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Robert Frank, M.D., was appointed medical director for Baptist Hospitals newly renovated stroke unit, located in the hospitals second-floor neurological area. A board-certified neurologist, Dr. Frank is a specialist in treating strokes, a leading cause of disabilities in the United States. He has been a member of Baptists medical staff and involved in the treatment of cerebral vascular disease and other neurological disorders since 1978.

Martha McDowell-Fleming is a speech-language pathologist and the director of Baptist Hospital Speech and Hearing Clinic. She earned her bachelor's degree at Duke University and master's degre from the Univeristy of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC. Ms. McDowell-Fleming has been a speech-language pathologist since 1978, practicing in a variety of hospital and outpatient clinical settings. She has practiced at Baptist Hospital since 1987. She specializes in pediatrics, laryngectomy and voice, and auditory processing disorders.

Ruth Ward is the Office Coordinator for the Department of Pastoral Services. Ruth has been an employee of Baptist Hospital since 1991, working in the Corporate Administration office and with Properties Management. She came to Pastoral Services in 1998, and has become an invaluable member of our team. She is an active member at Charity Chapel.

Tammie Stefanko, RN, BSN, has been selected as stroke coordinator for Baptist Hospital. Stefanko has served at Baptist Hospital for 24 years, most recently as case management supervisor. She worked as a nurse on the neurology floor for more than 18 years. Her certifications include Case Management Certification-Outcomes Case Management and Accredited Case Manager-Hospital Case Management. In her new role, Stefanko will organize, plan, manage and evaluate the hospitals stroke program. Her responsibilities include coordinating stroke education for all staff. Stefanko will ensure the fulfillment of new disease-specific criteria for stroke programs as dictated by the Joint Commission Accreditation for Healthcare Organizations. Stefanko also will serve as brain and spinal cord coordinator.