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Two injured in ‘serious’ accident on N. Main Street in Sylvester, assistant fire chief says
By Marcus Chen
Phoebe Putney earns national recognition for ‘gold standard’ emergency and trauma services
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital is receiving national recognition for its emergency and trauma services.The hospital announced its Emergency and Trauma Center was verified as a Level II Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). While Phoebe has already been recognized as a Level II Trauma Center by the Georgia Department of Public Health, the ACS verification is described as the “gold standard” for trauma centers nationwide. In their report, ACS site reviewers described Phoebe Putney as a “critical regional resource” that provides “high-quality, timely, and organized trauma care” to the people of southwest Georgia. They added that the hospital’s first ACS verification reflects its “commitment to injured patients and trauma providers within the community.” The ACS also identified 17 strengths in Phoebe’s Emergency and Trauma Center program, including trauma personnel’s quick response times, readiness for sick and injured children, accurate and up-to-d
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