News Center Free Prostate Screenings from Southeast Georgia Health System Aug 16, 2018 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System August 16, 2018– Did you know that about one in nine men will face a prostate cancer diagnosis in their lifetime? According to the American Cancer Society, about one in 41 men will die of prostate cancer, making it the third leading cause of cancer death among American men. Although prostate cancer can be a serious disease, thankfully most men who are diagnosed do not die from it. In the ... Keep Reading Health System Adds Second Valet Parking Location Aug 14, 2018 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System August 14, 2018–Southeast Georgia Health System has added a second valet parking location at the Brunswick Campus. Complimentary valet parking will be available at the hospital’s new main entrance on Kemble Avenue, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Valet parking will continue to be available at the Health System’s Outpatient Care Center entrance, 2500 Starling Street, Monday-Friday, 9 ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Practice Manager Receives "Hometown Heros Award" Aug 13, 2018 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System August 13, 2018 – Rita Warren, R.N., doesn’t really think of herself as a hero--but Kelly Davis will always think of Warren as one of her personal heroes. And as a result of Warren’s swift action to assist Davis during a cardiac arrest incident, the American Red Cross recently honored her as a Hometown Hero. The life-saving incident took place during a trip to visit her family in ... Keep Reading "How Does Rehabilitation Therapy Help Osteoporosis?" Topic of Upcoming Lunch and Learn For Your Health Lecture Aug 9, 2018 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System August 9, 2018 – Do you know occupational and physical therapy are effective, non-surgical treatments for osteoporosis? A therapist can teach you exercises that help restore healthy movement, function and bone strength, as well as ways to manage daily activities to help decrease the chances of having an osteoporosis-related fracture. On Wednesday, Aug. 29, Summer Deason, OTR/L, MBA, ... Keep Reading Health System Emergency Care Center Director Honored As Southern Regional Community Collaborative Partner Champion Aug 6, 2018 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System August 06, 2018 – The Southern Regional Community Collaborative (RCC) honored Glenn Gann, R.N., MSN, Director, Emergency Care Center, Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick Campus, as this year’s Partner Champion. Jose Lopez, Behavioral Health Regional Services Administrator, Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, and Mark Johnson, M.D., CEO, Gateway ... Keep Reading Community Invited To Celebrate Wellness at Free Health Fair Aug 6, 2018 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System August 6, 2018 – Celebrate wellness with us and learn how to create a healthier lifestyle by attending the Southeast Georgia Health System Community Health & Wellness Fair, Saturday, Aug. 18, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Camden County Recreation Center, 1050 Wildcat Drive, Kingsland. The free health fair will feature educational opportunities and health screenings, as well as local vendors, ... Keep Reading Health System Begins Surgical Services Tower Construction Aug 2, 2018 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System August 2, 2018 – Sometimes it’s necessary to let go of the old to make room for the new. As Southeast Georgia Health System continues to move forward with its Master Renovation and Expansion Project on the Brunswick Campus, it is necessary to demolish the Human Resources department to begin construction of the new Surgical Services Tower and Inpatient Floor. “In addition to ... Keep Reading Meredith J. Brazell, D.O. Discusses Childhood Obesity in Health Chat Webinar Jul 26, 2018 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System July 26, 2018 – The last national health survey showed that in Georgia alone, 13 percent of children age two to four are obese and 32.2 percent of children age 10 to 17 are obese. In fact, the majority of children age two today will be obese by age 35. During this month’s Health Chat Webinar, Meredith J. Brazell, D.O. , Southeast Georgia Physician Associates-Camden Pediatrics, presents ... Keep Reading Whatcha Readin': The Importance of Brain Reps Jul 25, 2018 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System “ ‘A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies,’ said Jojen. ‘The man who never reads lives only one.’” ~George R. R. Martin, A Dance with Dragons My bedside table has seen better days. At one time, when it resided in my grandmother’s house, the brass pulls and rich, dark mahogany shined from a weekly polish with lemon scented Pledge. Nowadays, ... Keep Reading Tips to Enjoy the Sun While Avoiding Heat Illness Jul 23, 2018 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System July 23, 2018 – Residents and visitors alike know that summer in the Golden Isles is a beautiful and wonderful time of year. Warm weather and sunny skies have families and athletes enjoying outdoor activities such as swimming, boating, picnicking, biking or fishing. Southeast Georgia Health System encourages the community to enjoy summer activities safely by taking precautions to avoid some ... Keep Reading WOW Mobile Health Vehicle Offers Mammograms in August Jul 23, 2018 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System July 23, 2018 – Southeast Georgia Health System is pleased to provide access to quality mammography in Glynn County and rural areas of Southeast Georgia with its Wellness on Wheels (WOW) mobile health vehicle. In March 2018, the Health System’s commitment to fighting breast cancer was recognized with a generous $50,000 grant from Coastal Georgia Affiliate of Susan G. Komen. The grant ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Clinical Engineer Receives "Best of the Best" Award from GE Jul 20, 2018 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System July 20, 2018 – Thomas McKenzie, manager, Clinical Engineering, Southeast Georgia Health System, is the proud recipient of GE’s quarterly Best of the Best Award. Through GE’s Best of the Best program, managers nominate team members who demonstrate enthusiasm, serve as role models for teaming, generate new and creative ideas, and do everything necessary to enable customer success. ... Keep Reading Health System Auxiliaries Host Uniform Sales Jul 17, 2018 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System July 17, 2018– The Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick and Camden Campus Auxiliaries are partnering with First Uniform, Inc. to host a Uniform and Shoe Sale featuring scrubs, slip resistant shoes, and much more. The sales are open to the public. The Brunswick Campus sale will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 7 a.m.