Georgia Healthcare Firm Begins Lengthy Reorganizing Process, Hires New CFO
A home healthcare equipment provider has expanded its local staff with the addition of its first-ever chief financial officer.Chapman Healthcare Services Inc. recently hired Roy L. Grenade to serve as the home medical equipment provider's new CFO. The company, which was founded in 1989, is preparing to reorganize and expand its services. "We are honored to have Roy join our talented staff, especially as we celebrate our 15th anniversary this year," said G.
Biram Chapman, president and CEO. "Roy brings the same values of quality patient care we already have at Chapman Healthcare.
We are extremely fortunate to have someone of Roy's caliber join our team." "As we restructure and grow, Roy will be invaluable helping us strengthen our commitment to exceeding the needs of our patients and customers." When founded, Chapman Healthcare Services was the first homecare medical equipment provider to open in Vidalia. The company provides a full range of medical equipment for home care, such as intravenous and infusion services, respiratory services, oxygen, hospital beds, wheelchairs, and various supplies. The company also has a full-service pharmacy at its Vidalia headquarters at 305 Maple Drive, which has 21 employees.
In 2001, it opened a Savannah office that has seven employees."I am excited about the opportunities here at Chapman Healthcare Services," said Grenade. "Having worked with the Chapman family for years as a consultant, I am finally glad to be able to say I am part of the team going forward."Grenade, who holds a Bachelor's of Business Administration from Mercer University, came to Chapman Healthcare Services from Dodge County Hospital in Eastman, GA. It was there that he served as the hospital's CFO for the past two years. Grenade is also completing a master's degree in Healthcare Administration from Georgia Southern University.Having worked in the home medical equipment industry for 20 years, Grenade has earned awards for his work in the health care accounting industry. In June, Grenade was honored with a Helen M.
Yerger Award by the Healthcare Financial Management Association for work he did as recruitment and retention co-chair for the HFMA Georgia Chapter. In May, he was awarded the Sister Rose Margaret Schweers Most Valuable Member Award by the HFMA Georgia Chapter.Chapman is a board member and President-elect of the Georgia Association of Medical Equipment Suppliers, a proactive statewide association providing leadership, resources and support to companies that serve homecare patients. He is also a board-certified member of the National Registry of Rehabilitation Technology Suppliers, a national organization dedicated to ensuring the provision of high-quality Rehabilitation Technology and related services to people with disabilities.About Chapman Healthcare Services, Inc.:
Dedicated to providing excellent customer service, Chapman Healthcare Services, Inc. was founded in 1989 by Vidalia pharmacist George Chapman and his wife Virginia. The company provides high-quality home medical equipment, infusion services, respiratory and oxygen services, prescription compounding, conducts patient education and training, ongoing patient monitoring, insurance verification and medical billing.
It is committed to elevating healthcare standards in the communities its serves and providing excellence in care of all patients.Contact Information:Eric Cravey904-349-2761e-mail protected from spam botsCRAVEY COMMUNICATIONS INC..
Vacation Rental For The Family
Opting for vacation rentals is one of the best ways to keep a handle on your family vacation. Vacation rentals, rental cottages or cabins can be a great way to stretch your vacation budget too!
Not only will a week's vacation rental generally cost you less than the same time's stay in a local hotel, you'll save even more on meals because you have access to a kitchen.
Most major resort and vacation areas have dozens or even hundreds of short-term vacation rentals that are available throughout the tourist season, and sometimes year round. Choosing the right family vacation rental is a matter of figuring out what your family wants and finding a rental cottage or cabin that fits the bill. There are some particulars you should consider when looking for last minute vacation rentals.
Location
Where your vacation rental is will be nearly as important as what it is. Look for a rental cottage that's close to major attractions,...
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The Beauty of an Antique Murphy Bed
Murphy beds have been in existence since about 1900, when William L. Murphy invented the patented mechanism to hide his bed away in the closet of his one room apartment while he entertained. The beds have been in use ever since, always appreciated by city apartment dwellers and homeowners who needed an extra bed in a multipurpose room.
During World War II and directly afterwards, the beds dropped in popularity, first
because of the scarcity of steel, and then because people were moving out of the city to larger, suburban homes, and space was not at such a premium. In the decades of the fifties and sixties, the beds were mainly remembered as props in slap-stick comedy, or the place to hide the body in a mystery story.
Now, Murphy beds are experiencing resurgence, as professional people move back into the cities and make their smaller living spaces more functional. Many apartment dwellers are finding these beds already existing in older buildings,...
