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Health Break: Non-profit provider brings back free series for Lowcountry caregivers
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - MiraSol Health is hosting a free caregiver series from September through January, funded by the Women’s Association of Hilton Head Island. MiraSol Health Director of Marketing Haven Banks joined Morning Break to discuss the upcoming event in the Empowering Caregiver Series. Banks said the next...
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Georgia governor candidate Rick Jackson talks veteran health care in Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Republican candidate for Georgia governor Rick Jackson made a campaign stop in Savannah on Friday afternoon, meeting with local veterans to address health care challenges facing military families and residents across the state. Jackson visited Nine Line Apparel on Fort Argyle Road, where he sat down...
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Coastal Empire hospitals detail their approach to AI
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Doctors and nurses at Memorial Health said they have the option to turn on 50 different artificial intelligence features through Epic but have not yet implemented them into practice. Epic, a program that partnered with OpenAI, announced a partnership with healthcare organizations across the country as...
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Resident dies at Claxton nursing home, inspectors say
CLAXTON, Ga. (WSAV) — Federal inspectors determined a Claxton nursing home had failed to prevent the fall of a blind resident who ultimately died in late 2025, a report obtained by WSAV Thursday said. A Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services report said Camellia Health and Rehabilitation failed to...
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Healthcare Resources for Bluffton Seniors
Healthcare options for seniors in Bluffton, South Carolina, have expanded significantly in recent years. Now more than ever, it’s easier for older adults to age in place while maintaining access to quality medical care. Whether you’re a year-round resident or a seasonal visitor, Bluffton offers a wide range of healthcare providers, home care services, wellness programs, and specialized senior resources.
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Drone footage shows 3 new developments near each other in Bluffton
Washington Square located along Buckwalter Parkway continues to see new construction including a preschooler daycare center, a dentist office for children and a new hospital across the parkway as photographed on Sept. 17, 2026, in greater Bluffton.
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Three rural Coastal Empire hospitals receive federal funding to support staff
CLAXTON, Ga. (WTOC) - Rural hospitals across the Coastal Empire are set to receive a boost in federal funding aimed at supporting frontline healthcare workers and preventing hospital closures. The funding comes through the Rural Hospital Provider Assistance Program, a new federal initiative established this year to strengthen rural healthcare...
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Ogeechee OB/Gyn welcomes Dr. Sydney O’Malley back to Statesboro
Ogeechee OB/Gyn is excited to welcome Dr. Sydney O’Malley to its growing medical team, bringing a familiar face back to Statesboro while expanding access to comprehensive women’s healthcare throughout the region. Dr. O’Malley’s arrival has been several years in the making. She began planning to join Ogeechee OB/Gyn while completing her medical training and residency, with the goal of ultimately returning to a community that she and her family have long considered special. “We could not be more excited to welcome Dr. O’Malley to our practice and back to Statesboro,” said Dr. James Small of Ogeechee OB/Gyn . “We have been looking forward to this for several years while Sydney completed her residency. She already has a meaningful connection to this community, and she brings the training, compassion and enthusiasm for women’s health that fit perfectly with the direction our practice is growing.” Care team at Ogeechee OB/Gyn, from left to right: Dr. James Small, Dr. Sydney O'Malley and Dr. Chelsea Mikell | Photo provided by Ogeechee OB/Gyn A Return to Statesboro Originally from Alpharetta, Georgia, Dr. O’Malley first made Statesboro home while attending Georgia Southern University, where she earned her undergraduate degree. After graduating from Georgia Southern, she remained
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Generations of Bulloch Memorial nurses and staff share memories, laughter, and a meal
A tight-knit group of women who were all employed at the former Bulloch Memorial Hospital and the current East Georgia Regional Medical Center have formed a special bond during the past almost 50 years. They keep in touch by meeting several times each year for lunch and a time of sharing memories. I was privileged to join this group for their latest reunion lunch at a Metter, GA, restaurant. ICU staff members Gayle, RN, Nancy, Unit Secretary, and Judy, CNA, in 1992. Photo and Caption Provided by Pam Hill It was akin to a family reunion, but one where everyone seemed to be genuinely excited and happy to see each other. Conversations centered first around catching up with each other’s professional and family life. Of the 30 or so women present, over half were still employed, either at the current hospital or in other health care settings. Kathy Holmes has worked at the hospital for 47 years and is still on the job there. Jane Flack , an energetic ER nurse is also still working in that capacity. She recalled vivid memories of being in the ER when the county’s ambulance service was based at the hospital. The ER nurses
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Health Break: Bluffton rehabilitation hospital uses game-like technology for regaining mobility
BLUFFTON, Sc. (WTOC) - For National Rehabilitation Awareness Week, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bluffton showed Morning Break advance technology to help patients regain their independence. Director of Therapy Operations Meg Foster showed Morning Break Host Camille Syed how to use a touch screen device helping stroke patient track visual...
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SouthCoast Health Marks 30 Years Serving Coastal Empire and Lowcountry
SouthCoast Health, a leading regional medical network serving the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Founded in 1996 when 20 local physicians joined forces to pioneer a collaborative model of patient care, the practice has grown into a comprehensive healthcare organization spanning 16 locations in nine cities.
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Internal medicine specialist joins Beaufort Memorial in Bluffton
BLUFFTON, S.C. – A new internal medicine specialist is joining Beaufort Memorial in Bluffton, adding to the health system’s growing primary care network. Dr. Minh A. Nguyen has joined Beaufort Memorial Palmetto Medical Group in Bluffton and is looking forward to partnering with Lowcountry patients to educate, empower and equip them with the knowledge and resources they need to achieve the healthiest outcomes. “Dr. Nguyen brings to Beaufort Memorial a commitment to ensuring that his patients feel heard, informed, respected and supported throughout their healthcare journey,” said Beaufort Memorial President and CEO Russell Baxley. “As the largest primary care network in Beaufort County continues to grow, Dr. Nguyen will improve access to much-needed services here in Bluffton.” As a first-generation immigrant, Dr. Nguyen was inspired to pursue medicine after seeing the healthcare challenges his family experienced as members of an underserved population. Originally from a suburb of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, his family relocated to Savannah when he was 7 years old. Before attending medical school at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Auburn in Auburn, Ala., Dr. Nguyen worked as a medical interpreter, helping patients navigate healthcare systems and overcome language barriers. His experiences serving Vietnamese-speaking patients reinforced his passion for improving healthcare access and advocating for individuals who often struggle to be heard within the medical system. Further inspired by the impact that physicians have on patient care, Dr. Nguyen considered emergency medicine before discovering that his true passion lay in internal medicine – a specialty he feels is rewarding by promoting continuity of care. He completed his internal medicine residency at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, where he gained inpatient and outpatient experience and deepened his interest in the complex connections among organ systems and the diagnostic skills that shape internal medicine. His residency experience also shaped his approach to patient care, which is personable, holistic and centered on communication. “Every patient deserves a physician who listens first, explains clearly and treats them the way they would want their own family to be treated,” he said.