About Us

Supporting Our Community's Health

In 1895, a group of community-minded citizens raised funds to create the Macon Hospital, now The Medical Center of Central Georgia .Much has changed at The Medical Center, but the generosity of its supporters remains a steadfast tradition in our community.

Founded in 1973, the Medcen Community Health Foundation encourages private donations and community support to fund capital needs and medical education and research.

You can help us make a difference in the health of our community. Contact us to learn how you can help change lives through our capital campaign to build a comprehensive Cancer Life Center. Our vision is to become a state-wide recognized leader providing comprehensive cancer care services centralized in an identifiable, accessible facility in which physicians, hospital, and supportive care professionals are based. The 36-month campaign will be a philanthropic community-wide effort that will result in tremendous patient care benefits in our region. If you would like to support these efforts or if you would like to be involved, contact Debbie Schuchmann, 478-633-6151 or schuchmann.debbie@mccg.org

Board of Trustees
Staff
Financials
The Medical Center of Central Georgia

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MEDCEN COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION
2010-2011 DIRECTORY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Officers:
President and CEO
Scott Seigel - Chair
Cal Hays - Vice Chair
Kenneth Banks - Corporate Secretary
Rhonda Perry - Corporate Treasurer

Timothy E. Andrews
Dennis Ashley, MD
Kent Baldschun
Patsy Bass, Ex Officio
Gene Battles, MD
William Baxley III
Rob Betzel
Rick Bonfim
Cyndey Busbee
Harriette Carter
Kenneth Clark, Ex Officio
Linda Clay, Ex Officio
Witt Gaither, Ex Officio
Freddy Gaton, MD
Thomas Gibbons, Ex Officio
Chris Greene
Duke Groover
Dottie Houser
Emory Johnson, MD
James Manley
David Rozier

Jeff Rutledge
Kenneth M. Saitow
Sue Sanda
Ninfa Saunders, Ex Officio
Warren Selby Jr.
Chris Sheridan
Earl Smith
Karen Smith
Dan Speight
Helen Rhea Stumbo, Ex Officio
Jeff Thompson
Pam White-Colbert
Thomas J. Wicker

Emeriti Members:
Pamela C. Chapman
Virgil Cooper Jr.
Mary Eva Dubose
A. V. Elliott
John G. Etheridge, MD
Patsy Fellows
Alan D. Kirsh, MD
W. J. O’Shaughnessey Jr., MD
Donald I. Rosen
Oscar Spivey, MD
William H. M. Weaver, MD

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Major Gifts and Planned Giving Officer
Debbie Schuchmann
Schuchmann.Debbie@mccg.org
478-633-6151

Debbie holds a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration and has eight years of healthcare fundraising experience in Major Gifts and Planned Giving. She plans and manages the fundraising efforts of the Capital Campaign Committee and Signature Gifts, the Callaway Society, the Business & Corporate Honor Roll, the Carlyle Place Development Fund, and the Heritage Circle. Debbie works closely with senior management, board members, other foundations and volunteers to identify, cultivate and solicit major gift contributions to Medcen. She also focuses on establishing Medcen as an accessible philanthropic resource for donors seeking estate planning and charitable opportunities.

Development Officer
Ellen Terrell
Terrell.Ellen@mccg.org
478-633-7396

Ellen manages the fundraising efforts of the Callaway Society, the Olin H. Weaver Society, the employee giving program, H.E.A.T (Healthcare Employees Achieving Tomorrow), as well as the Foundation's annual giving programs. In addition, she manages the fundraising for Pine Pointe at Hospice of Central Georgia and serves as the liaison for the Hospice of Central Georgia Advisory Board. Ellen has been with Central Georgia Health System for 30 years, having previously served as the Executive Assistant to the CEO and Assistant Director at The Wellness Center.

Development Assistant
Kathy Tolbert
Tolbert.kathy@mccg.org
478-633-7890

Kathy assists with fundraising efforts for the foundation, including the employee campaign, Hospice of Central Georgia and The Children’s Hospital, including coordination of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals programs. Kathy has been with Central Georgia Health Systems for over 12 years. Prior to her current position with Medcen, Kathy worked as a Certified Child Life Specialist in the Children’s Hospital and as Bereavement Coordinator for Hospice of Central Georgia. Raised in Macon, Kathy graduated from Georgia Southern University with a Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation, with a Minor in Child Life.

Assistant
Shirley Tucker
Tucker.Shirley@mccg.org
478-633-6189

Shirley provides support to the Medcen development team by having a general knowledge of purpose, importance and status of all projects, programs and individuals coming in contact with the Foundation. She is responsible for the daily maintenance of Medcen’s database. She brings 16 years total experience at the Medical Center and previously worked in Risk Management, Physician Services and Recruitment and Property Management.