CONTACT: Selena Brewer, 410-871-7251
SBrewer@CarrollHospitalCenter.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Westminster, Md. – (November 20, 2007) — Thomas K. Galvin III, M.D., internal medicine, was recently selected as Carroll Hospital Center’s November Physician of the Month. A physician affiliated with Carroll Hospital Center for 21 years, Dr. Galvin was nominated by several of his colleagues for his continual commitment to his patients and the hospital.

“Dr. Galvin’s efforts on behalf of our patients and the hospital are very much appreciated,” Linda Cuebas, director of case management, said. “His work with case management is a true example of what teamwork can accomplish when coordinating the care of our patients.”

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.

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