Press Releases Governor Kemp Visits Brunswick Campus on "Wear a Mask" Tour Jul 8, 2020 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Governor Kemp visited our Brunswick Campus during his “Wear a Mask” flyaround tour of Georgia. In addition to Gov. Kemp, Vice Admiral Jerome M. Adams, U.S. Surgeon General, and Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Kathleen Toomey spoke of the importance of following public health officials’ guidelines to stop the spread of COVID-19. "If you want to watch the ... Keep Reading Protect Your Community | Wear a Face Covering Jul 2, 2020 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Michael D. Scherneck, our President & CEO, discusses COVID-19 with Steven F. Mosher, M.D. , Infectious Disease specialist, Southeast Georgia Physician Associates-Infectious Disease. They encourage everyone to protect their friends, family and community by wearing a face covering. Keep Reading Glenn Gann Appointed Vice President and Administrator of Southeast Georgia Health System Camden Campus Jun 30, 2020 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System Southeast Georgia Health System recently announced that Glenn Gann, R.N., MSN, has been appointed Vice President and Administrator of the Camden Campus following the retirement of Howard Sepp Jr., FACHE, and Gina Copeland, R.N., has been promoted to Director, Patient Care Services, Brunswick Campus Emergency Care Center. Gann joined the Health System in January 2017 as director of the Brunswick ... Keep Reading U.S. Army Black Dagger Demonstrate Their Appreciation Jun 29, 2020 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System As a salute to the tremendous work of our team members, the U.S. Army Black Daggers performed an aerial demonstration at our Camden Campus! It was wonderful to witness such a special display of appreciation. We serve our communities the best we can, but we appreciate their service to our country as well. So thank YOU! Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Opens New Wound Care Center on Camden Campus Jun 29, 2020 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System June 29, 2020 – At any given time, nearly six million Americans suffer from a problem wound. The wound may be caused by diabetes, poor circulation, radiation, a pressure sore or injury. Whatever the cause, a slow-healing wound should not be ignored. Gary Willis can vouch for that. When the St. Marys resident injured himself during a lawn mower accident, his wife insisted he see a doctor. ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Urges Community To Consider COVID-19 Precautions When Preparing Hurricane Plans Jun 27, 2020 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System June 27, 2020 – When living in coastal Georgia, it’s imperative to prepare medical and emergency plans during hurricane season, which began June 1 and lasts until the end of November. Preparation is the best way to remain safe before, during and after a storm. With COVID-19 continuing to be a health threat during the hurricane season, this year’s planning requires extra ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Presents Bee Award To Kimberly Boltiador Jun 25, 2020 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System June 25, 2020 – Southeast Georgia Health System recently presented the BEE Award to Kimberly (Kim) Boltiador in recognition of her willingness to go the extra mile for her team members. A department support coordinator in the Health System’s Brunswick Campus Laboratory Services, Boltiador was nominated for the BEE Award by a fellow team member. The BEE Award honors and recognizes team ... Keep Reading First United Methodist Church Donates Newborn Items To Southeast Georgia Health System Miriam & Hugh Nunnally Maternity Care Center Jun 22, 2020 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System June 22, 2020 – In early March, First United Methodist Church held a women's conference called IF:Gathering. As part of the conference, church organizers developed a female-centric service project. They collected items for new mothers from the church family to donate to the Southeast Georgia Health System Miriam & Hugh Nunnally Maternity Care Center. Presenting the supplies, ... Keep Reading Howard W. Sepp, Jr., FACHE Announces Retirement from Southeast Georgia Health System Jun 15, 2020 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System June 15, 2020 – After more than 17 years of leadership service, Howard W. Sepp, Jr., FACHE, vice president & administrator, Camden Campus, has announced his retirement from Southeast Georgia Health System, effective July 1, 2020. Sepp joined the Health System leadership team in 2003. During his tenure, the Camden Campus expanded its services, including a $30 million renovation and ... Keep Reading Renowned Oncologist Joins Southeast Georgia Health System Jun 10, 2020 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System June 10, 2020 – Southeast Georgia Health System is pleased to welcome internationally recognized oncology and hematology specialist Robert K. Oldham, M.D. , to Southeast Georgia Physician Associates-Hematology & Oncology and the Brunswick and Camden Campus medical staff. Oldham is regarded as a leading pioneer in the development and use of immunotherapy, which uses a patient’s ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Welcomes Trullinger As New Senior Care Center Administrator Jun 10, 2020 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System June 8, 2020–Southeast Georgia Health System is pleased to welcome Gary M. Trullinger, NHA as the new administrator for the Senior Care Center-Brunswick. Prior to joining the Health System, Trullinger was a regional vice president of operations for Accordius Health based in Charlotte, North Carolina. In this role, he provided support to 13 skilled nursing facilities in Virgina and Maryland. ... Keep Reading We Stand Against Injustice Jun 4, 2020 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System A message from Michael D. Scherneck, President & Chief Executive Officer: Southeast Georgia Health System is dedicated to treating everyone who presents to us for care. It is part of the fabric of who we are and what we represent. There is no place for personal bias in the core tenet of our mission, vision and values. The challenges we face that have been brought about by COVID-19 are ... Keep Reading Telescope Health Expands Telehealth Services Into Georgia in Collaboration with Southeast Georgia Health System Jun 4, 2020 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System June 4, 2020 – Telescope Health is bringing its virtual health care services to Georgia through a collaboration with Brunswick, Georgia-based Southeast Georgia Health System to provide COVID-19 testing to residents