SUMMIT’S DEPPEN NAMED PHYSICIAN OF THE QUARTER

April 29, 2010 – Cathy A. Deppen, M.D., obstetrician and gynecologist, was recently named Physician of the Quarter by the staff of Summit Medical Center. Dr. Deppen is board certified by The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Deppen was recognized by hospital staff for the concern she demonstrates for patients and staff and her commitment to improving obstetrical care to those in our community. Her compassion also extends beyond her patients to the local community. She recently assisted the Women’s Services staff in providing food for families who had lost their homes and are temporarily living in a local campground.

Mary Ann Angle, Chief Nursing Officer at Summit said, “Dr. Deppen is a valuable asset to Summit Medical Center. It is an honor to present the Physician of the Quarter award to such a deserving physician.”

The Physician of the Quarter honor is given to those physicians who exemplify the hospital’s mission statement, known as I SERVE: Integrity, Selfless, Exceptional quality, Respect, Visionary, Excellence.  Criteria for nomination include:

• Shows concern and is an active listener
• Shows sensitivity to staff, patients and families
• Open to views and opinions of others
• Respectful and honest in interactions with others

At the end of the year, Summit employees will name a Physician of the Year, choosing from the four Physicians of the Quarter recipients.

Summit Medical Center is a 188-bed regional medical center serving the residents of Davidson, Wilson and surrounding counties.  Summit offers a full range of services including emergency, medical, surgical, obstetric, oncology, psychiatric and diagnostic services.  The hospital also offers the latest advances in imaging services, including the area’s first hospital based 64-slice CT scanner. For more information, call TriStar MedLine at 615-342-1919 or visit www.TriStarHealth.com and click on Summit Medical Center.