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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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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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Southeast Georgia Health System is hosting a blood drive Wednesday, Feb. 16, at the Health System’s Camden Campus located at 2000 Dan Proctor Drive. The drive will be held in the mobile blood drive unit from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Appointments are required and can be made online at www.oneblood.org. Please call Willie Cherry at 904-224-4331 for more information.
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Would you like to share your concerns about our community’s health needs and your ideas for change? Southeast Georgia Health System is asking residents in Brantley, Camden, Charlton, Glynn, McIntosh, and Wayne counties to participate in an online survey to share their feedback on health care needs and concerns. The online Health Needs Assessment Survey is completely anonymous—no one ...
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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 ...
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Giving up smoking is hard. Instead of focusing on the long term, Southeast Georgia Health System encourages smokers to focus on day one. And November 18 is a good day to choose. That’s when the American Cancer Society sponsors the Great American Smokeout® (GASO) and challenge smokers to give up cigarettes for 24 hours. About 34 million American adults still smoke tobacco products even ...
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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 ...
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Glynn County’s Parkinson’s Disease Support Group has announced its first “informational” meeting will be Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 11 a.m. in the St. Simons United Methodist Church Parlor located at 624 Ocean Blvd., St. Simons Island. Parkinson’s disease is a neurologically-related movement disorder that causes tremors, muscle stiffness and difficulty with ...
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November 4, 2021 – The Southeast Georgia Health System Foundation 2021 ARTrageous Bras fundraiser features 40 uniquely decorated bras by talented community participants and Health System team members. The annual ARTrageous final event will be a virtual affair this year. All proceeds from the event benefit the Health System’s cancer care programs. The virtual auction featuring the top ...
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May 13, 2021 – Southeast Georgia Health System is committed to strengthening its community and helping meet hospital and patient needs through blood donations. Blood is a perishable product that can only come from volunteer blood donors. With someone in the U.S. needing blood every two seconds, blood products must be constantly replenished, according to the American Red Cross. To help fill ...
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From the Desk of Michael D. Scherneck, President & CEO We are all well aware that Hurricane Irma is expected to impact Glynn and Camden Counties with several inches of rain and tropical storm or hurricane force winds from Sunday, September 10 th through Monday, September 11 th. While we make every effort to manage our patient census at both the Brunswick and Camden Campuses, the simple fact ...
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Do you have a high-school student interested in athletic training or considering a career in sports medicine? Southeast Georgia Health System Sports Medicine certified athletic trainers will provide valuable hands-on training for students entering grades 9-12 during the fifth annual Student Athletic Trainer Camp, June 14-16, 2016, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. The camp will be held at the Brunswick High School ...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports obesity rates for children has doubled over the past 30 years, and Georgia has one of the worst rates of childhood obesity in the nation. In response to this trend in our local community, Southeast Georgia Health System launched Kid Fit Challenge. Established in October 2015, Kid Fit Challenge is a comprehensive eight-week program designed to ...
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In recent years, significant progress has been made in increasing awareness that heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States. Unfortunately, many women still fail to make the connection between heart disease risk factors and their personal risk of developing the disease. To help increase awareness of this health risk, the Southeast Georgia Health System Cardiopulmonary ...
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Dec. 8, 2015 – Southeast Georgia Health System announces the launch of Hope and Healing, a cancer support group for patients, survivors and caregivers facilitated by Heather Lambert, LMSW, social worker, Cancer Care Centers and Karen Crosby, R.N., BSN, breast care navigator. The support group will meet every other Thursday, beginning Jan. 14, 2-3:30 p.m. on the Brunswick Campus, Linda S. ...
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August 31, 2015 – The Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick and Camden campuses are launching their ninth year of support for Medical Explorer Post. The program is operated in partnership with the Coastal Georgia Council of the Boy Scouts of America and provides high school students with a unique opportunity to explore health care careers. The program is invaluable for young people who ...
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March 13, 2015 – Do you have a high-school student interested in athletic training or considering a career in sports medicine? Southeast Georgia Health System Sports Medicine certified athletic trainers will provide valuable hands-on training for students entering grades 9-12 during a Student Athletic Trainer Camp June 22-24, 2015, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The camp will be held at the Brunswick High ...
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Family Connection Maternity Tours Location: Brunswick Campus, Miriam & Hugh Nunnally Maternity Care Center Conference Room 2415 Parkwood Drive, Brunswick Dates: First Thursday of the month Time: 5:30 p.m. Information: 912-466-4134 or rwright@sghs.org Breastfeeding 101 Location: Brunswick Campus, Miriam & Hugh Nunnally Maternity Care Center Conference Room 2415 Parkwood Drive, Brunswick ...
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Are you interested in learning more about the Affordable Care Act, Health Insurance Exchange, and the importance of creating an account before the next open enrollment period? Meet with a Certified Navigator! When: Thursday, July 17, 2014 Presentation starts at 6 p.m. Where: Southeast Georgia Health System Kemble Conference Center 3011 Kemble Ave. Brunswick, Georgia An overview of the ACA and ...
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Do you have a high-school student interested in athletic training or pursuing a career in sports medicine? Southeast Georgia Health System Sports Medicine Certified Athletic Trainers will provide valuable hands-on training for students entering grades 9-12 during a Student Athletic Trainer Camp July 14-17, 2014. This four-day comprehensive sports medicine workshop, held at the Southeast Georgia ...
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George Hardee was named Volunteer of the Quarter at the Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick Campus Auxiliary’s holiday luncheon on Thursday, December 5, 2013. A member of the Auxiliary since March 2012, Hardee volunteers most weekday afternoons in the Senior Care Center. "Watching George interact with our residents is simply heartwarming," says Kristin Doll, director of ...
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The Southeast Georgia Health System Wellness on Wheels (WOW) mobile health vehicle will provide screenings at the following locations during the month of January. Please note that all mammograms require a physician’s order; insurance is accepted and financial assistance is available to patients who qualify. Monday-Tuesday, Jan. 6-7, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Glynn County Health Department, 2747 4th St., ...
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Sept. 16, 2013--Southeast Georgia Health System invites the community to attend the Open House celebration of its new MedicalPlazaon Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The MedicalPlaza, home to the new Wolfson Children’s at Southeast Georgia Health System, is located at 3025 Shrine Rd.in Brunswick. The drop-in event will feature tours of the facility as well as offer an opportunity ...
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The Southeast Georgia Health System Foundation invites the community to participate in the ARTrageous Bras Fundraiser by decorating a bra to benefit the Health System breast care programs. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the themed braswill be on display during the month of October on the Brunswickand Camdencampuses. The public is invited to visit the displays and vote for as many bras ...
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In 2011, Southeast Georgia Health System hospitals in Glynn and Camden counties generated more than $517,056,308 in revenue for the local and state economy according to a recent report by the Georgia Hospital Association, the state’s largest hospital trade association. The report also found that, during the same period, Southeast Georgia Health System provided approximately $29,403,926 in ...
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