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<p>Beaufort Memorial and Amedisys Home Health celebrated their joint venture last week with a ribbon cutting and reception at the new Beaufort Memorial Home Health Care office at 35 Professional Village Circle, Lady’s Island.</p>
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<p>Pictured are Ian Scott, Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce President &amp; CEO; Keith Hambrick, Amedisys Home Health Senior Vice President of Home Health; Mac Cummings, Amedisys Home Health Area Vice President of Business Development; Russell Baxley, Beaufort Memorial President and CEO; Mike McFee, City of Beaufort Mayor Pro Tem; and Kevin Phillips, Town of Port Royal Council Member.</p>
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<p>The joint venture, which was finalized last summer, provides hospital patients with a more coordinated, full-continuum of care, improving the transition from hospital to home. Services include skilled nursing care; physical, occupational and speech therapy; medical social work; and home health aides to assist with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and eating.</p>
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<p>“Clinical partnerships like this allow us to extend services beyond the hospital walls to a familiar and nurturing environment,” said Baxley. “By combining our expertise and experience we are working to fulfill the mission of Beaufort Memorial to enhance the quality of life in the Lowcountry through improved health, innovative partnerships and superior care.”</p>
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<p><em>Photo courtesy of Beaufort Memorial Hospital</em></p>
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