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All of a sudden, it seems like everybody’s wearing a Fitbit® fitness tracker. We’re not just keeping count of our steps, we’re watching our heart rate, our caloric intake, our sleep, all while watching our weight. Staying healthy is a really good thing! And, while you are focusing on you, Statesboro Magazine is focusing on area healthcare providers for you. In the Providers Spotlight, we shine the light on a special section of outstanding professionals dedicated to providing the best healthcare services in the area. This issue also provides a look at all the established physicians and the new ones arriving this year in the official East Georgia Regional Medical Center 2017 Physicians Guide. Inside there’s an in depth look at the Technical College System of Georgia’s Instructor of the Year Jan Martin, head of the Radiologic Technology Program for the college. Martin has spent over 20 years training “Rad Tech” students; some of whom have gone on to gain top state honors as GOAL winners. Next we talked to Ralph Cowart and Alan Skipper of Southern Manor Retirement Inn to find out their secret to keeping senior residents engaged and happy. Their success can be measured in the long waiting list of residents who want to call Southern Manor home. And don’t miss our “Summer Fun” section, a feature devoted to keeping the kiddies entertained throughout the long hot months ahead. Keep this magazine on the nightstand next to your Fitbit® as a reference guide to the superior healthcare professionals who serve the Statesboro area, or visit www.statesboromagazine.com throughout the year to reference the digital guide.

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About the Cover We see a clear picture of what makes OTC’s 2016 Instructor of the Year, Jan Martin, so great. Her professional ethics and charming personality combine to make the Radiological Technology program one of the most successful in the region. Martin’s image is captured in the lab at school by award winning photographer Frank Fortune.

X-RAY VISION

Jan Martin &

OTC’S RAD TECH

A BETTER LIFE! Raising the Bar ON SENIOR LIVING

BONUS SECTION

2017 EGRMC

PHYSICIANS GUIDE

2017 SUMMER

FUN GUIDE

THE CULTURE Jan Martin’s X-Ray Vision Written by Jenny Starling Foss Photography by Frank Fortune ��

Caring Long Term Ralph Cowart & Alan Skipper Written by Jenny Starling Foss Photography by Frank Fortune ��

SPECIAL SECTIONS

22 Real Estate �� 28 Provider’s Spotlight ��61 Summer Fun ��

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Southeast Bulloch & Statesboro High JROTC Drill Teams Capture State Wins 18 top-five finishes and five state championships The national accolades keep coming for the Southeast Bulloch High School Choral Program. Brent Whitaker and his students topped all the participating A A through A A A A-sized choirs in Disney’s National Performing Arts Competition in March, by winning the event’s overall Gold trophy and claiming the Best-In-Class award in their A A Mixed Choir division. This particular Disney competitive music festival featured 27 choirs from around the United States. According to Disney, it hosts these events to help vocal groups achieve performance excellence. They also host similar events for concert bands, jazz ensembles, marching bands, orchestras, and vocal ensembles. Disney’s PerformSEBHS Chorus at Disney in Orlando during Choral Festival ing Arts events for students are endorsed by the National Association for Music Education and the GR AMMY Foundation. The events adhere to national performing arts standards as well. The Choral Program at SEBHS features an Advanced Chorus, a Women’s Chorus, and an Intermediate Chorus. The Choral Program’s students are consistently selected as some of the state’s premier vocalists for the Georgia Music Educators Association’s All-State Chorus and All-State Reading Chorus. Many go on to be part of collegiate choral programs as well. Actively sought after for events and known for its standing-room only performances, one of the SEBHS Choral Program’s most notable recent accomplishments was a Superior-Rated performance at Carnegie Hall as part of a Choirs of America Nationals competition.

SEBHS Culinary Arts Team Wins $60K in Scholarships Culinary Arts students at Southeast Bulloch High School hope to cook up a national championship after winning the Hospitality Education Foundation of Georgia’s ProStart Culinary Competition at the Art Institute of Atlanta (AIA), on March 3. The five-member team will now travel to Charleston for the National ProStart Invitational to be held at the Charleston Area Convention Center, April 28 – May 1. In addition to their state championship trophy, these top high school cooks received a total of $60,000 ($12,000 each) in scholarships to further their culinary arts careers at AIA. At the national event, Brandi Johnson, Wil Howard, Josh Howard, Andrew Phillips and Katelyn Mason, along with SEBHS Culinary Arts Teacher Cynthia Lovett will join nearly 400 other high school students from around the world to test their culinary arts and management skills. The National ProStart Invitational is considered to be one of the country’s premiere competitions for high school students who are studying culinary arts and restaurant management. The students’ skills will be judged by leaders in the industry. While there the students will also have an opportunity to network with top chefs, National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NR AEF) Trustees, state restaurant association executives, and representatives from some of the top culinary arts and hospitality management programs in the world. 10 • Statesboro Magazine

