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Congratulations to Elaine Lucas, CNA on the Telemetry Unit, for being named EGRMC's Employee of the Month! Elaine began working at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in 2012. Here is an excerpt from her nomination: “Mrs. Elaine is very sweet to her coworkers and patients. She always makes my job easier as a nurse by being the first to answer any call lights, keeping patients clean and comfortable, and catering to her patients' needs. She is always one step ahead of me. I don't ever have to ask her to ... ... Read More

As another year comes to an end, I am saying thank you to the people who keep healthcare moving forward in Statesboro and our region. Top of mind for me is a thank you to the outstanding members of our employee team at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. They are the foundation of our ability to deliver safe, quality healthcare and they continue going above and beyond in this second year of the pandemic. They attend to the ebb and flow of patient surges and adjust to ever-changing guidelines. They del... ... Read More

Congratulations goes out to Amy Shuman, RN, Clinical Coordinator in the Emergency Department, for being named EGRMC's Employee of the Month! Amy began working at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in 1995. Here is an excerpt from her nomination: “Amy is a consistently strong leader who fosters an environment of communication and teamwork among other nurses and staff members. She is a great encourager who leads by example in taking a sense of ownership in her work in the Emergency Department. Amy goes ... ... Read More

STATESBORO, GA – East Georgia Regional Medical Center (EGRMC) received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2021. This national distinction recognizes East Georgia Regional Medical Center’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and error in the hospital. “This distinction reinforces our commitment to providing safe, quality, compassionate care,” said East Georgia Regional Medical Center CEO Stephen Pennington. “Our entire team consistently seeks ways to improve in service to our patien... ... Read More

Congratulations to Kimberly Wolfe, R.N., in labor & delivery, for being named EGRMC's Employee of the Month! Kim has been employed at East Georgia Regional Medical Center for over 30 years! “Look around on any given day that Kim is scheduled to work, and you will find her hard at work, taking great care of patients, helping her coworkers, answering the phones, assisting our OB physicians, making charts and packets for future patients, putting in work orders for her department, and making out work sc... ... Read More

STATESBORO, GA – East Georgia Medical & Surgical Associates and Cedar Surgical Associates are pleased to welcome Tyler Cowart, M.D., general and colorectal surgeon. Dr. Cowart, board-certified surgeon by the American Board of Surgery, is a new member of the medical staff at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. He joined the medical group and hospital in late August. Dr. Cowart earned his medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine in Savannah, Georgia. He completed a residency in gener... ... Read More

Congratulations to Erin Seidl, financial analyst in our finance department, for being named EGRMC's Employee of the Month! Erin has been employed at East Georgia Regional Medical Center since April of 2016. Here is an excerpt from her nomination: “Erin is committed to our Community Cares culture," stated Jill Boykin, controller at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. "She is always willing to help others. Erin plays a crucial role in the preparation of data for our executive leadership team and the fin... ... Read More

STATESBORO, GA – East Georgia Regional Medical Center was one of 15 rural hospitals in the state of Georgia to receive medical scrubs recently, thanks to the Field to Closet initiative. “We are honored to be included in such a forward-thinking initiative,” said Stephen Pennington, chief executive officer of East Georgia Regional Medical Center. “Field to Closet’s Cotton Project not only benefits frontline healthcare workers in our region, but also supports the long-term vision of bolstering the U.S. cot... ... Read More

Early detection and treatment supports the best possible outcomes STATESBORO, GA – Breast cancer and other medical illnesses remain a risk for women - even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, due to concerns about the virus, many women have postponed their annual screening mammograms, increasing their risk of undetected cancer. East Georgia Regional Medical Center is encouraging women who may have delayed their mammograms to schedule the screening now, because when breast cancer is det... ... Read More

STATESBORO, GA – Stephanie Lastinger, LPN, was recently awarded the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. Stephanie first started at EGRMC in 2018, and now works as a nurse on the Medical/Surgical Unit. Here are a few excerpts from her nominations: “…I never thought I would have to experience this. I was so scared and was admitted to the hospital. I felt so helpless and defeated. Stephanie was my nurse, but not only my nurse – she was a friend when I needed one. S... ... Read More