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March 25, 2019 – For the fourth consecutive year, Southeast Georgia Health System has contributed $2,500 to Coastal Georgia Honor Flight (CGHF) in support of its mission to honor local military veterans for their service. Michael D. Scherneck, president and CEO, presented the donation on February 28, 2019, to CGHF board members Dave Olender, president, and Mark Beaudry, vice-president and ...
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March 21, 2019 – Thanks to the Starlight Children’s Foundation, Southeast Georgia Health System’s pediatric patients now have bedside access to entertainment and games with the Nintendo Wii U, nicknamed the Starlight Fun Center. Anna Fowler, M.S., CCLS, child life specialist at the Health System, expressed the joyful impact the Starlight Fun Center has already made for pediatric ...
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Attention Vidalia onion fans! It’s time to pull out the cookbooks and gather your favorite spring and summer recipes. The Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick and Camden Campus Auxiliaries are hosting Vidalia Onion sales. Onion orders can be placed at the Gift Shop on either the Brunswick or Camden Campus now through April 15. The price per 10 pound bag of jumbo Vidalia onions is $12, ...
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March 20, 2019–Breastfeeding has been proven the best source of nutrition for babies to grow and stay healthy. Southeast Georgia Health System is committed to being a resource to mothers choosing to breastfeed, as well as helping health care professionals and the community understand the importance of breastfeeding. Nursing professionals and community members are invited to attend a ...
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March 1, 2019 — The moment people hear their physician say the word “cancer” they often don’t hear anything else that follows. They leave their doctor’s office feeling confused about their diagnosis, frightened by possible treatments and unsure about next steps. Kenyon M. Meadows, M.D. , board-certified radiation oncologist, Southeast Georgia Health System Cancer Care ...
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February 28, 2019 – Are you interested in traveling abroad or helping to provide medical relief in Haiti? The Brunswick (GA) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated, in conjunction with Southeast Georgia Health System, sponsored “ Medical Links to Haiti,” a seminar on medical and cultural issues affecting Haitians, and presentations from that seminar are now available online via an on ...
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February 27, 2019 – A minimally invasive surgery to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and chronic acid reflux (heartburn) is now available at Southeast Georgia Health System. Board-certified gastroenterologist, D. Eli Penn, M.D. , has performed nearly 50 Transoral Incisionless Fundoplications, or TIF®, and performed the first TIF at the Health System’s Brunswick Campus ...
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Southeast Georgia Health System
February 27, 2019 – Cancer can be taxing on the body and mind. From receiving the initial diagnoses to recovering from treatment, cancer is stressful, physically and mentally, for the patient and their loved ones. Past and current cancer care patients in our community now have the opportunity to participate in an activity that may help reduce stress and provide physical and mental health ...
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February 27, 2019 – There’s nothing like a new baby to bring out the worrier in a first-time mom. She’s got so many choices to make, and it’s normal for her to question whether she’s making the right decisions. But she can feel confident in the decision to breastfeed. Breast milk helps babies develop stronger immune systems and reduces their risk of allergies, asthma, ...
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February 22, 2019 – Time, transportation and expense are no longer obstacles to comprehensive breast care. In early 2018, Southeast Georgia Health System’s commitment to fighting breast cancer was recognized with a generous $50,000 grant from Coastal Georgia Affiliate of Susan G. Komen. The grant helps the Health System to provide screening and diagnostic breast imaging services for ...
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February 20, 2019 – A proud supporter of the United Way, Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick Campus wrapped up its 2018 fundraising campaign with a $65,000 check presentation to Randal Morris, 2018-19 workplace campaign chairman and Virginia Brown, president and CEO, United Way of Coastal Georgia, Inc. Funds were raised through team member contributions and fundraising events, ...
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Feb. 19, 2019–Southeast Georgia Health System is pleased to welcome Lecia A. Albright, FNAHQ, CPHQ as the new director of Quality Improvement. Albright brings 25 years of experience in health care quality management and patient safety to her new position. She had served as the Health System’s interim director of Quality Improvement since September 2018. Albright began her career in ...
