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Wearing a mask or face covering is our best defense against the spread of COVID-19, but for masks to be effective, they need to be worn properly. Neil E. Goodman, M.D., FAAP, FACPE, Southeast Georgia Physician Associates-Pediatrics and Chief, Department of Pediatrics - Brunswick Campus, demonstrates how to best wear a mask. Be sure to cover both your nose and your mouth!
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July 30, 2020 –In an attempt to help mitigate the increasing spread of COVID-19, Southeast Georgia Health System continues to strongly encourage everyone to protect their friends, family and neighbors by wearing a face covering and practicing social distancing when in public. Hopeful that sharing personal stories on social media will serve as an influential tool to flatten the curve, the ...
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July 28, 2020 – By now, chances are that you know the advice on protecting yourself and others from coronavirus: social distance, wear a mask, and wash your hands. But here’s another bit of advice to think about, too: eat healthy foods. “Eating a nutritious diet has always been one of the easiest ways to stay healthy,” says Sam Czarnota, MS, RD, LD, Dietary Director, Food ...
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The worst of times brings out the best in some people. Caring for the elderly during a pandemic is not easy, but Meshea “Shea” Jackson, LPN, makes it look that way. She works as a nurse at the Southeast Georgia Health System Senior Care Center in Brunswick. “If you approach this work with love and compassion, it’s very rewarding. I have a unique bond with the residents and ...
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Kate Hibbeler I enjoy working for Southeast Georgia Health System because I get to help people all day, everyday. It's rewarding to help them through problems, so they can do their jobs. A friend of mine influenced my decision to choose a career in health care. I was working in IT at Sea Island, and I never thought I would come over to the mainland. One day, I saw an ad in the newspaper. I ...
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July 24, 2020 – When driving down Parkwood Drive, people can’t help but notice the ongoing construction at the Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick Campus. One of the most ambitious construction projects in the Health System’s history, the master renovation and construction project includes more than 70,000 square feet of new construction and more than 100,000 square feet of ...
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One of the best things you can do to protect and improve your health is to stay informed, and we’re here to help! Subscribe to receive the latest Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates at the Health System with biweekly email updates from our CEO! Sign Up Now
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July 21, 2020 – Southeast Georgia Health System Volunteer Services recently presented $1,000 scholarship awards to six graduating high school seniors who served as volunteers at the Health System and plan to pursue degrees in the health care field. The Brunswick Campus Volunteer Service scholarship winners included Megan Amick, Lauren Buie, Adi Parker and Kamiyah Robinson. The Camden Campus ...
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When Amanda King, LPN, cares for the residents of Southeast Georgia Health System’s Senior Care Center in Brunswick, she sets aside her weariness and concerns. Her attitude conveys courage and confidence to the residents, even as she copes with the biggest challenge of her career. “I try to go into work in a good mood so the residents will be in a better mood. The best part of my job ...
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July 20, 2020 – Due to the increase spread of COVID-19, Southeast Georgia Health System is postponing the annual Health & Wellness Fair until further notice. The Fair, originally set for Saturday, Aug. 15, traditionally offers local residents access to a variety of screenings, education and children activities. An announcement will be released when a new date has been set. Individuals ...
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July 16, 2020 – The American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood donations to prevent another blood shortage as hospitals resume surgical procedures and patient treatments that were temporarily paused earlier this spring in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In recent weeks, hospital demand for blood products has grown by 30% after sharply declining in early April amid this rapidly ...
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In a time when our country and community is gripped by fear, some people step forward and calmly take charge. Bobbie Sumner, LPN, is one of those people. She works at the Southeast Georgia Health System Glynn Immediate Care Center. “When COVID-19 began, Bobbie was one of the first team members to test patients. She took charge of the call line, triaging and advising hundreds of patients and ...
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Governor Kemp visited our Brunswick Campus during his “Wear a Mask” flyaround tour of Georgia. In addition to Gov. Kemp, Vice Admiral Jerome M. Adams, U.S. Surgeon General, and Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Kathleen Toomey spoke of the importance of following public health officials’ guidelines to stop the spread of COVID-19. "If you want to watch the ...
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Michael D. Scherneck, our President & CEO, discusses COVID-19 with Steven F. Mosher, M.D. , Infectious Disease specialist, Southeast Georgia Physician Associates-Infectious Disease. They encourage everyone to protect their friends, family and community by wearing a face covering.
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