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STATESBORO, GA – East Georgia Medical & Surgical Associates and Cedar Surgical Associates are pleased to welcome Tyler Cowart, M.D., general and colorectal surgeon. Dr. Cowart, board-certified surgeon by the American Board of Surgery, is a new member of the medical staff at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. He joined the medical group and hospital in late August. Dr. Cowart earned his medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine in Savannah, Georgia. He completed a residency in gener... ... Read More

Congratulations to Erin Seidl, financial analyst in our finance department, for being named EGRMC's Employee of the Month! Erin has been employed at East Georgia Regional Medical Center since April of 2016. Here is an excerpt from her nomination: “Erin is committed to our Community Cares culture," stated Jill Boykin, controller at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. "She is always willing to help others. Erin plays a crucial role in the preparation of data for our executive leadership team and the fin... ... Read More

STATESBORO, GA – East Georgia Regional Medical Center was one of 15 rural hospitals in the state of Georgia to receive medical scrubs recently, thanks to the Field to Closet initiative. “We are honored to be included in such a forward-thinking initiative,” said Stephen Pennington, chief executive officer of East Georgia Regional Medical Center. “Field to Closet’s Cotton Project not only benefits frontline healthcare workers in our region, but also supports the long-term vision of bolstering the U.S. cot... ... Read More

Early detection and treatment supports the best possible outcomes STATESBORO, GA – Breast cancer and other medical illnesses remain a risk for women - even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, due to concerns about the virus, many women have postponed their annual screening mammograms, increasing their risk of undetected cancer. East Georgia Regional Medical Center is encouraging women who may have delayed their mammograms to schedule the screening now, because when breast cancer is det... ... Read More

STATESBORO, GA – Stephanie Lastinger, LPN, was recently awarded the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. Stephanie first started at EGRMC in 2018, and now works as a nurse on the Medical/Surgical Unit. Here are a few excerpts from her nominations: “…I never thought I would have to experience this. I was so scared and was admitted to the hospital. I felt so helpless and defeated. Stephanie was my nurse, but not only my nurse – she was a friend when I needed one. S... ... Read More

Learn your risk factors to prevent life-threatening blood clots STATESBORO, GA – The pandemic has heightened attention to the dangers of blood clots including deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and clot-provoked stroke. According to the National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA), blood clots kill 274 Americans each day when they restrict blood flow and cause a medical emergency. While different types of blood clotting are being reported among people affected by COVID-19, particularly those who become sev... ... Read More

The American Heart Association presents multiple Achievement Awards for implementation of quality care for patients STATESBORO, GA – East Georgia Regional Medical Center (EGRMC) has received three American Heart Association Achievement Awards for implementing quality improvement measures that ensure cardiovascular patients receive efficient and coordinated care, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer returns to the hospital. Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have ex... ... Read More

Congratulations to Ginny Smith, R.N., in the EGRMC Emergency Department, for being named Employee of the Month! Ginny began her career at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in August 2017. "Ginny embodies the Community Cares culture in all aspects of her job," said Cheri Wagner, RN, BSN, CEN, Assistant Clinical Director of East Georgia Regional Medical Center's Emergency Department. "As an RN (registered nurse), she consistently provides excellent physical and psychosocial care for her patients. She a... ... Read More

Physician advises seeking timely medical care, learning prevention STATESBORO, GA – If you feel a sharp pain in your back, side, lower abdomen, or groin, or have blood in your urine, you may have a kidney stone – a condition that is common and on the rise. Left untreated, kidney stones can cause serious complications in addition to severe pain. Dr. Kevin Purvis, a family medicine physician with East Georgia Medical & Surgical Associates, Statesboro Family Practice, is making sure patients know timel... ... Read More

STATESBORO, GA – With homeschooling and hybrid learning disrupting classroom learning for the past 18 months, it’s easy to forget what preparing for a “normal” school year might look like. In addition to buying new clothes and stocking your child’s backpack with the right supplies, an annual physical and the proper immunizations will start your child’s new school year on a healthy foundation. “Annual checkups allow the primary care provider to learn the medical history of your child and have the opportu... ... Read More