News & Events

Effingham Pediatrics Center Grand Opening

May 8, 2023

Dr. Fran Witt, President and CEO of Effingham Health System, shared these comments during the Grand Opening Ceremony of the new Effingham Pediatrics Center, located at 520 West 3rd Street in Springfield, Georgia. “Today is monumental and marks a pivotal era that evidences best practices and transformational healthcare—specifically, Pediatric Services to our community. As we… Read more »

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Medicaid or PeachCare Redetermination Is Coming Soon

March 23, 2023

On April 1, 2023, the state of Georgia must begin verifying eligibility for all Medicaid or PeachCare for Kids® members. Update your contact information on Gateway now before the Medicaid redetermination deadline. Stay informed about your family’s Medicaid status!  Current Georgia Medicaid Members Visit staycovered.ga.gov for information on how to update your Gateway account. Don’t wait! Follow the instructions on that page to update your contact information before April 1, 2023.

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AHA Rural Health Services Committee names 2023 leaders

January 11, 2023

.    Dr. Fran Witt, president and CEO of Effingham Health System (Georgia), has been named a 2023 Leader for the American Hospital Association’s Rural Health Services Committee. Dr. Witt, who was completing a partial term, has been elected to a full three-year term ending Dec. 31, 2025. The Rural Health Services Committee represents the… Read more »

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EHS Named GA Small Hospital of the Year

November 3, 2022

PHOTO: Left to right: Monty Veazey, President and CEO, Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals; Dr. Fran Witt, President and CEO, Effingham Health System; presenter Matt McClure, Synovus Market Executive Northeast Atlanta; and LaMeisha Hunter Kelly, Executive Director of Strategic Business Development and Governmental Relations, Effingham Health System. Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals names Effingham Health… Read more »

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Breast Cancer Awareness Lunch & Learn 2022

October 18, 2022

This fun and valuable Lunch & Learn is all about Women’s Healthcare, with an emphasis on Breast Cancer Awareness. We capped off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with an extraordinary Lunch & Learn with guest speaker Margie Singleton and panelists Dr. Gregory Davis and Terrica McCullough, NP from #Effingham Women’s Health, and radiologist Dr. Christopher Hulsey.… Read more »

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RENASANT BANK DONATES $100,000 THROUGH GEORGIA HEART 2021-2022

July 26, 2022

(Springfield, Georgia) July 26, 2022— Renasant Bank is making a major donation to Effingham Health System (EHS) through Georgia HEART and the Georgia Rural Hospital Income Tax Credit 2022 Incentive for the second consecutive year. Mia Thompson, Market President and AVP for Renasant Bank in Rincon, recently presented a check for $50,000 to the EHS… Read more »

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EHS Receives American Heart Association Gold Plus Award

July 3, 2022

Effingham Health System is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality Stroke Care  Effingham Health System has received the American Heart Association’s GoldPlus Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more… Read more »

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Community Health Needs Assessment & Implementation Plan

Click Here to Download the 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment & Implementation Plan Anyone wishing to submit written comments regarding the Community Health Needs Assessments please click the link: https://georgiasouthern.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2fwUyoRqhrCysaq. Note: Your comments will be provided to the hospital without identifying information.   Click Here to Download the 2019 Health Needs Assessment & Implementation Plan


Notice of Public Hearing

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held at 12:30 p.m. on July 7, 2022, in the Kieffer Hall Community Room at Effingham Hospital, 459 GA 119, Springfield, Georgia 31329, concerning the issuance by the Effingham County Hospital Authority (the “Authority”) of its Effingham County Hospital Authority… Read more »


Dr. Fran Witt to Lead Effingham Chamber Board of Directors

June 28, 2022

Effingham County, GA – The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce announced Dr. Fran Witt, President and Chief Executive Officer of Effingham Health System, will serve as Chairman of its board of directors for 2022-2023. The new board terms of office begin July 1, 2022. Dr. Witt has served on the chamber’s board since 2018. Under her… Read more »

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