August 16, 2021 –Southeast Georgia Health System was honored with the 2020 Exceptional Service Award at the
Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce Awards dinner on Thursday, July 22, 2021, in recognition of providing exceptional
service and commitment to the community and the Chamber.
The award was presented by Ralph Staffins, president, Brunswick-Golden
Isles Chamber of Commerce. “Southeast Georgia Health System is the
sole community hospital serving five counties,” said Staffins. “For
the past 18 months, Health System team members have been on the frontlines,
battling COVID-19—all while continuing a major construction project.
At the beginning of the pandemic, the Health System faced several obstacles
while trying to deliver patient care and COVID-19 testing, but met and
overcame those obstacles through the persistence and determination of
its staff. Team members worked tirelessly around the clock to provide
life-saving care to patients and to reduce the spread of the virus—even
when their own families and loved ones were at risk. The Health System
provided daily coronavirus updates to the community and advice on how
to stay safe during the pandemic. Since December, the Health System has
administered over 40,000 COVID-19 vaccinations to the community as well
as to the seafarers visiting our port.”
Michael D. Scherneck, president and CEO, received the award on behalf of Southeast Georgia
Health System. “I’m honored that our Health System received
this award which, in reality, is a reflection of our team members’
dedication to our patients and community,” said Scherneck. “I’m
very proud of our team members, all of whom have made significant sacrifices
to serve our community during this dreadful pandemic. On behalf of the
leadership team and our Board members, I extend sincere thanks to each
and every team member for their commitment and compassion.”