Press Releases Southeast Georgia Health System Provides Update on Services Offered During Hurricane Ian Sep 28, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System September 28, 2022 – Southeast Georgia Health System leadership continues to closely monitor Hurricane Ian and is committed to meeting the health care needs of the communities it serves. As such, the Brunswick and Camden Campus hospitals will remain open throughout Hurricane Ian and continue to care for inpatients, including maternity patients, as well as perform scheduled elective ... Keep Reading Breastfeeding Support Group & Infant Care Class at Camden Campus Cancelled Sep 28, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Due to Hurricane Ian and the possibility of unsafe weather conditions, the Breastfeeding Support Group & Infant Care Class at our Camden Campus on Saturday, Oct. 1, are cancelled. Our board certified lactation consultant looks forward to seeing you next month. Support Group : Saturday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Breastfeeding/Infant Care Class : Saturday, Nov. 5, 1-4 p.m. For more information on ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Presents BEE Award to Jonathan Steelmon Sep 28, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Southeast Georgia Health System recently presented the BEE Award to Jonathan Steelmon, BSW, MA, in recognition of the compassionate care he provides to patients. The BEE Award honors and recognizes team members outside of nursing who go Beyond Exceptional Expectations (BEE). Steelmon is a clinical intake coordinator with a background as a mental health social worker. He was nominated for the BEE ... Keep Reading Health System is Currently Continuing Normal Operations Sep 27, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Due to the anticipated deteriorating weather conditions associated with Hurricane Ian, and for the safety of our patients and team members, Southeast Georgia Health System’s leadership team is closely monitoring regional weather forecasts and is in regular communication with the appropriate agencies, including the Glynn County Emergency Operations Center, to determine if and when the ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Postpones Brunswick Campus Prostate Screenings to October 13 Sep 27, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System September 27, 2022– Due to Hurricane Ian and the possibility of unsafe weather conditions, the prostate screenings originally scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 29, at the Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick Campus have been postponed to Thursday, Oct. 13. Those who have confirmed appointments for September 29 can attend at the same scheduled time on October 13. If a different appointment ... Keep Reading Fall Prevention Awareness Key To Reducing Older Adult Injuries Sep 20, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System The first day of fall, September 23, marks Falls Prevention Awareness Day and Southeast Georgia Health System is encouraging people to learn more about how to prevent fall-related injuries that affect older adults. According to the National Council on Aging, falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people aged 65+. Falls can result in hip fractures, broken bones, and ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Hosts Walk-In Interviews For RNs, LPNs and CNAs Sep 20, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Southeast Georgia Health System will host walk-in interviews for full and part-time RNs, LPNs and CNAs on its Camden and Brunswick campuses and the Senior Care Center in Brunswick. Opportunities are also available for PRNs. In addition to significantly improved pay rates for bedside RNs and RN Unit/House Supervisors, the Health System offers competitive salaries, generous paid-time-off accrual, ... Keep Reading Health System Encourages Everyone to "Pink Out" for Breast Cancer Awareness Sep 15, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Whether you say blush and bashful or pink and pink, it’s time to get out your signature color for October. In support of the women and men diagnosed with breast cancer, Southeast Georgia Health System invites the entire community to join in its breast cancer awareness efforts by wearing pink on Pink Out Friday, Oct. 14. Then, share your Pink Out Friday photos on social media using the hash ... Keep Reading Early Detection of Prostate Cancer Often Provides Better Treatment Options Sep 14, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System By now, most people know that September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and that prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men — second only to skin cancer. But did you know that not all prostate cancers are the same? Some prostate cancers grow and spread quickly, but most grow slowly. Fortunately, screenings can find prostate cancer early, which can make a difference in a ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Program Certified by Industry Leader Sep 14, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Southeast Georgia Health System is proud to announce the certification of its cardiovascular rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is recognition of the Health System’s commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care. According to Valory Peeples, MBA, RRT, director, ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Wound Care Centers Recognized with National Award for Excellence in Wound Healing Sep 14, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System The Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick and Camden Campus Wound Care Center physicians, clinicians and staff recently gathered to celebrate receiving the Robert A. Warriner III, M.D., Center of Distinction award. This is the sixth consecutive year the Brunswick Campus has been recognized, and the first recognition for the Camden Campus Center since opening its doors in 2020. Both Centers ... Keep Reading Volunteer Services Announce Adorn Fashion and Accessories Sale Sep 8, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System The Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick and Camden Campus Volunteer Services are pleased to host the Adorn Fashion and Accessories sale. This event will feature a wide selection of fashion jewelry, clothing and accessories priced as low as $6. The Camden Campus sale will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Conference Room, located at 2000 Dan Proctor Drive in St. Marys. ... Keep Reading Mobile Health Vehicle Offers Digital Mammograms Aug 31, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System The Southeast Georgia Health System Wellness on Wheels (WOW) is custom designed to make breast health care services conveniently accessible for all women in southeast Georgia. It is a completely self-contained mobile health vehicle that features