Health

Johnson and Johnson One Shot Vaccine Available in Statesboro

Several local pharmacies are reporting inventory of Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccine in Statesboro. Many people prefer the J&J vaccine because it is a one shot and you are done.

Apr 7, 2021 7:34 PM Read more >

Evans County Reports One COVID Death today, 29 Total

Evans County reports the 29th COVID death today. There have been 17 PCR deaths & 12 deaths where the individual tested positive for COVID via Rapid Antigen tests.

Apr 6, 2021 4:10 PM Read more >

Jenny Maddi, Risk Manager, Named EGRMC Employee of the Month

Congratulations to Jenny Maddi, Risk Manager, for being named EGRMC's Employee of the Month! Jenny began her career at East Georgia Regional Medical Center (EGRMC) in May 2014.

Apr 5, 2021 4:30 PM Read more >

AHCA & NCAL Report the COVID Vaccine is Working in LTC Facilities

The American Health Care Association (AHCA) & the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) report "dramatic declines" in new COVID cases & deaths in Long Term Care (LTC) Facilities since the vaccine rollout.

Apr 5, 2021 4:24 PM Read more >

EGRMC Reports Only One COVID Patient on a Ventilator Today

East Georgia Regional Medical Center (EGRMC) reports only one COVID patient on a ventilator today, 6 COVID patients total. EGRMC COVID statistics have been steady, staying low & manageable, which is encouraging.

Apr 4, 2021 5:04 PM Read more >

Per CDC, Only 9.2% of Bulloch County Citizens are Fully Vaccinated

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only 9.2% (or 7,345 individuals) of Bulloch County citizens are fully vaccinated. Only 47.

Apr 3, 2021 4:21 PM Read more >

Statesboro Urgent Care to Host J&J Vaccine Clinic Tomorrow, March 3rd

Statesboro Urgent Care will host a Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccine Clinic tomorrow (Saturday, April 3rd). The clinic is scheduling 15 minute appointments from 9 AM to 3 PM.

Apr 2, 2021 5:33 PM Read more >

EGRMC Reminds You that Heart Emergencies Require Timely Care

EGRMC has changed habits and actions to protect their health during the pandemic, but one thing still remains the same – they need to take quick action with a possible heart attack or stroke.

Apr 1, 2021 8:28 PM Read more >

Bulloch County reports 110th COVID-19 Death, 18 Deaths in March

Bulloch County reports one COVID death today, the total is now 110. There have been 62 PCR deaths and 48 deaths where the individual tested positive for COVID via Rapid Antigen test.

Apr 1, 2021 8:09 PM Read more >

Bulloch County Reports One COVID Death, 109 Total

Bulloch County reports one COVID death today, the total is now 109. There have been 62 PCR deaths and 47 deaths where the individual tested positive for COVID via Rapid Antigen test. Everyone 16+ is eligible for the COVID vaccines.

Mar 31, 2021 4:43 PM Read more >