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December 2006

Dr. Jyotsna Korivi joins PMG Department of Family Medicine
Premier Medical Group is pleased to welcome Dr. Jyotsna Korivi to their Family Medicine department. Dr. Korivi earned her medical degree in 1998 at Osmania Medical College in Hyderabad, AP, India, and recently completed her residency training at Lincoln Family Practice in Lincoln, Nebraska. As a professional in family medicine, Dr. Korivi is trained to diagnose and treat a broad range of medical illnesses. She specializes in providing comprehensive preventative care for children and adults of all ages. Dr. Korivi is accepting new patients and most insurance plans. For more information or to make an appointment, call 245-8600

November 2006

Premier Employees raise over $12,000 for the American Heart Association
Many staff members of Premier Medical Group took big strides for their health while raising money for the American Heart Association. "Heart Walk 2006" was held on October 29th, and more than one hundred enthusiastic Premier Medical Group employees participated in the three mile walk. The total amount raised by Team Premier - $12,362! WOW What an awesome job by an awesome group. Bob McCorkle, Chief Administrator for Premier Medical Group and Heart Walk Chairman said, I am very pleased with the enthusiasm and dedication put forth by Team Premier. Raising this much money for the fight against heart disease and stroke is very impressive and Im very proud of our team. Thank You!

September 2006

Flu Season is Here!
You can prevent influenza by getting your flu vaccination each fall. It's especially important for people at high risk for complications from the flu to be vaccinated. This group includes: adults 50 and older, children ages six months to five years, people living in nursing homes, anyone older than six months with chronic illnesses or weakened immune systems, and expectant mothers.

Premier Medical Group expects to start giving flu shots this month, pending shipments of the flu vaccine. Please call the office of your primary care physician for further details

July 2006

Dr. Richard Desruisseau joins Premier's Imaging Center
Premier Medical Group is pleased to announce that Dr. Richard Desruisseau has joined our Imaging Center located at 2831 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. More Information

July 2006

Premier participates in the Senior Health Expo at Uffelman Estates
Uffelman Estates was filled with people on Wednesday July 19. Twenty-eight vendors and nearly 200 people attended their Senior Health Expo.The event was opened to the public and included screenings, educational information and seminars on various topics. More Info

July 2006

Health Fair Season at PMG
We take this time of year in the clinics to work with some of our local industries in promoting health and safety among their employees. PMG does that by conducting health fairs in many of the large companies in town. We have screenings scheduled for the City of Clarksville, MW/MB and Jostens Publishing. This is an excellent way to educate people who may not have a doctor or who do not visit their doctor on a regular basis. Plus it allows PMG to build relationships in the community. Photo

June 2006

Camp Rainbow Lets Kids Forget About Illness
Leaf Chronicle Article

June 2006

Melody Walls Certifies As Wound Care Certified Practitioner
Melody Walls, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, with Premier Medical Group recently certified as a Wound Care Certified Practitioner by the National Alliance of Wound Care. This qualifies her to work closely with patients and other medical practitioners to plan and provide care for patients with complicated wounds, pressure ulcers, and potential skin care problems.
As a Board Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Ms. Walls is trained to diagnose and treat a broad range of injuries and illnesses in children and adults of all ages. She bring over twenty years of experience as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner. Ms. Walls works at Premier's Travel and Occupational Medicine office located at 2831 Wilma Rudolph Blvd.

June 2006

Nearly 100 Local Coaches Attend Symposium
The 2006 Coaches Symposium was held May 23rd at Rossview High School. The annual event strives to educate area high school coaches about such topics as emergency medical situations, common sports-related injuries, fitness and nutrition. Over 90 local high school coaches attended this year's event. A note from the school system read in part

"The coaches seemed very grateful for the tremendous effort made by Premier Medical. I had quite a bit of feedback about the deep commitment Premier Medical has to schools and the welfare of students- enough to send doctors and top physical therapists out to work with us. I really appreciate that and you all did a fabulous job. I look forward to next year and that planning process!" Leaf Chronicle Article and Photos

May 2006

"Go Red For Women" raises over $20,000 for the American Heart Association
Clarksville's 2nd "Go Red For Women" was held Tuesday, May 9th at the Clarksville County Club. Four out of seven people who suffer from heart disease will live to tell their stories, according to American Heart Association data. Taking steps today to make lifestyle changes that can reduce your chance of having heart disease or a stroke was the message our own Dr. Shawn King stressed as she addressed the sold out crowd of more than 250 people. "Go Red for Women" is an American Heart Association celebration and fundraiser that encourages women to be aware of the threat of heart disease. This is the second year that Premier participated as a platinum sponsor by conducting on-site health screenings. Shopping, a heart-healthy lunch and hearing the stories of actual survivors were also part of the program. This year's event raised over $20,000 for the American Heart Association. Photo and Leaf Chronicle article.

