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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

It is no secret that as we age, our bodies undergo changes that can increase the risk of developing health related issues. One of these health concerns is the susceptibility of forming a chronic wound. Chronic wounds are wounds that fail to heal within three months or more. They can be painful, debilitating, and can significantly impact the quality of life of the person suffering with a non-healing wound. Which is why this May, the Wound Care Center at East Georgia Regional Medical Center is acknowledgi... ... Read More

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