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EGRMC RN Diana Ray was selected as the 2023 Nurse Leader Daisy awardee this past week at a luncheon with the EGRMC leadership and staff. "This was a complete surprise. Everyone who gets an award here always says that it truly amounts to everybody in this room and in these walls and I truly believe that," said Diana Ray. "This is family. I have been here a very long time and everybody in this building is family to me. Thank you all." Diana Ray courageously led her team through COVID 19 during the most ch... ... Read More

Congratulations to our EGRMC March 2023 Employee of the Month, Clinical Educator, Christy McMickle and to our April 2023 Employee of the Month Jennifer Thompson, LPN. Christy McMickle has been part of the team at EGRMC for over 19 years. Christy 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 quality and clinical care team members. One nomination describes Christy as, “always b... ... Read More

STATESBORO, GA – The skilled and compassionate hands of physicians, nurses and other team members of East Georgia Regional Medical Center support the health and well-being of patients. Beyond providing clinical care, East Georgia Regional Medical Center is a cornerstone of the community and a major contributor to the economic health of Bulloch County as a major employer and tax-payer and through resources invested to expand and enhance the medical services available close to home. The overall impact is ... ... Read More

STATESBORO, GA - In recognition of National Doctors’ Day, East Georgia Regional Medical Center recognized the dedication of the medical staff. “On Doctors’ Day, and every day, we are grateful to work with our dedicated and skilled providers. We recognize their tireless efforts to give safe, quality and compassionate care to every patient, every time, always,” states Stephen Pennington, CEO. The hospital chose to honor the medical staff on Doctors’ Day by making donations to community organizations, chos... ... Read More

STATESBORO, GA –Sabrina Kennedy, R.N., and Daphne Wiggins, R.N., were honored with the most recent DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. A nurse at EGRMC for just over two years, Sabrina Kennedy received multiple nominations for the award, including co-workers and patients in the emergency department. One nominator describes Kennedy as, “very sweet and accommodating. She was attentive and explained everything in any way she could to make us feel more at home.” Ano... ... Read More

Heart disease is a killer that strikes more women than men and is more deadly than all forms of cancer combined. According to the American Heart Association, as many as 1 in 3 women die from cardiovascular disease—or approximately one woman every 80 seconds. Unfortunately, only about half (56%) of women recognize that heart disease is their number 1killer. That’s why it’s so important to know how the signs, symptoms and risk factors for heart disease differ for women than men. The Effects... ... Read More

Congratulations to our EGRMC October 2022 Employee of the Month, Monitor Tech Blake Thompson. Blake has been part of the critical care team at EGRMC for almost six years. Blake was nominated by his colleagues for his great attitude, dedication, responsiveness and commitment to providing quality patient service and his positive attitude while supporting his fellow critical care team members. One nomination describes Blake as, “an outstanding employee who provides a positive impact to our team. He is alwa... ... Read More

Jamie Harris, a dedicated engineer with compassion for visitors is the East Georgia Regional Medical Center’s (EGRMC) September Employee of the Month. “Jamie is a valuable asset to our team," said EGRMC CEO, Stephen Pennington. “He supports our team and models our mission to provide quality healthcare services in a safe and compassionate environment to every patient, every time, always.” Harris is an engineer who has worked in the plant operations department for the past six years. His coworkers nominat... ... Read More

Congratulations to our EGRMC August 2022 Employee of the Month, Women's Pavilion Clinical Coordinator Krista Girardeau. Krista Girardeau has been part of the EGRMC team for over 29 years!. Krista was nominated by her colleagues for her great sense of ownership, dedication, responsiveness and commitment to providing quality service and her positive attitude while supporting her fellow Women's Pavilion team members. One nomination describes Krista as, “the epitome of 'customer service'. When the customer ... ... Read More

East Georgia Regional Medical Center (EGRMC) received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. This national distinction celebrates East Georgia Regional Medical Center’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and errors. “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 patients and the ‘A’ grade from The Leap... ... Read More