The following physicians have been elected to serve a two-year term on the Medical Executive Committee: Chief of Staff: Gary Swartzentruber, MD, FAAFP Chief of Medicine: Witemba Kabange, MD, FAAFP Chief of…
Originally from Homestead, Florida, Mitchell moved to South Georgia in 1993 to attend Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) and has been a part of the community ever since. He began…
HDR Brachytherapy is a radiation therapy technique that delivers targeted radiation directly to cancerous tissue by placing a radioactive source near or within the tumor. This approach allows for higher…
Overall, the comprehensive survey assessed engagement, alignment, and resilience among Colquitt Regional physicians. The engagement category measures the physician’s pride in the organization, intent to stay, willingness to recommend the…
“During the challenging times of COVID-19, it became clear that we needed a sustainable solution to address nursing shortages,” said Colquitt Regional President and CEO Jim Matney. “Recognizing this need,…
Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as…
Colquitt Regional implemented the Vitalacy Hand Hygiene Compliance Monitoring System in 2022. This advanced system, comprising Bluetooth-enabled SmartBands and sensor-equipped sanitizer and soap dispensers, enables real-time monitoring and reporting of…
Many rural hospitals have faced significant financial challenges and cuts in healthcare reimbursements. The Georgia General Assembly launched this program to assist these hospitals in their growth and expand healthcare…
As a winner of the Press Ganey HX Pinnacle of Excellence Award®, Colquitt Regional has ranked in the top five percent of healthcare providers in delivering patient experience over a…
This award, named in honor of the late Dr. Walter E. Harrison, Jr., is presented annually to an individual health care worker who demonstrates a commitment to compassionate health care…