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The emergency care center at Southeast Georgia Health System is a fast-paced work environment — that much is reflected by the quick cadence of R.N., and manager, Gina Copeland. Copeland has been at the Health System for nine years with two years in her current position, which requires her to be trained to handle patients at any and every stage of their illness or injury, in addition to ...
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May 28, 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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Every year has its ups and downs, but 2020 began with a challenge that spanned the entire world. The COVID-19 pandemic has touch everyone, everywhere and all industries, but we are thankful for the many blessings that we still have and have been given. Thank you to our Community for your support, our team members for your dedication, and to everyone who rose above adversity to care for one another ...
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May 19, 2020 - Even though the coronavirus has changed so many things in our community, the support that community members continue to offer to Southeast Georgia Health System during this pandemic has been unwavering. Recently, Walter Rafolski of Adelaides Paint and Décor generously donated sixteen gallons of hand sanitizer to the Health System. “The Health System is integral to our ...
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May 19, 2020 – In the best of times, it’s important that rural communities have access to health care. In the worst of times – one could argue that describes the COVID-19 outbreak – it’s especially critical. But coronavirus isn’t just a threat to public health, it also impacts infrastructure, such as the rural hospitals communities are counting on for ...
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When lilacs last in the dooryard bloom’d, And the great star early droop’d in the western sky in the night, I mourn’d, and yet shall mourn with ever-returning spring. ~Walt Whitman Now cracks a noble heart. Good night, sweet prince, And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest ~Hamlet: Act 5.2. 397-98 We all have some connection to this tragedy. For me, and many of you, it’s ...
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May 13, 2020 – It’s been several months since Southeast Georgia Health System, along with many Americans, began adjusting to the new normal brought on by coronavirus. However, one thing that has not changed is the love and support that the community continues to offer during this pandemic. Recently, the staff at Moore Stephens Tiller, LLC raised money, and then matched it, to purchase ...
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Effective Wednesday, May 13th, distribution of procedure masks for team members will be once per day at the Health System screening points. Cloth masks will continue to be acceptable for staff working in office spaces and patients/visitors who do not have respiratory symptoms. Team members should be advised that if their mask becomes damaged or soiled, they can continue to request a new one from ...
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The Health System has an EAP (Employee Assistance Program) that provides professional services to help team members address a variety of personal, family, life and work-related issues. EAP can be reached at 866-252-4468 or visit their website at resourcesforliving.com and LOG-IN using the USERNAME: SGHS/ PASSWORD: EAP. In addition, a resource guide “ Helpful Resources for COVID-19 ...
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May 11, 2020 – During the last several months, Americans have practiced social distancing and self-isolation in the attempt to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, especially to those who have underlying health conditions that put them most at risk. A testament to our community, however, is the ability to demonstrate gratitude and grace even under tremendous stress, such as we have ...
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May 11, 2020 – No one could accuse Susan Gibson of sitting on the sidelines. During her 36 years as a traveling nurse, she had the opportunity to live in many places. When she wasn’t delivering babies for high risk mothers, she enjoyed local adventures, such as swimming with dolphins while stationed in Hawaii. After retiring, she became a full-time nanny for her three grandchildren. ...
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May 7, 2020 – Southeast Georgia Health System resumed elective outpatient surgeries on May 4; elective inpatient surgeries will resume on May 11. The services are subject to specific safety guidelines and patients must test negative for COVID-19 within four days of their procedure. “Over the last several weeks, we have developed effective and efficient operations to manage our COVID-19 ...
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May 7, 2020 – Last winter, an elderly couple was five hours into a trip down I-95 when the unthinkable happened. The husband had a heart attack and died, leaving his wife alone and far from home. In her darkest hour, human kindness intervened. “Our Emergency Care Center nurses stayed with her for five hours while her family traveled here. The nurses brought her meals, communicated with ...
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By DERRICK DAVIS, Sports editor, The Brunswick News, May 4, 2020 As the medical director of the Southeast Georgia Health System intensive care unit, a critical care specialist and pulmonologist, Stephen Chitty, M.D., is in the very front of the line in the battle against COVID-19. Chitty moved to the area 14 years ago, taking over his duties as the ICU medical director within the past five years ...
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Now you can use myStrength to help enhance your emotional wellbeing. myStrength is a new kind of online wellness portal. You can use it to support your mind, body and spirit. Best of all, it’s a free part of your program. Strengthen your whole self myStrength offers tools to improve your emotional health and help you overcome depression, anxiety, stress, substance misuse and/or chronic pain. ...
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To further protect our patients and team members, the Health System is mandating the use of face coverings at all times when in public areas within all Health System facilities (ambulatory, acute and long-term care, physician practices). This policy is effective Monday, May 4th until further notice and includes team members, physicians, allied health professionals, patients and visitors. If ...
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Effective Monday, May 4th, and until further notice, we are mandating the use of face coverings at all times when in public areas within all Health System facilities (ambulatory, acute and long-term care). It will be mandatory for all team members, physicians, allied health professionals, patients and visitors to wear a face covering at all times when in public areas within Health System ...
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