Statesboro FCCLA Advances to Nationals Chapter, Members & Advisors Win Multiple Honors at State Conference Five Statesboro High School students are headed to national competition in Nashville this summer after winning top honors in their respective competitions at the Family, Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Conference March 16-18, at the Classic Center in Athens. Along with these top honors, nine additional members, the Chapter and their faculty advisor also received awards. Quashanda Huff, Christina Rountree, Daisy Dyches, Keylee Phillips and Angela Smith will represent Georgia FCCLA in July as they compete in life event planning, teaching & training, interior design, and chapter website. At the state conference, Huff won the Gold Award for her Life Event Planning project. Rountree and Dyches won Silver for FCCLA Chapter Website. Phillips won Silver for her Teach & Train project, and Smith won Silver in Interior Design. Other Chapter members receiving awards included the following: Alexis Johnson, Silver Award in Career Investigations; Hannah Kidd, Silver Award in Early Childhood Education; Victoria Collins and Mary Deloach, Silver Award in Advocacy; Krystin Brostek and Matthew Gilleland Bronze Award in Culinary Arts; Christina Rountree and Bhumi Patel, Statesman Awards; and Angela Smith, First Place in the Interior Design Proficiency Test. Statesboro’s FCCLA Chapter was recognized for the largest chapter membership increase in Region Nine growing from 18 to 62 members, thanks to the leadership of the Chapter’s faculty advisors, Bethany Gilliam and Cindy Hart. The pair accompanied 14 members of the Chapter to the state conference. Gilliam was also recognized for her selection as a GA FCCLA Master Advisor. She is a family and consumer sciences teacher, and Hart teaches culinary arts.

Portal Places Second in State FFA Event Team Excels in Nursery/Landscape Career Development Event

Tyson Foundation Raises $60,000 for Fostering Bulloch’s 7th Mile Ranch

Pictured (L-R): Tyler Smith, Madison Miles, Cayla Morris, and Amonica Kirkland

Portal Middle High School’s National FFA Organization Chapter won second place in the State FFA Nursery/Landscape Career Development Event on Saturday, March 17, at the Miller Plant Science Building on the campus of the University of Georgia in Athens. Team members Madison Miles, Cayla Morris, Amonica Kirkland, and Tyler Smith became eligible to compete at the state event after winning the Area IV Nursery/Landscape Career Development Event on February 28 in Swainsboro. FFA is one of three co-curricular student organizations available to students within PMHS’s four career pathways. PMHS’s Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) program offers two agricultural-related career pathways: Plant & Landscape Systems and Horticulture & Forest Science. The Nursery/Landscape Career Development Events at the area and state level allow students to demonstrate their knowledge in plant materials, plant disorders, cultural practices, design and construction, supplies and equipment, safety, interpersonal relations, marketing and records and reports. Dr. Tom Marshall is the school’s instructor for these career pathways and the advisor for Portal’s FFA chapter. The Nursery/Landscape Career Development Event is sponsored by the Georgia FFA Foundation.

Pictured (L-R): Tyson Foundation Board Members Debbie Palmer, Mandy Edwards, Kim Brannen, DeAngelo Tyson, Fostering Bulloch’s Chris Yawn, Jonny Owens, Lauren Whitfield, and Molly Sisson.

On Thursday, March 30, 2017, The Tyson Foundation Board of Directors presented Fostering Bulloch with a check for $60,000 to assist in funding the DeAngelo Tyson Sports Complex at 7th Mile Ranch. The money was raised from the Tyson Foundation’s annual dinner and golf tournament held last year. The Tyson Foundation’s mission is to serve youth, young athletes, and teenage mothers through support and opportunities that will empower then to unlock their own personal potential. You can find out more at thetysonfoundation.org.

