Press Releases Southeast Georgia Health System Announces Lomis Appointment to Southeast Georgia Health System, Inc. Board Dec 11, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Dec. 11, 2019 –Southeast Georgia Health System is pleased to announce the appointment of James (Jim) B. Lomis to the Southeast Georgia Health System, Inc. board of directors, effective November 2019. He replaces Gary Willis, who recently retired from the Camden Advisory Committee and the Southeast Georgia Health System, Inc. board. “We welcome Jim and look forward to his perspective ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Nursing Leadership Plays Secret Santa for Local Families Dec 10, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Dec. 10, 2019 – Giving presents are a Christmas tradition that many people choose to observe. This year, in lieu of exchanging holiday gifts with one another, the Southeast Georgia Health System nursing leadership team choose to adopt two families from Glynn Community Crisis Center. “After hearing that many families still needed to be sponsored, I brought the idea back to our nursing ... Keep Reading Ready, Set, Register! 2020 Bridge Run Registration is Now Open Dec 3, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System December 3, 2020—Registration for the Southeast Georgia Health System Foundation 2020 Bridge Run has opened! If you love pushing your physical fitness to new heights, you will not want to miss this challenging annual winter tradition, which benefits the Health System cancer and cardiac care programs. Unique among bridge runs, the event takes place entirely on the 7,780-foot long Sidney ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Volunteer Services Host Sterling Silver Jewelry Sale Dec 2, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Dec. 2, 2019–Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick and Camden Campus Volunteer Services will host a Sterling Silver Trunk Show on December 18-20, 2019. Engravable sterling silver jewelry will be featured, with on-site engraving available. Items include pendants, bracelets, necklaces, crystal pendants, medical identification bracelets and much more. There is no cost to attend and the ... Keep Reading da Vinci Bariatric Surgery Becomes Starting Point For Patient's Lifesaving Journey Nov 26, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Nov. 26, 2019—Brenda Thompson has experienced her share of health problems, including cancer and knee pain. One of her greatest challenges, however, was maintaining a healthy weight. “I’d been overweight all my life. I’d lose a couple pounds and gain back five. Nothing seemed to work,” she recalls. She isn’t alone in her struggle; more than 93 million U.S. ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Foundation Announces Lights of Courage Tree-Lighting Ceremony Nov 21, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Nov. 21, 2019 – The holiday season is a time of tradition, hope and joy, usually celebrated with family and friends. Inevitably, holidays also turn our thoughts to loved ones who are no longer with us but whose memory burns brightly in our hearts. To help families and friends cope with the holiday season, Southeast Georgia Health System Foundation will hold its inaugural Lights of Courage ... Keep Reading Mobile Health Vehicle Offers Digital Mammograms Nov 20, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Nov. 20, 2019 – Time, transportation and expense are no longer obstacles to obtaining comprehensive breast care. The Southeast Georgia Health System custom designed Wellness on Wheels (WOW), a completely self-contained mobile health vehicle that features digital mammography, travels to rural locations in Brantley, Camden, Glynn, Long and McIntosh counties to offer breast imaging services. ... Keep Reading Sensory Santa Is Coming To Town Nov 20, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Nov. 19, 2019 - A typical visit with Santa is often accompanied with bright lights, loud noises and long waits in a crowded store or mall. For children with sensory sensitivities, including those on the autism spectrum, the experience can be anything but jolly. This year, Southeast Georgia Health System is offering children with special needs an opportunity to visit with Santa in an environment ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Now Provides Genius™ 3D Mammography™ Exams and Softer Mammograms Nov 15, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Nov. 15, 2019—The American Cancer Society (ACS) reports that early detection of breast cancer greatly increases a woman’s chances for survival, and the best opportunity to discover cancer early is to have an annual mammogram. Southeast Georgia Health System is committed to providing the communities it serves with the highest possible standard of care using advanced technology. In ... Keep Reading Health System Couple Embrace Better Health After Bariatric Surgery Nov 15, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Nov. 18, 2019—Most couples find it hard enough to schedule date night let alone life-changing surgery. However, when you’re as passionate about your health as Kingsland, Georgia, couple Mandi and Stephen Taylor, you make finding time a priority. For several years, the Taylors had struggled with their weight and associated health issues: pre-diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea and high ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Department of Pathlology Chief Patrick Godbey, M.D., Elected as 36th President of the College of American Pathologists Nov 12, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Nov. 11, 2019 – Patrick Godbey, M.D., FCAP, laboratory director and Chief, Department of Pathology-Brunswick Campus, Southeast Georgia Health System, was recently elected as the 36th president of the College of American Pathologists (CAP). Godbey was sworn into office at a ceremony during the annual meeting in Orlando, Florida, CAP ’18 – The Pathologists’ Meeting™. He ... Keep Reading Leap For The Kids To Make Life Better for Our Community's Hospitalized Children Nov 12, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Nov. 12, 2019 – AJ Donohue would be proud. His name is now connected with a fundraising campaign to renovate the Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick Campus pediatric inpatient unit. In partnership with the Health System Foundation, the AJ Donohue Foundation is launching the “Leap For The Kids” fundraising campaign and will match every dollar donated, up to $100,000. If you ... Keep Reading Time Running Out for Georgians to Take Advantage of Rural Hospital Tax Credit Nov 8, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System November 8, 2019 – In less time than it takes to read this article, Georgians can have a say in how their tax dollars are spent. Between now and December 31, 2019, Georgia