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advanced EKG and Pulse Oximetry monitors. Patients may begin exercise rehabilitation two weeks after discharge from the hospital and valet parking is provided for them. The Women's Center features birthing suites that allow new mothers to labor, deliver and recover in the same family- friendly room. The rooms are equipped with Skytron lights and fetal monitoring systems. Perry Hospital is a 45-bed facility that also offers the Surgery Center for laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures. Heart of Georgia Hospice operates Serenity Gate at Perry Hospital. This center has six patient suites, a family kitchen and a staff experienced in hospice and palliative care. Houston Healthcare also provides three convenient Med-Stop locations for minor injuries and illnesses. Monroe County Hospital – Forsyth, Monroe County 88 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Forsyth, GA 31029 478-994-2521 www.monroehospital.org When Monroe County Hospital opened in 1957, registered nurses were paid $270 a month. A lot has changed since then including the original location. A new building was constructed in 1976 and now has 25 beds, a 24- hour emergency room, radiology and laboratory services, surgery and endoscopy, physical therapy, and diabetes support. In addition to standard acute care, Monroe County Hospital also offers skilled nursing care, or the Swing Bed program. This option is suitable for patients that require sub-acute care while recovering from surgeries or injuries and are receiving physical therapy and IV medications. Peach Regional Medical Center – Fort Valley, Peach County 601 Blue Bird Blvd. Fort Valley, GA 31030 478-825-8691 www.peachregional.org This 25-bed, acute care hospital was designated a Critical Access Hospital by the Office of Rural Health Policy and was awarded the Gold Seal of Approval by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Services include emergency, surgery, radiology, and a cardiac rehabilitation and wellness program. Peach Regional also offers extended care to patients requiring rehabilitation services. In June 2011, Peach Regional Medical Center announced a partnership with Central Georgia Health Systems to enhance health care services to Peach County residents. One of the goals of the partnership is the construction of a new facility to replace the aging building that is currently being used. JUNE/JULY 2014 MACON MAGAZINE I 47