April 2006

Huffman FAA Designation Extended to Senior Aviation Medical Examiner
Dr. Wade Huffman has successfully completed necessary training to have his FAA designation extended to Senior Aviation Medical Examiner. This designation qualifies Dr. Huffman to examine and issue first class as well as commercial and private pilot certificates for the Federal Aviation Administration. Dr. Huffman earned a certificate of designation by the Federal Aviation Administration as an Aviation Medical Examiner in June, 2003. This designation was awarded after over 50 hours of training in aviation medicine and qualified Dr. Huffman to perform Class 2 and Class 3 medical examinations for Civil Aviation. The FAA requires all pilots to have a medical examination on a periodic basis in order to ensure aviation safety.
Dr. Huffman has been with Premier Medical Group since 1996 and is Director of Premier Medical Group's Occupational and Travel Medicine Division. He also serves on the Board of Directors. Prior to joining Premier, he served with the United States Army for eleven years as a flight surgeon and diving medical officer with the 5th Special Forces Group Airborne at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

April 2006

Premier Medical Brings on High-End MRI, CT Systems
Read the Leaf Chronicle article here

March 2006

Premier Medical Group Announces Employee of the Year
The all staff meeting held on March 7th was a time for cheers and tears as some of Premier's brightest and best were recognized as the annual Employee of the Year awards were presented. This year, Sharita Lewis walked away with top honors earning the title of company wide Employee of the Year 2005. More Information.

March 2006

Premier Medical Group Recognized as a Better Performing Practice - 3rd Year Running
For the third year in a row, Premier Medical Group has been recognized by the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) as a Better Performing Practice in the Performance and Practices of Successful Medical Groups. More Information

February 2006

Results of Recent Patient Satisfaction Survey Are In
The results of our recent patient satisfaction survey are in and physicians and staff received high marks in every category. Patients were asked to rate 26 questions either Very Dissatisfied (weight - 1), Somewhat Dissatisfied (weight - 3), Somewhat Satisfied (weight - 7), Very Satisfied (weight - 10) or Not Applicable (not counted). Two questions had a yes/no response. When asked, "Would you recommend your physician to a friend or family member", ninety-eight percent (98 %) said they would recommend their physician to a friend or family member. Ninety-seven percent (97%) said they would recommend Premier Medical Group to a friend or family member.

" Providing excellent customer service is a top priority," says Bob McCorkle, Chief Administrator for Premier. "We feel our best form of marketing comes from our own satisfied patients and happy employees. This is my passion and this is where we strive to constantly improve," explains McCorkle.

Click here to view survey results.

January 2006

Dr, Seawell completes board requirements
Jennifer Seawell, M.D. has fulfilled all requirements to be certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Read More

December 2005

PREMIER Announces New Board and Officers
The Shareholders of Premier Medical Group recently elected their Board of Directors for the 2006 calendar year. Dr. Pete Silkowski, board certified family physician, will continue to lead the group as President for a second term. Read More

September 2005

Welcome Dr. Jennifer Seawell
Dr. Jennifer Seawell has joined the pediatric department and will begin seeing patients this month. Her office is located in the Pediatric Center, at 2199 Memorial Drive. A native of Louisiana, Dr. Seawell recently completed her training at the Louisiana State University School Pediatric Residency Program in New Orleans. A pediatrician provides preventative and comprehensive medical care for children from infancy to young adulthood. As a specialist in pediatrics, Dr. Seawell is trained to give your child quality medical care-- including preventive and well check-ups, and diagnoses and treats a broad range of medical problems. She and her husband Andrew have one child. Dr. Seawell is accepting new patients and most insurance plans. For an appointment call 245-8400.

August 2005

Dr. Wade Huffman Certified By MROCC As Medical Review Officer
Dr. Wade Huffman of Premier Medical Group recently qualified as a certified Medical Review Officer (MRO). Dr. Huffman is a board-certified physician and Medical Director of Premier Medical Group Travel and Occupational Medicine Center.
Dr Huffman was certified by the Medical Review Officer Certification Council (MROCC), an independent physician-based certifying body which conducts an extensive application process and written examination to identify licensed physicians with the highest professional standards of medical expertise and practical skills necessary to evaluate drug and alcohol test results in public and private sectors of the workplace.

The U.S. Department of Transportation, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, most Fortune 500 corporations and many smaller companies require employee drug and alcohol testing today. Federal law mandates that a qualified MRO must make the final determination of whether a positive laboratory test represents substance abuse. The certified MRO may also act as a valuable resource to protect the company, helping with policies and regulatory issues, as well as providing related services such as drug testing collections, breath alcohol testing services, coordination of laboratory services, laboratory performance testing, and preparation of summary reports for employers. MROCC certification indicates that a physician is well-prepared to handle workplace drug and alcohol testing programs and to help manage chemical dependency.

