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John Shumate, RN, celebrated for mentorship and service with Nursing Excellence Award

John Shumate, RN, celebrated for mentorship and service with Nursing Excellence Award

EGRMC recently honored John Shumate, RN, with the 2024 Nursing Excellence Award. Shumate has served our community for almost 40 years as a compassionate, attentive nurse.
Drop unused prescription drugs off this week for DEA Take Back Day

Drop unused prescription drugs off this week for DEA Take Back Day

The Bulloch Alcohol and Drug Council will host prescription drug drop-off events Wednesday at Empowher Women's Fitness and on Thursday at 180 Fitness.
Optim Health System Statesboro announces new location for Dr. Tankersley and Dr. Dykes

Optim Health System Statesboro announces new location for Dr. Tankersley and Dr. Dykes

Optim Orthopedic and Interventional Pain Management Clinic with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Stephen Tankersley, alongside his nurse practitioner Ashley Skinner, NP, and interventional pain management specialist Dr. Michael Dykes with his physician assistant Heather Miller, PA, is now located in the old Optim Orthopedics building across from the Fairgrounds.
Grillin' for Healing raises $33,500 for Hearts and Hands Clinic

Grillin' for Healing raises $33,500 for Hearts and Hands Clinic

Grillin’ for Healing was a great time for a great cause! The BBQ cook-off fundraiser raised over $33,500 for The Hearts and Hands Clinic on Sunday, March 24, 2024.
COVID Report | Monday, March 18, 2024

COVID Report | Monday, March 18, 2024

In this weekly COVID report, Bulloch County’s risk status remains LOWby COVIDACTNOW and CDC tracker. Georgia's statewide level is LOW.
COVID Report | Monday, March 11, 2024

COVID Report | Monday, March 11, 2024

In this weekly COVID report, Bulloch County’s risk status remains LOWby COVIDACTNOW and CDC tracker. Georgia's statewide level is LOW.
COVID Report | Monday, March 4, 2024

COVID Report | Monday, March 4, 2024

In this weekly COVID report, Bulloch County’s risk status remains LOWby COVIDACTNOW and CDC tracker. Georgia's statewide level is LOW.
COVID Report | Monday, February 26, 2024

COVID Report | Monday, February 26, 2024

In this weekly COVID report, Bulloch County’s risk status remains MEDIUM by COVIDACTNOW and CDC tracker. Georgia's statewide level is LOW.
Chamber hosts 2024 State of Healthcare & Business Expo: Future of Rural Health and Wellness

Chamber hosts 2024 State of Healthcare & Business Expo: Future of Rural Health and Wellness

The Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber of Commerce held its second annual State of Healthcare and Business Expo, presented by East Georgia Regional Medical Center, on Tuesday. The event brought together more than one hundred healthcare leaders, professionals, and resource organizations to discuss the state of healthcare in the Bulloch County community.
COVID Report | Monday, February 19, 2024

COVID Report | Monday, February 19, 2024

In this weekly COVID report, Bulloch County’s risk status remains LOW by COVIDACTNOW and CDC tracker. Georgia's statewide also is LOW.