Health

Congratulations to Lindsey Oglesby, April 2024 Employee of the Month at East Georgia Regional Medical Center! As a dedicated RN-BSN in the Quality department, Lindsey's ten years of commitment and positive attitude have made a lasting impact on her colleagues and patients alike.

East Georgia Regional Medical Center (EGRMC) successfully conducted a comprehensive mass casualty drill Friday afternoon, simulating a mass shooting at Paulson Stadium. The exercise, involving multiple local agencies, aimed to evaluate and enhance the community's emergency response readiness.

The products, commonly available at consumable hemp retailers and tobacco and vape shops, as well as online, may contain harmful and undisclosed ingredients. Severe adverse effects reported include seizures, decreased level of consciousness, loss of consciousness, confusion, sleepiness, and respiratory failure.

The Bulloch County Health Department invites families to its upcoming Back-to-School Clinics, offering essential immunizations and screenings to prepare students for the 2024-2025 school year. With clinics scheduled on various dates from July 23 to July 30, there is no appointment needed.

Summer in Georgia brings outdoor fun like adventures, picnics, and barbeques, but also mosquitoes; preventing mosquito bites safeguards against illness and disease spread statewide.

Beat the heat this weekend! The American Red Cross recommends taking three steps to stay safe in extreme heat: slow down, stay hydrated, and spend time indoors. Learn more about these tips (and how to keep your furry friends safe) as summer heats up.

Jade Humphries, B.S., M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, led a mental wellness and stress relief class on Friday morning, June 14, 2024. The class was designed to help participants recognize and effectively deal with stressors.

The last day to be tested for COVID-19 at a community testing site will be June 30, 2024.

Blood donations typically decline in late spring and early summer, especially during holiday weeks. Unfortunately, this proved true last month, when the Red Cross collected 20,000 fewer blood donations than needed to protect its national blood supply. With potential severe weather and record-breaking travel ahead this summer, the supply may be affected even further. Right now, blood and platelet donors are critically needed to help patients in need of lifesaving transfusions.

Discover how Cheri Wagner, a dedicated nurse at East Georgia Regional Medical Center, was honored with the prestigious Daisy Leader 2024 Award for her exceptional leadership in patient care and nursing excellence. Learn more about the impact of her compassionate leadership in the Emergency Department through the heartfelt testimonials from Cheri's colleagues and team members.