August 2005

Welcome Dr. Jason James
Dr. Jason James has joined the Internal Medicine Department and began seeing new patients on August 1st. His office is located in the Internal Medicine Building located at 2147 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. A native of Nashville, Dr. James completed his residency training at the Osteopathic Medical Center of Texas in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. James performs preventative and well check-ups, well-women exams, as well as diagnosing and treating a broad range of medical problems. The Premier Internal Medicine Physicians also provide full service care for their hospitalized patients. Dr. James is very personable and will make an excellent addition to the Internal Medicine team.

July 2005

Welcome Dr. Kimberly Sawyer
Premier Medical Group would like to welcome Dr. Kim Sawyer, to our OB/GYN Department. Dr. Sawyer is a board certified OB/GYN and recently completed her military service in the United States Air Force. Dr. Sawyer and her husband Tim are the proud parents of two little girls. Beginning July 1st, She will join Drs. McIntosh, Anderson and Hamre at their office, on the corner of Memorial and Hillcrest Drives. For an appointment, call 245-8100

June 2005

Take Advantage of the "Welcome To Medicare" Physical
Effective this year, all newly enrolled medicare beneficiaries are covered for an Initial Preventive Physical Examination (IPPE) also known as the "Welcome to Medicare" physical examination. The physical specifically covers seven related topics ranging from basic family and medical history to an EKG. This is a one time benefit and must be completed within the first six months after the effective date of the beneficiary's first Medicare Part B Coverage. Please speak with your physician about specific details about the "Welcome to Medicare" physical.

May 2005

Program for Incontinence Recently Launched
Do you leak when you cough or sneeze? Do you sometimes not make it to the bathroom in time? Have you stopped exercising because you’re afraid you will wet your pants? Jessie Carter, Physical Therapist and Women's Health Specialist with Premier REHAB, recently launched a new program that has been very successful in treating incontinence. Ask your medical provider about this conservative treatment option offered by Premier Medical Group!

May 2005

“Go Red For Women” Big Success
“Go Red For Women” is a fundraising event for the American Heart Association. The even was held on May 5 at The Clarksville Country Club and was a huge success with a sold out crowd and raising $12,000 for the local Chapter. The event including health screenings provided by Premier Medical Group, shopping, lunch, guest speakers with emotional messages about the risk of heart disease and stroke. More than 250 women (and a few men) attended. Next year’s event is scheduled for May 18th.

April 2005

Summer – Perfect Time to Schedule Your Physical
An annual physical is a yearly examination and comprehensive evaluation of your entire health status. Your physician will thoroughly review your medical and family history to help prevent disease, and identify health problems as early as possible. This type of evaluation requires more time with the physician, so when you make an appointment, it is very important that you specify that you are requesting a physical. If you have not had a physical in the last twelve months, make an appointment today. During the summer months, the clinics are typically less congested with wintertime illness so it is a good time to schedule a physical.

March 2005

PMG announces Employee of the Year
Premier Medical Group has many fine employees, so the task of selecting EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR was not an easy one. We're pleased to announce that Lisa Arms is the recipient of the 2004 Employee of the Year Award. Lisa has been with Premier since it's inception, with over 11 years of combined service. In addition to working with Dr. Prine, she currently serves as the department's safety representative and on the pediatric triage team. She has been married to her husband, Ricky, for 13 years and has a 3-year old son, Jacob. In her spare time she enjoys exercising, reading and spending time with her boys. When choosing the Employee of the Year, we knew that Lisa was the type of person we wanted new employees to emulate. Thank you Lisa and congratulations for a being an exceptional part of our team.

March 2005

Think Ahead When Traveling
When traveling abroad, it's important to minimize health risks, but obtaining accurate and current information is not always easy. Premier Medical Group's Occupational and Travel Medicine Center offers you quick, comprehensive physicals and information so you can be sure to receive the right shots or medications before you begin international travel. Services include all necessary immunizations, International Certificates of Vaccination (required by regions with yellow fever or cholera), Expert advice and health tips from a certified travel medicine physician on staff, and a personalized packet of travel information specific to your destination. So if you are planning a trip, please call 245-8694 and scheduled a travel physical with Dr. Wade Huffman.

February 2005

Premier Medical Group recognized as a Better Performing Practice – 2nd Year Running
For the second year in a row, Premier Medical Group has been recognized by the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) as a Better Performing Practice in the Performance and Practices of Successful Medical Groups. More information

February 2005

February MAP Topic: Joint Replacement - A Look Inside
Dr. Bill Beauchamp, a board certified orthopaedic surgeon, will discuss the most recent information on joint replacement and answer questions about this procedure. The program will begin at 6:30 pm, at the Specialty and Surgery Office located at 141 Hillcrest Drive. Seating is limited, so make your reservations today by calling 245-7028

December 2004

PMG Ranks High
Latest report shows Premier Medical Group ranks high in five key areas

December 2004

Committed to our Community
The physicians and staff of PMG are committed to the community of Clarksville. One reason many physicians choose to join PMG is because they feel Clarksville is a good place to practice medicine and raise their family. Giving back to the community is important and is one way we can say thank you to our community. Read about some of the activities that PMG employees and physicians have participated in over the past year or so…A way we have said thank you.

