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STATESBORO, Ga – The midpoint of the year is a good time to review health insurance policies to ensure you will get the most out of plan benefits, especially if you have already met the annual deductible. Many insurance plans will cover most, if not all, costs for eligible medical procedures and treatments once an individual meets the deductible and out of pocket maximum, making the second half of the year an opportune time to schedule any necessary or elective medical procedures that may have been post... ... Read More

East Georgia Regional Medical Center encourages men in Statesboro and Southeast Georgia to get their annual wellness exam added to the calendar Statesboro, GA-June 25, 2024 – Research backs up the long-standing stereotype that men avoid going to the doctor. In fact, recent surveys show that approximately 44 percent of men don’t get an annual physical, and 60 percent of men won’t see a doctor if they suspect something is wrong. “Don’t wait until the ‘check engine’ light flashes to take care of your healt... ... Read More

Congratulations to our March 2024 EGRMC Employee of the Month, Spenser Thomas, front desk attendant at Statesboro Imaging Center. Spenser has been part of the team at EGRMC for over five years. Spenser was nominated by her colleagues and a patient for her positive attitude, sense of ownership, her responsiveness and safety awareness, her commitment to providing quality service and her great work ethic while supporting her fellow Statesboro Imaging Center team members. One colleague stated that, “Spencer... ... Read More

STATESBORO, GA - East Georgia Regional Medical Center welcomes Timothy Thaller, M.D., board-certified urologist, and Nicolle Digerolamo Thaller, APRN-BC, to the hospital medical group practice, East Georgia Urology. Dr. Thaller and his practice team specialize in urological services including general and surgical conditions of the kidneys, bladder, urinary tract, prostate and male reproductive system. His office is located at 1497 Fair Rd, Suite 102, Statesboro, on the first floor in the EGRMC adjacent ... ... Read More

Cheri Wagner, a dedicated nurse at East Georgia Regional Medical Center (EGRMC), has been awarded the prestigious Daisy Leader Award for 2024 in recognition of her outstanding leadership in patient care and nursing excellence. Her impactful work in the emergency department has been celebrated through heartfelt testimonials from her colleagues and team members. During the annual Nurses Week celebrations, Cheri received the Daisy Leader Award from EGRMC's chief nursing officer, Marie Burdett. This esteeme... ... Read More

Delivers essential medical services and broad impact to the larger community STATESBORO, Ga, March 29, 2024– Over the course of 2023, East Georgia Regional Medical Center played a vital role helping people get well and live healthier at more than 280,000 patient encounters across its hospital and growing network of East Georgia Medical and Surgical associates physician clinics and other outpatient sites of care. At more than 50,000 emergency department visits each year, lifesaving medically necessary ca... ... Read More

STATESBORO, GA – Erika Lee, LPN, was honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. A nurse within the telemetry unit and at EGRMC for almost two years, Lee received multiple nominations from patients for the award. One patient stated, “I want to show my gratitude for Erika‘s kindness and compassion that she showed me during my stay at East Georgia. All of the staff who cared for me deserve nominations, but Erika was extremely delicate and compassionate wi... ... Read More

Congratulations to our EGRMC November 2023 Employee of the Month, Brandee Blythe. Brandee Blythe has been part of the team at EGRMC for over 15 years. Brandee was nominated by her colleagues for her great work ethic, sense of ownership, her commitment to providing quality service and her positive attitude while supporting her fellow OR team members. One nomination describes Brandee as, “having a calm, reassuring manner temperament that helps patients feel at ease and safe. She is very good with new empl... ... Read More

STATESBORO, GA - It’s a leap year, and that means we all can look forward to an extra day in February – an extra day to enjoy life, be well, and pursue the things that make us happy. And, while an extra day is nice, what if you could add more years to your life? Caring for your heart is one of the best ways to increase longevity. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, responsible for one in five adult deaths in the U.S each year. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Pre... ... Read More

STATESBORO, GA – If it seems like more people are getting sick each day – it’s not your imagination. Diagnoses of flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are on the rise across the U.S with the CDC trackers show flu activity to be very high here in Georgia and more people visiting the emergency department or needing hospitalizations for treatment of severe symptoms. If you are one of those who has gotten ill, the symptoms for each condition are similar and it’s important to know when they si... ... Read More