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February 18, 2019– The Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick and Camden Campus Auxiliaries are partnering with Superior Scrubs to host a Scrubs & Shoe Sale. Superior Scrubs, a source for medical uniforms, will provide a wide selection of the latest scrub brands and slip resistant shoes, and much more. The sales are open to the public. The Camden Campus Sale will take place on Monday, ...
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Southeast Georgia Health System
Feb. 15, 2019 – Face. Arm. Speech. Time. Learning the warning signs of a stroke and acting FAST can save a life. Considered a medical emergency, a stroke can happen to anyone at anytime and every minute counts. The longer blood flow is cut off to the brain, the greater the damage. About two million brain cells die every minute during a stroke, affecting functions like memory and muscle ...
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Feb. 11, 2019 – Southeast Georgia Health System is offering residents in Brantley, Camden, Charlton, Glynn, McIntosh, and Wayne counties an opportunity to participate in an online survey to share feedback on health care needs and concerns. The online survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete, is anonymous and can be accessed on the Health System’s website: ...
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January 30, 2019 – Time, transportation and expense are no longer obstacles to comprehensive breast care. In early 2018, Southeast Georgia Health System’s commitment to fighting breast cancer was recognized with a generous $50,000 grant from Coastal Georgia Affiliate of Susan G. Komen. The grant helps the Health System to provide screening and diagnostic breast imaging services for ...
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During the 2018 holiday season, certified public accounting firm, Schell & Hogan, LLP, donated 50 Good Bears of the World teddy bears to the Southeast Georgia Health System Foundation to help bring joy and comfort to the Health System’s pediatric patients.
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January 25, 2019 - During the 2018 holiday season, Books-A-Million in Brunswick organized a book and toy drive to benefit pediatric patients at Southeast Georgia Health System and Wolfson Children’s at Southeast Georgia Health System. More than 200 brand new books, educational toys, games and stuffed animals were collected and donated to the Health System Foundation.
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January 25, 2019 –Warriors 22, a local non-profit dedicated to serving and supporting veterans, conducted a toy drive during the 2018 holiday season for Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick Campus pediatric patients. Toys were also delivered to the Health System’s Miriam and Hugh Nunnally Maternity Care Center for newborns and their families.
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January 25, 2019 – Did you know that cardiovascular diseases continue to be a big threat to women’s health, killing nearly one in every three women each year? According to the American Heart Association, heart disease claims more lives than all forms of cancer combined. However, nearly 80 percent of cardiac events can be prevented through education, awareness and lifestyle changes. To ...
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January 24, 2019–If you are looking for that perfect Valentine’s Day gift, or simply want to treat yourself, you don’t want to miss the Sterling Silver Trunk Show hosted by the Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick and Camden Campus Auxiliaries. An eclectic collection of Sterling Silver products including genuine stone items, freshwater pearls and a crystal collection will be ...
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Jan. 21, 2019 – “A garden is a delight to the eye and a solace for the soul.” -Sadi Ranson. Understanding the benefits of a beautiful garden, Krysta Merical of St. Marys recently completed a garden project for her Girl Scout Silver Award at the Southeast Georgia Health System’s Senior Care Center-St. Marys. Krysta wrote letters to Ace Hardware and Lowes in Kingsland ...
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Jan. 17, 2019– The Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick and Camden Campus Auxiliaries are partnering with The Original PeachSkinSheets® to host Linen Sales. PeachSkinSheets are affordable bed sheets made from a breathable, high performance athletic grade SMART fabric that is great for hot sleepers due to its thermal control and moisture wicking properties. The sales are open to the ...
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Jan. 17, 2019 – The discussion over receiving care at a hospital emergency room versus treatment from an immediate/urgent care center is worth having for anyone concerned about medical debt, especially families who may have many “emergency” and “immediate” needs facing them every year. Knowing the difference between life-threatening and non-life-threatening medical ...
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January 15, 2019– Are you interested in traveling abroad to help provide medical relief in Haiti? The Brunswick (GA) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated, in conjunction with Southeast Georgia Health System, is sponsoring “ Medical Links to Haiti,” a seminar on medical and cultural issues affecting Haitians on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., at the Health ...
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