November 2004

Welcome Dr. Hamre
Premier Medical Group is pleased to welcome Dr. Jeff Hamre to our OB/GYN department. Dr. Hamre is a fellow with the American College of OB/GYN and recently completed his military service at Fort Campbell. Dr. Hamre specializes in infertility, well woman exams, menstrual irregularities, laparoscopic & endoscopic surgery, female incontinence and other areas of obstetrics and gynecology.

October 2004

Premier Medical Group voted Best Medical Group/Business
Dr. Denise Milam voted Best Doctor
During the recent Best of Clarksville Fundraiser benefiting the March of Dimes, Premier Medical Group was voted Best Medical Group/Business and Dr. Denise Milam was voted Best Doctor. This really means a lot to the physicians and staff of Premier Medical Group because the community votes for the winners. This event also means a lot because it is for such a good cause. The money raised during the Best of Clarksville supports research and programs to help find answers to premature birth and other infant health threats. The results benefit babies here in Montgomery County and the nation. It is estimated that approximately $30,000 was raised during the event held October 14, 2004.

The March of Dimes is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality. Founded in 1938, the March of Dimes funds programs of research, community services, education, and advocacy to save babies and in 2003 launched a five-year campaign to address the increasing rate of premature births

September 2004

Welcome Dr. Yesil
Premier Medical Group is pleased to announce that Dr. Sadik Yesil has joined their Department of Neurology located at 141 Hillcrest Drive. Dr. Yesil completed his residency training in neurology at the University of South Alabama in Mobile. He also completed a residency in Family Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He has many years of emergency room experience. Dr. Yesil and his wife Amanda have two children – Tamara – 18 months and Matthew – 6 months.

July 2004

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome article in Leaf Chronicle
Carpal tunnel syndrome debilitating but treatable - July 28, 2004

July 2004

PMG Signs With United Healthcare
Effective July 1, Premier Medical Group will be a participating provider of United Healthcare.

July 2004

Monthly Awareness Program
Dr. Quentin Humberd will make recommendations that could make a big difference in the upcoming school year.

July 2004

Important News about Sports Physicals
Effective immediately

July 2004

Eating Healthy for Two Class Offered
Premier Medical Group is pleased to offer a class, especially designed for the expectant mother.

July 2004

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome article in Leaf Chronicle
Carpal tunnel syndrome debilitating but treatable - July 28, 2004

July 2004

PMG Ranks High
Latest report shows Premier Medical Group ranks high in five key areas

July 2004

Welcome Dr Wali
Dr. Ghassan Wali has joined the Department of Internal Medicine

July 2004

PMG Signs With United Healthcare
Effective July 1, Premier Medical Group will be a participating provider of United Healthcare.

July 2004

Monthly Awareness Program
Dr. Quentin Humberd will make recommendations that could make a big difference in the upcoming school year.

July 2004

Important News about Sports Physicals
Effective immediately

July 2004

Eating Healthy for Two Class Offered
Premier Medical Group is pleased to offer a class, especially designed for the expectant mother.

June 2004

Premier Medical Group recognized as a Better Performing Practice
Premier Medical Group has been recognized by the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) as a Better Performing Practice in the Performance and Practices of Successful Medical Groups

March 2004

New Session of Premier Plus Program
Pounds Lost Under Supervision Program designed to help you lose weight, maintain your weight loss and increase your overall wellness

March 2004

Premier's Monthly Awareness Programs (MAP)
Monthly educational seminars offered to our community by the physicians and staff of Premier Medical Group.

January 2004

Premier Plus Program begins
Pounds Lost Under Supervision Program designed to help you lose weight, maintain your weight loss and increase your overall wellness

November 2003

Premier Medical Group Awarded the 2003 Torch Award for Ethics
Better Business Bureau award recognizing outstanding marketplace ethics

Premier Health debuts on Charter Cable's Channel 6
Tune into Charter Cable Channel 6 for Premier Health, an informative medical, health,
and fitness show

Welcome Dr. Miller
Dr Daniel R Miller joins the Department of Family Medicine on November 17th

August 2003

Welcome Dr. Korovi
New family medicine Physician joins Premier Medical Group on August 1st

Welcome Dr. Johnston
New Pediatrician joins Premier Medical Group on August 15th

July 2003

New Center for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
New clinical center designed to assess and treat children and help families with problems in development, behavior, and learning.