Category: News & Events
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Ameris Bank Donates to EHS Through Georgia Heart
“The changes that you and your team have implemented over the years and addition of services is so important to this community,” said Clay Kight, Branch Manager of Ameris Bank in Rincon. “It’s incredibly important to support initiatives like this, and we’re just happy to be a sponsor.” Ameris Bank’s $25,000 donation through the Georgia
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Aging Young: Heart Health Lunch and Learn 2026
Your best “anti-aging” tool isn’t a supplement… it’s muscle. Effingham Health System’s Heart Health Lunch & Learn centered on this year’s theme: Age Young: the best ways to preserve lean muscle, which strongly supports longevity and heart health. Over 100 community members attended and learned practical prevention strategies, with an emphasis on heart-healthy nutrition and
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FLU Season Visitor Guidelines
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) Pediatric Center Guidelines We appreciate your support as we take these additional steps to protect our patients.
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Effingham Care and Rehabilitation Center Named as One of America’s Best Nursing Homes for 2026 by Newsweek
Springfield, Ga. (Nov. 14, 2025) — Effingham Care and Rehabilitation Center has been recognized by Newsweek for the second year in a row as one of America’s Best Nursing Homes for 2026, while consistently ranking as one of the top five nursing homes (100–149 beds) in the State of Georgia. The Newsweek distinction is one of four major national honors awarded to Effingham
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Save Time and Schedule Online with Phreesia!
Scheduling online made easy! Visit office website with this link:Click Here for Phreesia Self-Scheduling Then enter your appointment details and book! Mobile Check-In and Online Bill Pay Are Here with Phreesia! 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
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Effingham Care and Rehabilitation Center Recognized with 2025 AHCA/NCAL Silver National Quality Award
Effingham Care and Rehabilitation Center has been recognized as a 2025 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award recipient by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). The award is the second of three distinctions possible through the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program, which recognizes organizations that meet progressively rigorous standards
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2025 Community Health Needs Assessment
Effingham 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
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EHS Breaks Ground on New Medical Complex in South Effingham County
Thursday, June 26th — At an event filled with federal, state, and county political and healthcare representatives, Effingham Health System announced and broke ground for a new Medical Complex to be located in South Effingham County. The complex will be located on a 33-acre site at the corner of Goshen Road and the new Effingham
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A Full House at Men’s Health Breakfast Event
On Saturday, June 7 at 8 a.m., our community came together for a powerful and uplifting Men’s Health Breakfast—and we couldn’t have asked for a better turnout. With every seat filled, attendees enjoyed a delicious catered meal courtesy of Southern Kafe on 17, setting the stage for a morning of inspiration, education, and empowerment. Insightful Speakers,
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Fiesta of Champions and 2025 Service Awards
Effingham Hospital came alive with color during the Fiesta of Champions—another fun-filled event in honor of National Hospital Week. Continuing the vibrant Fiesta theme that lit up the entire week, employees from every department gathered to recognize and celebrate the outstanding dedication, compassion, and leadership of their coworkers. The event was a powerful reminder of