COLUMBIA, Tenn.—Maury Regional Medical Center (MRMC) has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in radiation oncology as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). MRMC is one of only four medical centers in the state to receive this accreditation. The medical center’s cancer program also holds accreditation from the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons. 

The accreditation follows a comprehensive survey of the medical center’s radiation therapy services. During the review, patient care and treatment, patient safety, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment, quality control procedures, and quality assurance programs are assessed. 

The ACR is the nation’s oldest and most widely accepted radiation oncology accrediting body, with over 500 accredited sites, and 25 years of accreditation experience. The ACR seal of accreditation represents the highest level of quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilities meeting specific practice guidelines and technical standards developed by ACR after a peer-review evaluation by board-certified radiation oncologists and medical physicists who are experts in the field. The findings are reported to the ACR Committee on Radiation Oncology Accreditation, which subsequently provides the practice with a comprehensive report they can use for continuous practice improvement. 

Radiation therapy services offered by MRMC are part of the medical center’s comprehensive cancer treatment services that include medical oncology and an outpatient infusion center.

The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call at the Ember’s East Trailer Park located on the Belfast Highway on Saturday (February 22^nd). They had received a reference to a Medic Alert Call to EMS about an injured woman at the scene. They were also told her boyfriend was bleeding and that someone had attempted to kill them.  Deputies Drew Binkley, Lucas Holton, and Sergeant Doug McBay arrived on the scene and found Paul Campbell had been stabbed and was bleeding from the chest area. EMS was advised to come to the scene after the deputies had secured the area. The victim Paul Campbell was immediately transported by air to Vanderbilt Hospital. Forty-Seven year old, Paul Campbell died at Vanderbilt Hospital on Wednesday from complications believed to be related to the stabbing that occurred on Saturday. 

After further investigation, Melinda Campbell, age 47, was arrested and charged with Criminal Homicide for stabbing Paul Campbell during the domestic disturbance. Bond was set at $250,000 and she will appear in court on Tuesday, March 4^th.

Assisting with this investigation was Detective Chad Bass, Detective Tony Nichols, and Chief Deputy Bob Johnson.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation assisted the State Comptroller’s Office in an investigation that alleged former Marshall County deputy, Larry G. Hardin, age 59, had stolen tires from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department.

On January 21, 2014, and at the request of the District Attorney General Robert Carter, TBI began to assist the State Comptroller’s Office in the investigation. Information indicated that Harding had taken tires from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department and put the tires on his girlfriend’s vehicle. The tires had an estimated value over $500.00

On January 28, 2014, TBI Agents recovered the tires that were allegedly stolen by Hardin. Hardin has since resigned from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department.

Yesterday, a Marshall County Grand Jury returned an indictment for Theft over $500 an Official Misconduct. Both indictments are felonies. Hardin has been arrested and booked into the Marshall County jail on a $2,500 bond.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation arrested Kevin D. Vanhooser, age 49 of Cornersville for Aggravated Assault yesterday.

On January 2, 2014, and at the request of the District Attorney General Robert Carter, TBI began an investigation on Vanhooser. He owns the Vanhooser’s Dairy Farm in Cornersville and serves as a Marshall County Commissioner. On January 1. 2014, Vanhooser shot one of his employeees during a dispute with the employee on January 1, 2014. The worker was identified as Jesus Montes Tellez.

Yesterday, a Marshall County Grand jury returned an indictment for Aggravated Assault. Vanhooser has been arrested and booked into the Marshall County jail on a $7,500 bond.

COLUMBIA, Tenn.— Maury Regional Medical Center (MRMC) has launched MyMauryCare.com, a free patient portal service that provides convenient access to an individual’s personal health care information in a secure online environment. 

“The portal is designed to help our patients manage their health by creating a one-stop location for medical information and test results,” said Chief Information Officer Jim Parcel. 

MyMauryCare.com allows users to access test results, find a physician or pay a bill (MRMC only). Users may also upload documents into their health record. Information available on the portal can include:

• Health conditions

• Medications and supplements

• Allergies

• Procedures

• Immunizations

• Lab, diagnostic and other test results 

Information may include services provided at MRMC and/or the affiliate facilities of Lewis Health Center, Marshall Medical Center, Wayne Medical Center and Maury Regional Spring Hill (laboratory and diagnostic imaging). No sensitive information will be sent via e-mail. It will remain on the site in a secure environment; however, users will receive e-mails indicating that his/her account has been updated. 

The portal uses encryption to keep unauthorized persons from reading communications, information or attachments. Secure messages and information can only be read by someone who knows the correct password to log in to the site. 

To get started, individuals should visit MyMauryCare.com, select the Enroll button, agree to terms and conditions and begin the enrollment process. After completing the sections of Account Holder, Demographics and Update My Profile, the user should select Add a Patient and complete the process of account setup. Allow up to three business days for the account to be approved and an approval notification to be sent to the e-mail address that was provided. Once the account is approved, users may log in and begin adding information to the My Health Records section. 

In addition to enrolling directly through the Web site, patients will have the opportunity to enroll during a visit to one of our facilities. In this case, a personal identification number (PIN) will be sent to the e-mail address provided during registration. Individuals may then visit MyMauryCare.com and use the PIN number to begin enrollment. Those needing assistance establishing an account or those who have questions, should e-mail mymaurycare@mauryregional.com.