"We here

at Southern Regional are extremely proud of Amy's achievement." said

John Hursh, vice president of human resources. "Working in a high

intensity environment like a modern medical center puts all your beliefs

and ideas to the test ... it is hard work but I wouldn't want to do anything

else."

This certification

allows her to train and supervise other chaplains and ministers in their

post-graduate clinical work. Some of Greene's papers written during the

certification process will be published in The Journal of Supervision

and Training for Ministry, a national professional journal, in February.

Also, Southern

Regional has recently become the home base for FASS - Family and Survivor

Support. FASS is for cancer survivors and their families. The group's

first meeting was Jan, 7, with cancer survivor and former Channel 11 news

reporter Steen Miles serving as keynote speaker.

Each month,

the group will focus on a topic, such as pain management, radiation therapy,

and nutrition. "This is a community-wide effort," said Chaplain

Charlene Moore-Peters.

Alongside Chaplain

Moore-Peters, the planning committee has members from around the Southern

Crescent community. American Cancer Society's Ernestine Johnson, serves

as co-chair. Others on the committee include: Kaiser Permanente's Fatima

Harrington, Annette Harris from County Commissioner Crandle Bray's office,

Dr. James Powell, a psychologist, and Barbara Reese of the Georgia Cancer

Pain Initiative.

FASS's goal

is to enhance awareness of cancer by providing professional information.

"With people representing so many different areas, we are able to

address every facet of cancer care and support," Moore-Peters said.

FASS will meet

every first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. For more details, contact Chaplain

Peters at extension 8399 or Ernestine Johnson at 404-929-6829.

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