Wednesday, April 28, 2004

SFMC adds 2 labor-delivery rooms

South Fulton Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of two new labor and delivery rooms in its women’s center.

“With a 23 percent increase of deliveries at South Fulton Medical Center in 2003, plus a steady growth in our service area, the two additional labor and delivery rooms were a necessity to accommodate the growth of the community and better ensure patient satisfaction,” said Christopher Hummer, South Fulton Medical Center CEO.

Each labor and delivery room is equipped, an infant warmer & crib, hardwood floors, reclining chairs and television which includes dedicated “New Mommy” programming.

This is the latest of many improvements and additions at South Fulton Medical Center, which include the opening of a nurses’ lounge, new educational women’s center classes, a new sleep lab, and the renovation of its gastrointestinal diagnostic unit. Additionally, the hospital’s $8.5 million emergency department expansion is on target to open in August.

South Fulton Medical Center, part of Tenet Georgia, is a 392-bed acute care community medical center located off I-85 South at 1170 Cleveland Avenue in East Point. Established in 1963, South Fulton Medical Center has been among those at the forefront in addressing the medical and health care needs of residents of South Fulton, Coweta, Fayette, Clayton and Douglas counties for more than four decades. Specialties include cardiac services, an emergency services trauma center, outpatient surgery services, rehabilitation services, women’s health and a sleep disorders center. South Fulton Medical Center is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation’s oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency. To learn more about South Fulton Medical Center, visit www.southfultonmedicalcenter.com.