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Maury Regional Leads Tennessee in Orthopedic Surgery, in Top 50 in the Nation for Joint Replacement

Issue #177

12 Aug

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

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📰 Maury Regional Leads Tennessee in Orthopedic Surgery, in Top 50 in the Nation for Joint Replacement

🥇 Former Tennessee Track and Field athlete Christopher Bailey Brings Home Gold

📌 Hiring Event at Gaylord Opryland for Seasonal Workers

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

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Maury Regional Leads Tennessee in Orthopedic Surgery, in Top 50 in the Nation for Joint Replacement

Maury Regional Medical Center (MRMC) earned recognition in 2024 as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Joint Replacement and was an Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ recipient from Healthgrades®, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor. Maury Regional Medical Center was also recognized by Healthgrades as the #1 orthopedic surgery program in Tennessee for 2024.

These achievements reflect Maury Regional Medical Center’s dedication to clinical excellence and distinguishes the medical center as one of the nation’s leading hospitals for outpatient joint replacement and orthopedic surgery. 

“Maury Regional Medical Center has a growing orthopedic service line whose surgeons are committed to utilizing best practice treatment methods, resulting in optimal outcomes for our patients,” said Maury Regional Health CEO Martin Chaney, MD. “This recognition is the culmination of the leadership and exemplary care demonstrated by the orthopedic surgeons of Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance Columbia as well as our surgical and physical therapy teams.”

To identify the top-performing hospitals for outpatient joint replacement, Healthgrades analyzed patient outcomes at short-term acute care facilities nationwide that offer knee and hip replacement in an outpatient environment. Healthgrades’ analysis found that patients treated at hospitals that have been recognized for excellence in outpatient joint replacement — like Maury Regional Medical Center — have a demonstrably better chance at a smooth recovery than those treated at hospitals that were not recognized by Healthgrades. In fact, between 2020 and 2022, patients treated at hospitals receiving the awards for America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Joint Replacement and Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence had, on average, a 5 or 10%, respectively, lower risk of experiencing a complication while in the hospital than if they were treated at hospitals that did not receive the award.*  

In addition to these awards, Maury Regional Medical Center also received recognition from Healthgrades for 2024 as one of America’s 100 Best Orthopedic Surgery Programs, Total Knee Replacement Five-Star Recipient Award, Joint Replacement Excellence Award, Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award and Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award. The medical center was also recently recognized as the only hospital in Tennessee to receive Healthgrades’ Patient Safety Excellence Award™ and Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ for 2024.

“These accolades, including awards such as the Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award and Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award, highlight our dedication to providing superior patient outcomes and innovative orthopedic care,” said orthopedic surgeon Dr. Cason Shirley, MD. “By consistently delivering high standards of clinical excellence, we have established ourselves as pioneers in the field of orthopedic health care.”

Surgeons on Maury Regional Health’s medical staff performing joint replacements are affiliated with Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance Columbia. The practice consists of 12 physicians, with specialties that include knee, hip, foot, ankle, hand, shoulder, spine and elbow surgeries as well as interventional pain management and sports medicine.

In May 2024, Maury Regional Health held a groundbreaking ceremony to launch the construction of the new Orthopedic Surgical Institute on the campus of Maury Regional Medical Center. The project consists of a 34,040-sq.-ft. expansion to the northeast side of the existing Pavilion from the ground level to the fourth floor. The ground level will contain a new sterilization and surgical supply unit, while the first floor will contain four operating suites, with two additional shelled areas that can be equipped as surgical suites, and two procedure rooms. Among the technology available in the Orthopedic Surgical Institute will be the Mako robotic-assisted platform used for knee and hip replacement, the INHANCETM Shoulder System from DePuy Synthes for shoulder arthroplasty procedures, the Infinity Total Ankle System from Stryker for non-fusion total ankle replacements and the 7D Surgical FlashTM Navigation System for spinal procedures. The remaining floors will provide shelled space for future expansion. The expansion is expected to be complete in less than two years.

“Maury Regional Medical Center exemplifies what it means to be a leader in outpatient orthopedics by delivering consistently superior outcomes across key outpatient procedures,” said Dr. Brad Bowman, chief medical officer and head of data science at Healthgrades. “Patients undergoing outpatient joint replacement at Maury Regional Medical Center should feel confident in their decision to seek care from a facility with top marks in their procedure.”