taxpayers can donate what they owe on their 2019 state income tax to improve health care in their communities, thereby ensuring family and friends have access to quality care close to home. For a limited time, the Georgia ... Keep Reading Digital Mammograms Offered Close to Home With Mobile Health Vehicle Oct 31, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System October 28, 2019 – Time, transportation and expense are no longer obstacles to obtaining comprehensive breast care. The Southeast Georgia Health System custom designed Wellness on Wheels (WOW), a completely self-contained mobile health vehicle that features the same advanced digital mammography equipment found at the Health System’s Breast Care Center, travels to rural locations in ... Keep Reading Poinsettia & Peppermint Divinity Sale Hosted by Health System Volunteer Services Oct 31, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Oct. 31, 2019– Just in time for the holiday season, the Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick and Camden Campus Volunteers will host poinsettia and peppermint divinity sales December 2 through mid-December, while supplies last. A poinsettia and an 11oz. holiday gift box of peppermint divinity can be purchased for $20. If purchased separately, poinsettias are $6 each and the peppermint ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Volunteer Services Hosts Popular $5 Jewelry and Accessory Sales Oct 31, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Oct. 31, 2019 –Save the date for the ever-popular Southeast Georgia Health System $5 Jewelry and Accessory Sale fundraiser! Just in time for the holidays, this is a great opportunity to purchase gifts for teachers, friends and family or simply treat yourself while supporting a great cause. The $5 Sale is hosted in partnership with the Health System Brunswick and Camden Campus Volunteers and ... Keep Reading An Evening of Empowerment - Southeast Georgia Health System Hosts Bariatric Surgery Education and Celebration Event Oct 31, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System October 31, 2019– The holidays are approaching, which means parties and family get-togethers accompanied with elaborate menus. That’s followed by the time of year when people start thinking about New Year’s resolutions and the dreaded D word…dieting. For people who struggle with obesity, losing weight by following a traditional diet and exercise plan can be challenging and ... Keep Reading Familiar Face, New Location: Martin R. Artman, M.D., Moves to Southeast Georgia Physician Associates-Primary Care Oct 29, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System October 28, 2019 – Primary care patients may recognize a familiar face at their next appointment. Having formerly provided care at St. Simons Immediate Care Center, board-certified physician Martin R. Artman, M.D. , is now at Southeast Georgia Physician Associates-Primary Care in Brunswick. Artman earned his medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. He ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Presents Amanda Scott With The DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Care Oct 25, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System October 24, 2019 – Southeast Georgia Health System recently presented The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses to Amanda Scott, R.N., BSN, in recognition of the care and compassion she provides every day to patients and their family members. A registered nurse in the Health System’s Telemetry Unit on the Brunswick Campus, Scott was nominated for The DAISY Award by a ... Keep Reading "CyberKnife: Treating Breast Cancer in Five Days" Topic of Upcoming Lunch and Learn For Your Health Lecture Oct 25, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System October 25, 2019 – According to the American Cancer Society there is no sure way to prevent breast cancer. However, if diagnosed early, there are a variety of treatment options, including the new CyberKnife® M6™ Series robotic radiation technology, available at Southeast Georgia Health System’s Cancer Care Center. Although its name suggests scalpels, operating rooms and ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Volunteer Services Host Annual Gift Shop Holiday Open House Oct 17, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Oct. 17, 2019 –Southeast Georgia Health System is pleased to announce the annual Gift Shop Holiday Open House, offering special sales and promotions, including free gift wrapping, on the Brunswick and Camden campuses. Hosted by Volunteer Services, the Holiday Open House features a wide selection of gifts with something for everyone, ranging from books, jewelry, handbags, scarves, apparel, ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Announces Stephens' Promotion To Vice President Oct 15, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System October 14, 2019 – Southeast Georgia Health System has named Stanford “Tripp” O. Stephens III, vice president, Support Services, following Marjorie Mathieu’s announcement to retire from the position. In addition to overseeing the completion of the Master Renovation and Expansion Project of the Health System’s Brunswick Campus, Stephens’ areas of responsibility ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System's 340B Story Oct 14, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System October 14, 2019 – Southeast Georgia Health System was originally established in 1888. At that time, Mrs. Theodore Crovatt, along with the help of other prominent ladies of Brunswick, began a drive to solicit funds to build a hospital to serve the community’s health care needs. John J. Spear donated the building site at the corner of Norwich Street and First Avenue and the 40-bed ... Keep Reading General Surgeon Vincent Arlauskas Named a 2019 Komen BigWig Oct 4, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System October 4, 2019 – Pink. Blush. Rose. Magenta. No matter which color of pink you prefer, October is the month to wear it! And that’s just what Vincent K. Arlauskas, M.D, will be doing as the Southeast Georgia Health System representative in this year’s Brunswick/Golden Isles Komen BigWig campaign. What is a Komen BigWig? It’s a very important person on a mission to end ... Keep Reading Health System Has Pink Invasion During Breast Cancer Awareness Month Oct 4, 2019 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System October 4, 2019 – It’s October and pink is the prominent color displayed at Southeast Georgia Health System in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In addition to color-themed attire and month-long decorations, a variety of community activities and fundraisers are planned, including: ARTrageous Bras Exhibits Oct. 1-31: The ARTrageous Bras exhibit will be on display at ... Keep Reading 1118 Result(s) Page 1 of 45 1 2 . . . 44 45 Next