Health

Wellstar, Augusta University partnership up and running

Wellstar plans to invest nearly $800 million over the next decade in AUHS facilities and infrastructure.

Sep 4, 2023 12:20 PM Read more >

Small changes could help prevent Type-2 Diabetes

While Type-2 diabetes is most often diagnosed in adults 45 and older with a family history of the disease or in those who are overweight or obese, the condition is now becoming more prevalent in children, teens, and young adults. EGRMC's Dr. Maria Moogerfeld shares small lifestyle changes and habits that can help prevent this chronic condition in people of all ages while also improving overall health.

Aug 31, 2023 12:41 PM Read more >

Weekly COVID Report | Monday, August 28, 2023 | RISK LEVEL DECREASED TO LOW

In this weekly COVID report, Bulloch County’s risk status DECREASED to LOW by COVIDACTNOW and CDC tracker. Georgia's statewide remains LOW.

Aug 28, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

High temperatures in Georgia raise health concerns

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging Georgians to avoid prolonged exposure to the heat and sun, and to limit strenuous outdoor activity to prevent heat related illnesses.

Aug 24, 2023 4:25 PM Read more >

Weekly COVID Report | Monday, August 21, 2023 | RISK LEVEL INCREASED TO MEDIUM

In this weekly COVID report, Bulloch County’s risk status INCREASED to MEDIUM by COVIDACTNOW and CDC tracker. Georgia's statewide remains LOW.

Aug 21, 2023 2:29 PM Read more >

Georgia sees uptick in COVID cases

The new variant, EG.5, which has been nicknamed “Eris,” is the dominant COVID variant spreading in the U.S. It is responsible for about 17% of new COVID cases in the country and about 16% of new cases in Georgia. Early data indicates Eris may be more easily transmissible than some other variants, but it does not appear to cause more severe disease. Vaccination remains the best protection against COVID and will help prevent serious complications and hospitalization if you do get sick.

Aug 18, 2023 1:05 PM Read more >

Weekly COVID Report | Monday, August 14, 2023

In this weekly COVID report, Bulloch County’s risk status remains LOW by COVIDACTNOW and CDC tracker. Georgia's statewide remains LOW.

Aug 14, 2023 2:14 PM Read more >

East Georgia Medical Center nurse honored with DAISY Award

Erica Fields, R.N on the second floor Med Surg/Telemetry department at East Georgia Regional Medical Center, was recently presented with a DAISY Award.

Aug 13, 2023 8:10 AM Read more >