Former state representative joins Macon hospital

Former state representative joins Navicent Health

Nikki Randall has joined Navicent Health as director of community outreach and civic engagement. In the role, Randall builds relationships with health care and community agencies, and maintains strong relationships with local and state officials in the communities that Navicent Health serves.

Randall, who holds a master’s degree in public health from the Mercer University School of Medicine, was a Democratic representative for House District 142 before stepping down in December 2016.

A third-generation elected official, Randall is a graduate of Leadership Georgia (2004) and Leadership Macon (1998). An expert in advocacy, coalition development and political engagement, Randall earned Health Policy Institute certification through the Andrew Young School of Public Policy at Georgia State University. The Georgia Nursing Home Association chose Randall as its 2002 Legislator of the Year, and the Greater Atlanta Chapter of the Links Inc. awarded Randall its 2012 Healthcare Champion Award.

Macon nurse named statewide hospital hero

Sheryl Adams, a registered nurse at the Medical Center, Navicent Health, was awarded the prestigious Georgia Hospital Heroes Award by the Georgia Hospital Association

Adams, one of nine people statewide to receive the award, was recognized for her longtime dedication to the hospital and particularly good care of patients.

In her role as a clinical nurse lead for renal unit of the hospital, Adams is an experienced clinician who is known by colleagues for her skills in working with challenging patients and families.

“The extra care that Sheryl Adams provides to her patients makes a tremendous difference in patient recovery,” said GHA President and CEO Earl Rogers. “Her community and patients have benefited greatly from her generosity, and she is a most-deserving recipient of this award.”

Optim Neurosurgery opens Macon office

Optim Neurosurgery celebrated the grand opening of its new office in Macon earlier this month.

The new facility with six exam rooms at 121 N. Crest Blvd. is led by Dr. Kevin Stevenson, a board-certified neurosurgeon who specializes in comprehensive spine care for spine disorders, performs minimally invasive and endoscopic spine procedures and complex spine surgery.

Optim Health System, headquartered in Savannah, is a collaboration of several specialties including imaging, therapy, and the physician-owned Optim Medical Center-Tattnall, which includes primary care, sports medicine, interventional pain management, orthopedic spine, and neurosurgery.

Vet office named Business of the Month in Perry

Smith Animal Hospital was named the November Business of the Month by the Perry Area Chamber of Commerce. It was nominated and chosen by the business development committee.

Smith Animal Hospital is a full service animal hospital and welcomes both emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. The clinic is kid-friendly and calm so pets can relax in the waiting room before meeting the veterinarian.

This story was originally published November 24, 2017 at 12:52 PM with the headline "Former state representative joins Macon hospital."