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When Raymon Morgan was admitted to the hospital earlier this month it wrecked havoc for his family who was planning a 55th wedding anniversary celebration for him and his wife, Evelyn.
Not only was a special celebration being planned, Raymon and Evelyn were renewing their wedding vows. His untimely hospitalization and illness threatened to derail the plans.
But, thanks to creative thinking by his family as well as the staff of Davis Regional Medical Center, the celebration and ceremony went off without a hitch. Quickly and efficiently, the hospital staff converted a classroom to an intimate wedding chapel, complete with floral arrangements, special lighting, decorations, music, and even a wedding cake.
The ceremony was especially meaningful for Raymon who was elated to see his bride of 55 years in a wedding dress – a wish he had harbored for 55 years. This wedding story has a bittersweet ending as Mr. Morgan, unfortunately, did not recover from his illness. He died on April 22nd, leaving behind a grieving family with wonderful memories of a very special wedding anniversary.
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Friday, September 18, 2009 marked an important day in the life of Davis Regional Medical Center, with the ribbon cutting of a new $7.9 million Emergency Department. Boasting 19-treatment rooms to care for trauma, obstetrics, ENT, orthopedic and psychiatric patients, the facility offers state-of-the-art technology with staff convenience and patient comfort evident.
Flat-screen TVs in all treatment areas, office space for EMS and law enforcement personnel, along with a family consultation room are included in the new 15,000 square foot addition. The Davis Regional ER is designed to handle increased patient volumes faster and more efficiently while still maintaining patient privacy and comfort.
Joining in the celebration and ribbon cutting were (left to right) David Bradley, Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce; Costi Kutteh, Statesville Mayor; Robin Clark, DRMC CNO; Pam Beck, DRMC Associate Administrator; Kyle Johnson, DRMC CFO; Kelly Conklin, DRMC COO; Dr. Stephen Greer, DRMC ER Medical Director; Gary Newsome, HMA President CEO; Andy Davis, DRMC CEO; Tammy Brooks, DRMC ER Director; Bedford Cannon, DRMC Board of Trustees; Gloria Hager, DRMC Board of Trustees; Dr. Ralph Bentley, DRMC Chairman of the Board; Britt Reynolds, HMA Division I President; and Dr. Seema Garcha, DRMC Chief of Staff.
The new ER is expected to officially open within 1-2 weeks.
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