Southeast Bulloch & Statesboro High JROTC Drill Teams Capture State Wins 18 top-five finishes and five state championships

Pictured (L-R): Tyler Smith, Madison Miles, Cayla Morris, and Amonica Kirkland

Southeast Bulloch’s and Statesboro High’s JROTC Drill Teams captured 18 top-five finishes and five state championship titles during the Georgia State JROTC Drill Championships on March 19, at Griffin High School in Griffin, Georgia. More than 70 schools of all sizes gathered to compete at the same level with no more than 36 teams qualifying and competing in any one event. The State Championships feature a combined 20 individual and team events. SHS qualified and competed in 19 out of 20 events, and SEBHS competed in eight events. JROTC is one of 17 career pathways offered within Bulloch County Schools’ Career Technical & Agricultural Education program. The course instruction and related competitive event opportunities are led by a team of retired military personnel: MAJ (Ret.) Jeff Odegaard and 1SG (Ret.) Hector Vazquez of SEBHS and 1SG(Ret) David Redwine, CSM(Ret) Joseph Depenhart, and LTC(Ret) Eric Heffner. For full results from the competition visit https://goo.gl/8ztysq May/June 2017 • 11

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Ogeechee Technical College is known for training a distinguished workforce for the healthcare industry in the region. But, there is one program at the college whose graduates exceed the industry’s standard year after year. The Radiologic Technology Program, led by director and instructor Jan Martin, produces exceptional medical professionals, many of whom go on to win distinction in the healthcare field and as outstanding student leaders on the state level and beyond. The program’s unusual amount of success can be attributed to Martin’s vision of how a radiographer should be trained to properly perform his or her job. “I’m old school,” said Martin. “I want my students to have respect for their fellow classmates, the instructors, and our program.” To Martin, teaching the students technical skills isn’t enough. “I want our students to be prepared to work anywhere. When they leave here, they will go to work in doctor’s offices, hospitals, and imaging centers. Some cross train in CAT scan, mammography, MRI and cardio imaging. Some come back to do stenography. Each modality in which they become certified makes them more marketable,” she said. The program is structured to be completed in 17 months, within four semesters after the General Education Core is completed. Each fall courses are taught including instruction in anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and radiographic science, equipment and imaging, with over 20 hours spent in the field working in a non-paid position at one of 13 clinical sites. 77 hours of instruction are required to complete the program. A 150 sq. ft. classroom with adjoining lab space contains the latest in radiologic equipment and serves 13 students enrolled in the program each term. Films are developed in a dark room and assessed on a lighted board. Two medical simulation dummies, complete with broken bones, serve as patients for the students. The GE® x-ray equipment has the capability of converting to digital images as well. May/June 2017 • 13

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During clinical rotations, Martin requires her students to wear white uniforms, a standard that may seem old fashioned in today’s healthcare environments, but which Martin feels sets her students apart. “When a doctor sees a student in white at our clinical sites, he or she knows that student is from OTC and is well trained not only in procedures, but also work ethic and professionalism,” said Martin. Matt Dunn serves as clinical coordinator for the program, in addition to being an instructor, Dunn oversees the students on clinical rounds. That’s the position Martin held when she started at OTC in 1997. “I couldn’t do it without Matt,” said Martin. “He was in the first class I taught here. He worked at the old Bulloch Memorial Hospital and got his bachelors and masters while here. We’ve known each other a long time and we work very well together.” The program falls under Dean for Academic Affairs Kelly Kingry and Executive V.P. for Academic Affairs Dr. Charlene Lamar. “We also couldn’t do it without the

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state’s first runner-up for GOAL and in 2017, radiographer Amanda Merry was regional GOAL winner and a state finalist. This spring, when Behling was chosen as first runner up, Martin was there to receive the prestigious Rick Perkins Award from the Technical College System of Georgia, which recognized her as the TCSG 2017 Instructor of the Year. She credits fellow educators with showing her the way. “My mentors were Linda Tinker and Jessie Strickland,” said Martin. “When I started here, Tinker helped mold me in the professional sense. Jessie was a great lady and a friend. I can still hear her voice in my head at times. She was a beloved administrator and cheerleader – a superior educator.” Being awarded as the 2017 Teacher of the Year was a monumental moment for Martin, but she counts as her greatest success, “When my students have their ‘Ah Ha!’ moment. When it all clicks and you know you are reaching them. I also love it when they are pinned. When they go from being students to peers, that’s very moving to me.” Since the first Rad Tech class in 1995, over 285 students have finished the program. Since Martin started in 1997, over

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Summer Fun in Statesboro

Great summer camps are happening all over town! Improve your game with football and basketball camps at Georgia Southern and Bulloch Academy or focus your aim in archery camp. Develop new cheerleading moves with a trained instructor or improve your science, engineering and mathematics skills at STEM camp. For kids who are talented, or for those who want to explore their talents, art, writing, theater and dance camps are available at the Averitt Center for the Arts. At the Statesboro Bulloch County Parks and Recreation Department, camps run daily, Monday – Friday, starting as early as 7:30 a.m., or enjoy a day of wet watery fun floating on the Lazy River or surfing on the FlowRider at one of Statesboro’s favorite attractions, Splash in the Boro. In you’re into Staycations, Pride Pools can bring the pool to you for some backyard fun all summer long. Check out our list of Summer Fun camps and family fun events and see how many you can cross off before Labor Day hits.

