East Georgia Regional Medical Center Reports on its Care for Bulloch County and Southeast Georgia in 2025 Total Impact Exceeded $273 Million
3/25/2026
STATESBORO, Ga – At more than 316,000 patient encounters last year, East Georgia Regional Medical Center delivered on its commitment to provide quality healthcare for the Bulloch County and Southeast Georgia community. The health system’s 2025 Community Benefit Report shows care extended well beyond the hospital and clinics, contributing more than $273 million to the region through charity/uncompensated care provided, capital dollars reinvested in services and facilities, employee payroll, charitable projects and payment of more than $9 million in taxes supporting local schools and civic resources.
The health system is reinvesting to increase access and strengthen services through more than $22 million in projects and investments in 2025, including adding two surgical suites, new robotic surgery equipment, supporting growth in cardiology, radiology, obstetrics and urology further strengthening the patient experience by expanding access to advanced surgical care close to home. Starting this spring, EGRMC is investing more than $27 million over the next two years to expand its cardiovascular and emergency services departments.
The reinvestment in services benefits local residents and serves as an important resource for patients who come from other hospitals that are 22, 40 or even as far as 75 miles away.
“We are here to care for our patients and the place we all call home,” said Stephen Pennington, chief executive officer of East Georgia Regional Medical Center. “Health is central to quality of life, and we offer advanced medical services here in Bulloch County and Southeast Georgia to make it easy to access the care you need. It’s our privilege to transform lives every day, helping patients manage their health at every stage of life.”
Area families grew with the help of East Georgia Regional Medical Center as more than 1,500 babies were delivered in 2025. The hospital has expanded specialized care through the addition of interventional urologists and pulmonologists that increased the availability of specialized urological and pulmonary care in the community, helping enhance the overall patient experience through more convenient, local treatment options.
Emergency medicine is a critical service, with more than 53,000 visits to the emergency room at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. Life-saving medically necessary care was provided to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, with more than $130 million in charity and uncompensated care in 2025.
The health system and its employees also support local organizations that make a difference, especially those addressing social determinants of health. Through service projects such as the annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter drive for Christian Social Ministry Food Pantry and contributions to charitable organizations such as Safe Haven/Citizens Against Violence, Hearts and Hands Clinic, the YMCA, East Georgia Regional Medical Center gives back to the community throughout the year.
Payroll of more than $105 million supports the delivery of around the clock care by a team of physicians, nurses and support staff, all passionate about serving patients. Their compassion and skills make a difference in the lives of neighbors, friends and the larger community.
“We have immense gratitude for every member of our team, and we are investing in resources to support them in their work and a culture that attracts and retains these talented people,” said Pennington. “This team is passionate about delivering quality care to those who are counting on us. We have an unwavering commitment to patient safety, clinical excellence, and doing the right thing every day for those who trust us with their care.”
Support for the future healthcare workforce includes training the next generation of medical professionals. EGRMC serves as the teaching hospital for over 20 higher education schools including Georgia Southern University and Ogeechee Technical College. Through these relationships we continue to train over 400 healthcare students per semester for an even stronger healthcare workforce in the future. EGRMC also serves as a clinical site for medical school students, physician assistants and nurse practitioners to grow healthcare leaders in southeast Georgia.
East Georgia Regional Medical Center’s commitment to providing high quality patient care across Bulloch County and Southeast Georgia includes a free monthly e-newsletter with health and wellness tips for all ages. Sign up at https://www.eastgeorgiaregional.com/enewsletter-sign-up
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