-
Posted By
Southeast Georgia Health System
In a rural, closely-knit community, it’s not uncommon for doctors to provide care for their neighbors, fellow church members, friends and colleagues. Robert D. Mixson, M.D. , board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist at Southeast Georgia Physician Associates-Obstetrics & Gynecology, has provided such care for over two decades, and in one case, is impacting the lives of three ...
Keep Reading
-
Posted By
Southeast Georgia Health System
Southeast Georgia Health System is pleased to welcome the providers and staff of Robert D. Mixson, M.D., FACOG to the Southeast Georgia Physician Associates team. The newly affiliated Health System practice is now named Southeast Georgia Physician Associates-Obstetrics & Gynecology. Mixson has served patients in Camden County and the surrounding communities for over 25 years, and he will ...
Keep Reading
-
Posted By
Southeast Georgia Health System
Cervical cancer is often referred to as “the silent killer.” However, while it affects women of all ages worldwide and presents very few symptoms in the early stages, it’s the most preventable of all female cancers. January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and is a great time to talk with a health care provider to learn more about screenings and prevention measures. According ...
Keep Reading
-
Posted By
Southeast Georgia Health System
You expect aches and pains with aging. In fact, even younger people know that sports or work-related injuries can cause painful, swollen joints. When the symptoms of osteoarthritis interfere with staying fit or daily chores, it’s time to seek help. “Osteoarthritis is progressive; how you manage it is key,” says Gregory R. Kelley, M.D. , a board-certified physical medicine and ...
Keep Reading
-
Posted By
Southeast Georgia Health System
We are in need of team members to assist nursing teams with non-clinical duties. Directors/Managers: Please post for team members who do not have access to email. As most of you are well aware, our hospitals are once again experiencing a high patient census; that, along with the number of staff who are out due to COVID, has resulted in significant staffing challenges, especially for our frontline ...
Keep Reading
-
Posted By
Southeast Georgia Health System
Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference every day? The Southeast Georgia Health System Senior Care Center in Brunswick, Georgia, is hosting an RN, LPN and CNA Job Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Along with competitive salaries, excellent benefits (medical, dental, prescription, vision, vacation time) and opportunities for career growth, Southeast Georgia ...
Keep Reading
-
Posted By
Southeast Georgia Health System
Every 36 seconds, one person dies from heart-related complications in the United States. Typically, individuals don’t realize they have any heart issues until a serious incident occurs, such as a heart attack; but a new screening test offered at the Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick Campus is helping to change that. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ...
Keep Reading
-
Posted By
Southeast Georgia Health System
As communicated to all Health System team members on Monday, January 17, the U.S. Supreme Court has determined that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) vaccine mandate for healthcare workers must move forward in all 50 states, including Georgia. As a Medicare/Medicaid provider, the Health System must comply with the CMS mandate. Please review the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and ...
Keep Reading
-
Posted By
Southeast Georgia Health System
Anyone can do it. Everyone should! Did you know that 70% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen in homes? Statistically speaking, if you are called on to give CPR in an emergency, you will most likely be trying to save the life of someone you love: a co-worker, spouse, parent, child or friend. We’re pleased to support the American Heart Association and its important mission to increase ...
Keep Reading
-
Posted By
Southeast Georgia Health System
Have you ever wondered how doctors, nurses and other health care professionals land at a particular hospital? Maybe you remember your own job-hunting process – the applications, interviews, background checks, training. Considering that many health care providers deal with life and death, what does their hiring process involve? To say it’s laborious is an understatement. Many aspects of ...
Keep Reading
-
Posted By
Southeast Georgia Health System
As I’m sure you’re aware, the current level of COVID-19 transmission in our communities is once again spiking, and the number of positive COVID-19 patients and team members is increasing daily. The COVID-19 omicron variant is highly contagious, and while some positive individuals may be asymptomatic, they can still spread the virus to others. Because of this, our team members are ...
Keep Reading
-
Posted By
Southeast Georgia Health System
In less time than it takes to read this article, Georgians can decide how their 2022 state tax dollars will be used and earn a 100% tax credit for doing so. Unique to the state, the Georgia HEART (Helping Enhance Access to Rural Treatment) hospital tax credit program allows taxpayers to redirect their 2022 state income taxes to an eligible hospital of their choice, whether in their county or a ...