-5 p.m., and Thursday, Aug. 2, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., in the Linda S. Pinson ... Keep Reading Auxiliaries Announce Volunteers of the Quarter Jul 17, 2018 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System July 17, 2018 – Southeast Georgia Health System Auxiliaries recently announced Nikki Quiter as the Brunswick Campus Volunteer of the Quarter and Kathleen Cobb as the Camden Campus Volunteer of the Quarter during their respective quarterly luncheons. “We have watched Nikki grow both personally and professionally over the last few years,” says Joyce Toler, president, Brunswick ... Keep Reading United Way of Coastal Georgia Awards Grant to CMAP Jul 16, 2018 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System July 16, 2018–Thanks to the generosity of more than 1,800 donors during the 2017-18 fundraising campaign, United Way of Coastal Georgia recently announced it would be giving back $867,000 to community organizations in Glynn and McIntosh Counties over the coming year to enhance education, help people achieve financial stability and promote healthy lives. Included among the organizations to ... Keep Reading Health System Relocates Human Resources Department Jul 10, 2018 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System July 10, 2018 – In preparation of its master renovation and expansion project on the Brunswick Campus, Southeast Georgia Health System is relocating the Human Resources department to an offsite building at 2801 Parkwood Drive. This permanent relocation is scheduled for the week of July 9. Although their physical address will change, the main phone number will remain 912-466-3100. The new ... Keep Reading Health System Auxiliaries Present Scholarships to Volunteens Jul 5, 2018 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System July 3, 2018–The Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick and Camden Campus Auxiliaries recently presented $1,000 scholarship awards to six graduating seniors who served as Volunteens at the Health System and plan to pursue degrees in the health care field. The Volunteens received their scholarships during awards presentations at their high schools and were also recognized at the ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Offers Mobile Text Alerts Jul 2, 2018 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System July 2, 2018 – Southeast Georgia Health System is now offering mobile text alerts to keep everyone informed and up to date with Health System news and events. Subscribers will receive notifications regarding upcoming events and news and/or emergency alerts directly to their cellphone in the form of text messages. Text alerts are especially convenient for people who are constantly on the go ... Keep Reading Health System Honors Surgical Services Nurse With The DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Care Jun 26, 2018 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System June 26, 2018 – Southeast Georgia Health System presented The DAISY Award ® For Extraordinary Nurses to Paula Rooks, R.N., in recognition of the care and kindheartedness she provides every day to patients. The DAISY Award is an international program that honors the compassionate care and clinical excellence nurses bring to their patients every day. Awards are presented based on ... Keep Reading Firework Safety Jun 25, 2018 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System ** Warning ** This blog is not intended to be funny. This is purely educational. Any laughing on your part may cause the younger generation to take this topic lightly. Please discuss with your family but cover up the third and fourth paragraphs. ** Warning ** Do not try to recreate the scenes portrayed in this blog. ** Warning ** Do not discuss this with my mother. I’ll get in trouble. Every ... Keep Reading WOW Mobile Health Vehicle Offers Mammograms in July Jun 22, 2018 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System June 22, 2018 – Southeast Georgia Health System is pleased to provide access to quality mammography in Glynn County and rural areas of Southeast Georgia with its Wellness on Wheels (WOW) mobile health vehicle. In March 2018, the Health System’s commitment to fighting breast cancer was recognized with a generous $50,000 grant from Coastal Georgia Affiliate of Susan G. Komen. The grant ... Keep Reading Lisa Dickerson Honored as Camden County's 2018 Charlie A. Smith Service Award Recipient Jun 7, 2018 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System June 7, 2018 – Camden County Chamber of Commerce honored Lisa Dickerson, MBA, BSN, assistant administrator, Southeast Georgia Health System Camden Campus, as their 2018 Charlie A. Smith Service Award recipient. Rachel Baldwin, 2016 Chair, Camden County Chamber of Commerce, and last year’s Charlie A. Smith Service Award recipient, presented the award to Dickerson at their Leadership ... Keep Reading Herman Levy, M.D. Discusses Long-Term Effects of COPD in Health Chat Webinar Jun 4, 2018 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System June 4, 2018 – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2014 over 15 million people reported being diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and more than 50 percent of adults with low pulmonary function were not aware that they had COPD. Could you be one of those millions? During this month’s Health Chat Webinar, Herman Levy, M.D. , Southeast ... Keep Reading Health System Auxiliaries to Host "Your Silver Connection" Trunk Show May 25, 2018 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System May 25, 2018 – Southeast Georgia Health System Auxiliaries will host “Your Silver Connection” sterling silver and fashion jewelry trunk shows at the Gift Shops on both the Brunswick and Camden campuses. The trunk shows, which are open to the public, will feature 20 percent off trunk show merchandise and a chance to register for jewelry giveaways. The Camden Campus Gift Shop trunk ... Keep Reading Summer Heat is Upon us May 24, 2018 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System “You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. You make me happy, when skies are gray. You’ll never notice, how much I love you. Please don’t take my sunshine away.” ~Johnny Cash Growing up on St. Simons Island in the 70’s and 80’s, I have quite a few memories that take place beginning with that rapturous moment the school bell rang for the last time, heralding that ... Keep Reading 1092 Result(s) Page 1 of 44 1 2 . . . 43 44 Next