Medical Column: Steps to Beat Heart Disease
By: Dr. Daniel Santiago Family Medicine Resident Colquitt Regional Medical Center According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the
Colquitt Regional Offering Advanced Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Technology
Colquitt Regional Medical Center and Sterling Physician Group’s Dr. Tracey Bastiaans recently incorporated two pieces of state-of-the-art technology, the Fraxel Laser and VASER Ultrasonic System,
Colquitt Regional Breaks Ground on New Education Building
MOULTRIE, Ga. – Colquitt Regional recently held a ground breaking for its new medical education building. Members of the Colquitt County Hospital Authority, Colquitt Regional hospital
Colquitt Regional Bringing Awareness to Sepsis During September
MOULTRIE, Ga. – September marks Sepsis Awareness Month and Colquitt Regional is committed to making a difference and bringing awareness to the condition. Sepsis is the
Physician Spotlight: Dr. Holly Van de Voort
Having grown up in a small, rural town, Dr. Holly Van de Voort felt right at home when her medical journey led her to Moultrie,
Melton Celebrates 1,000th Robotic Surgery
Colquitt Regional Medical Center’s senior surgeon Dr. Howard Melton recently celebrated a major milestone. On July 31, Melton was recognized for his 1,000th surgery using
Resident Spotlight: Dr. Monica Drummond
A native of Southwest Florida, Dr. Monica Drummond attended the University of South Florida where she received a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree in
Georgia South Graduates Fourth Class of Family Medicine Residents
MOULTRIE, Ga. — Georgia South Family Medicine Residency Program graduated its fourth class of residents on June 25. The ceremony took place at Sunset Country
Medical Column: Am I Having a Stroke?
By: Dr. Leo LariosFamily Medicine ResidentColquitt Regional Medical Center Hey, don’t wait! when it comes to a stroke, every minute counts. This is because the
Medical Column: Slow Metabolism?
By: Dr. Nathan GreeneFamily Medicine ResidentColquitt Regional Medical Center What if one hormone in the body caused many potential problems such as fatigue, weight gain
Medical Column: Diabetes in Colquitt County – How Sweet Are You?
By: Dr. Catherine CraveyFamily Medicine ResidentColquitt Regional Medical Center You might be surprised to learn that according to the CDC, 37.3 million people in the
Georgia South Welcomes New Residents
MOULTRIE, Ga. – On Tuesday, June 14, Georgia South Graduate Medical Education made history again when it welcomed its first class of psychiatry residents and
Colquitt Regional Earns Stroke Designation
MOULTRIE, Ga. – Colquitt Regional Medical Center was recently designated a Remote Treatment Stroke Center by the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH). Colquitt Regional
Colquitt Regional Cuts Ribbon on Geropsychiatric Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit
MOULTRIE, Ga. – Colquitt Regional Medical Center recently cut the ribbon on its new Geropsychiatry Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit (BHU). The focus of this new
Colquitt Regional Continues Fifth Year of Teacher Partnership Grants
MOULTRIE, Ga. – On May 20, Colquitt Regional honored 14 teachers at its Annual Foundation Luncheon and their commitment to furthering the learning opportunities of students
Colquitt Regional Introduces New Brain Health Program
MOULTRIE, Ga. – Colquitt Regional is proud to announce the introduction of a new service line, Brain Health Services. The purpose of the program is two-fold – to
Colquitt Regional Presents 2022 Healthcare Scholarships
MOULTRIE, Ga. – Colquitt Regional recently awarded the recipients of its healthcare scholarships at the sixth annual Colquitt Regional Medical Foundation Scholarship Luncheon. On May 20, Colquitt Regional
Colquitt Regional Nurse Completes Life Link Donor Resource Training Program
MOULTRIE, Ga. – Colquitt Regional Medical Center is proud to announce that Renee Ellenberg, BSN, RN, CMSRN, recently completed the LifeLink of Georgia Donor Resource Training Program.
Medical Column: Food Induced Nausea, Vomiting, and Diarrhea in Babies
By: Dr. Hyder Naqvi Family Medicine Resident Colquitt Regional Medical Center If you’ve noticed that your infant is starting to suddenly have nausea, vomiting, and
Colquitt Regional is First in State to Offer MyoSPECT Cardiology Technology
MOULTRIE, Ga. – Colquitt Regional recently announced the addition of the GE MyoSPECT to the Hufstetler Heart Center, making it the first hospital in the