Keep Reading
-
Posted By
Southeast Georgia Health System
Southeast Georgia Health System recently presented The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses to Shelly Erdmier, R.N., in recognition of the kindness and compassion she provides every day to her patients. A registered nurse in the Health System’s Brunswick Campus Cancer Care Center, Erdmier was nominated for The DAISY Award by one of her patients, Mark Hanly, M.D. Excerpts from ...
Keep Reading
-
Posted By
Southeast Georgia Health System
Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick and Camden Campuses as well as Southeast Georgia Physician Associates are no longer accepting health plans administered by Multiplan, Private Healthcare Systems and Beech Street effective on the dates below. Southeast Georgia Physician Associates: Multiplan, Private Healthcare Systems and Beech Street terminate: January 1, 2021 Brunswick and Camden Campus ...
Keep Reading
-
Posted By
Southeast Georgia Health System
Out of an abundance of caution, the Southeast Georgia Health System Foundation 2022 Bridge Run has been cancelled. Given our community’s current high transmission rate, we believe this is the best decision to protect our incredible sponsors, vendors and participants from exposure to the highly contagious omicron variant. As your community Health System, we strive daily to provide safe, ...
Keep Reading
-
Posted By
Southeast Georgia Health System
Georgia Trend has recognized Southeast Georgia Health System’s Brunswick and Camden campuses as two of the 2021 Top Hospitals in the state. The leading business and lifestyle magazine featured the hospital rankings in its December 2021 issue; the Brunswick Campus ranked 9th in the large hospital category (250 or more patient beds) and the Camden Campus ranked 5th in the small hospital ...
Keep Reading
-
Posted By
Southeast Georgia Health System
The Southeast Georgia Health System Camden Campus welcomed its 2022 New Year’s baby on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022. Skylar Roberts and Jackson Bower set eyes on their adorable daughter, Graceyn Colleen Bower, for the first time at 2:47 p.m. Despite having a due date in mid-January, little Graceyn arrived just in time to earn the recognition of being the first baby born at the Health System’s ...
Keep Reading
-
Posted By
Southeast Georgia Health System
While many families were busy on New Year’s Day celebrating the end of 2021 or packing up Christmas decorations, Wendy Hernandez Artero and Jose Hernandez Vasquez were celebrating the addition of a new baby girl to their family. Weighing in at exactly 5 pounds and measuring 18.5 inches long, Marcela Hernandez Artero made her debut at 12 noon on Saturday, Jan. 1, earning her the prestigious ...
Keep Reading
-
Posted By
Southeast Georgia Health System
A safe and robust blood supply is a core component of our local health care system. Blood donations are one of the most important things you can do to help others in need. Blood must be available when we or our loved ones need surgery, give birth, or receive treatment for cancer or a chronic condition such as sickle cell disease. Sadly, the United States is experiencing a significantly low blood ...
Keep Reading
-
Posted By
Southeast Georgia Health System
A new year is here, and with it comes new resolutions. At the start of the New Year, people often intend to prioritize their physical wellbeing, vowing to take better care of their bodies and keep up with their health care needs. Still, sometimes good intentions get lost in the hustle and bustle of work, family life and daily activities. A trip to the doctor’s office shouldn’t happen ...
Keep Reading
-
Posted By
Southeast Georgia Health System
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! While we continue to social distance to keep loved ones safe and healthy this holiday season, many of us are also gearing up for a busy month filled with social gatherings, festivities and a visit from the jolly ol’ big guy. But it’s not just Santa who comes to visit this time of year--each year like clockwork, flu season comes along. ...
Keep Reading
-
Posted By
Southeast Georgia Health System
With the highly contagious Omicron variant of COVID-19 spreading rapidly through Glynn and Camden counties, Southeast Georgia Health System Emergency Care Centers and Immediate Care Centers are being overwhelmed with patients seeking COVID-19 tests. “Unfortunately, our Emergency and Immediate Care Centers are severely overcrowded with patients seeking COVID-19 tests because they’ve ...
Keep Reading