Health

With a record number of participating locations, Walgreens and KFF are making it easier than ever to get tested for HIV and STDs. Free testing will be available in more than 575 Walgreens stores, including the Statesboro store.

EGRMC has named its top performers for the year, recognizing individuals who have gone above and beyond in their commitment to patient care and hospital operations.

As temperatures climb, Dr. Brian Deloach of East Georgia Medical Group encourages people of all ages and fitness levels to take advantage of swimming’s low-impact, full-body benefits to improve cardiovascular health, muscle tone, flexibility, mood, and sleep.

State legislators convened in Gainesville to hear that rural Georgia faces a cancer care emergency, as small providers struggle with insurer reimbursement, rising expenses, and transportation hurdles, leaving many patients without timely screening or treatment.

The High School Summer Pass program offers teenagers age 14-19 the opportunity to work out for free at any of their over 2,700 locations in the U.S. and Canada from June 1 to August 31. Now in its fifth year, the program aims to promote youth health and wellness during the summer months, supported by findings that exercise improves teens' mental well-being and helps combat the summer fitness slump.

As summer approaches, the American Red Cross is urging families to stay safe around water by getting “water smart” through swim lessons, safety education, and critical drowning prevention strategies.

East Georgia Regional Medical Center is proud to recognize Eddie Saxon, Assistant Manager of Critical Care, as the recipient of the DAISY Nurse Leader Award for his outstanding leadership and compassionate service.

Celebrating over 35 years of impactful service, Marie Burdett, Chief Nursing Officer at East Georgia Regional Medical Center, has been honored with the prestigious DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award for her transformational leadership and dedication to nursing excellence.

Optim Medical Center-Screven honored its exceptional nursing staff during National Nurses Week with the inaugural Nursing Excellence Awards, recognizing those who go above and beyond in patient care and leadership.

The Statesboro City Council recognized May as Mental Health Awareness Month following a presentation by Pineland Behavioral Health outlining the region’s high suicide rates and mental health challenges. Officials urged residents to reduce stigma, seek help, and support community resources like the 988 lifeline and local counseling services.