CONTACT: Amber Bradford, 410-871-6836
ABradford@CarrollHospitalCenter.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Westminster, Md. – (October 1, 2007) — Stacey Berner, M.D., orthopaedic surgeon, was recently selected as Carroll Hospital Center’s September Physician of the Month. A physician affiliated with Carroll Hospital Center for 12 years, Dr. Berner was nominated by a colleague who witnessed his skilled and compassionate care in an emergency situation outside of a clinical setting.

“Dr. Berner is an excellent surgeon with a wonderful bedside manner,” Kate Painter, R.N., director of surgical services said. “He has the utmost respect for everyone and is a great asset to our hospital and community.”

Each month, Carroll Hospital Center recognizes the extraordinary patient care achievements of physicians, as well as physician assistants, nurse practitioners and certified nurse anesthetists, with a program called Physician WOW Service Awards. From those who are nominated to receive Physician WOW Service Awards each month, one Physician of the Month is chosen. And, from a year’s worth of Physician of the Month winners, one Physician of the Year is selected.

Community members and hospital associates are encouraged to nominate a medical professional who has demonstrated a special dedication and devotion to patients in a variety of ways. For more information on how to nominate a Carroll Hospital Center medical professional, contact the Medical Affairs Office at 410-871-6899.

Carroll Hospital Center, founded in 1961 as Carroll County General Hospital, is a nonprofit, acute care facility offering a continuum of services, including comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and community programs.

Photo caption: Carroll Hospital Center September Physician of the Month, Stacey Berner, M.D.

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