An Atlanta native, Stacie Hamilton is a Social Worker in the Cardiovascular section of Emory University Hospital – Midtown. She received a degree in Social Work from the University of Georgia in 1994, and is only three months from completing her Masters in Social Work at Georgia State University. When she’s not trying to arrange haircuts for her patients, Stacie provides a wealth of other resources for them, and advises families to be prepared as loved ones age. She suggests that support structures be identified, and that legal documentation, such as living wills and powers of attorney be put in place. That way, when the time comes, the family is not operating in “panic” mode. Stacie can be reached through Emory’s Social Services department at (404) 686-8137, or visit them on the web at www.emoryhealthcare.org.
Jamie Duff has been a social worker for a long time. In fact, she will tell you she was born into social work. From an early age, people have confided in her, and come to her for advice and counsel. So it was only natural that Jamie made a career out of it. She received a BS in Social and Behavioral Services from University of Alabama-Birmingham in 1992. She went on to complete her Masters in Social Work at Clarke Atlanta University. Jamie is a general medical Social Worker at Emory University Hospital – Midtown. Jamie’s advice to patients and their families is to investigate and purchase a good long term care insurance policy to help cover the high cost of services that will likely be needed as an individual ages. Jamie can be reached through Emory’s Social Services department at (404) 686-8137, or visit them on the web at www.emoryhealthcare.org.
