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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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The Southeast Georgia Health System Wellness on Wheels (WOW) mobile health vehicle will provide screenings at the following locations during the month of October. Please note that all mammograms require a physician’s order; insurance is accepted and financial assistance is available to patients who qualify. Monday-Tuesday, Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Glynn County Health Department, 2747 ...
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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 Wellness on Wheels (WOW) mobile health vehicle will provide screenings at the following locations during the month of September. Please note that all mammograms require a physician’s order; insurance is accepted and financial assistance is available to patients who qualify. Monday-Tuesday, Sept. 9-10, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Glynn County Health Department, 2747 4th ...
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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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Southeast Georgia Health System is teaming up with the Golden Isles YMCA to provide a free Lunch and Learn lecture on Wednesday, August 28, from 12to 1 p.m. The topic “Shoulder Aches & Pains: When to See the Doctor” will be presented by Beau Sasser, M.D., orthopaedic surgeron, Summit Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Surgery, a strategic affiliate of Southeast Georgia Health ...
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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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Are your kidneys working properly? Are you at risk for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)? How do you prevent and treat CKD? Join us on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 6-7 p.m., to learn the answer to these questions and more as William G. Grubb, M.D., member of Southeast Georgia Health System medical staff, presents “Chronic Kidney Disease: What is it?” The lecture will offer essential information on ...
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Can the reconstruction process start the same day as your cancer surgery? What federal government mandates must insurance companies cover? What role do genes and nutritional status play in treatment, recovery and survival? Join us on Thursday, Aug. 15, 6-7 p.m., to learn the answer to these questions and more as Diane G. Bowen, M.D., plastic surgeon and member of the Southeast Georgia Health ...
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HART, Humane Animal Resource Team, Inc. of McIntoshCounty, has donated more than 850 brand new stuffed animals to the Southeast Georgia Health System Foundation since January 2013. The stuffed dogs and cats are given to pediatric patients in several Brunswickand Camden Campus departments, including the EmergencyCareCenters, pediatrics, radiology, and outpatient surgery. “Holding a new cuddly ...
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Finding the right health care provider can sometimes be a challenge, especially for people new to town or who have changed their health insurance provider. But it’s just gotten easier with the free health care provider referral line offered by Southeast Georgia Health System. The toll-free 855-ASK-SGHS (855-275-7447) 24-hour health care provider referral line allows people to talk to a ...
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The Southeast Georgia Health System Auxiliaries are hosting book fairs at the Brunswickand Camdencampuses in August. Vendor Books Are Fun will be offering a large variety of books and gift items for all ages at both locations. When: Wednesday, Aug. 21, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Cafeteria Conference Room, Camden Campus, 2000 Dan Proctor Drive, St. Marys Information : 912-576-6405 or kdoll@sghs.org When: ...
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The 2013 Southeast Georgia Health System Bridge Run held on February 16, 2013, was the most successful to date and netted $45,000 for the Health System’s cancer care programs. Bridge Run co-chairs Krista Robitz and Bryan Thompson were joined by Jim Bishop, chairman, Foundation Board of Directors, to present the $45,000 check to Gary R. Colberg, FACHE, president & CEO, and members of the ...
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<>pThe Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick Campus Auxiliary recently announced $1,000 scholarship awards to three graduating seniors who have served as Volunteens at the Health System. The 2013 scholarship recipients, Brianna Dozier, James Johnson, and Abby Tyre, were recognized during the Auxiliary’s quarterly luncheon on Thursday, June 6, 2013. Brianna Dozier, a ...
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