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Local nursing home investigated after death of resident, report shows
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WSAV) — A Tybee Island nursing home is under fire again after officials launched an investigation into the death of a quadriplegic resident who was trapped in his bedrails, documents show. WSAV previously reported on neglect allegations at The Rosewood at Tybee Island, formerly known as Oceanside Care Center in October 2025. According […]
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Statesboro physician Glen J. Dasher launches region's first MDVIP-affiliated practice
Residents in the Boro and Bulloch County have a new primary care option grounded in prevention and deeper physician-patient relationships with the area’s first MDVIP-affiliated practice led by board-certified family medicine physician Glen J. Dasher, MD . Dr. Dasher has served patients across the region for the past 28 years, and his private practice located at 1140 Brampton Avenue in Statesboro has been a cornerstone of local healthcare since 2009. By joining the MDVIP network, Dr. Dasher has reshaped how he delivers care, moving from the traditional model in which he was previously seeing 30 more patients per day to a smaller practice designed around each individual patient’s needs and long-term health. “The greatest joy in my practice has always been the relationships and lasting friendships I’ve built with my patients. My passion is helping people feel their best by preventing health problems before they occur, guiding them toward healthier lives, and praying for them and their well-being,” said Dr. Dasher, whose clinical interests include diabetes, cardiovascular health, lipid management and preventive medicine. “Over the past 28 years, I’ve watched medicine change in ways that often make it harder to provide the kind of care I believe my patients deserve.
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Local nursing residency program earns national accreditation
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - St. Joseph’s Candler Hospital’s nursing residency program has earned accreditation from the American Nurses Association’s Credential Center. The American Nurses Association’s Credential Center reviewed the program and announced that it met national standards. About the program. The one-year program helps newly graduated...
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Savannah launches $478 million water, wastewater infrastructure program
(UI) - Savannah, Ga., is moving forward with a five-year, $477.8 million capital program to modernize its water and wastewater infrastructure, with major investments planned to expand treatment capacity, replace aging facilities and support continued residential, commercial and industrial growth. According to Savannah Now, the city's capital plan includes two...
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Beaufort Memorial adds interventional cardiologist
Beaufort Memorial is enhancing access to cardiac care throughout the Lowcountry with the addition of a board-certified, fellowship-trained interventional cardiologist serving patients in Beaufort and Okatie, according to a media release. Beaufort Memorial Heart Specialists has welcomed Dr. Paul Slota, who brings with him more than three decades of experience...
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Southeast Georgia Health System Adds Two New Providers to Southeast Georgia Physician Associates
Ashlen Bell, AGACNP-BC Ashlen Bell, AGACNP-BC, joined Southeast Georgia Physician Associates-Hematology & Oncology, located in the Outpatient Care Center at 2500 Starling Street in Brunswick, bringing experience in critical care, radiologic science and acute patient management. Bell completed her Master of Science in Nursing–Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner degree...
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News From Around the South Carolina Lowcountry
OKATIE, S.C. – Beaufort Memorial is enhancing access to cardiac care throughout the Lowcountry with the addition of a board-certified, fellowship-trained interventional cardiologist serving patients in Beaufort and Okatie. Beaufort Memorial Heart Specialists has welcomed Dr. Paul Slota, who brings with him more than three decades of experience in...
Savannah Morning News
Savannah mayor addresses public fears over water safety
Dear Editor: I wanted to take the opportunity to respond to Courtney Monroe’s May 28, 2026 letter for the Savannah Morning News , “Savannah residents still fighting for clean water.” The City of Savannah understands and shares our residents’ concerns about the quality and safety of their drinking water. Those concerns are legitimate, they deserve answers, and they will not be dismissed. We take seriously our responsibility to provide safe, reliable drinking water and to keep the public informed. Savannah’s drinking water system is subject to rigorous testing, stringent regulatory oversight, and regular public reporting. The City continuously monitors water quality, evaluates evolving federal and state standards, and invests in the operational and infrastructure improvements necessary to protect our water supply for generations to come. Residents can access water quality information and testing data at www.savannahwaterquality.com . The City has also been transparent about the challenges posed by PFAS, commonly referred to as “forever chemicals.” These substances were not created by Savannah residents, and Savannah residents should not be left to shoulder the financial burden of addressing them. That is why the City has taken legal action against PFAS manufacturers and other responsible parties while simultaneously advancing the technical, regulatory,
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Coastal Empire hospitals flagged by pricing transparency Agency
STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - The federal government is flagging hospitals in the Coastal Empire for not complying with 2026 pricing transparency guidelines. East Georgia Regional in Statesboro and Evans Memorial in Claxton both received warning notices for not following 2026 guidelines posted by CMS, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The government organization enforces hospitals to be transparent with their pricing.
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You Can Live Comfortably On Social Security In This Charming Small Town In South Carolina
Tucked along the May River in southern Beaufort County, Bluffton, South Carolina is a hidden gem that many retirees are discovering for all the right reasons. With its moss-draped oak trees, friendly neighbors, and a cost of living that won’t drain your savings, this small town punches well above its weight.
Savannah Morning News
Community health screenings address obstacles to medical care
To address the social and economic barriers some Coastal Georgians face to accessing healthcare, a local nonprofit has begun offering free services screening vulnerable populations for potentially life-threatening conditions. “Typically, there’s a lack of access, a lack of understanding or a lack of trust within those populations. We engage communities to build that trust first. We don’t tell communities what they need, we let them know what we can offer,” said Rosie Harrison, executive director of Grow Initiative Georgia. The Savannah-based nonprofit focuses its efforts on educating and providing essential resources to low-wealth populations. The organization began the free health screenings last year and has since held them in Chatham, Claxton and Effingham County at least once weekly. Partnering with students enrolled at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) Savannah at Georgia Southern and health care professionals, the organization runs community health screenings where participants can have their blood pressure and glucose levels tested. Harrison said recent funding will also allow for the purchase of lipid panels to check cholesterol levels. These screenings are especially important because conditions like high blood pressure and high glucose can lead to serious and costly health complications such as stroke, heart attack and diabetes.
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$357.5-million funding package advances Savannah water, sewer projects
(UI) - Savannah officials have approved a $357.5 million infrastructure funding package to support a series of water and wastewater projects, including construction of a new wastewater treatment plant and system improvements across the region. Leaders for the Georgia city authorized the multi-year funding plan to help keep major utility...
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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates Opening of MUSC Health Bluffton Medical Pavilion
MUSC Health leaders and community partners celebrated the MUSC Health Bluffton Medical Pavilion's official opening. The ribbon-cutting marked a major milestone in expanding access to specialized healthcare in the Lowcountry. “This ribbon cutting represents an important step forward in increasing access to high-quality, patient-centered care throughout South Carolina,” said Patrick...