Due to the increase of respiratory illnesses in our community, we would like to implement the following guidelines: Main Hospital and All Physician Practices (except Pediatric Center—see below) Individuals who are experiencing COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms should not enter any patient care areas. No one with COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms will be permitted in patient… Read more »
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Beginning December 2, 2025, Phreesia is available for appointments with: For Existing Patients Effingham Health System now offers mobile check-in and online bill payment throughPhreesia—making your visit easier, faster, and more convenient. A few days before your appointment, you’ll receive a secure email or text message fromPhreesia. Use the link to check in online—anytime, from… Read more »
Read MoreEffingham Health System has released its 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment & Implementation Plan, prepared by the Center for Public Health Practice and Research. Download Effingham Health System 2025 CHNA Previous Years: Click Here to Download the 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment & Implementation Plan Anyone wishing to submit written comments regarding the Community Health… Read more »
Dr. Fran Witt, Administrator of Effingham Care and Rehabilitation Center and President and CEO of Effingham Health System, was announced today as a 2025 inductee into the Hall of Honor in the annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program. The program recognizes nineteen outstanding top women leaders in the skilled nursing, senior living, and home care… Read more »
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At Effingham Cardiology’s Heart Health Lunch & Learn event, our Board Certified Interventional Cardiologist answered the question he often hears from patients: “What can I do to live longer?” His advice? “Eat less and move more.” Dr. Kendall Griffith explained how your weight, what you eat, and how much you move impact heart health and… Read more »
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You Spoke, and We Listened Our Emergency Room treats almost 21,000 patients each year. We have added additional treatment space within our Emergency Room, which, along with dedication and commitment to innovation and best practices, will improve your patient experience. Our Board-certified Emergency Medicine Physicians will continue to provide quality care close to home. Click… Read more »
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ATLANTA – Effingham Health System Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Francine Baker Witt, DNP, MBA, LNHA, RN, was elected to the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) earlier this month. Witt will serve as an at-large trustee, where her duties will include working with the Board to develop strategies for GHA hospital… Read more »
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Aug. 22, 2023: Photos as U.S. Representative Buddy Carter visits our new Effingham Pediatrics Center this week and speaks with our leadership about the healthcare issues facing families in Effingham County and how specific legislation will impact our community.
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