Health

Spring allergy sufferers in Georgia can expect a delayed but still intense pollen season in 2025, as colder weather and snowfall have pushed back the onset of pollen production, though rising temperatures and carbon dioxide levels continue to lengthen and intensify allergy seasons overall, according to Georgia Southern University biology professor Alan Harvey, Ph.D.

East Georgia Regional Medical Center hosted its annual “Hearts, Hats and Heels – Heart Healthy Lunch and Learn” on February 25, featuring educational presentations from Bryan Realiza and Dr. Sreevalli Dega, to raise awareness about heart disease prevention and promote cardiovascular health.

Autism decals are now available for families to display on their vehicles or at their homes, which will serve as a crucial alert for emergency personnel, so they can adjust their interactions accordingly. Dr. Michelle Zeanah, founder of Behavioral Pediatrics Resource Center, and Sharon Draeger, Project Manager, have been working on bringing this successful program to Bulloch County for over two years.

Researchers from Georgia Southern University's Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health have discovered a positive trend in adolescent liver health, with declining levels of a key biomarker for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), signaling the success of public health interventions.

As respiratory virus season peaks, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Southeast Health District urges residents to stay protected through vaccination and preventive measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, flu, and RSV.

Researchers at Georgia Southern University, led by biochemistry professor Mark dela Cerna, Ph.D., have discovered molecules that inhibit a key metastasis-causing protein, offering a potential breakthrough in cancer treatment.

Momentum for Medicaid expansion in Georgia is growing as bipartisan support begins to emerge, with advocates hopeful that Senate Bill 50 could help bridge the state's health insurance coverage gap for low-income residents.

Georgia Southern University has opened DYNTL, a new on-campus dental clinic providing affordable and convenient dental care through health services for students, faculty, and staff. Offering services like cleanings, restorative treatments, Invisalign®, and AI-assisted diagnostics, DYNTL ensures accessible, high-quality care without the need to leave campus.

February is Heart Health Awareness Month, putting heart disease, sometimes known as "the silent killer" on full blast. To raise awareness and funds for healthy hearts in Bulloch County, Statesboro Family YMCA held its second annual Statesboro Heart Run in honor of this critical commemoration on Saturday, February 8, 2025.

East Georgia Regional Medical Center proudly recognizes Janet Choudhury, clinic receptionist at East Georgia Gastroenterology Institute, as our October 2024 Employee of the Month for her exceptional dedication to patient care and teamwork.