North Fulton Regional Hospital presents a panel discussion on caregiver relief and the options for those who care for others, whether professionally or through personal responsibility. Leena Dutta, Ranjan Paul, Ruth Sarmiento, Fred Whitehurst, and Kamela Sooknanan are panelists, and Community Education Coordinator Diane Sanders and Marketing Coordinator Joanna Stotter also participate. WABE Science Reporter Jim Burress moderates.
Ruth Sarmiento is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She received her medical degree from California State University, Long Beach, in 1979.
Fred Whitehurst is bereavement services manager at VITAS Innovative Hospice Care.
Kamela Sooknanan is a quality service line administrator with North Fulton Regional Hospital. She was chosen to receive the 2009 President's Award, an award presented to one leader who has made contributions in leadership.
Ranjan Paul practices internal medicine. His specialty is in infectious diseases. He completed his medical studies in 1987 at the University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Leena Dutta practices internal medicine. Her specialty is in hospice and palliative care.
Jim Burress is a reporter, producer, and fill-in host for WABE-FM, Atlanta’s NPR station. He holds a degree in English from Wabash College, one of only three all-male colleges in the nation, and a masters degree in mass communication from Murray State University.
Diane Sanders organizes volunteers and hospital staff around various community outreach and educative health-related events.
Joanna Stotter is marketing coordinator at North Fulton Regional Hospital. She specializes in employee, community, and media relations efforts.