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Jamie Harris, a dedicated engineer with compassion for visitors is the East Georgia Regional Medical Center’s (EGRMC) September Employee of the Month. “Jamie is a valuable asset to our team," said EGRMC CEO, Stephen Pennington. “He supports our team and models our mission to provide quality healthcare services in a safe and compassionate environment to every patient, every time, always.” Harris is an engineer who has worked in the plant operations department for the past six years. His coworkers nominat... ... Read More

Congratulations to our EGRMC August 2022 Employee of the Month, Women's Pavilion Clinical Coordinator Krista Girardeau. Krista Girardeau has been part of the EGRMC team for over 29 years!. Krista was nominated by her colleagues for her great sense of ownership, dedication, responsiveness and commitment to providing quality service and her positive attitude while supporting her fellow Women's Pavilion team members. One nomination describes Krista as, “the epitome of 'customer service'. When the customer ... ... Read More

East Georgia Regional Medical Center (EGRMC) received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. This national distinction celebrates East Georgia Regional Medical Center’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and errors. “This distinction reinforces our commitment to providing safe, quality, compassionate care,” said East Georgia Regional Medical Center CEO Stephen Pennington. “Our entire team consistently seeks ways to improve in service to our patients and the ‘A’ grade from The Leap... ... Read More

The East Georgia Regional Medical Center Auxiliary committee gathered on Friday, November 18, to pack Thanksgiving bags for needy families. This project is the most successful ongoing activity for the auxiliary since 2012. David Keene, president of the Auxiliary, says it started in that year with 70 bags and then increased every year after 2017. Keene was elected president of the Auxiliary during the COVID season and has served in that position for five years. In addition to this project, they give away... ... Read More

STATESBORO, GA –Brianna West, R.N., was honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. A nurse at EGRMC for just over four years, West received multiple nominations for the award, including co-workers and several patients in the critical care unit. One nominator describes their experience with West, “Her nurturing care helped myself and my daughters through the difficult time when we were advised and finally accepted that our daughter, mother, and my life ... ... Read More

Congratulations to our EGRMC July 2022 Employee of the Month, OR Supply Chain Technician Meredith Lyman. Meredith Lyman has been part of the team at EGRMC for almost eight years. Meredith was nominated by her colleagues for her great attitude, dedication, responsiveness and commitment to providing quality service and her positive attitude while supporting her fellow surgery team members. One nomination describes Meredith as “one of the most helpful workers at the hospital. She has worked in endoscopy, c... ... Read More

STATESBORO, GA –Jacob Rohlfs, R.N., was honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. A nurse at EGRMC for just under a year, Rohlfs received multiple nominations for the award, including co-workers and several patients in the medical surgical and pediatrics units. “All the nurses were great, however Jacob went above and beyond to help me get through a very tough time. He is very perceptive in not only his work but reading people. I didn't have to tell hi... ... Read More

Congratulations to our EGRMC June 2022 Employee of the Month, Echo Sonographer Chris Chumley. Chris Chumley has been part of the echo cardiac team at EGRMC for almost 11 years. Chris was nominated by his colleagues for his great attitude, dedication, responsiveness and commitment to providing quality patient service and his positive attitude while supporting his fellow echo cardiac team members. One nomination describes Chris as, “always being a loyal and dependable team player over the years showing hi... ... Read More

STATESBORO, GA – Joy Attebery, LPN, was recently awarded the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. Attebery began her nursing career at EGRMC in February of 2019. Joy received multiple nominations for this award, and below are some of the excerpts of the kind words that were written about her. “Joy has a very professional bedside manner. She is always smiling and has positive vibes and will do anything within her power to make sure you are comfortable and doesn't ... ... Read More

Congratulations to our EGRMC May 2022 Employee of the Month, Physician/Clinical Informaticist Benji Johnson. Benji was nominated by several co-workers for his fantastic attitude, professional appearance, dedication and commitment to providing quality customer service and excellent training to physicians within the Informatics department and throughout the hospital. Benji is described as a ”hard working employee that tackles every problem presented to him with a great attitude. He ensures that all of our... ... Read More