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Delivers essential medical services and broad impact to the larger community STATESBORO, Ga, March 29, 2024– Over the course of 2023, East Georgia Regional Medical Center played a vital role helping people get well and live healthier at more than 280,000 patient encounters across its hospital and growing network of East Georgia Medical and Surgical associates physician clinics and other outpatient sites of care. At more than 50,000 emergency department visits each year, lifesaving medically necessary ca... ... Read More
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STATESBORO, GA – Erika Lee, LPN, was honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. A nurse within the telemetry unit and at EGRMC for almost two years, Lee received multiple nominations from patients for the award. One patient stated, “I want to show my gratitude for Erika‘s kindness and compassion that she showed me during my stay at East Georgia. All of the staff who cared for me deserve nominations, but Erika was extremely delicate and compassionate wi... ... Read More
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Congratulations to our EGRMC November 2023 Employee of the Month, Brandee Blythe. Brandee Blythe has been part of the team at EGRMC for over 15 years. Brandee was nominated by her colleagues for her great work ethic, sense of ownership, her commitment to providing quality service and her positive attitude while supporting her fellow OR team members. One nomination describes Brandee as, “having a calm, reassuring manner temperament that helps patients feel at ease and safe. She is very good with new empl... ... Read More
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STATESBORO, GA - It’s a leap year, and that means we all can look forward to an extra day in February – an extra day to enjoy life, be well, and pursue the things that make us happy. And, while an extra day is nice, what if you could add more years to your life? Caring for your heart is one of the best ways to increase longevity. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, responsible for one in five adult deaths in the U.S each year. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Pre... ... Read More
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STATESBORO, GA – If it seems like more people are getting sick each day – it’s not your imagination. Diagnoses of flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are on the rise across the U.S with the CDC trackers show flu activity to be very high here in Georgia and more people visiting the emergency department or needing hospitalizations for treatment of severe symptoms. If you are one of those who has gotten ill, the symptoms for each condition are similar and it’s important to know when they si... ... Read More
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Congratulations to our EGRMC September 2023 Employee of the Month, Sabine Bazemore. Sabine Bazemore has been part of the team at EGRMC for almost three years and resides in Pembroke. Sabine was nominated by her colleagues for her great work ethic, sense of ownership, her commitment to providing quality service and her positive attitude while supporting her fellow EVS and OR team members. One nomination describes Sabine as, “by far one of the hardest workers that has ever come through the OR. She is dedi... ... Read More
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STATESBORO, GA –Hannah Todd, R.N., was honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. A nurse within the Same Day surgery unit and at EGRMC for a year, Todd received multiple nominations for the award, including co-workers and a patient from the clinic. One patient stated that, “My family lives far away, and they weren't in attendance with me during my surgery. Hannah was comforting and sweet throughout my hospital stay despite me being extremely anxious. ... ... Read More
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Check your deductible status and FSA balance to see if there’s money to be saved or used Most consumers pay significant premiums for their health insurance, but not everyone takes full advantage of the benefits of insurance coverage, especially once the annual deductible has been reached. Using your health plan benefits for medical visits, screenings and procedures is the best way to support your overall health. And, as the current plan year comes to an end, right now may be the best time to address any... ... Read More
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STATESBORO, Ga, November 1, 2023 –According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Despite being preventable and treatable, many individuals still die from this disease due to a lack of awareness about preventive care. East Georgia Regional Medical Center is committed to promoting early detection and prevention of colon cancer through regular colonoscopy screenings because, when detected early, the survival rate for col... ... Read More
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STATESBORO, GA – Leah Mitchell, R.N., was honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. A nurse within the Pain Management Clinic and at EGRMC for over 19 years, Mitchell received multiple nominations for the award, including co-workers and a patient from the clinic. One patient stated that, “Leah never makes me feel like I am being rushed thus not elevating any anxiety when I have arrived for my appointments. She listens avidly while I am talking or expl... ... Read More
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