Health

Tips for managing the chaos of the back to school season

Statesboro Urgent Care's Lisa Horton is a busy mom of five. Check out her tips for coping with the stress of going back to school!

Aug 3, 2024 4:02 PM Read more >

Taylor Kimbrell receives DAISY Award at East Georgia Regional Medical Center

Taylor Kimbrell, RN, was honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. As a dedicated nurse in the Med Surg unit for over two years, Taylor received numerous patient nominations recognizing her exceptional care and professionalism.

Jul 28, 2024 6:16 PM Read more >

EGRMC names Lindsey Oglesby Employee of the Month for April

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.

Jul 21, 2024 5:45 PM Read more >

Local agencies collaborate in successful mass casualty drill at East Georgia Regional Medical Center

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.

Jul 19, 2024 5:43 PM Read more >

DPH urging Georgians not to consume Diamond Shruumz products

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.

Jul 12, 2024 4:17 PM Read more >

Bulloch County Health Department to host back-to-school clinics for immunizations and screenings

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.

Jul 10, 2024 10:05 AM Read more >

Georgia DPH reminds the public to protect against mosquito-borne illnesses this summer

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

Jul 8, 2024 10:18 AM Read more >

American Red Cross provides tips to avoid heat-related illness

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.

Jun 22, 2024 8:17 AM Read more >

Navigating stress: Georgia Southern hosts mental wellness class

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.

Jun 19, 2024 7:25 PM Read more >

Georgia's COVID-19 drive-through testing sites closing

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

Jun 16, 2024 12:05 PM Read more >