Atrium Health Floyd

We are excited to announce that we have nine new residents coming to Atrium Health Floyd Family Medicine Residency this year. They will begin training in July in our three-year comprehensive program what will give them hands-on opportunities in an environment of camaraderie and teamwork. Click on the following link to learn more about us: https://bit.ly/3w5MAJD

Meet Sheila Bennett — senior vice president & chief of Patient Services at Atrium Health Floyd. Sheila reflects on how her career took her from nursing to her current leadership role, and shares how she sets an example for the people in her life: “I knew from an early age that I wanted to be a nurse, and I was fortunate to pursue that passion. I began my nursing career 40 years ago, starting as an LPN in 1980 and then becoming an RN in 1984. Prior to that, I worked in a yarn mill from age16 to 22, where a coworker who was attending LPN school guided and inspired me to enroll in nursing school. Becoming a nurse was a life-changing achievement, as it opened doors that may not have otherwise been available to me. As the first person in my family to graduate from college, I was able to set an example that encouraged my children, nieces and nephews to further their own education. I’m a servant leader, who is honored to intersect in people’s lives when they need support the most. I love health care because we meet people where they are, in all walks of life, in an inclusive and non-judgmental manner. In almost 41 years, I have never lost my love for patients and families.”

Dr. Sylvia Washington, a pediatrician at Atrium Health Floyd, explains that her dedication to her career is driven by her love for helping kids and their families. "I love children, and I love to see them well and thriving," she shares. "I'll do whatever it takes to ensure that happens." The desire to make an impact in the lives of others runs in the family. Dr. Washington’s passion for health care is inspired by her mother, who was an ICU nurse and her sister, who is a nurse practitioner for Atrium Health. Reflecting on one of the biggest challenges she has faced during her career, Dr. Washington sites the 2020 global health crisis as an obstacle that not only shaped her as a leader but strengthened her team’s resilience. "We became a team—whether you were cleaning a room, triaging a patient, or taking care of a child, we were all in it together." Dr. Washington experienced growth as she was faced with leading critical decisions about patient care during this unprecedented time. To celebrate her team’s hard work overcoming the challenges they faced, Dr. Washington and her team enjoyed a well-deserved trip to Disney World. “It was like we won the Super Bowl,” she shares. In addition to her work in patient care, Dr. Washington strives to create a positive impact on the next generation of pediatricians—serving as a mentor for medical students, residents, and even high school students aspiring to enter the field. She is also on the executive board of the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and served on the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) in 2024, among several other accomplishments. Thank you, Dr. Washington, for your unmatched level of commitment to serving others.

Daniela Huggins' heart of gold ?? shone brightly at a dying woman's bedside. Her compassion and tenderness earned the registered nurse at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center the February DAISY Award. Read more: https://bit.ly/4hOcdmB #DAISY The DAISY Foundation

For the second straight year Atrium Health Floyd will again host an EMS Trauma Summit at The Forum River Center. This year's event is scheduled for Feb. 19, bringing EMS members from across the state. A trauma skills procedure lab will be held on Feb. 18. Learn more and find out how to register: https://bit.ly/4hfAv9u #EMS #Trauma

As we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we are proud to uphold his ideals through our unwavering commitment to service and our communities. Dr. King’s commitment to service continues to inspire our teammates, who dedicate themselves to advancing care, empowering our communities and helping everyone live fully. Dr. King’s legacy reminds us that “the time is always right to do what is right.” Together, we strive to create a healthier, more equitable future for the communities we serve.

As we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we are proud to uphold his ideals through our unwavering commitment to service and our communities. Dr. King’s commitment to service continues to inspire our teammates, who dedicate themselves to advancing care, empowering our communities and helping everyone live fully. Dr. King’s legacy reminds us that “the time is always right to do what is right.” Together, we strive to create a healthier, more equitable future for the communities we serve.

Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic are thankful for the support from the Polk County community in the Best of Polk awards. The following providers in Polk County were named the best in their respective areas: Atrium Health Floyd Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Cedartown - Best Physical Therapy Center Physical Therapist Ally Wilson Love - Best Physical Therapist Dr. Pamela D. Hearn - Best Family Doctor Dr. Karen Eberhart - Best Pediatrician

Readers of the Polk County Standard Journal voted Atrium Health Floyd Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation of Cedartown the No. 1 physical therapy center during the annual Best of Polk contest. Congratulation to our amazing teammates who are dedicated to improving the wellness of patients in their community.

Congratulations to 18 nurse residents at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center who recently completed the 6-month nurse residency program. The residents are nursing school graduates with less than 6 months experience. They participated in ancillary and clinical immersions throughout the hospital and took classes focusing on: ? Work/life balance ? Critical thinking skills ? Conflict resolution ? Effective communication strategies ? Professional development Each participant also followed a Professional Development Pathway that enhances professional growth in the clinical setting. In the photo on the first row from left to right are: Katelyn Crunkelton, Amber Bradshaw, Savannah Turner, Kelsey Dunham, Tania Linares, Michaela Templeton, Misti Henderson, Stephanie Jenkins. On the back row, from left to right are: Ivy Kate Marchman, Nidian Almazan, Emma Grace Strickland, Anne Roberts, Courtney Roland, Emily Phipps, Becca Privett, Keeling Mosley, Julia Jeronimo. Not pictured are Jessica Ryan and Drew Cornett. #nursesrule #nursinglife