Category: News & Events
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Par For a Purpose Effingham Health System Foundation’s Par for a Purpose Golf Tournament Scores Big for Healthcare Initiatives
Effingham Health System Foundation launched its “Strive for $5 Million” capital campaign in early 2025 to support the expansion of three high-demand healthcare service lines: cancer care, pediatrics, and senior care. Par for a Purpose Golf Tournament was founded this year by the Foundation to raise campaign funds and awareness among business and community leaders. Participants
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Cardiologist’s Advice at Heart Health Lunch & Learn, “Eat less. Move more.”
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
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Effingham Health System continues to invest in technology with its new, state-of-the-art MRI.
Effingham Health System has upgraded to a new state-of-the-art MRI. This upgrade provides a more comfortable experience• Significantly faster scan times• Whisper-quiet scanning• Roomier, open-bore design Enjoy satellite radio to create a relaxing environment and a personal headset to communicate with your technologist at any point during treatment. Our new MRI provides high-resolution, sharp, and
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EHS Foundation Hosts “Vision of Excellence” Fundraising Gala
We thank the sponsors, donors, and 150 guests who made our Foundation’s first major charity gala since 2019, Vision of Excellence, a resounding success. It was a night filled with tears, joy, and generosity. After sharing the need to expand several in-demand service lines, the EHS Foundation announced plans to launch a Strive for Five capital campaign.
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EHS Cuts Ribbon for Effingham Behavioral Health Center
EHS Cuts Ribbon for Effingham Behavioral Health Center Heading: Effingham Health System Opens Game-Changing Behavioral Health Center Include logo attached.Use copy below and photo gallery: Springfield, GA— Effingham Health System officially opened its new Behavioral Health Center on Wednesday, October 9th. This game-changing milestone in Effingham Health System’s transformational journey is a partnership between Effingham Health System and Savannah’s Curtis
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Record-Setting Soul to Sole 5K Raises Breast Cancer Awareness and Funds for EHS Foundation
The second annual Soul to Sole Breast Cancer Walk & 5K saw a record-breaking turnout, with over 300 participants coming together to support the cause. Decked out in pink, the crowd of women, men, and children stretched for more than a block. During the event the group took time to recognize those in the Effingham
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EHS Luncheon Educates and Engages Women in Breast Cancer Awareness
Our sold-out 2024 Breast Cancer Lunch & Learn was a resounding success! We celebrated breast cancer awareness month with our largest educational luncheon to-date and were honored to welcome Speaker Jon Burns and his lovely wife, Mrs. Dayle Burns, as our special guests.The event featured expert clinical speakers who provided valuable information on mammography, women’s
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We’ve Expanded Our Emergency Room to Better Serve Our Growing Community
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
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Dr. Fran Witt, President & CEO, Elected to Georgia Hospital Association Board of Trustees
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
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2023 Breast Cancer Awareness Walk & 5K
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