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SPLASH IN THE BORO! Southeast Georgia’s largest waterpark is a summer favorite with 2 huge pools, 3 thrilling waterslides, an 800’ lazy river, 5-lane mat racer, dual flow rider, play pool, leisure pool, spray pad and tot slides. See our NEW WAVE POOL, kids play area, concessions stands, front entrance, and aquatics center! A season pass is only $60 with a $10 discount for additional passes. Opens May 20. For ticket info and hours, visit www.splashintheboro.com. (912) 489-3000 1388 Georgia Hwy 24 Statesboro, GA 30461 www.splashintheboro.com Georgia Southern Campus Recreation & Intramurals Whether your child wants to learn archery, or perfect their stroke in the pool or on the golf course, Georgia Southern is the place to be this summer. We offer a range of programs, day camps, or overnight camps for every age and interest. For more information, visit Recreation.GeorgiaSouthern.edu/summer. Swim Lessons Golf Skills Camp Shooting Sports Education Center Programs

Pride Pools, Spas, and Leisure Products, Inc. Pride Pools, Spas and Leisure Products Inc. builds and installs above and inground pools; sells and installs luxurious spas; carries the Big Green Egg and Green Mountain Grills; and has all of the chemicals and maintenance items needed for your pool. Pride Pools also has an array of floats, hammocks, pool toys, coolers, and outdoor games, along with a fulltime service department. We specialize in Backyard Family Fun! 7049 U.S. 280 W | Claxton, GA 30417 (912) 739-2230 11 Gateway Blvd. S. | Savannah, GA 31419

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We specialize in… Backyard. Family. Fun. “Since 1975, Pride Pools, Spas and Leisure Products Inc. is the name many know and trust when it comes to making backyard dreams come true.”

Alex Smith, Sherry Buckman, and Marshall Smith, Members of BBB, Association of Pool & Spa Professionals, Aquatech Society, and Home Builders Association of Statesboro

Our name says it all… Personalized Service Readiness To Serve Intelligent Product Knowledge Dedication Enthusiasm To Go The Extra Mile

We always tell our customers … to check their water weekly. Get into a habit. This could help prevent future pool problems.

and maintenance items needed for your pool. We also have an array of floats, hammocks, pool toys, coolers, and outdoor games, along with a full-time service department.

The secret to good business is… quality customer service with well trained, dedicated and Most people aren’t aware knowledgeable staff. that... we are a second-generation, family owned business. Pride Pools, Spas and Leisure We have been in business for Products Inc... builds and in- 42 years! stalls above- and in-ground pools; sells and installs luxuri- We believe in... family values, ous spas; carries the Big Green and that carries over to our Egg and Green Mountain Grills; staff. They are our extended and has all of your chemicals family.

Averitt Center for the Arts The Averitt Center’s mission is to provide quality arts opportunities for the community and to serve as a centerpiece for a vibrant, historic downtown. We are proud to offer professional exhibit seasons in the Main Gallery, a professional performance season in the Emma Kelly Theater, and community/special events and exhibits throughout the year! We also offer a wide array of classes and workshops, private voice and art professional lessons, studio rentals and summer camps to fit every child’s creative side! We are committed to excellence and quality experiences in the Arts for our patrons! 2017 Summer Camps are offered in Art, Dance, Literary, Music, and Theater. Sponsored by Sea Island Bank. To Register come by one of our three downtown locations or call Tony Phillips at 912-212-2787 or Register Online at www. averittcenterforthearts.org/summer-camps. (912) 212-2787 33 East Main Street 41 West Main Street 31 East Vine Street Statesboro, Thank you for placing an ad with Statesboro Magazine. Below is your proof. GA 30458 䌀䄀䴀倀唀匀刀and 䔀䌀刀䔀䄀吀䤀伀一 ☀ 䤀一吀刀䄀䴀唀刀䄀䰀匀 Please check it closely let us know right away if there are any changes needed. www.averittcenterforthearts.com * A watermark will appear over the ad when printing. *

2017 Summer Camps Camp

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Basketball Camp

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May 30-June 2

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Art Camp

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Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Camp

