Posts in November, 2022 Sensory Santa Is Coming To Town Nov 18, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System A typical visit with Santa is often accompanied with bright lights, loud noises and long wait times. For children with sensory sensitivities, including those on the autism spectrum, the experience can be anything but jolly. Knowing how important this tradition can be for children (and their parents), Southeast Georgia Health System is offering an opportunity for children with special needs to ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Welcomes Floyd to Southeast Georgia Physician Associates-Primary Care Nov 17, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Southeast Georgia Health System is pleased to welcome board-certified family medicine physician Jay W. Floyd, MD, to Southeast Georgia Physician Associates-Primary Care. Floyd knew as a young child that he wanted to be a doctor. When he was five years old, he had his tonsils removed. Then at age seven, Floyd had another surgery by the same surgeon. He admired him so much that he knew he wanted to ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Camden Campus Awarded Third Consecutive 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group Nov 16, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System The Southeast Georgia Health System is pleased to announce that its Camden Campus has once again received an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates the Health System’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors and is the third consecutive ‘A’ grade for the Camden Campus. “We are ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Recipient of Platinum Level LifeLink of Georgia Award Nov 15, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System The Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick and Camden campuses have once again received platinum level recognition from LifeLink™ of Georgia for their efforts to increase organ and tissue donation awareness. This is the fifth consecutive year the Health System has been recognized for its efforts. In 2021, 2020 and 2019, the Health System earned platinum level recognition, and in 2018, ... Keep Reading Education is Key to Living with Diabetes Nov 14, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System There are a million reasons to attend free diabetes education classes at Southeast Georgia Health System. “One million Georgians have diabetes, and over 30 percent are prediabetic. There are a lot of undiagnosed diabetics walking around,” says Sue Ullrich, MA.Ed., RN, CDCES. Ullrich coordinates the Health System’s Outpatient Diabetes Education Program. Why do so many of us have ... Keep Reading Monitoring Tropical Storm Nicole | TeamFit Classes Canceled Nov 10, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Due to poor weather conditions, all TeamFit Functional Fitness classes are canceled tonight, including Yoga. Please watch for notices regarding tomorrow’s classes as things continue to develop. Keep Reading Monitoring Tropical Storm Nicole | St. Simons Causeway Has Reopened Nov 10, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System The causeway to St Simons Island has reopened. Keep Reading Monitoring Tropical Storm Nicole | Temporary Road Closures Nov 10, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System The Glynn County Police department has temporarily closed the St. Simons Causeway and parts of Hwy 17 (near the causeway). This is due to water extending into the travel lanes in both directions. We expect this closure to be for a very short length of time and that the causeway will reopen as soon as the tide recedes. Additionally, it’s projected that the Sidney Lanier Bridge is going to be ... Keep Reading Monitoring Tropical Storm Nicole | Business As Usual Nov 9, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Over the last 24 hours, the path of (now) Tropical Storm Nicole has shifted slightly westward. This is largely good news for our geographic area. At this point, all projections are that the Health System will remain business as usual throughout this event. As you will see below, the school systems have announced closures…..please ensure that your departments are appropriately staffed for ... Keep Reading Subtropical Storm Nicole Update | Business As Usual Nov 8, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System This brief update is intended to let everyone know that we are aware of the presence of Subtropical Storm Nicole and are closely monitoring it. At this point, we are and expect to remain, business as usual. Health System representatives are actively participating in thrice daily updates from the National Weather Service. As updates become available, or if conditions change, we will keep you ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Foundation Hosts Lights of Courage Tree-Lighting Ceremony Nov 4, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System While the holidays often elicit cheer and joy, the season may be a bittersweet time for those who have lost a beloved family member or friend. To pay tribute to the memories of loved ones, Southeast Georgia Health System Foundation will hold its annual Lights of Courage tree-lighting ceremony. During the event, lights will be lit in memory of loved ones, in honor of family or friends or in ... Keep Reading Harden and Bodford Announced as Southeast Georgia Health System Volunteers of the Quarter Nov 3, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Southeast Georgia Health System Volunteer Services recently announced Wanda Harden as the Brunswick Campus Summer Volunteer of the Quarter and Sharon Bodford as the Camden Campus Summer Volunteer of the Quarter. Harden began volunteering at the Brunswick Campus Gift Shop in August 2016 after retiring from a career in the banking industry. “It was evident soon after she joined the Gift Shop ... Keep Reading Patrick Godbey, M.D. Named Pathologist of the Year by the College of American Pathologists Nov 2, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Patrick Godbey, M.D., FCAP, laboratory director and Chief, Department of Pathology, Southeast Georgia Health System, was recently named Pathologist of the Year by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), the world’s largest organization for the medical doctors who diagnose and study disease. Godbey received the recognition due to his long and distinguished career in pathology. In addition ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System to Host American Red Cross Blood Drive November 18, 2022 Nov 2, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Southeast Georgia Health System is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at the Health System’s Brunswick Campus, 2415 Parkwood Drive. The blood drive will be held in the Linda S. Pinson Conference Center, Room 1, from 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Appointments are required and can be made online by visiting RedCrossBlood.org and entering sponsor code ... Keep Reading Avoiding Pickleball Injuries Nov 2, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Are you a “pickler” – one of the 4.8 million* pickleball enthusiasts in the U.S.? According to the USA Pickleball Association, half of all regular players who hit the courts eight or more times per year are 55 and older. Though the sport is gaining a multi-generational following, it is especially popular among older adults and others trying to get back in shape. America’s ... Keep Reading Even Healthy People Need a Flu Vaccine Nov 2, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Southeast Georgia Health System medical professionals are advising everyone, regardless of health risk factors, to get an influenza (flu) vaccine. The vaccine offers protection during the height of flu season and beyond in two ways: It can help fend off the flu virus entirely, or it can lessen symptoms if you get the virus. It also protects people around you who may not be able to get a flu shot, ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Appoints Locke as New Chief Growth and Strategy Officer Nov 1, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Southeast Georgia Health System has announced Chris Locke as its new Chief Growth and Strategy Officer, effective November 2, 2022. “Chris has extensive executive experience in the health care industry, primarily working in the areas of strategy, growth and business development,” says Scott Raynes, MBA, M.A. “In his role at Southeast Georgia Health System, Chris will be ... Keep Reading 17 Result(s) Page 1 of 1