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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

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

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

Early Detection and Treatment for Breast Cancer Starts with Screenings STATESBORO, GA – The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends women who are at average risk for breast cancer get screening mammograms every two years starting at age 40. The recommendation is in response to the increase in breast cancer diagnoses in younger women and high mortality rates in Black women. Women with strong family histories of breast cancer, African Americans and those of Ashkenazi Jewish descent should ... ... Read More

STATESBORO, GA – Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections in the United States, resulting in seven million office visits to healthcare providers each year. Additionally, 50 percent of women and three percent of men worldwide will experience a UTI in their lifetime. While most UTIs are not serious, they can cause discomfort, and if left untreated could lead to kidney damage or sepsis. UTIs are an infection in any part of the urinary system including kidneys, bladder... ... Read More

Statesboro, GA – East Georgia Medical & Surgical Associates is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Tarek Amoun to East Georgia Pulmonary & Sleep Disorder Medicine. Dr. Tarek Amoun focuses on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the lungs and respiratory system. Board certified in internal medicine and pulmonary disease, he provides care for those with conditions including pulmonary hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, lung cancer an... ... Read More

Type-2 diabetes is on the rise among children and young adults Over 30 million Americans have Type-2 diabetes. If left untreated or unmanaged, the disease can damage all aspects of the cardiovascular system, cause blindness, heart disease, loss of limbs and other serious conditions. While Type-2 diabetes is most often diagnosed in adults 45 and older with a family history of the disease or in those who are overweight or obese, the condition is now becoming more prevalent in children, teens, and young ad... ... Read More

STATESBORO, GA – Kathie Gardner, LPN, was honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. A nurse at EGRMC for over three years, Gardner received multiple nominations for the award, including co-workers and patients from the fourth floor Med Surg/Telemetry department. One patient describes Gardner as, “having a positive attitude, nice and professional. She was efficient with her time and always answered all of my questions thoroughly. She is also a great tr... ... Read More

STATESBORO, GA – East Georgia Regional Medical Center recently honored three outstanding leaders for the 2022 year: Clinical Manager of the Year was awarded to Shannon Farlow, RN, director of med surg and telemetry; Non-Clinical Manager of the Year was awarded to Beth Simmons, RN, BSN, chief quality officer; and the Employee of the Year was awarded to Twayla Jones, RN, endoscopy clinical coordinator. Clinical Manager of the Year Shannon Farlow, RN, director of med surg and telemetry, began working at Ea... ... Read More

Dr. Petrella is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease & Interventional Cardiology Statesboro, GA – East Georgia Medical & Surgical Associates is pleased to announce the opening of East Georgia Cardiology and the addition of Richard W Petrella, MD, FACP, FACC, FSCAI, FSVM. Board-certified in internal medicine with subspecialty certifications in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology, Dr. Petrella graduated from the Hahnemann University College of Medicine in P... ... Read More