Health

Kemp Considers re-deploying National Guard 'strike teams' to schools

Key Points: New White House report warns of Georgia’s ‘fragile’ coronavirus improvement – AJC The latest report from President Donald Trump’s coronavirus task force shows Georgia had the second-highest rate of new coronavirus infections in the nation

Aug 26, 2020 6:00 PM Read more >

Josie Sharp named EGRMC employee of the month

EGRMC congratulates Josie Sharp on being named employee of the month. “Josie always has a positive attitude and greets everyone she meets with a smile. She always goes above and beyond with her patients and co-workers.

Aug 26, 2020 12:10 PM Read more >

Bulloch Reporting 2 Deaths Today Increasing Total to 21

Key Points: Two additional Bulloch deaths reported by DPH because of COVID-19.

Aug 25, 2020 4:47 PM Read more >

Skye Anderson Receives DAISY Award at EGRMC

Skye Anderson, RN, nurse in CCU (Cardiac Care Unit) at East Georgia Regional Medical Center, was recently awarded the hospital’s DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Skye began her nursing career at EGRMC in July of 2019.

Aug 25, 2020 7:30 AM Read more >

Bulloch Cases Increase, Georgia Southern Now Reporting

Key Points: After 2 days of single digit confirmed COVID-19 case counts, Bulloch adds 39 additional since yesterday Georgia Southern First weekly report: 61 positive cases Bulloch County Schools reporting 9 positive cases total with 127 students and

Aug 24, 2020 5:09 PM Read more >

Bulloch COVID-19 Risk Level Improved, Candler and Evans Remain High

Key Points: Georgia and Bulloch Counties risk level has now lowered to “at risk of outbreak” from “active or imminent outbreak.” Since Governor Kemp allowed mask requirements more businesses and cities began requiring masks, including Statesboro.

Aug 23, 2020 5:43 PM Read more >

Bulloch, Candler, Evans Counties Daily Covid-19 Report

Key points: EGRMC currently/today caring for 15 COVID-19 positive patients today . (May or may not be Bulloch County Residents) 4 COVID-19 patients on vents. These numbers are the lowest we have seen in a while.

Aug 22, 2020 5:36 PM Read more >

EGRMC Revises Visitor Policy to Allow Some Visitors, Mask Required

Beginning Friday, August 21, East Georgia Regional Medical Center (EGRMC) modified its visitation policy to allow one screened visitor or support person per patient.

Aug 22, 2020 1:24 PM Read more >

Evans Reports 4th death, EGRMC COVID-19 Patients Declining

Key points: Evans County reported the 4th death today, a 67 year old black male with comorbidity EGRMC currently/today caring for 13 COVID-19 positive patients today . (May or may not be Bulloch County Residents) 4 COVID-19 patients on vents.

Aug 21, 2020 5:36 PM Read more >

Candler County Reporting 11th death, Bulloch Positives Continue Downward Trend

Key points: Story Updated: 8/21/20 8:30 AM Candler County reported the 11th death today, an 83 year old black male with comorbidity Bulloch positive cases continue to trend downward. Only 8 positive cases today.

Aug 20, 2020 5:29 PM Read more >