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With the school year ending and summer arriving, many of us will be spending time in the sun either at the beach or by the pool, and still others will head to a tanning salon to get that bronzed glow. However, excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays is one of the leading causes of skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, with more than three million cases diagnosed every year, ...
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The Southeast Georgia Health System Cancer Care Center will host a Cancer Survivors Day celebration, Saturday, June 7, 12:15 p.m. - 2 p.m., in the auditorium of the new Brunswick High School, located at 3885 Altama Avenue. The celebration is one of many free activities offered at the Health System’s Community Health and Wellness Fair. The celebration is being conducted as part of National ...
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Southeast Georgia Health System will host its first Community Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the new Brunswick High School, 3885 Altama Avenue. The event wraps up all the Health System’s mini-health fairs, such as BONEtastic, SKINtastic, Men’s Health and Heart Health, into one event. The fair will also include many different educational ...
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The Wellness Wednesday Lunch and Learn lecture at the Golden Isles YMCA, 12 to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, will feature Diane G. Bowen, M.D., plastic surgeon and member of Southeast Georgia Health System medical staff. Her lecture "Breast Care of the 21st Century" will offer the newest information on breast care, the role of genes and nutrition in breast health and surgical options in ...
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What is your body composition? How does it effect your daily life? How can you make healthy changes? On Tuesday, June 3, Chantal Pierre, ATC and Ashlee Revell, ATC, certified athletic trainers with Southeast Georgia Health System Sports Medicine, will host "Sports Smart," a question and answer session focusing on "Get the Skinny on Body Composition!" The drop-in event, which ...
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A study released by the World Health Organization on April 30, 2014, reports that drug-resistant strains of bacteria are now a serious health threat worldwide. The report, "Antimicrobial resistance, a global report on surveillance" reveals that antibiotic resistance, which happens when bacteria change in some way that reduces or eliminates the effectiveness of drugs, can now be found in ...
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Southeast Georgia Health System will conduct a Teddy Bear Clinic and infant car seat safety checks during its first Community Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the new Brunswick High School, 3885 Altama Avenue. During the Teddy Bear Clinic, children will be able to bring in one of their stuffed dolls or animals to receive a check-up and some tender loving ...
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Do you have a high-school student interested in athletic training or pursuing a career in sports medicine? Southeast Georgia Health System Sports Medicine Certified Athletic Trainers will provide valuable hands-on training for students entering grades 9-12 during a Student Athletic Trainer Camp July 14-17, 2014. This four-day comprehensive sports medicine workshop, held at the Southeast Georgia ...
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Southeast Georgia Health System Foundation celebrated the opening of the Nunnally House on Tuesday, May 13, with a dedication ceremony, ribbon cutting and tours of the newly completed lodging facility located at 3215 Kemble Avenue, adjacent to the Brunswick Campus. Nunnally House was constructed and furnished exclusively through a generous gift from Hugh Nunnally and his family. The largest gift ...
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Southeast Georgia Health System is pleased to announce that Rachel Hall, R.N., MSN, has been named the Health System’s 2014 Nurse of the Year. A registered nurse at the Senior Care Center-Brunswick, Hall was selected from a group of eight nurses from throughout the Health System who were nominated by fellow team members for their outstanding service. The announcement was made during a ...
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Southeast Georgia Health System honored long-time team members during the annual Service Awards Banquet held at the Jekyll Island Convention Center on Thursday, May 8, with a theme of "Teamwork Lights the Way." A total of 328 team members with five, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 years of service were honored with a delectable buffet dinner and presented certificates in ...
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Glynn County and surrounding area residents have the opportunity to learn more about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the health insurance plan options during a public forum on Thursday, May 15, 4-5 p.m. The forum will be held in the Kemble Conference Room located at 3011 Kemble Ave., which is part of the Southeast Georgia Health System-Brunswick Campus. During the forum, attendees will receive ...
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What do I need to know about cancer? What are the signs and symptoms? Why is early detection important? Join us on Thursday, May 8, as Duane P. Moores, M.D., Southeast Georgia Physician Associates-Hematology & Oncology, presents "Signs and Symptoms of Cancer." The lecture will offer essential information on cancer screenings and early detection. The free lecture will take place 12-1 ...
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