order.
> The entire hospital is working to build a structure that is patient centered by incorporating LEAN management practices.
These are just a few of the exciting services that will be added or enhanced at Danville Regional Medical Center this year. Our commitment remains to serving our local communities and fulfilling our mission of providing healthcare excellence close to home.
