Wednesday, January 30, 2002

SRMC introduces new mascot

Riverdale - On Monday, December 17 2001, Southern Regional Medical Center introduced its new mascot to the medical facility. "Dr Wiszer" visited the hospital and greeted patients and hospital staff to promote the importance of health and wellness. Children were treated to a special Dr Wiszer coloring book and stickers during his visit. Dr Wiszer, a wise, young owl, is scheduled to make several "meet and greet" appearances at events throughout the Southern Crescent this year.

Southern Regional Health System provides comprehensive health resources including: Southern Regional Medical Center, a 406-bed, full-service hospital in Riverdale featuring a state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center, a women's center and one of the busiest and best emergency departments in the state; RiverWoods, Southern Regional Psychiatric Center, a psychiatric facility with a complete continuum of behavioral care services; Southern Regional Homecare, a home health agency providing home health services and home medical equipment and Surgery Center at Mt. Zion, a multi-specialty surgery center in Morrow, GA.