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Octavia Phillips, RN, nurse on the Medical/Surgical Unit at East Georgia Regional Medical Center, was recently awarded the hospital’s DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Octavia began her nursing career at EGRMC in June 2018, after graduating from nursing school and earning her RN license in May 2018. Octavia was nominated by a family member of a patient. An excerpt from the nomination form, sharing Octavia’s passion for nursing reads: “When I came to visit the hospital after church, I felt like the n... ... Read More

Statesboro, GA – East Georgia Regional Medical Center recently honored three outstanding employees for the 2019 year: Clinical Manager of the Year was awarded to Burke Basquin, BS, Pharm D, Director of Pharmacy; Non-Clinical Manager of the Year was awarded to Erin Spillman, Director of Marketing; and Employee of the Year was awarded to Michelle Woods, Executive Assistant in Administration. Clinical Leader of the Year: Burke Basquin, BS, Pharm D, has been with East Georgia Regional Medical Center for twe... ... Read More

Representatives of Sons of Light Ministry arrived this morning to pick up 230 bags of Thanksgiving food items that were so graciously donated by the hospital Auxiliary and staff members. The bags were each filled with everything needed to prepare a Thanksgiving meal, and also included a gift card to purchase a ham or turkey. David Keene, President of the Auxiliary, stated that this year was the largest donation we have given in the over 8 years of this supporting this project. In November 2018, we donat... ... Read More

Congratulations to Mike Hillen, Engineer in Plant Operations, for being awarded Employee of the Month at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. Mike has been working in Plant Operations since 2014. “Mike is always quick to respond and always very pleasant,” stated a nurse leader at EGRMC. “At times, Plant Ops gets slammed with last minute work orders. Mike always responds kindly. You can tell he is busy and stressed, but doesn’t let that get in the way of being helpful and kind. He exemplifies the Commun... ... Read More

Congratulations goes to Molly Hammond, RN in the EGRMC Cath Lab, for being awarded Employee of the Month. Molly has worked in the Cath Lab at East Georgia Regional Medical Center since 2010. “Molly is one of the senior staff nurses in the Cath Lab; however, her role far exceeds that of just nursing,” stated Tonya Eagle, Director of Cardiovascular Services at EGRMC. ”Molly voluntarily performs duties such as data abstraction and submission of the CathPCI Registry to the National Cardiac Data Registry. Sh... ... Read More

STATESBORO, GA – A practice whose providers are known for a 42-year tradition of providing community-focused family medicine services to Statesboro and Bulloch County residents is now part of East Georgia Medical & Surgical Associates. Statesboro Family Practice’s affiliation with East Georgia Medical & Surgical Associates gives their patients enhanced access to a full spectrum of care close to home. Statesboro Family Practice will continue to provide the compassionate primary care its patients ... ... Read More

East Georgia Regional Medical Center congratulates Mandi Cox, Medical Lab Tech, for being awarded Employee of the Month! Mandi has been a part of the EGRMC lab team since 2016, and is a true joy to work with. Here are some excerpts from her nominations from peers: “Mandi is always a big help to the lab and others. She is loving to her co-workers, and is a big help in any way she can. Even when extremely busy, she finds time to set aside what she is doing to help others.” “Mandi is always pleasant and he... ... Read More

The Auxiliary of East Georgia Regional Medical Center recently donated $2,000 to the Hearts & Hands Clinic in Statesboro. The check was presented to the Executive Director of Hearts & Hands, Kara Holland, by EGRMC Auxiliary President David Keene and EGRMC CEO Stephen Pennington. The Hearts & Hands Clinic promotes health and wellness by providing primary healthcare services for the citizens of Bulloch County, who are medically uninsured with an income at or below 200% of the federal poverty g... ... Read More

STATESBORO, GA – The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized East Georgia Regional Medical Center for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. East Georgia Regional Medical Center was awarded Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI Accreditation in August based on a rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, mor... ... Read More

September 11th signifies a day that most of us will never forget. And should never forget. The September 11 attacks (also referred to as 9/11) were a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks against the United States on the morning of September 11, 2001. In remembrance of this day, Statesboro Police Officers Brice Scott and Patrick Webb participated in a “9/11 Memorial Ruck” at EGRMC on that morning. They started with a one mile ruck to the hospital, climbed 3960 stairs (total of 220 stories), then ... ... Read More