By: Dr. Ethan McBrayer According to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) a BMI greater than 25 is considered overweight and greater than 30 is obese. A waist circumference…
“We decided to expand these services based on the needs of children in our area,” said Colquitt Regional President and CEO Jim Matney. “We’ve heard from parents who are already…
Georgia Department of Public Health outlined the criteria that qualify those 16+ to be those with certain medical conditions that increase their risk of severe illness from COVID-19. This includes…
Colquitt Regional broke ground on the new 6,900 sq. ft. building in May 2020 and will welcome its first patient this week. The new unit will feature a state-of-the-art linear…
By: Dr. Arian Baker For example, the anxiety that comes with avoiding COVID-19 exposure and infection. Or, the threat of losing a job or home. What about the pressures of…
The hospital recently received preliminary recognition from the CDC for this program. This designation is reserved for organizations that are effectively delivering a quality, evidence-based program and have proven to…
Patel attended the University of Georgia where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology. He then went on to earn his medical degree from the American University of…
The graduation ceremony was held at Southern Regional Technical College in December, where each graduate presented their evidence-based initiatives and received a certificate, along with a blue coat. The Nurse…
This program, facilitated by Georgia HEART, was created by the Georgia General Assembly in response to the significant challenged and cuts in healthcare reimbursements experienced by rural hospitals. It is…