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Expansion will increase capacity and add new procedural, preparation and recovery space STATESBORO, GA — As Bulloch County and surrounding communities continue to experience rapid growth, East Georgia Regional Medical Center (EGRMC) is expanding its cardiovascular services. EGRMC will invest more than $11 million to renovate and expand its cardiac catheterization laboratories. The multiphase project will increase the hospital’s capacity to diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions close to home, whil... ... Read More

STATESBORO, Ga. — For more than 25 years, Dawn Lambert, R.N., has been caring for patients at East Georgia Regional Medical Center, bringing compassion, knowledge and a reassuring presence to each patient and family she encounters. Lambert, who began her career at EGRMC in May 1999, has worked in Same Day Surgery since January 2022. She was recently honored with a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses after patients and colleagues recognized her for the exceptional care and compassion she consistently pr... ... Read More

STATESBORO, Ga. – East Georgia Regional Medical Ce ter is proud to recognize Brook Smith, R.N., of the labor & delivery unit, as the recipient of the DAISY Award for her exceptional compassion, leadership and commitment to patients, families and fellow caregivers. Smith has served at East Georgia Regional Medical Center for five years and works as both a staff nurse and charge nurse in labor & delivery. A native of Sylvania, she is known for her calm leadership, unwavering advocacy for patients ... ... Read More

East Georgia Regional Medical Center Celebrates 2026 Employees of the Month for January through June STATESBORO, Ga. – East Georgia Regional Medical Center (EGRMC) proudly recognizes six exceptional team members who were honored as Employees of the Month during the first half of 2026. These exceptional team members Jacob Turner (January), Nancy Radford (February), Tabatha Wigfall-Stewart (March), Ken Gardenhire (April), Dante Tolbert (May) and Tammie Williams (June) each were selected for consistently d... ... Read More

STATESBORO, GA - East Georgia Regional Medical Center proudly announces that Nicola Stansel, R.N., a labor and delivery nurse in the Women’s Pavilion, has been recognized with the Nursing Excellence Award, one of the organization’s highest honors. Stansel was first selected as East Georgia Regional Medical Center’s Nursing Excellence Award recipient and is one of ten national winners selected across all hospitals affiliated with Community Health Systems, one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers.... ... Read More

More Than $17.5 Million Invested in Equipment, Technology and Facility Enhancements Across Multiple Departments STATESBORO, GA – East Georgia Regional Medical Center continues to invest in advanced technology, equipment and facility enhancements across multiple departments as part of its long-term strategy to support the growing healthcare needs of Bulloch County and surrounding communities. Since September 2025, the hospital has invested more than $17.5 million in capital projects designed to enhance p... ... Read More

STATESBORO, GA – Hernias continue to represent one of the most prevalent medical conditions in the United States, affecting an estimated five million Americans living with the condition. Hernia repair is one of the most frequently performed surgeries nationwide. A hernia occurs when tissue or an organ pushes past muscle and pops out, creating a bulge. Hernias usually happen in the abdominal area or groin. The bulge can appear when a person’s body is in certain positions or when they’re doing certain phy... ... Read More

STATESBORO, GA – Chandler Driggers Jeffers, R.N., was honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. A nurse in the telemetry unit and a member of the EGRMC team for nearly four years, Chandler received multiple nominations from patients, colleagues and students for the award. One patient shared, “Chandler always has a smile on her face and in her voice. It’s clear she loves what she does, and she does it exceptionally well. We need more Chandlers in the w... ... Read More

STATESBORO, GA – East Georgia Regional Medical Center (EGRMC) proudly recognized Amy Shuman, clinical coordinator in the emergency department, as the recipient of the 2026 DAISY Nurse Leader Award during the hospital’s annual DAISY Awards celebration luncheon. A respected leader and dedicated nurse, Shuman recently celebrated her 31st anniversary with the organization. She was selected for the prestigious honor based on nominations highlighting her exceptional leadership, clinical excellence, compassion... ... Read More

STATESBORO, Ga. – East Georgia Regional Medical Center (EGRMC) proudly recognizes six exceptional team members who were honored as Employees of the Month during the second half of 2025. These exceptional team members Joshlyn Curry (July), Linda Oglesby (August), Madison Poole (September), Madison Allen (October), Alice Levering (November) and Micaela Wert (December) each demonstrate an unwavering commitment to excellence, teamwork, and compassionate care, strengthening the hospital’s mission and positiv... ... Read More