across the health system’s six-county service area. Telescope Health will also introduce wide-spread serology testing, also known as antibody testing, to residents across ... Keep Reading Mohsen M. Akhlaghi, M.D., FACEP, FAAEM Recognized As Georgia Hospital Hero Jun 1, 2020 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System June 1, 2020 – Southeast Georgia Health System recently announced that its Department of Emergency Medicine Chief, Mohsen M. Akhlaghi, M.D. , FACEP, FAAEM, has been awarded the prestigious Georgia Hospital Association 2020 Physician Hero Award. Akhlaghi was one of five Hospital Heroes selected statewide, and the only recipient to receive the Physician Hero Award. He was recognized for his ... Keep Reading American Red Cross Experiences Urgent Need For Blood Donations May 28, 2020 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System May 28, 2020 – The American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood donations to prevent another blood shortage as hospitals resume surgical procedures and patient treatments that were temporarily paused earlier this spring in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In recent weeks, hospital demand for blood products has grown by 30% after sharply declining in early April amid this rapidly ... Keep Reading Adelaides Paint and Décor Donates Hand Sanitizer to Southeast Georgia Health System May 19, 2020 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System May 19, 2020 - Even though the coronavirus has changed so many things in our community, the support that community members continue to offer to Southeast Georgia Health System during this pandemic has been unwavering. Recently, Walter Rafolski of Adelaides Paint and Décor generously donated sixteen gallons of hand sanitizer to the Health System. “The Health System is integral to our ... Keep Reading How to Help Your Local Hospital during COVID-19 May 19, 2020 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System May 19, 2020 – In the best of times, it’s important that rural communities have access to health care. In the worst of times – one could argue that describes the COVID-19 outbreak – it’s especially critical. But coronavirus isn’t just a threat to public health, it also impacts infrastructure, such as the rural hospitals communities are counting on for ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Team Members Make a Positive Difference Every Day May 14, 2020 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System May 13, 2020 – It’s been several months since Southeast Georgia Health System, along with many Americans, began adjusting to the new normal brought on by coronavirus. However, one thing that has not changed is the love and support that the community continues to offer during this pandemic. Recently, the staff at Moore Stephens Tiller, LLC raised money, and then matched it, to purchase ... Keep Reading Fulfilling the "Care" in Health Care: Hospice of Golden Isles Recognizes Health Care Workers May 11, 2020 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System May 11, 2020 – During the last several months, Americans have practiced social distancing and self-isolation in the attempt to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, especially to those who have underlying health conditions that put them most at risk. A testament to our community, however, is the ability to demonstrate gratitude and grace even under tremendous stress, such as we have ... Keep Reading From Ankle Pain to Active Lifestyle May 11, 2020 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System May 11, 2020 – No one could accuse Susan Gibson of sitting on the sidelines. During her 36 years as a traveling nurse, she had the opportunity to live in many places. When she wasn’t delivering babies for high risk mothers, she enjoyed local adventures, such as swimming with dolphins while stationed in Hawaii. After retiring, she became a full-time nanny for her three grandchildren. ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Resumes Elective Surgeries May 7, 2020 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System May 7, 2020 – Southeast Georgia Health System resumed elective outpatient surgeries on May 4; elective inpatient surgeries will resume on May 11. The services are subject to specific safety guidelines and patients must test negative for COVID-19 within four days of their procedure. “Over the last several weeks, we have developed effective and efficient operations to manage our COVID-19 ... Keep Reading Southeast Georgia Health System Honors the "Most Trusted Profession" During Nurses Week May 7, 2020 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System May 7, 2020 – Last winter, an elderly couple was five hours into a trip down I-95 when the unthinkable happened. The husband had a heart attack and died, leaving his wife alone and far from home. In her darkest hour, human kindness intervened. “Our Emergency Care Center nurses stayed with her for five hours while her family traveled here. The nurses brought her meals, communicated with ... Keep Reading Philadelphia Eagles Cornerback Darius Slay, Jr., Donates Meals to Southeast Georgia Health System Apr 22, 2020 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System April 22, 2020 – Glynn County has always been a tight-knit, caring community, and this quality, which draws residents and snowbirds alike to the Golden Isles, has never been more evident than during the COVID-19 pandemic. Like coal under pressure, its residents have transformed something dark, the threat of coronavirus, into something precious: an opportunity to give. On April 9, former ... Keep Reading Urgent Health Care Needs Should Be Prioritized Even During A Pandemic Apr 21, 2020 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System April 21, 2020 –Across America, people worry about being exposed to the coronavirus. Hospitals and doctors, straining to cope with the outbreak, have postponed elective surgeries and some routine procedures. Unfortunately, accidents and other health concerns will still happen, and usually at the worst times. What should you do if you have an emergency or urgent medical issue during these ... Keep Reading Resourceful Community Members Use Creativity to Develop PPE Apr 21, 2020 Posted By Southeast Georgia Health System April 21, 2020 – At the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S., there was fear of a shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This spurred several local community members to use their creativity to develop PPE products using technology and supplies they had on hand, which were then donated to Southeast Georgia Health System. Two incredibly talented and creative local minds, ... Keep Reading 1217 Result(s) Page 1 of 49 1 2 . . . 48 49 Next