Medical Column: Weight Loss – It’s Actually Possible!
By: Dr. Ethan McBrayer Do you feel losing weight is an impossible goal to achieve? Have you ever wondered if you are overweight? Do you
Vereen Center Expands Pediatric Therapy Services
MOULTRIE, Ga. – The Vereen Center has expanded its service line to now offer pediatric occupational therapy to patients five days a week. Up to this
Colquitt Regional Expands COVID-19 Vaccinations
Colquitt Regional is expanding vaccine appointments following an announcement made by Gov. Brian Kemp on Wednesday, March 10. The most recent update expanded the current
Colquitt Regional to Hold Virtual Ribbon Cutting for Radiation Oncology Unit
On March 3, the Edwards Cancer Center at Colquitt Regional will celebrate its new radiation oncology unit with a virtual ribbon cutting ceremony. The ceremony
Medical Column: Decrease Stress in One Minute or Less
By: Dr. Arian Baker This last year living and working during a global pandemic has no doubt been very stressful for many people. For example,
Colquitt Regional Preventing Type 2 Diabetes with Proven Program
MOULTRIE, Ga. – Colquitt Regional is leading the cause in helping prevent type 2 diabetes among its employees by implementing the CDC’s Prevent T2 lifestyle
Resident Spotlight: Rickey Patel
A native of Valdosta, Georgia, Dr. Rickey Patel always knew he wanted to live in or close to his hometown. This played a huge role
Colquitt Regional Wins 2020 Baldrige Award
MOULTRIE, Ga. – Colquitt Regional recently received notification that it will receive the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence (TNCPE) 2020 Commitment Award. This award recognizes
Resident Spotlight: Jared Harris
Growing up in a small town in South Georgia, Dr. Jared Harris knows first-hand the medical inequalities facing rural areas, which is what ultimately led
COVID-19 Vaccination: The Most Promising Approach
Since the beginning of its rapid spread, development of a vaccine against COVID-19, or Coronavirus 2019, has been the most promising approach to control the
Colquitt Regional Graduates Nurse Residents
MOULTRIE, Ga. – Colquitt Regional recently celebrated the graduation of 19 nurses from its Nurse Residency Program. The graduation ceremony was held at Southern Regional Technical
Colquitt Regional To Participate In Tax Credit Program In 2021
MOULTRIE, Ga. – After another successful year in 2020, Colquitt Regional has received notification of its eligibility to participate in the Rural Hospital Tax Credit program
Colquitt Regional Administers First COVID-19 Vaccine
MOULTRIE, Ga. – Colquitt Regional received its first allotment of COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday. Dr. Michael Thayer, an emergency department physician who has been on the
Colquitt Regional Receives 13th Consecutive ‘A’ Safety Grade
MOULTRIE, Ga. – Colquitt Regional Medical Center was awarded its 13th consecutive ‘A’ when The Leapfrog Group announced its fall 2020 Hospital Safety Grades. Receiving an ‘A’
Johnson Receives Harrison Humanitarian Award
Dr. Tamara Johnson was recently named the 2020 recipient of the Walter E. Harrison, Jr., MD, Humanitarian Award. Johnson was presented the award at the
Resident Spotlight: Will Seemer, DO
A native of Rockledge, Florida, Dr. Will Seemer chose a career in medicine to be able to help people in need, especially those who have
Georgia South Sees 100 Percent Board Pass Rate For Second Year
MOULTRIE, Ga. – Colquitt Regional recently announced that the second graduating class of the Georgia South Family Medicine Residency Program recorded a 100 percent board certification
Anthem BCBS Marketplace Exchange Terminates Agreement With Colquitt Regional Medical Center
MOULTRIE, Ga. – Anthem BCBS of Georgia recently announced it will not be including Colquitt Regional Medical Center in its coverage for several plans purchased on
Baker Appointed to Hospital Authority
Moultrie, GA – Justin Baker, MD was recently appointed to the Colquitt County Hospital Authority, the governing board of Colquitt Regional Medical Center. Originally from Lowndes
