Posts in 2019 Do I Need a Total Knee Replacement? Oct 17, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System “I replaced three joints in my hips and one in my knee. I’m hoping that other knee doesn’t have to be done. It’s one of the toughest things to overcome.” ~Phil Jackson “I figured my body always would be able to repair itself. I think all of us believe that – until you begin to age and get hit with deteriorating joints. ~Lee Majors This blog is an outlier ... Keep Reading Paying it Forward Oct 15, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Christen Morris, BSN, R.N. Very early in my life, I knew I wanted to pursue a nursing career. My grandfather’s illness and my grandmother’s ability to care for him was the major influence on that decision. Being part of a patient’s care during an illness and providing reassurance and assistance to the patient and their family is a privilege. From my own personal experience, I ... Keep Reading National SIDS, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month Oct 15, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Keep Reading Sleep Safe For Your Baby Oct 15, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Announces Stephens' Promotion To Vice President Oct 15, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System October 14, 2019 – Southeast Georgia Health System has named Stanford “Tripp” O. Stephens III, vice president, Support Services, following Marjorie Mathieu’s announcement to retire from the position. In addition to overseeing the completion of the Master Renovation and Expansion Project of the Health System’s Brunswick Campus, Stephens’ areas of responsibility ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System's 340B Story Oct 14, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System October 14, 2019 – Southeast Georgia Health System was originally established in 1888. At that time, Mrs. Theodore Crovatt, along with the help of other prominent ladies of Brunswick, began a drive to solicit funds to build a hospital to serve the community’s health care needs. John J. Spear donated the building site at the corner of Norwich Street and First Avenue and the 40-bed ... Keep Reading Hypofractionation for Breast Cancer Oct 8, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Hello, I’m Dr. Kenyon Meadows, board-certified radiation oncologist with Southeast Georgia Health System Cancer Care Centers, and I’d like to take a few minutes today to discuss Hypofractionation for breast cancer. For many decades the standard recommendation for women after a lumpectomy to treat breast cancer was six and a half weeks of radiation treatment. While this provides a ... Keep Reading Growing Toward the Future Oct 7, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Emily Gilbert, P.A. I enjoy working at Southeast Georgia Health System because of the people. A hospital and Health System can't function without a team, and every single person working for the Health System is essential to keep things moving forward. I’m excited to see the changes to come with the expansion, and I hope our services continue to grow. As we expand, our services will be ... Keep Reading General Surgeon Vincent Arlauskas Named a 2019 Komen BigWig Oct 4, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System October 4, 2019 – Pink. Blush. Rose. Magenta. No matter which color of pink you prefer, October is the month to wear it! And that’s just what Vincent K. Arlauskas, M.D, will be doing as the Southeast Georgia Health System representative in this year’s Brunswick/Golden Isles Komen BigWig campaign. What is a Komen BigWig? It’s a very important person on a mission to end ... Keep Reading Health System Has Pink Invasion During Breast Cancer Awareness Month Oct 4, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System October 4, 2019 – It’s October and pink is the prominent color displayed at Southeast Georgia Health System in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In addition to color-themed attire and month-long decorations, a variety of community activities and fundraisers are planned, including: ARTrageous Bras Exhibits Oct. 1-31: The ARTrageous Bras exhibit will be on display at ... Keep Reading Welch Receives "Volunteer of the Quarter" Award at Southeast Georgia Health System Volunteer Luncheon Oct 4, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System October 3, 2019 – Southeast Georgia Health System Volunteer Services recently announced Judy Welch as the Volunteer of the Quarter for the Camden Campus during their fall luncheon on Monday, Sept. 23, 2019. A retired nurse, Welch volunteers at the Senior Care Center-St. Marys several days a week and helps with Bingo, one of the residents’ most popular activities. During 2017-2019, she ... Keep Reading Preventing the Flu Starts With You Sep 25, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System September 25, 2019 – It is the official start of flu season and cases of Influenza have already been reported in some areas in Georgia. While peak flu season typically runs December through March, Southeast Georgia Health System health care professionals are urging residents to get the flu shot early. It takes two weeks for antibodies to develop and help protect you from getting the flu. ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Welcomes 9.19.19 Baby Sep 24, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System September 19 has had its share of memorable moments. In 1778 the Continental Congress passed the first budget of the United States. September 19, 1776 George Washington gave his farewell address as president. In 1893 New Zealand became the first country to grant all women the right to vote. Jackie Robinson was named 1947 "Rookie of Year." And in 1960 Chubby Checker's "The ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Celebrates Topping Off of New Surgical Services and Inpatient Tower Sep 24, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System September 24, 2019 – Southeast Georgia Health System hosted a topping off ceremony on Friday, Sept. 20, to celebrate the structural phase completion of its new surgical services and inpatient tower. Following a brief ceremony, a white steel beam, adorned with an American flag, a small evergreen tree and hundreds of signatures, was lifted into place at the top of the new Inpatient Tower. A ... Keep Reading To Evacuate or Not to Evacuate Sep 23, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System “To be, or not to be: that is the question Whether ‘tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles. . .” William Shakespeare—Hamlet (III, i) I’m not a good card player. I came to this conclusion in 1989 during Hurricane Hugo. Every weather bureau and meteorologist said that Hugo was bearing down ... Keep Reading Fall Prevention Awareness Key To Reducing Older Adult Injuries Sep 19, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System September 18, 2019 – The first day of fall, September 23, marks Falls Prevention Awareness Day -- and Southeast Georgia Health System is encouraging people to learn more about how to prevent fall-related injuries that affect older adults. Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths and trauma-related hospital admissions for older adults? According to the National ... Keep Reading Digital Mammograms Offered Close to Home With Mobile Health Vehicle Sep 19, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System September 19, 2019 – Time, transportation and expense are no longer obstacles to obtaining comprehensive breast care. The Southeast Georgia Health System custom-designed Wellness on Wheels (WOW), a completely self-contained mobile health vehicle that features the same advanced digital mammography equipment found at the Health System’s Breast Care Center, travels to rural locations in ... Keep Reading Health System Volunteers To Host Uniform and Shoe Sale Sep 19, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System September 20, 2019–Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick and Camden Campus Volunteer Services are partnering with First Uniform, Inc. to host a Uniform & Shoe Sale, October 2-4, 2019. First Uniform, Inc. offers a wide selection of durable medical apparel, stylish scrubs, lab and scrub coats, shoes and medical accessories to support health care professionals. The Brunswick Campus ... Keep Reading "What You Should Know About HPV Vaccines" Topic of Upcoming Lunch and Learn For Your Health Lecture Sep 18, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System September 18, 2019 – Did you know that every year more than 3,000 men and women in the United States are diagnosed with cancers caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV)? Getting the HPV vaccine for your son or daughter is the best way to protect them against certain types of cancer later in life. On Wednesday, Sept. 25, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Jason M. Joseph, M.D. , Southeast Georgia Physician ... Keep Reading Bone Metastases Sep 13, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Dr. Kenyon Meadows here, board-certified radiation oncologist with Southeast Georgia Health System Cancer Care Centers, and today’s video blog topic is bone metastases. When cancer spreads from one part of the body to another, it's called a metastases, and bone metastases is an incredibly common problem I see on a regular basis. This condition can be associated with pain as well as carry ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Honors Eric Andreae, M.D. for Sixteen Years of Volunteer Service at CMAP Sep 6, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Sept. 6, 2019 – Southeast Georgia Health System leadership and board members recently expressed their profound gratitude to Eric Andreae, M.D. for sixteen years of dedication and volunteer physician service at Coastal Medical Access Project (CMAP) and his significant contributions to the patients it served. Andreae moved to Glynn County in 1998 after retiring from his Manhattan private ... Keep Reading Health System Gift Shop Hosts Autumn Market Sep 6, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Sept. 6, 2019–Can’t you just feel it? The cool breeze and the changing of the leaves. Well, maybe not quite yet, but fall is right around the corner and it’s never too early to start decorating! The Volunteers at Southeast Georgia Health System are eager to help get you prepared and are hosting an Autumn Market in the Gift Shop featuring fall home décor and fashion ... Keep Reading Health System Operations After Hurricane Dorian Sep 5, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Health System leadership continues to closely monitor the remnants of Hurricane Dorian, and based on those assessments, is planning to discontinue our Incident Command Centers as of 5:00 p.m. today. I would like to express my sincere appreciation to our entire team for once again stepping up to care for our community during this weather event. We were able to maintain normal acute care and ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Resumes Services Sep 5, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System September 5, 2019 – Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick and Camden Campus hospitals will resume all inpatient and outpatient services on Friday, September 6. This also includes Southeast Georgia Physician Associates physician practices. Glynco Immediate Care Center and St. Simons Immediate Care Center resumed normal operating services on Thursday, September 5. With support from ... Keep Reading Hurricane Dorian Update: PERT Team B Activated Sep 4, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System We have been fortunate that the impacts of Hurricane Dorian have been minimal thus far. Our latest briefing from the local National Weather Service indicates that the weather event should conclude around 6 a.m. tomorrow, September 5. PERT Team B will be activated at 7 p.m. Thursday, September 5, for all essential clinical and essential support team members to the extent that they are needed to ... Keep Reading 140 Result(s) Page 1 of 6 1 2 . . . 5 6 Next