Author: Mari Carswell
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EHS Team Wins International HR Award
Effingham Health System is the recipient of a notable, international, Human Resources award!The prestigious RPI Best Practice was presented to Kevin Sherman (Human Resources Director) and Latecia Pusha (Human Resources Specialist) at this year’s RPI Conference. Our program competed against large international corporations such as Delta Airlines, Wells Fargo and Ohio State University Medical Center.
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Special Notice: State Health Benefit Plan Beneficiaries that have elected Medicare Advantage coverage through United Healthcare—
Effingham Hospital, Inc. d/b/a Effingham Health System is available to provide healthcare services for State Health Benefit Plan Beneficiaries that have elected Medicare Advantage coverage through United Healthcare. It is Effingham’s understanding that the United Healthcare benefits for State Health Benefit Plan Beneficiaries that maintain Medicare Advantage plan coverage are the same whether the provider
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Effingham Health System Named “Top Hospital in Georgia” For Second Year Running
(Springfield, Georgia) June 18, 2019— For the second year in a row, Effingham Health System has been named a “Top Hospital in Georgia.” This important recognition is from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the government agencies that make it possible for millions of Americans to receive healthcare. Once again, Effingham Health System
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Ameris Bank Invests in Future of Local Healthcare with $25,000 GEORGIA HEART Donation to Effingham Health System
(Springfield, Georgia) Ameris Bank has donated $25,000 in financial support for Effingham Health System through the Georgia HEART Hospital Program. Representatives from Rincon’s Ameris Bank office presented a check to Fran Baker-Witt, CEO of Effingham Health System. “This significant donation demonstrates Ameris Bank’s awareness of our community’s healthcare needs and the Bank’s commitment to support
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Pediatric Services Expand In Springfield Effingham Family Medicine Location
Over the past year, our pediatric services have grown tremendously as we transform healthcare for children in Effingham and surrounding communities. Under the medical leadership of Dr. Bailey Alford, our on-staff Board-Certified Pediatrician, our children and teenagers now receive the same level of health care—close to home—that we offer all our patients. In order to
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Dr. Laygo Moves to Guyton Effingham Family Medicine Office
As our community continues to grow, our Effingham Family Medicine Practices will also be adjusting to this expansion. As of April 1st 2019, Dr. Romualdo Laygo will be relocating to our Guyton office. Dr. Laygo will continue to see patients Monday through Wednesday from 8:00am-5:00pm. Our mission, as always, is to provide our patients with
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2019 Employee Awards Banquet
(Pooler, Georgia) March 14, 2019— Living up to their “Our People Matter” mantra, Effingham Health System honored over 70 employees during their 2019 Employee Appreciation Banquet. Stephanie Riggin, Health Information Management Coordinator,, was honored as Employee of the Year. Outstanding Service Awards went to Ashley Mitchell (department), Marilou Howe (department), and Richie Burns (department). The
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First Gears & Grub Event a Huge Success
(March 8, 2019) The first annual Gears & Grub event, hosted by Effingham Health System Foundation to benefit Effingham Health System. A Huge “Thank You!” to all of our employees, volunteers, and sponsors who made this first annual event happen. We had thousands of people in attendance! Mark your Calendars for the second annual Gears
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EHS Hosts 50th Anniversary Health Fair
Article from WTOC-TV, Savannah By Amanda LaBrot November 3, 2018, at 6:10 PM EST EFFINGHAM CO, GA (WTOC) -Effingham Health System celebrated 50 years with a first-of-its-kind health fair and block party on Saturday. Effingham Health System CEO Fran Baker-Witt says it’s a chance to show the dedication and commitment to those in Effingham County. “This
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EHS Lunch, Laugh & Learn Event Promotes Breast Cancer Awareness
An engaging and lively conversation about breast cancer awareness was at the heart of Effingham Health System’s annual Lunch, Laugh and Learn event. Hosted by EHS CEO, Fran Baker-Witt, speakers included WSAV-TV’s Tina Tyus: Syndicated Humor Columnist, Ronda Rich; and EHS Women’s Health Practitioner, Toni Sylvester MD, FACOG. The sold-out event mixed serious healthcare statistics,