East Georgia Regional Medical Center Continues Investments in Technology and Patient Care to Support Regional Growth
6/26/2026
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 patient care, improve access to services close to home and support physicians and clinical teams in delivering high quality care.
“As our communities continue to grow, we are committed to ensuring that patients throughout Southeast Georgia have access to advanced healthcare services in their own region,” said Stephen Pennington, chief executive officer of East Georgia Regional Medical Center. “These investments strengthen our ability to care for patients today while positioning our hospital to meet the healthcare needs of our communities for years to come.”
Among the recent investments is the expansion of surgical services through the addition of two operating rooms and new robotic surgery technology. The enhanced surgical capabilities support a broad range of specialties, including cardiology, radiology, pulmonology and urology.
The hospital has also invested in new patient beds throughout its medical surgical, telemetry, pediatric and critical care units. The critical care beds include technology designed to support patient safety, recovery, and nursing workflow efficiency.
Additional investments in women’s and OB/GYN services include new infant bassinets in the Women’s Pavilion designed for safety, mobility and caregiver convenience. They give families full visibility of their newborns from all angles at all times, while safety and noise-reduction features support smooth, quiet transitions between rooms.
Diagnostic imaging capabilities have also been enhanced with the addition of a new 128 slice computed tomography, or CT, suite. The advanced technology provides highly detailed diagnostic imaging while supporting faster scan times for patients.
“Our new CT system allows physicians to obtain detailed imaging quickly while reducing radiation exposure for patients,” said Faith Gwinnett, director of imaging services at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. “The technology supports cardiac imaging, stroke and trauma diagnosis, and a wide range of other clinical applications. These capabilities help our care teams make informed decisions more efficiently while enhancing the patient experience.”
The hospital has further strengthened patient care with new patient monitoring technology that enhances the ability to monitor admitted patients throughout their stay. The system provides real time monitoring of respiratory and hemodynamic parameters and can help clinicians identify changes in patient conditions earlier.
"Every investment we make is directly aimed at elevating the care we deliver to our community. By expanding our surgical suites and integrating advanced robotic, diagnostic, and imaging technologies, we equip our medical teams with the tools they need for faster, more precise interventions. Equally important are the enhancements made to our patient rooms, from specialized critical care beds to new infant bassinets. These upgrades do more than just improve patient comfort and safety. They optimize nursing workflows, which allows our dedicated staff to spend more meaningful, direct time at the bedside focusing on patient recovery and the overall care experience,” said Marie Burdett, chief nursing officer of East Georgia Regional Medical Center.
“Every investment we make is directly aimed at making the healthcare experience exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other,” said Pennington. “From surgery and imaging to inpatient care and monitoring, each investment reflects our commitment to Investing in technology and patient care resources is essential as healthcare needs continue to evolve”.
East Georgia Regional Medical Center continues to evaluate opportunities to expand services, enhance technology, and improve facilities in support of its mission to provide high quality healthcare throughout Southeast Georgia.
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