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Novant Health opens emergency department in Bluffton
Novant Health opened the Novant Health Bluffton Emergency Department July 21 with a ribbon cutting. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Bluffton now has another location for emergency care with the July 21 opening of the Novant Health Bluffton Emergency Department. The new freestanding emergency...
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Statesboro Birth Circle moves into first physical location in downtown Statesboro
Sweet Nectar Lactation & Infant Feeding Support, located at 206 E. Grady St. in Statesboro, is pleased to welcome the Statesboro Birth Circle into its new shared office space, providing the organization with its first dedicated location to serve families in our community. This collaborative space will bring together several independent maternal and infant health providers under one roof, creating a centralized location where families can access a variety of supportive services. Grice Connect will soon share more about the space, the organizations it will house, and the expanded opportunities it will create for the women, infants, and families of Statesboro. The new location gives the organization a permanent home for the first time, offering a dedicated space where families can connect with educational resources and build relationships within the community. "This office is more than four walls — it's a space where families will be supported, connections will grow, and our circle will continue to expand," Statesboro Birth Circle said in announcing the news. The office will be shared with Sweet Nectar Lactation and infant feeding support, owned by Sarah Kent , bringing two community-focused women's health services under one roof. Birth Circle's mission is to support mothers in
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A sinkhole from a burst water main is disrupting Savannah’s water supply
Residents along Bee Road in Savannah are dealing with a closed street, a growing sinkhole, and tap water they cannot safely drink after a burst water main forced the city to shut down the corridor and issue a boil-water advisory. The City of Savannah has posted both the road closure and the advisory as active alerts on its official homepage, directing affected households to follow state guidance until water-quality tests come back clean. The disruption carries added weight because Bee Road has a documented history of major utility failures, including a 30-inch force main break that required emergency action back in 2014.
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New emergency department opens in Bluffton
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Memorial Health honored with multiple awards for stroke preparedness
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Memorial Health University Medical Center announced Thursday that it has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus achievement award. This award is presented to reflect the center’s commitment to ensuring people experiencing a stroke receive timely and appropriate treatment based on nationally recognized guidelines. According […]
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St. Joseph’s/Candler offering mobile mammograms in Bluffton on July 30
BLUFFTON, S.C. (WTOC) - Women in the South Carolina Lowcountry will have another opportunity to receive breast cancer screenings when St. Joseph’s/Candler’s Mobile Mammography Unit visits the health system’s Bluffton campus later this month. The mobile unit will be at the St. Joseph’s/Candler Bluffton Campus on Thursday,...
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Memorial Health earns national honor for stroke care from American Heart Association
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Memorial Health University Medical Center has been recognized nationally for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care. The hospital received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus achievement award, recognizing its dedication to providing timely, evidence-based treatment for stroke patients based on nationally recognized guidelines.
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St. Joseph’s/Candler offering mobile mammograms in the Lowcountry
BLUFFTON, S.C. (WSAV) — St. Joseph’s/Candler’s (SJC) mobile mammography unit will be at their Bluffton campus to offer convenient mammograms. Call 912-819-6140 to schedule a mammogram on Thursday, July 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Bluffton Campus address is 100 Buckwalter Place Blvd. in Bluffton. Women without insurance or limited coverage may qualify […]
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Dr. Sidney Morgan receives United Hero award for exceptional patient care
Sidney Morgan, MD , a Family Medicine/Primary Care doctor at Optim Primary Care-Sylvania and Optim Medical Center-Screven, has been named a United Hero by UnitedHealthcare® Medicare Advantage members, recognizing exceptional patient care. The United Hero Award recognizes providers who consistently deliver outstanding care in key areas such as access to care, care coordination, and doctor-patient communication. Dr. Morgan is accepting new patients. Optim Primary Care-Sylvania offers same day, walk-in appointments and comprehensive care that includes: Management and care for many chronic diseases such as diabetes, asthma, hypertension, coronary heart disease (CHD), hepatitis, stroke, cancer, arthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and kidney disease, Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment of common illnesses and acuteconditions (gout, vertigo, heart disease, glaucoma, depression) Education and health counseling for disease prevention and treatment Medication management Routine health screenings for prevention and wellness (flu vaccinations, preventative screenings) Minor injury care Recommendations on lifestyle changes for improved health Coordination of care/referrals to specialists as needed: Orthopedic; Pain Management; General Surgery; GI; Ophthalmology; Dermatology; Podiatry; Cardiology; Physical Therapy treatment Optim Primary Care Sylvania is located at 105 Rocky Ford Road, Sylvania, GA. For more information, visit optimhealthsystem.com/optim-primary-care-sylvania .
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How Hardeeville Became a Destination for Robotic Surgery
When most people think about advanced robotic surgery, they imagine traveling to a major academic medical center in a large city. But today, some of the nation’s most sophisticated surgical care is available right here in the Lowcountry. Novant Health Coastal Carolina Medical Center has become the first hospital...
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Concierge Care option at Beaufort Memorial expands Primary Care Services
A new Beaufort Memorial option for customized primary care has landed in the Lowcountry. Beaufort Memorial is expanding their primary care options with the addition of Beaufort Memorial Concierge Care, a membership-based model designed to foster personalized service and an expanded level of access for its patients. “As our region...
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EGRMC nurse Nicola Stansel receives local and national Nursing Excellence Awards
A Labor and Delivery nurse who has spent more than 25 years caring for mothers and newborns at East Georgia Regional Medical Center has received one of the highest honors in the Community Health Systems organization. Nicola Stansel, RN, of the Women's Pavilion at East Georgia Regional Medical Center (EGRMC), was recognized Wednesday as the hospital's 2025 Nursing Excellence Award recipient. She was also selected as one of only 10 national Nursing Excellence Award winners among nearly 60,000 employees across the Community Health Systems network, which includes 60 hospitals in 12 states. During a ceremony attended by family, coworkers and hospital leadership, EGRMC Chief Nursing Officer Marie Burdett said the peer-nominated award celebrates nurses who exemplify outstanding care, compassion, service, innovation and leadership. Nicola Stansel with co-workers from the Women's Pavilion. DeWayne Grice "The Nursing Excellence Award was created in 2020 with the celebration of the Year of the Nurse during the COVID pandemic," Burdett said. "This is the sixth occasion for the peer-nominated award recognizing all the work that nurses do in making the healthcare experience exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other." Burdett noted the award recognizes nurses who are outstanding caregivers, team players and mentors