Dr. Jackie Griffin Recognized with Resolution in House of Representative’s

Dr. Jackie Griffin, CEO of MedLink Georgia, Inc., was recognized in the Georgia House of Representatives with a Resolution recognizing his leadership for the State’s 24 Community Health Centers and for his accomplishments as CEO of MedLink Georgia. The Resolution, read into the official record, cited his efforts to bring affordable healthcare to Northeast Georgia, his vision and leadership in developing programs to improve patient access, as well as his leadership to the State Association for Primary Health Care whose member agencies provide care from over 75 sites throughout the state.

From it’s headquarters in Colbert, MedLink Georgia, the largest CHC in Georgia, operates 10 centers, including MedLink Colbert on Highway 72. Dr. Griffin lives in Athens with his wife Pamela.

Sherry Stone Is MedLink's Empoyee of the Year

Sherrie Stone, Office Manager at MedLink Lavonia, was recognized as the 2005 Employee of the Year for MedLink Georgia, Inc. at their recent Annual Meeting. This award is based on nominations from employees of the corporation and cited Ms. Stone’s contributions to the corporation, including that she “epitomizes the team player concept; voluntarily cross-trained herself in basic medical assistant duties to be able to help co-workers and to have a better understanding of back office routine; and covered two other sites this year to help out during times of vacant positions or extended staff absences.” Fellow employees also noted her involvement in local activities including the Relay for Life, March of Dimes, and a special Christmas for local children event. One employee summed up her leadership as “Always trying to find ways to help our patients”

Mrs. Stone has served as Office Manager for MedLink Lavonia since the center opened in 1998. She lives in Hartwell with her husband, Benson and daughter, Madison. As part of this recognition, she is invited to attend the Georgia Association for Primary Healthcare’s State Conference in the fall.