As outpatient surgical volumes continue to grow, Healthgrades is proud to offer the industry’s only outcomes-based outpatient ratings to help patients identify the best care for their needs. Consumers can visit Healthgrades.com to learn more about how Healthgrades measures hospital quality.

For more information about Maury Regional Health’s orthopedic services or to find an orthopedic surgeon on the medical staff, visit MauryRegional.com/Orthopedics.

Former Tennessee Track and Field athlete Christopher Bailey Brings Home Gold

Former Tennessee track and field athlete Christopher Bailey has secured a gold medal in Paris. Competing for the United States in the men's 4x400-meter relay, Bailey initiated the race with a swift 44.45-second leg, marking the second-fastest opening time in the final. Alongside teammates Vernon Norwood, Bryce Deadmon, and Rai Benjamin, the team clinched victory with a record-breaking time of 2:54.43, setting a new Olympic benchmark. This achievement marks the United States' 19th gold medal in this event and the fifth consecutive Olympic victory for the men's 4x400 relay.

Earlier in the week, Bailey placed sixth in the 400-meter final, finishing with a time of 44.58 seconds. His accomplishments now make him the 11th athlete from Tennessee's track and field program to become an Olympic champion. Notably, Bailey is the only UT-affiliated athlete to win a gold medal during this summer's games and the first from the university to earn a medal in the men's 4x400 relay. Additionally, he is the first Tennessee athlete to win an Olympic title in track since 2016, when Tianna Madison secured gold in both the long jump and the 4x100 relay.

Before transferring to Tennessee, Bailey competed for Mississippi Valley State, where he distinguished himself as an athlete. In 2021, he earned a spot on the indoor All-SEC first team and became a first-team All-American in the 4x400 relay in 2022. Also representing Tennessee, recent graduate Clement Ducos of France finished fourth in the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 47.76 seconds.

Hiring Event at Gaylord Opryland for Seasonal Workers

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Gaylord Opryland Resort is hosting a hiring event on Saturday, August 17, aiming to fill around 150 seasonal part-time and full-time positions for its 41st annual "A Country Christmas." Additional roles in other key departments are also available. Seasonal positions, offering $16 per hour, include roles like Special Events Coordinator and Attendant, with a $1 per hour bonus for those who work through January 4, 2025. Perks include flexible schedules, free meals, fitness center access, and discounts. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the resort's Employment Office.

For more details and to apply, visit Gaylord Opryland Hiring.

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Monday, August 12th

Alyssa Hart, Puckett’s, 6-7:30 PM

Tuesday, August 13th

Jay Hoppus, Puckett’s, 6-7:30 PM

Wednesday, August 14th

Logan Reeves, Puckett’s, 6-7:30 PM

Thursday, August 15th

Todd Ciprian, Tito's Spring Hill, 6-9 PM
Austin Byrd, Puckett’s, 6-7:30 PM
Stevierock Acoustic Duo, McCreary's Irish Pub, 7-9 PM

Friday, August 16th

Nick Bentley, Grinder's Switch Winery, 7-9 PM
Rory Feek, Hardison Mill Homestead Hall, 7 PM
Tom Saffell & Robert Johnson, McCreary's Irish Pub, 7-9 PM
TBD, Asgard, 7:30 PM
The Mighty Train Wrecks, Puckett’s, 7:30-9 PM
Wentzel Brothers Band, Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 8-11 PM

Saturday, August 17th

Jazz Brunch w/ Tarryn Aimee, Puckett’s, 10 AM - 2 PM
Carson Phillips, Amber Falls Winery, 3-7 PM
Pickin' in the Park, Harvey Park, 5-7 PM
Eric Turner, The Tilted Mule, 7 PM
Stevierock, McCreary's Irish Pub, 7-9 PM
David Isenberg Trio, Puckett's , 7:30-9 PM
Tennessee Stills, Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 8-11 PM

Sunday, August 18th

The Sins, Amber Falls Winery, 1-5 PM
Cass Cwik & The Small Gas Engines, The Tilted Mule, 3 PM
Phoenix Rising, The Rebel, 4 PM
King Lazy Eye, Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 5-8 PM
Jay Hoppus, Puckett’s, 6-7:30 PM

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