K5-3rd

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June 12-15

Cook and Thomas

Cheerleading Camp

K4-5th

1PM-4PM

June 19-22

Kim Burnette

Book Adventure Camp

K5-3rd

9AM-12PM

June 19-22

Thomas

Football Camp

1st-5th

9AM-12PM

June 26-29

Terence Hennessy

Archery Camp

3rd-8th

1PM-4PM

June 26-29

Barbara Conner

FCA Camp

Middle & High

9AM-1PM

July 10-12

Morgan Conner

STEM Camp

3rd-5th

9AM-12PM

July 17-20

Bishop

Kindergarten Camp

Upcoming Kindergarten

9AM-12PM

July 17-20

Hopkins

Elementary Math Camp

3rd-5th

1PM-4PM

July 18-21

Burnette

*All camp grades refer to rising grade levels for the 2017 school year

More fun and learning...The BA Way!

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Bulloch Academy “Challenging, Teaching and Nurturing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today.” Bulloch Academy is celebrating 46 years as an independent, college-preparatory school serving the students of Bulloch and neighboring counties. With an enrollment of 490 students in PK4-12, Bulloch Academy offers excellence in a variety of academics, sports, and camps! (912) 764-6297 873 Westside Road Statesboro, GA 30458 www.bullochacademy.com Statesboro-Bulloch County Parks and Recreation Department SBCPRD offers a variety of activities for all ages and sports year-round! Summer athletics and summer camps are offered, including Camp Cherokee (Pre-K through 5th grade) and Kids Zone Camps (2nd through 6th grade). Visit www.bullochrec. com for more information. (912) 764-5637 Main Office: One Max Lockwood Drive Statesboro, GA 30458 www.bullochrec.com

SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS Visit www.bullochrec.com or the Honey Bowen Building to find out more about these: • British Soccer Camp • Youth Football Camp • Soccer in the Boro Camp • Youth Baseball & Softball Camp • Youth Basketball Camp • Tennis Camps

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We want to thank our community for its support over the years. Founded in 1994, we are the only hospice agency in Bulloch county and surrounding areas that is a not-for-profit service. This means that any funding or support received goes back into our patient care and for community support. We have an amazing staff who are experts in their fields of hospice and palliative care. Our Board is all voluntary, all dedicated to the mission of Ogeechee Area Hospice – providing expert comfort and bereavement support to persons affected by a lifethreatening illness and/or grief. We provide services to patients and families wherever they call home. Most of our patients live in their own homes, but some live in long-term care facilities, assisted living homes, and in our own residential center. We also have a state-of-the-art inpatient hospice facility, providing acute symptom management for problems that can’t be managed in the home. We will soon be conducting our annual Sustaining Our Future campaign. This is your opportunity to invest in the care of terminally ill individuals who live in this community. Ogeechee Area Hospice is your hospice. Please partner with us and help ensure exceptional hospice care in our community for years to come. When exploring hospice care for yourself or a loved one, remember you do have a choice. Ask for Ogeechee Are Hospice by name. Sincerely, Linda Upchurch, DNP,ANP-BC Executive Director Ogeechee Area Hospice

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While Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance policies reimburse us for the clinical care provided, we often care for uninsured and underinsured patients. Ogeechee Area Hospice strives to give care ‘beyond regulatory guidelines’ to patients and their families. Show Your Support by Attending & Participating in our Annual Events Ogeechee Area Hospice Annual Gala Sustaining our Future Annual Campaign Annual Fall Chicken Dinner Mistletoe and Memories

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Meet Our Volunteer Board Ted Wynn, President | Jean Bartels, Vice-President | Linda Dickerson, Secretary Billy Yawn, Treasurer | Lovett Bennett, Arthur Howard, Chap Cromley, , Rev. Bill Perry, Roxella Ball, Bill Hawkins, and Jewell Dabbs

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he administration and staff at East Georgia Regional Medical Center are pleased to provide you with this physician directory. We are proud of the physicians who practice at our facility, and have designed this directory to introduce you to our expanding medical staff. The listings will help you select the best doctor for you and your family. In order to offer the high quality medical care you have come to expect from East Georgia Regional Medical Center, we continue to expand our experienced medical staff by recruiting some of the finest physicians across the nation. You can be confident that our physicians are fully committed to providing your family with medical care that is both personal and technologically advanced. If you would like more information about a physician or the services provided by East Georgia Regional Medical Center, please call (912) 486-1510. Thank you for your continuing support of our medical center.

