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Taylor Regional Hospital an acute care facility is a private notforprofit facility governed by a selfperpetuating Board of Trustees has received awards for Outstanding Hospital of the Year from Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals Outstanding Rural Health Program of the Year from Georgia Rural Health Association the Circle of Hope Award from the American Cancer Society and most recently we were named Hospital of the Year by GACH We continue to set the trend among health care providers in the Middle Georgia area A member of most PPO and HMOs Taylor Regional has over 30 managed care contracts Health care services are also provided for area prisons through a correctional medicine program

While many hospitals are downsizing and even closing their doors Taylor Regional continues to expand to keep pace with the changing environment of health care and rapidly changing technology without the benefit of local tax dollars The facility does not receive additional funding for indigent care while providing care to a large volume of Medicare and Medicaid patients

Offering diagnostic and therapeutic services normally found only in larger hospitals a recent investment of 2 million in the Medical Imaging Department has upgraded it to include a spiral CT unit with increased flexibility during invasive procedures improved RampF equipment C arms inhouse 15 MRI and expanded nuclear medicine capabilities In 2003 Taylor marked the opening of the Dan S Maddock Cancer Treatment Center a 3 million stateoftheart radiation and medical oncology center on the hospital campus and in 2005 celebrated the opening of the Taylor Rehabilitation amp Wellness Center which offers cardiac and stroke rehabilitation outpatient physical therapy and a comprehensive fitness wellness program to members A telemedicine program links our facility to three larger metropolitan hospitals thus enabling patients to receive necessary specialty care without having to leave the area

In a time of economic uncertainty especially for rural facilities Taylor Regional Hospital proudly lives up to its motto of providing the services you need the quality you want right here at home

Mission Statement
The mission of Taylor Regional Hospital is to ensure access to superior quality integrated health care for our community and surrounding service areas in a fiscally responsible manner Through the creation of a supportive team environment for patients employees and clinical staff we will foster an atmosphere of perpetual selfevaluation for the purpose of continual improvement in the areas of patient safety quality of care and patient satisfaction

Our mission shall be accomplished through adherence to the following guiding principles

We meet and exceed patient physician employee payer and public
expectations through continuous improvement and innovation

We provide an environment of trust and respect which enables physicians and
employees to realize their full potential as individuals and members of the
health care team

We work in partnership with our physicians and employees to provide
excellence in facilities technology and services to best serve the needs of
our patients physicians employees payers and the public

We anticipate and meet the financial requirements necessary to ensure a
fiscally viable future

We strive to be a responsible member of the communities we serve and to work
cooperatively with other health care organizations to reduce unnecessary
duplication of capital expenditures and services

Taylor Regional Hospital provides healthcare services to meet the needs and expectations of our customers through a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation We will continue to be a patientcentered integrated health care provider which will consistently provide a better experience for patients employees physicians and payers and thus become their health care provider of choice

TRH Vision
The vision of Taylor Regional Hospital is to be a premier regional hospital recognized by patients and staff for excellence and compassion in service and care

TRH Goals
Our goals are to practice CARE values when delivering treatment and services to our patients

CConsistency and Continuous Improvement
AAttention to Details
RRespect for Others
EExcellence in Medical Care and Service

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History

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History
Chartered in 1936 Taylor Regional Hospital began in downtown Hawkinsville with only a handful of physicians and was the only hospital south of Macon In 1977 the hospital moved to its present 90acre campus north of town paving the way for growth and expansion In 1994 construction was completed on a 14000 square foot outpatient surgery and ancillary center Today the hospital boasts an annual gross revenue of over 65000000 and employs nearly 500 with an annual payroll exceeding 21000000

In 1998 Taylor Health Care Group was formed Comprised of Taylor Regional and Bleckley Memorial Hospitals and including a home health agency and durable medical equipment company along with outreach clinics in Cochran Vienna Kathleen Eastman Montezuma McRae Alamo Rochelle and Unadilla Taylor Health Care Group reaches a patient base of over 170000 and provides patients with access to over 94 credentialed physicians representing twentyfive major specialties