Colquitt Regional Acquires Latest In Orthopedic Technology
MOULTRIE, Ga. – Colquitt Regional recently acquired a Stryker Mako Robotic-Arm that will be instrumental in providing a new level of care for total knee replacement
Colquitt Regional to No Longer Accept Healthcare Sharing Ministries Plans
Colquitt Regional Medical Center recently announced it will not be including Healthcare Sharing Ministries plans in its coverage of services. Effective January 1, 2022, patients
Resident Spotlight: Catherine Cravey, MD
Catherine Cravey, MD, grew up just down the road in rural Hawkinsville, Georgia. Having both her parents working in the medical field, Cravey knew from
Colquitt Regional Now Offering Intensive Outpatient Program
MOULTRIE, Ga. – Colquitt Regional recently opened its new outpatient clinic for senior adults dealing with mental health issues. This new Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) was
Medical Column: Cancers of the Bladder and Kidneys
By: Dr. Hyder Naqvi Family Medicine Resident Colquitt Regional Medical Center Renal Cell Carcinoma is a cancer, which originates from the outermost layer of the
Colquitt Regional Now Offering Third Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines and Antibody Infusions
MOULTRIE, Ga. – Colquitt Regional recently began offering third doses of COVID-19 vaccines and monoclonal antibody infusions for approved groups. Third doses are currently recommended by
Medical Column: Protect Your Skin All Year Long
By: Dr. William Zhu Medical Oncologist/Hematologist Edwards Cancer Center at Colquitt Regional Medical Center Did you know that skin cancer is the most common cancer in
Resident Spotlight: Daniel Santiago, MD
When children are asked what they want to be when they grow up, many claim they want to be doctors. Daniel Santiago, M.D., is one
Heat Related Illness
By: Dr. Rickey Patel Living in South Georgia the majority of us will experience feeling hot and overheated, but how hot is to hot? Feeling
Sterling Physician Group Adds New Physicians
MOULTRIE, Ga. – Sterling Physician Group recently announced the addition of five new physicians to its medical staff. “Our goal is to recruit physicians who will
Colquitt Regional Expands Hospitalist Program to Pediatrics
MOULTRIE, Ga. – Colquitt Regional has expanded its current hospitalist program to include pediatrics, which began on July 1. Pediatric hospital medicine is a medical subspecialty
Mothers in Need of HELLP with Preeclampsia
By: Dr. Jared Harris Preeclampsia is a dangerous condition that some mothers develop during pregnancy. It typically occurs after twenty weeks, but can occur during labor
Georgia South Welcomes Sixth Class of Residents
MOULTRIE, Ga. – Georgia South Family Medicine Residency Program welcomed its sixth class of residents at Colquitt County Arts Center on Tuesday, June 15. The four
Colquitt Regional Continues Partnership with Local STEM Educators
MOULTRIE, Ga. – After identifying an opportunity to partner with local educators, Colquitt Regional Medical Center established the Teacher Partnership Grant in 2018. This is part
Colquitt Regional Presents 2021 Healthcare Scholarships
MOULTRIE, Ga. – Colquitt Regional recently awarded the recipients of its healthcare scholarships at the fourth annual Colquitt Regional Medical Foundation Scholarship Luncheon. On May 26,
Colquitt Regional Moves Vaccinations to Clinics
MOULTRIE, Ga. – Colquitt Regional recently announced that it will now be offering COVID-19 vaccines within its medical clinics in lieu of a drive-thru vaccine clinic.
Colquitt Regional to Accept Unlimited Tax Contributions
MOULTRIE, Ga. – Colquitt Regional will begin accepting 2021 pre-applications for unlimited contribution amounts through Georgia HEART Rural Tax Credit Program beginning May 17. These will
Medical Column: Do You Wet Your Pants?
By: Dr. Stephen Yarbrough Many women would answer that question as yes! Urinary incontinence is defined as the accidental leakage or loss of urine. According
Georgia South to Participate in National Conference
MOULTRIE, Ga. – Colquitt Regional Medical Center’s Georgia South Psychiatry Residency Program will participate in the 2021 National Rural Health Association (NRHA) Annual Conference. This is
Colquitt Regional Celebrates 14th Consecutive “A” Patient Safety Grade
MOULTRIE, Ga. – Colquitt Regional Medical Center received its 14th consecutive “A” grade in the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing