Today, we get an update on healthcare, as Brad Parsons, Union City Baptist Hospital’s Administrator and Chief Executive Officer visits. Brad took over the position at the local hospital in August 2010.
Brad is a native of Birmingham, Alabama, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in May of 2001, from Birmingham-Southern College, and his Master of Business Administration in May of 2003, and his Master of Science in Hospital Administration in 2004, from University of Alabama at Birmingham.
From 2003 - 2008, he was Assistant Vice President of Decatur General Hospital in Decatur Alabama. In 2008 he took over as Assistant Administrator of Baptist Memorial Hospital - Golden Triangle in Columbus Mississippi, a job he held until 2010, when he took over the local position.
From 2008 to 2009, Brad was a member of Baptist Leadership Institute, where he was selected one of 12 participants to participate in a yearlong 15-session leadership training program. In 2008, he became a Board Member of Habitat for Humanity of Lowndes County.
Brad is passionate about creating an environment that allows people to excel given the current challenges in healthcare. He is also a committed husband and father and an avid sports fan enjoying all kinds of outdoor activities.
Next week, Union Rotarian, Dr. Mike Calfee takes center stage, sharing experiences while on a recent trip to Russia.
Dr. Calfee is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery by the ABOS, specializing in foot and ankle, general orthopedic surgery with emphasis on total joint replacement, Industrial Injuries, carpal tunnel and hand surgery, sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery.
He graduated University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 1991 with a major in Biology, with a minor in Zoology, and a Second Major in Religious Studies.
In 1991 he entered The University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis, graduating in 1995. From there he received his Orthopedic Surgery Residency from University of Tennessee’s, Campbell’s Clinic, completing that residency in 2000. From July to October of 2000, he was affiliated with that same clinic, receiving his Foot & Ankle Fellowship.
He has several Professional Society Memberships, including American Board of Orthopedic, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, American Medical Association and Tennessee Medical Association.
Last week, President Houston began the meeting by calling new members Brad Parsons and Doug Latimer to the front in order to issue the Rotary Membership Packet and officially induct them into Rotary. They were also informed of the challenges placed upon them as members of Union city Rotary and Rotary International. President Houston also announced Pete Blanton had been approved by the board and membership, meaning he will be asked to become a member of Union City Rotary.
Past President Barry Keathley introduced the program for the day and if you were not here last week, you missed the opportunity to witness one of the top programs of the year, as former NFL standout Chris Sanders, Wide Receiver for the Tennessee Titans for 7 years kept a captive audience sharing experiences while a member of that team and also witnessing how our Lord and Savior had turned his life around since 1995, and how Christianity is affecting his life today.
Chris used the term, "There Is Still Time on the Clock" relating to everyday experiences life can bring your way. He introduced the term using a very important football game he was in and everyone thought they had lost, but with 16 seconds on the clock one of their running backs broke loose and made a long run for a touchdown winning the game which took them to the super bowl.
He shared experiences in his own life, which had brought him to his knees, and in one particular case to the point of ending his own life, but by the grace of The Almighty, there was still time on the clock for him to rise up and with the help of Jesus Christ, was able to overcome and was much better for it.
He also related to one of his favorite movies of all time, using the main character in the film "Rocky" as a source of inspiration, saying no matter how many times you get knocked down, there is always a chance to get up and go again, because, "There Is Still Time On The Clock".
Chris took time at the end of his presentation taking questions and sharing his views of the recent news of the resignation of Jeff Fisher, also making predictions as to who will win Super bowl XLV.
Coming Attractions
Feb. 11 - Dr. Mike Calfee, Recent trip to Russia
Feb. 18 - Mike Roby, Youthtown
Feb. 04 - Jim Thompson
Feb. 05 - John Miles
Feb. 06 - Julius and Ellise Falkoff
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