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Although coronavirus continues to be a concern, we are very fortunate that the number of positive cases in our communities has begun to lessen. In addition, the number of individuals receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is increasing daily. As such, effective March 1, 2021, we will discontinue screening team members, medical staff, volunteers, vendors and contractors for COVID-19 symptoms when entering ...
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February 24, 2021 – Southeast Georgia Health System has available COVID-19 Pfizer vaccination appointments for Saturday, February 27, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., at the Brunswick Campus hospital, 2415 Parkwood Drive. Appointments can be scheduled online. Based on guidelines established by Governor Kemp on Dec. 30, 2020, individuals 65 years old and older, their caregivers, health care workers and ...
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February 19, 2021 – Urgent message from Southeast Georgia Health System COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic: The winter storm currently affecting the United States has delayed Southeast Georgia Health System’s COVID-19 Moderna vaccine shipment. For this reason, all 2nd dose appointments scheduled for Monday, February 22, at the Camden PSA Recreation Center in Kingsland are rescheduled to Friday, ...
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February 15, 2021 –Stuffed animals are often thought of as a gift for children, but the soft, cuddly toys can be effective comfort items for people of all ages. For senior adults in particular, a stuffed animal can fulfill a tactile as well as an emotional need, and may stimulate memories of a favorite toy or a beloved pet. Understanding the value of a stuffed animal, Castaways Pet Rescue, ...
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February 3, 2021 – It may be difficult to focus beyond a global pandemic and the anxiety of waiting to receive a coronavirus vaccine, but serious health concerns, such as cardiovascular disease, don't take a break, not even for COVID-19. February is Heart Health Month, and the Southeast Georgia Health System Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation team encourages everyone to join the battle ...
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Regrettably, we find ourselves in a position that we must ask our non-critical care team members currently scheduled to receive their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to defer the vaccine until we receive additional supplies. Fortunately, the guidelines issued by the Center for Disease Control changed recently and now state that “…the second dose of Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna ...
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February 1, 2021 – In a year full of unknowns and new normals, team members at the Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick Campus were still able to meet their 2020 United Way fundraising campaign goal of $67,500. Proud supporters of United Way, the Health System eagerly shared the good news and presented the check to Justin Callaway, executive director, United Way of Coastal Georgia, Inc. ...
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January 28, 2021 – Fighting a global pandemic wasn’t part of anyone’s New Year’s resolutions this time last year, but despite the unexpected and overwhelming challenges of 2020, many heroes emerged to protect our community and nation against the potentially deadly virus, including health care workers, medical professionals, first responders, and generous community members. ...
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January 22, 2020 – Southeast Georgia Health System recently presented the BEE Award to Norah Galvin, RT(N), (CT), CNMT in recognition of her quick, life-saving response when noticing a man in distress in the Health System’s parking lot. A nuclear medicine technologist in the Health System’s Brunswick Campus Radiology Department, Galvin was nominated for the BEE Award by her ...
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January 21, 2021 – The patient was only 68 years old, but a stroke ended her life. As a registered organ donor, her passing was not in vain. Her generosity, and the efforts of Southeast Georgia Health System professionals, gave three people the gift of life. One of her kidneys was transplanted into a fellow Georgian, a mother of two. A 60-year-old man received her other kidney, and the third ...
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January 20, 2021 - Southeast Georgia Health System is continuing to offer COVID-19 vaccines in Brunswick and Kingsland based on vaccine availability. We recognize that there are many people in our community who wish to receive the vaccine and, as more supplies become available, we will work diligently to ensure that everyone who desires a vaccine can receive one, based on the CDC prioritization ...
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January 19, 2021 – Since January 11, the effective date of Governor Kemp’s expansion of the COVID-19 vaccine beyond health care workers and long term care facility residents, Southeast Georgia Health System has administered nearly 4,000 vaccine doses. “We are very pleased at the response of our team members and community to receive the vaccine,” says Michael D. Scherneck, ...
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Appointments only, no walk-ins. The Health System is offering COVID-19 vaccine appointments for our team members’ family members and friends age 65 and older (limit of 2) on Wednesday, January 20. Family & Friends COVID-19 Vaccine appointment times are available by registering online. Register Online Now
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January 7, 2021 – Southeast Georgia Health System has announced it will begin providing COVID-19 vaccines to individuals age 65 and over, as well as police officers, firefighters and other first responders, on Monday, Jan. 11, based on guidelines established by Governor Kemp on Dec. 30, 2020. Vaccines are only available by appointment. Due to the current limited vaccine supply, ...
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ST. MARYS, Georgia: January 5, 2021 – The Southeast Georgia Health System Camden Campus welcomed its 2021 New Year’s Day baby on Jan. 1, 2021. Elizabeth and Robert Roberts set eyes on their adorable son, Watson Roberts, for the first time at 12:05 a.m. New Year’s Day. Despite having a due date in late December, little Watson held out for the new year, winning the recognition of ...
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January 1, 2021–While many families were busy on New Year’s Day celebrating the end of 2020 or packing up Christmas decorations, the Kicklighter family was celebrating the addition of a new baby girl to their family. Weighing in at exactly 8 pounds and measuring 20.5 inches long, Sophiann Celine Kicklighter made her debut a week early at 11:16 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 1, earning her the ...
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