The Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation recently presented a patient care manikin to Hope EMS.

A manikin is not to be confused with a mannequin.  Manikins are human-shaped models that medical professionals use to simulate the human body for the purpose of medical training.

“Manikins allow nursing, clinical and emergency professionals the ability to extend their learning,” said Mandy Brooks, Director of the Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation. “The manikin provided is lifelike, which allows the student an opportunity to excel when faced with a real patient emergency.”

The funds for this device were from the 2024 “Hearts and Diamonds” Gala held by the Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation. The event raised over $107,000 for this fundraising campaign, providing lifesaving tools to the local community.

To learn more, call the Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation at (229) 391-3310 or visitwww.trmcf.com.