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  Hospital Renovations Dedication of Nicholson-Turner Wing By Anne Waits web posted October 31, 2012  EDGEFIELD – "Warm, inviting,
comfortable,
a place you really don't mind being" - definitely not the way people
usually describe a hospital room but exactly the way many have
described the newly renovated rooms at Edgefield County Hospital, said
hospital CEO Pat Robinson. The rooms were part of the main focus at the
Dedication of the Nicholson-Turner Wing and the 40th Anniversary Open
House held at Edgefield County Hospital Sunday afternoon. An overflow
crowd attended."We are here to celebrate 40 years of service and to honor two men who have been instrumental in it's success," said Board Chairman Tim Williams. "Without their dedication and desire to provide citizens with quality health care in this area, we would not be here today." Williams also thanked the families of Drs. B.E. Nicholson and Wiley H. Turner for their sacrifices in order for them to carry out the level of care they have provided for Edgefield and surrounding communities. He also recognized Hospital Board members Sharon Wall, vice-chair; Alva Lewis, secretary; Barbra Jackson; Brandon Clary; Chris Yonce; Henry Kowalewski; Dr. Sam Hair; and Keith Lynn. The invocation was given by the Rev. Phillip Howle, pastor of Antioch Baptist Church. "We are thankful for Edgefield County Hospital in so many ways," he said. "It is nice to have an eight-minute drive to visit patients, but also to know they are receiving quality medical care." Robinson led the patient rooms dedication. "It is an exciting time for us to have the opportunity to renovate these rooms after 20 years," she said. Funding has come mainly from donations in memory of or in honor of various individuals, she said. "We called the families of those for whom memorials had been given and they were more than happy with the idea." To date, nine rooms have been renovated, with six on the outpatient surgery wing and three in acute care. Money is currently available for two more. The project is set to include 20 more rooms.The renovations include all new beds, sofas, recliners, cabinets, tables, wall paint and more. Work has been going on at the hospital for about five months. "We originally planned to have two or three rooms to show by the time of the dedication," she said. "But we far exceeded our expectations." Memorials and donations so far incude the Edgefield County Hospital Auxiliary (not yet completed); in memory of Diana S. Herlong by froends and family; in honor of Jean and Fritz Huiet by their children (room not completed); in memory of Kenneth Kaltz by family; in memory of Dr. Harke Kylstra (the hospital's first surgeon); in honor of Katherine W. Nicholson and Benjamin E. Nicholson; in memory of Carson Hippner "C.H." Robinson by friends and family; in memory of Sara Lyons Timmerman (the hospital's own Florence Nightingale) by the Theo Williams family; and in memory of Marie Rogers Wood by family and friends. The dedication of the Nicholson-Turner Wing, formerly the A.R. Nicholson Wing, was led by Williams who introduced Dr. Nicholson and Turner who have worked tirelessly for the hospital. Dr. Nicholson said when he and Dr. Turner began practicing in Edgefield in 1964, they came with the idea of building a hospital. "It took until 1972 for that to happen," he said. "We knew the things that were possible in this county...I strongly believe this hospital greatly improved the quality of care in this county." Turner said they started in the county with two examining rooms. "The growth has been tremendous and we have experienced tremendous change in medicine during this time," he said. "The role of family practioner has been greatly transformed." Turner said he is thankful for the nurses and all the health care workers who have also made this possible. "I hear nothing but praise of this hospital," he said. "I hope it continues." Turner spoke of the late Rev. J.T. Littlejohn, known as the "peppermint candy man." "He led the campaign to furnish this wing as a memorial to Dr. A.R. Nicholson." Following the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, a reception was held in the Board Room and Open House self-guided tours were encouraged. Memorabilia and past newspaper articles were displayed throughout. Donations to the remodeling project are currently being accepted, said Robinson. A complete patient room with sleeper sofa and recliner is $6,400; a complete patient room with two guest chairs and recliner is $5,500. However, a donation in any amount is greatly appreciated and will be used toward this project. © Copyright 2012 All material is property of
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