Bone & Joint office opens in Hinesville
The Bone & Joint Institute of South Georgia opened its new Hinesville office on Oct. 30 at 475 South Main St., Suite A, next to West Rehab.
Dr. Matt Valosen, who will see patients in the Hinesville office on Tuesdays and Fridays, began his career in the U.S. Army and was the chief of orthopedic surgical services at Winn Army Community Hospital at Fort Stewart.
Valosen specializes in arthroscopic approaches to most orthopedic conditions, joint replacement surgery and other orthopedic surgical procedures. He earned his M.D. from Drexel University College of Medicine in 2003.
For more information, go to BJISG.com.
Health services firm recognized
The Savannah branch of Gentiva Home Health, a member of Gentiva Health Services, has announced it has been recognized for its commitment to care excellence through the 2012 HHCAHPS Honors Program.
Established by Deyta, LLC, a patient satisfaction survey administrator, the program recognizes the top 20 percent of home health agencies that “continuously provide the highest level of satisfaction through their care as measured from the patient’s point of view.”
The Gentiva Home Health office at 401 Mall Blvd, Suite 202-C, is headed by branch director Gary Slattery, who has more than 16 years of experience in health care.
“This recognition especially honors our clinicians, who work so hard every day to make sure patients get the high-quality healthcare they want and need without having to leave their homes,” Slattery said. “We are proud to be a part of and to serve this area’s health care community.”
For more information, go to gentiva.com or call 912-355-3409.
Diamond engagement ring open to writers
Harkleroad Diamonds & Fine Jewelry, 7300 Abercorn St., will celebrate its annual holiday open house on Dec. 1 with extended store hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Activities include a Slane trunk show; entertainment and hors d’oeuvres from 3-5 p.m. and the winner of an engagement ring contest announced at 5 p.m.
A portion of sales in December will be donated to the Savannah Philharmonic, for which Harkleroad is the official jeweler.
A diamond engagement ring will be presented to the winner of an essay contest explaining why the entrant deserves the ring. Submissions must be dropped off at the store, 7300 Abercorn St., by Nov. 26.
For more information, call 912-354-3671 or go to harkleroaddiamonds.com.
JCB head gets post
John Patterson, chairman & CEO of JCB Inc., has been elected 2013 CE Chair of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, the North American-based international trade group for companies that manufacture equipment, products and services used worldwide in the agricultural, construction, forestry, mining and utility sectors.
Patterson will become the designated advocate for construction equipment member companies and will lead the board as it determines strategic direction, develop and direct programs, services and activities focused on the construction sector. He will serve a one-year term.