Health

EGRMC earns recognition for efforts to improve cardiovascular treatment

The American Heart Association presents multiple Achievement Awards for implementation of quality care for patients East Georgia Regional Medical Center (EGRMC) has received three American Heart Association Ach i evement Awards for implementing quali

Sep 3, 2021 3:14 PM Read more >

Daily COVID Report | 5 COVID deaths reported since Monday

EGRMC has 67 COVID patients in the hospital. 20 are sick enough to require ventilators. GA DPH reported 7366 PCR COVID postive cases and 2960 antigen/rapid test positives today. That is a total increase of 75 since yesterday.

Sep 2, 2021 3:40 PM Read more >

As physicians, we stand firm in favor of mask mandates

By Dr. Ericka Russell-Petty We, the physicians of the Georgia State Medical Association, want to express our alarm and concern over the current surge of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sep 2, 2021 12:36 PM Read more >

Daily COVID report | 68 vaccinated at City Hall Wednesday

City of Statesboro held a vaccine clinic at City Hall today. They vaccinated 68 during the two hour clinic where each person getting vaccinated received a $50 gift card. EGRMC has 63 COVID patients in the hospital.

Sep 1, 2021 5:39 PM Read more >

State shatters record for Covid-19 hospitalizations

The state has broken its record for Covid patient hospitalizations, and has reached 5,880, a Public Health spokeswoman said Tuesday. The previous mark was set Jan.

Sep 1, 2021 6:52 AM Read more >

Bulloch community comes out to support EGRMC staff and patients | VIDEO

Tuesday evening, August 31, as the sun set and a gentle cool breeze blew across the parking lot of EGRMC , Bulloch countians came together.

Aug 31, 2021 8:56 PM Read more >

Daily COVID Report | 12 COVID deaths in August | only 9 ICU beds out of 13 Region J hospitals

EGRMC has 66 COVID patients in the hospital. 19 are sick enough to require ventilators. GA DPH reported 7247 PCR COVID postive cases and 2938 antigen/rapid test positives today. That is a total increase of 102 since Friday.

Aug 31, 2021 4:54 PM Read more >

Kemp announces incentive for Covid shots, aid for oxygen supplies

Adding a new incentive for Georgia teachers and state employees to get vaccinated is among several moves Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday to combat the recent relentless wave of Covid.

Aug 31, 2021 3:50 PM Read more >

Community gathering at EGRMC flagpole Tuesday, 8/31 at 7 PM

Community members and East Georgia Regional Medical Center (EGRMC) staff will be gathering at the hospital's flagpole on Tuesday evening, August 31 at 7pm for a brief time of prayer and support, with East Georgia's Volunteer Chaplains leading the eve

Aug 30, 2021 4:38 PM Read more >

Daily COVID Report | 484 COVID positives since Friday & 1 COVID death reported

EGRMC has 67 COVID patients in the hospital. 20 are sick enough to require ventilators. GA DPH reported 7175 PCR COVID postive cases and 2908 antigen/rapid test positives today. That is a total increase of 484 since Friday.

Aug 30, 2021 4:04 PM Read more >