Hamburg Health and Wellness News – December 2020
NEWS
Baptist Project Progresses
In November, Baptist Health Hamburg hosted an unveiling ceremony of the construction sign, commemorating the first day of Congleton Hacker’s excavation at the new expansion site. Development of the new location shows plans for a multi-story hospital, an outpatient surgery center, and an emergency department.
Feel Good Friday
White Greer & Maggard Orthodontics launched a new “Feel Good Friday” highlight on their social media pages, asking the community to nominate friends, family, and coworkers for their kindness. Individuals nominated complete a short “interview” in which they share their stories in hopes of inspiring others to do the same.
Saint Joseph Hospital receives quality achievement award
Saint Joseph Hospital received the Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognized the hospital for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment.
YEAR IN REVIEW: Healthy in Hamburg
Earlier this year, Baptist Health Lexington announced plans to open a new medical facility in Hamburg, quickly followed by the announcement of a partnership with the City. The new medical campus is expected to bring hundreds of new jobs and a new fire/emergency medical station to Lexington off of Winchester Road and Polo Club.
In a Fall Know Your Neighbor feature, CEO of Body Structure Medical Fitness, Kevin Balcirak recalled the car accident that changed his life and inspired him to create Body Structure, a place that provides a path from medical conditions toward a healthier life. He adds that life can change in a blink of an eye, or in this case, a blink of a year. “These are challenging times, especially as “negative thoughts” start to creep into your brain. It happens to all of us and is normal. The key is to work through those thoughts to get back on a positive path.”
Family Practice Associates founder Dr. Jeffrey Foxx contracted COVID-19 early on in the pandemic. His team says, “Dr. Foxx’s motto has always been ‘Do the Right Thing’ and that’s what FPA has been doing throughout this pandemic.” Adaption to services has been key for FPA, as it has been for many businesses who’ve had to pivot their business model to meet current safety protocols.
Lexington Clinic celebrated its 100th anniversary in July while continuing construction on the new flagship facility located on South Broadway.
While Sustaining Health Acupuncture has always been located in Hamburg (formerly in Stonecrest), their new location in the Brighton Shoppes marked a significant expansion. A state-wide shutdown coincided with the grand opening in March, but Dr. Jacqui Kinzig took it all in stride, offering telephone and virtual consultations while in-person visits were prohibited.
“While we have grown in size, our patient-first philosophy and family-like atmosphere have been maintained; we love developing a relationship with our patients,” says Dr. Jacqui. “We take pride not only in the results we achieve for our clients, but also in the way we care for everyone.”
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This article also appears on page 13 of the December 2020 print edition of Hamburg Journal.
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