digital mammography and travels to rural locations in Brantley, Camden, Glynn, Long and McIntosh counties to offer breast imaging services. The screening ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Selected to Participate in Groundbreaking Sepsis Study Aug 31, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System The Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick Campus has been chosen as the only site in the southeastern U.S. to participate in the PURIFY-RCT study. The study will evaluate using the Seraph 100 Microbind Affinity Blood Filter to treat patients with bacteria in their bloodstream or who have developed septic shock. The Health System was chosen to participate in the multicenter study because it ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Welcomes Married Doctors to the Southeast Georgia Physician Associates Team Aug 26, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Southeast Georgia Health System is pleased to welcome obstetrician and gynecologist (OB/GYN) Trace Deighan, MD, and his wife, general surgeon Diana Peterman, MD, to the Southeast Georgia Physician Associates team. In 2015, Deighan and Peterman met in Augusta at the Medical College of Georgia. The two began spending time together during their medical school rotations in Savannah and at the Health ... Keep Reading Is Your Family Up to Date on Vaccinations? Aug 25, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System No two days or patients are ever alike when you’re a primary care physician. John M. Blumer, M.D. , board-certified in family medicine, sees this in his practice at Southeast Georgia Physician Associates-Primary Care in Brunswick. Some of his patients follow recommended immunization guidelines for themselves and their children. Others procrastinate; some remain unvaccinated. To recognize ... Keep Reading ARTrageous Bras Inspire Creativity and Raise Awareness Aug 15, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System The Southeast Georgia Health System Foundation invites the community to participate in ARTrageous Bras, an annual fundraiser that inspires creativity, increases breast cancer awareness and raises funds to provide uninsured patients with breast cancer screenings and cancer care Registrations and sponsorship opportunities for ARTrageous are available now on the Foundation’s website at ... Keep Reading Community Health & Wellness Fair Offers Free Health Screenings and Information Aug 15, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System The health care professionals at Southeast Georgia Health System believe it is never too late to learn how to achieve a healthier lifestyle--and their free Community Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, September 17, is the place to start. In addition to free and low-cost health screenings, Health System providers and community health care professionals will be on site to provide information on ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Goes "Transparent" With Physician Star Ratings & Reviews Aug 15, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System August 15, 2022 – Southeast Georgia Health System measures the quality of patients’ hospital visits and physician practice experiences through nationally standardized surveys. In an effort to give the community unbiased insight into patient experiences, the Health System is now displaying patient survey responses as star ratings and anonymous reviews on its Find a Provider directory ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System's Better Breathers Club August Meeting Focuses on Smoking Cessation Aug 12, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Southeast Georgia Health System, in partnership with the American Lung Association of Georgia, will host its monthly Better Breathers Club meeting on Thursday, Aug. 18, 4-5 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Health System’s Cardiac Rehabilitation education room and will focus on smoking cessation. The Better Breathers Club is a support group for patients with chronic lung conditions, ... Keep Reading A Knock out of the Park with Reverse Shoulder Replacement Aug 11, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System For decades, retired nurse Lynn Rhyne enthusiastically delivered on the demands of providing excellent patient care. The seventy-two-year-old has enjoyed a satisfying career in nursing that spans 50 years. Throughout her career, she spent 27 years being a nurse educator, including her current role as a continuing education consultant for the Georgia Nurses Association. Despite practicing proper ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Hosts Camden Blood Drive Aug 10, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Southeast Georgia Health System is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at the Health System’s Camden Campus located at 2000 Dan Proctor Drive. The drive will be held in the mobile unit from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. All donors will receive a $20 eGift Card and an Oneblood gift. Additionally, a wellness check-up will be provided that includes blood pressure, cholesterol and iron count ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Offers New Innovative Technology for Heart Disease Aug 3, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Cardiologists at Southeast Georgia Health System recently began offering a new treatment option for patients with severely calcified coronary artery disease. The innovative technology is a novel application of lithotripsy, an approach that uses sonic pressure waves, also known as shockwave energy. “Sonic pressure waves have been used for decades to safely break up kidney stones and, in 2021, ... Keep Reading Angela Highbaugh-Battle, MD, FAAP, Appointed President of the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics Jul 29, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Angela Highbaugh-Battle, MD, FAAP, was appointed president of the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (GAAAP) on July 1, 2022. Dr. Highbaugh-Battle is a board-certified pediatrician with Southeast Georgia Physician Associates-Pediatrics in St. Marys, Georgia. As president of GAAAP, Dr. Highbaugh-Battle represents 1,800 pediatricians across the state and has the opportunity to ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Volunteer Services Hosts Popular $5 Jewelry and Accessory Sales Jul 27, 2022 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Back by popular demand, the Southeast Georgia Health System $5 Jewelry and Accessory Sale fundraiser is a great opportunity to purchase gifts for teachers, friends and family or to simply treat yourself while supporting a great cause. The $5 Sale is hosted in partnership with the Health System Brunswick and Camden Campus Volunteer Services and Masquerade Fundraising. Everything sold at this event ... Keep Reading 1530 Result(s) Page 1 of 62 1 2 . . . 61 62 Next