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There will be a called meeting of the Glynn-Brunswick Memorial Hospital Authority (the “Authority”) on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, beginning at 11:45 a.m. for the review and approval of the Georgia Department of Community Health Medicaid Managed Care Hospital Direct Payment Program. The meeting will be held in the Executive Board Room on the Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick ...
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On Tuesday, March 29, 2022, Southeast Georgia Health System reported zero active COVID-19 inpatients system-wide for the first time since March 9, 2020, when the first COVID-19 patient was diagnosed on the Camden Campus. “While our Camden Campus has experienced days with zero positive COVID-19 inpatients, our Brunswick Campus has had positive inpatients every day since April 6, 2020,” ...
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A Georgia HEART Success Story March 28, 2022 – Living with knee pain isn’t living life to its fullest. For Norah Shusko, R.N., living with knee pain meant being excluded from hiking trips with her family and limiting her nursing career, two aspects of her life that once filled her with joy. “I have a long history of orthopaedic issues,” says Norah. “I enjoy walking in ...
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Southeast Georgia Health System is pleased to welcome Cynthia Gamache, DBA, RN, NEA-BC, as its new chief nursing officer, effective May 9, 2022. “Cynde comes to us with great experience as a nurse executive,” said Scott Raynes, MBA, MA, president and chief executive officer, Southeast Georgia Health System. “She will be a superb leader and mentor to our Health System’s ...
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Southeast Georgia Health System has committed to a $2M Expansion Partnership with the College of Coastal Georgia (CCGA) to increase the number of registered nurses in the community through a five year process. “The success of this partnership will reap benefits for each organization individually, but more importantly, patients and students will see immediate advantages through an improved ...
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Southeast Georgia Health System recently presented The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses to Laura Townsend, R.N., in recognition of the kindness and compassion she provides to her patients. A registered nurse in the Health System’s Brunswick Campus Outpatient Surgical Services, Townsend was nominated for The DAISY Award by one of her patients, June Paul, RN, BSN. Excerpts from ...
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Wolfson Children’s at Southeast Georgia Health System recently held an unveiling ceremony for its new Donohue Sensory Room, a therapeutic space designed to help children with autism spectrum disorders and/or sensory challenges feel calm, supported and focused while at the pediatric specialty clinic. The specialized sensory room was made possible by a $40,000 gift from The AJ Donohue ...
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Southeast Georgia Health System recently presented its first BEE Team Award to the Wolfson Children’s at Southeast Georgia Health System pediatric rehabilitation therapy team in recognition of the incredible care they provide to patients and their families. The BEE Award honors and recognizes team members who go Beyond Exceptional Expectations (BEE) . “Our Wolfson therapists are ...
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Southeast Georgia Health System is pleased to welcome Charles W. Callender, M.D. , to Southeast Georgia Physician Associates-Pulmonary Medicine. After graduating from Yale University with a bachelor’s degree in biology, Callender decided to combine his love of science and desire to help people by becoming a physician. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in ...
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According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), more than 37 million people in the United States have diabetes, and one out of every five individuals don’t know they have it. Known as the “silent killer,” diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. American Diabetes Day, observed every fourth Tuesday of March, is part of a movement to create awareness ...
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Just as cancer, diabetes or heart disease can consume a person’s everyday life, so can the diagnosis of Crohn’s disease. Although it may not be as well-known, more than 700,000 Americans are affected by Crohn’s disease. Understanding Crohn’s disease is an essential key to navigating the uncertainty that comes with a new diagnosis. A type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ...
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Southeast Georgia Health System and College of Coastal Georgia are proud to host an inaugural Nurse Camp, June 7-10, 2022. The four-day camp is open to high school students entering grades 11 and 12. Students will have the opportunity to experience nursing at Coastal Georgia and the Health System’s campuses in a variety of areas and specialties. The unique four-day camp experience will ...
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A Georgia HEART Success Story Lisa Poore decided to visit her doctor last July because of blood pressure concerns. It had been quite a while since her last check up, so her physician recommended a full physical, including a breast exam. “Just a few minutes into that exam, my doctor asked for my hand. She placed it on my left breast, and immediately, I felt a lump,” says Lisa. “I ...
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March 18, 2022 – Surviving cancer is a difficult journey for all patients. Remaining positive in the face of uncertainty when your health is on the line is challenging, but Lillian Clarke refuses to let cancer bring her down. Her upbeat outlook on life remains strong despite a seven-year journey through breast, kidney and brain cancer. “God has lifted me up and carried me all the ...
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Are you searching for a career where you can make a difference every day? The Southeast Georgia Health System Senior Care Center in Brunswick, Georgia, is hosting RN, LPN and CNA walk-in interviews on Wednesday, March 23, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. or 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Along with competitive salaries, excellent benefits (medical, dental, prescription, vision, vacation time) and opportunities for career growth, ...
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Sneak a peek behind the scenes of Southeast Georgia Health System’s 5 St. Simons Tower and you will see caring team members hustling to take care of sick patients. Each day they show up ready to help make a difference in the lives of many, despite the unknown. Although it is officially designated for stroke care, 5 St. Simons added COVID-19 patients as the case numbers grew. “We wish ...
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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 ...
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In today’s society, most everyone knows that it’s important to take care of your health by exercising and eating a balanced diet. However, having a healthy lifestyle is only one way to lower risk factors for diseases such as diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular. Another important component, is getting the recommended screenings to help find problems early on, when they may be easier to ...
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Southeast Georgia Health System is proud to welcome the physicians and staff of Southeast Georgia Urology to the Southeast Georgia Physician Associates family. The newly affiliated Health System practice is now named Southeast Georgia Physician Associates-Urology. Familiar faces in the community and members of the Health System’s Brunswick and Camden campus medical staff for many years, the ...
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