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Description

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Mission amp Vision Statement
Above all else we are committed to patientcentered care and the improvement of human life We serve each patient compassionately and are dedicated to being a superior and innovative healthcare provider

Our Values I SERVE
Integrity To be honest and sincere at all times

Selfless To be devoted to the care of others

Exceptional Quality To achieve clinical excellence by providing safe
specialized care

Respect To uphold the dignity of our patients families and teammates

Visionary To challenge and inspire greatness

Excellence To go above and beyond in all that we do

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History

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History of Summit Medical Center
In the late 1960s a group of physicians led by surgeon Carl Gessler MD created an alternative to downtown Nashville hospitals that would provide convenient emergency care and the best in diagnostic testing and treatment for their community To reach their goal they began working with the newly formed Hospital Corporation of America Their dream became reality with the 1970 opening of Donelson Hospital

Originally a 100bed facility Donelson Hospital expanded numerous times in its 21year history to continuously meet the healthcare needs of our growing service area The construction and 1994 opening of the new Summit Medical Center was the fruition of the founding doctors vision Today the 188bed Summit Medical Center stands as a tribute to the proud and successful history of Donelson Hospital

Past expansions to Summit Medical Center have included the all digital Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and the Sarah Cannon Cancer Center In 20052006 construction of the twofloor addition to Summits Medical Office Building Three took place which now houses additional physician offices and the fitness center In 2008 Summit expanded its reach even further with the opening of Summit Imaging at Lebanon and Summit Convenient Care at Lebanon located in central Wilson County

Summit Medical Center is a medical and surgical facility known for emergency care cardiac services oncology services orthopedic surgeries diabetes management and obstetric services Equally important is the emphasis that Summit places on Outpatient Services Our facility is constructed to truly respond to the way healthcare is delivered todayprimarily to outpatients Great care has been taken to ensure convenience and quality service to all patients

The Emergency Department at Summit is ready and equipped to handle any emergency and all physicians are specially trained in Emergency Medicine In 2003 the Emergency Department completed a major renovation increasing patient capacity by 14 More than 44000 patients were treated in Summits Emergency Department during 2007

Summit is one of the busiest suburban maternity centers in Middle Tennessee with over 1400 deliveries last year We boast a Special Care Nursery with roundtheclock neonatology coverage that enables us to care for babies with special needs Summit also offers 4D Ultrasound the latest in ultrasound technology
Summits Diabetes Center earned national recognition for participation in clinical trials of the MiniMed implantable insulin pump study and for a study regarding hepatic activations role in halting diabetic kidney disease

The 20bed Psychiatric Center meets the mental health needs of adults in our community It is the only facility in the area with a private room for every patient

Summits Cancer Services are a part of the Sarah Cannon Cancer Center network of the TriStar Health System This network is the areas most comprehensive cancer program offering the latest in researchbased treatment with multiple locations in Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky Cancer services at Summit currently include surgery radiation oncology and medical oncology In 2008 Summit was honored with the Outstanding Achievement Award by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer for excellence in cancer treatment and care

Summit has been named one of the nations top performing hospitals according to the 100 Top Hospitals Benchmark for Success study conducted by HCIA Inc and William M Mercer Inc

Summit expanded its Medical Imaging services with the February 2001 opening of Summits Medical Imaging Department The Medical Imaging Services include Radiology CT MRI Ultrasound Nuclear Medicine a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and Digital Mammography