East Georgia Regional Medical Center (912) 486-1000 or visit our website at www.eastgeorgiaregional.com (All area codes are 912)

Administration ............................................ 486-1500 Admissions....................................................486-1773 Ambulatory Care ..........................................486-1413 Business Office ............................................ 486-1777 Cardiopulmonary Services .......................... 486-1660 East Georgia Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Services ...................... 486-1680 Human Resources ........................................ 486-1540 Laboratory ....................................................486-1610 Medical Records .......................................... 486-1760 Medical Staff Coordinator ............................486-1510 Nursing Administration ............................... 486-1504 Same Day Surgery ...................................... 486-1884

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3rd Floor ................................................... 486-1320 Pediatrics ................................................. 486-1407 4th Floor ................................................... 486-1400 Nutrition Services .........................................486-1535 One Call Scheduling .....................................486-1771 Pain Management .........................................486-1120 Radiology .................................................... 486-1620 Volunteer Services ........................................486-1575 Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pavilion ......................................... 486-1054

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Labor & Delivery ........................................486-1410

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Nursery ................................................... 486-1420

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OB/GYN ................................................. 486-1056 Wound Care ..................................................486-1163

TABLE OF CONTENTS Frequently Called Numbers ..................................... 2 East Georgia Regional Medical Center Services ...... 3

PHYSICIAN PROFILES Anesthesiology/Pain Management .......................... 4 Cardiology ............................................................... 4 Electrophysiology .................................................... 5 Interventional Cardiology ....................................... 5 Emergency Medicine ............................................... 5 Family Practice ........................................................ 5 Gastroenterology ..................................................... 7 General Surgery ....................................................... 7 Hospitalist ............................................................... 7 Internal Medicine.................................................... 8 Nephrology .............................................................. 9 Neurology ................................................................ 9 Neurosurgery ........................................................... 9 Obstetrics/Gynecology ............................................ 9 Oncology/Hematology .......................................... 10 Ophthalmology ...................................................... 10 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery .................................11 Orthopaedics ..........................................................11 Otolaryngology ..................................................... 12 Pathology ............................................................... 12 Pediatrics ............................................................... 12 Plastic Surgery ........................................................13 Podiatry ..................................................................13 Pulmonology ..........................................................13 Radiology ...............................................................14 Sleep Medicine .......................................................14 Thoracic/Vascular Surgery .....................................15 Urology ..................................................................15 Wound Care/Hyperbaric Medicine ........................15 Honorary Staff ........................................................15 Emeritus Staff .........................................................15 Coming in 2016 .......................................................15 www.eastgeorgi aregi on a l.c o m • (9 1 2 ) 4 8 6 -1 0 0 0

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uilt in July 2000, East Georgia Regional Medical Center is a four-level, 149 bed acute care hospital featuring a Women’s Pavilion and an adjacent medical office building. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, a distinction awarded only to those healthcare facilities that maintain the highest standards of quality. East Georgia Regional Medical Center’s healthcare team consists of over 800 employees and nearly 100 physicians representing a wide range of specialties. The ongoing expansion of medical services and professionals, along with a major investment in technology, has firmly established East Georgia Regional‘s reputation for providing a higher medical standard. East Georgia Regional Medical Center offers a 24-hour physician-staffed emergency department, a Level II neonatal center, outpatient services including endoscopy, same day surgery and ambulatory care, a pain management center, a wound care clinic, a cardiac catheterization lab, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and state-of-the-art diagnostic procedures including digital mammography, MRI, CT, PET/CT, nuclear medicine and interventional radiology. The Women’s Pavilion provides dedicated services to women of all ages, and includes eight labor, delivery and recovery suites. An Interventional Cardiology service was started in April 2010. This expansion of our cardiology program has allowed patients needing angioplasty and/or stent placement to receive these services without leaving Statesboro. Electrophysiology services were added to the cardiology program in August 2011. The addition of these services has dramatically increased the quality of care in our community. In October 2010, East Georgia Regional became one of only four hospitals in Southeast Georgia capable of performing robotic surgery. This highly specialized surgical tool allows surgeons to perform procedures that are less invasive and require less recovery time. Most recently, East Georgia Regional Medical Center began offering Bariatric Services, including both surgical and nonsurgical weight loss options in Fall of 2016. An interdisciplinary team of weight loss experts including board certified physicians, nurses, dietitians and other health care professionals, are available to provide highly personalized care for all patients. E A S T G E O R G I A R E G I O N A L M E D I C AL C ENTER • 3

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