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Gardening With BNT
******************************************************************************************* "Gardening With BNT"Your source for gardening ideas including composting tips, pest control tips, attracting beneficial insects and other garden helpers, tips on growing vegetables, annuals and perennials, and much, much, more.October 1, 2003 Volume 1, Issue 1Bill and Terry (BNT) Regling, Editorseditors@bntscountryparadise.com*******************************************************************************************By subscription only! Welcome to your next issue of "Gardening With BNT."You are receiving this newsletter because you requested a subscription.Unsubscribe instructions are at the end of this newsletter.*******************************************************************************************IN THIS ISSUE******************************************************************************************* => Four Tips for Designing Your Beds => Guest Column: Composting the Easy Way => Garden...
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Too Stressed to Snooze?
Solutions for a More Peaceful Night's Sleep (ARA) - Most Americans do not get the recommended eight hours of sleep required for good health, safety and optimum performance. In fact, the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) recently reported that 63 percent of Americans are sleep deprived. During stressful times -- such as the loss of a loved one, a change in job status or a serious illness -- the numbers of those who suffer from sleep deficiency can be even greater. Ironically, this is the time when a good night's sleep is even more important to facilitate recovery and healing. The following suggestions may ensure a more peaceful and restorative night's sleep for the entire household.
Struggling for Much-Needed Rest People who suffer from anxiety often have difficulty falling asleep, wake up frequently during the night, arise too early in the morning, or experience unrefreshing sleep. These symptoms of insomnia are fueled by stress, grief, worry and disrupted sleep schedules. One solution...
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Important feng shui dont's
There are some things which you should always try to avoid doing when looking for a feng shui balanced environment since they could be disastrous to such purpose. We intend to help you achieving a proper feng shui balance by detailing some of the most important feng shui don'ts through the next lines.First of all, you should avoid living or working in an environment containing too much yin energy. Among the places which contain more yin energy we can find cemeteries, hospitals and churches. Also, you should avoid attracting to much yin into your space by opening the windows and doors regularly and allowing sun light enter.You should also avoid living in a house that is much bigger or smaller than the neighboring ones. This could bring you misunderstandings and problems with your neighbors.
Your house should never be placed facing the end of a road, or hallway in case of an office. Your house or office's entrance door should be clear and free of obstacles; there shouldn't be trees...
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The number one Gardener's Handbook
Copyright 2006 Jason Bibb
Are you a gardening enthusiast? Have you ever gone to a book store to find a particular gardening book only to be bombarded by shelf upon shelf of books on every type of gardening imaginable except the one that you really want? How about the internet? You've heard that it's a good place to find information, so you laboriously turn on your computer and enter whatever keywords you have into whatever search engine you fancy, and you're bombarded by information. Again.
The solution? Simple really when you come to think about it. No, not buying out the whole bookstore. Not even finding some willing victim to trawl through those web pages for you, although that does sound like a good idea. All you have to do is write your own gardening book!
I know, I know, that sort of defeats the purpose of your trying to find the information you need for yourself.
But just think of all those lost souls, wandering out there in a daze...
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Destination Weddings Go To New Heights
"Destination Weddings" are a growing trend, by some estimates accounting for 10%* of the nearly $120 billion industry, according to Destination Wedding and Honeymoon Magazine. Even the most affluent couples seek valuepriced alternatives to bring scores of family and friends to exotic and sometimes remote locales, turning to companies like Private Jet Services Group for first class travel solutions for large parties. Go to our site www.pjsgroup.comPrivate Jet Services Group offers larger parties unparalleled luxury, value and convenience compared to commercial flights. Private Jet Services Group uses fullsized, VIP configured airliners that have been redesigned to look and feel like exceptionally spacious, luxury private jets. These supersized jets can accommodate up to 106 passengers on one flight in all first class cabins complete with lounge areas that are perfect for entertaining.
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Care2Learn Makes Donation to AAHSA to Aid Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts
(ContentDesk) September 23, 2005 -- According to Edie Deane, Chief Administrative Officer and partner of Care2Learn, "Our donation to AAHSA will help the organization continue their front-line efforts to assist Seniors that have been directly affected by this devastating natural disaster.
They are working to locate housing, coordinate transportation and obtain supplies for Senior Care facilities that were damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Katrina."
Lauren Shaham of AAHSA reports that almost $400,000 has been collected and disbursed to aid in the relief effort.AAHSA's outreach campaign provides several different kinds of assistance, including efforts to contact every member organization to inquire about facility damage and immediate needs.
In a recent e-newsletter, Larry Minnix, Jr., President and CEO, stated "AAHSA members have rallied to help each other.
Many nursing homes in Katrina's path were evacuated to other nursing homes with vacant beds.
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