Southeastern Med 2009 Community Report Card
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Muhammad Noor, M.D., Pediatrician, Earns Board Certification
Written by: Kelli Koch
Marketing/Communication Specialist
Southeastern Med
kjkoch@seormc.org
CAMBRIDGE, Ohio, Dec. 22, 2010 Southeastern Med proudly announces that Muhammad Noor, M.D., Pediatrician has earned certification in the field of pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Noor’s began his practice in Cambridge in July 2010.
“On behalf of our physicians and associates, I am excited to congratulate Dr. Noor on becoming the newest member of Southeastern Med’s Medical Staff to attain Board Certification,” said Ray Chorey, President and CEO of Southeastern Med. “Dr. Noor joins an elite group of physicians who have proven their commitment to provide quality healthcare to their patients. Dr. Noor has risen to the challenge by demonstrating his solid knowledge base in the field of pediatrics. The skills and experience he brings to Southeastern Med and our community enable us to achieve our mission to provide high quality care.”
Board certification demonstrates a physician’s exceptional expertise in a particular specialty of medical practice. To become Board Certified, a physician must complete an approved educational training program and an evaluation process, which includes an examination designed to assess the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to provide quality patient care in his or her specialty.
Patients of Board Certified physicians receive a high standard of care. Because Board Certified physicians across the country take the same exam in their area of specialty and demonstrate the same knowledge base, patients know they are receiving the same quality care in their location as they would elsewhere.
Dr. Noor completed of a pediatric residency at the Metropolitan Hospital Center in New York, New York in June 2010. He earned his medical degree from Karachi Medical and Dental College in 2000. Since then, he has served as a resident medical officer at the Children Cancer Hospital and the Asad Poly Clinic, and as a Pathology lecturer at the Jinnah Medical and Dental College.
Dr. Noor specializes in treating children with asthma and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Dr. Noor’s practice is located across the street from the medical center at, 1420 Clark St, in Cambridge. He welcomes new patients and physician referrals. To schedule an appointment, call 740-435-4020.
Kimbolton Child Donates to Southeastern Med for 5th Consecutive Year
Written by: Kelli Koch
Marketing/Communications Specialist
Southeastern Med
kjkoch@seormc.org
PHOTO CAPTION: Calvin Ringer and his sister, Kaylee, present their contribution to the pediatric unit at Southeaster Med to Ray Chorey, President & CEO of Southeastern Med. This is the fifth consecutive year Calvin has earned money for this specific
CAMBRIDGE, Ohio, Dec. 14, 2010 - It’s often said that during the holiday season it’s better to give than to receive; however it’s not often to see that mind-set in action, especially by a child.
For the fifth consecutive year, Calvin Ringer, a 10-year-old from Kimbolton, with the help from his parents, Matt and Cathy, and sister, Kaylee, has donated his hard earned money to Southeastern Med’s Family of Friends Foundation with the explicit intention that items are bought for the Pediatric Unit. This year, Calvin proudly donated $1,000. In addition to his donation, Colgate-Palmolive Co., in Cambridge, where Calvin’s dad works, will match the donation.
When Calvin was a toddler, he spent time as a patient in the hospital, and during one of his stays, he received a teddy bear from the hospital staff to help calm his fears. This simple act of comfort made a huge impact on Calvin, and in 2006, he began making and selling Christmas ornaments to donate the proceeds to help children feel as special as he did when he received the teddy bear.
Last year, Calvin began selling hanging flower baskets during Mother’s Day weekend at Medi-Wise Pharmacy in Newcomerstown and decided to also sell them again this year. “The first year I sold 110 baskets in three hours,” Calvin said. “This year I sold more than 150 flower baskets. Thank you to Medi-Wise for allowing me to sell the baskets again in the parking lot.”
Throughout the years, Calvin’s donations have significantly increased. In 2006, Calvin earned and donated $87.50. In 2007, his donation increased to $100 and in 2008 he presented a donation of $680. Last year, Calvin donated $900 that Colgate-Palmolive Co., also generously matched.
“Help truly does come in all sizes,” said Ray Chorey, President & CEO of Southeastern Med. “Since 2006, Calvin has kept the pediatric patients at Southeastern Med on his Christmas list. Through his efforts, Calvin is responsible for donations totaling $2,767.50 that have been used to purchase personal DVD players and DVDs for use by our younger patients. Calvin, now with the help of his younger sister, is well on his way to paying forward. We are blessed that Calvin remembers the hospital each year at this time.”
If you, your family, classroom, organization or business would like to make a contribution or match Calvin’s hard-earned donation to benefit Southeastern Med’s patients, please call Debbie Stillion at 740-439-8106. Donations of any monetary amount are accepted year round, and donors can request their contribution be spent on a specific department or service. Calvin Ringer is still the youngest member of the Family of Friends Foundation.
Holiday Star Not Shining at Southeastern Med
Written by:
Kelli Koch
Marketing/Communications Specialist
Southeastern Med
kjkoch@seormc.org
There will be something missing from Southeastern Med’s holiday lights display this year – the rooftop star. “Due to damage caused during the wind storms, the star typically shining on the roof during the holiday season will not be in operation this year,” said James Dykes, director of Maintenance.
When preparing the star’s annual lighting prior to Thanksgiving, the Maintenance Department at the medical center discovered the light streamers to the star were damaged. The only way to repair the star would be to climb the tower and lower it to the roof.
Before allowing anyone to climb the tower, Southeastern Med contacted a tower service contractor to perform an inspection. “The contractor recommended the guy wires be replaced and any unnecessary equipment be removed before anyone climbs the tower to replace the streamers,” Dykes said. “Unfortunately, we will not be able to replace the wires until the spring. There is no immediate danger or failure as long as there are no additional unnatural stresses placed on the tower.”
Southeastern Med will contract a tower service provider in the spring to replace the necessary wires. When it is deemed safe to climb, the Maintenance Department at the medical center will repair the streamers and install the star for the next holiday season.
